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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
THE KANSAS MIDDLE.
The Republicans Locked In and Inc Pcpuisis
Barred Out.
REPUBLICANS MAD, HUNGRY AND COLD.
state Troops Refuses 10
obey the GovernOr-ComPro-
mise Agreed To.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 1S-The war
is over. The plan jointly formulated
by the governor ana a committee OF
the Republican house has been adopt-
60. The agreement reads as follows
Il being understood that the house
presided over by Dunsmore has Sc
cured a hall in which to meet the
house presided over by Douglass snail
remain in possession CT representa-
tive nall. uudistur6ed ana unmoiested.
The house presided over by Duns-
more shall in like manner oe undis-
turDeo aud unmolested in possession
OF the nail which it has secured. and
if so desired, il may select room in
she state house for It's meetings other
than representative hall The following
explanation was attached 10 the agree
ment and signed by the governor and
committee: Memoranda this day
signed by Gov. LeWellin and George
Douglass. d. w. Eastman and J, w.
Cuibersou. as a committee OF the
house OF representatives presided
oser by George ?. Douglass. and here
to attached is no9 TO be construed as
recognition bv either the Douglass or
Dunsinore nouse OF the legal organiza-
ton or character of either such houses
by governor or senate and shall not
be used in court or in any Legislative
BODY as evidence for any person party
or BODY. and snail not be entered
upon the Journal OF the records Of
either the Douglass house or the
Dunsmore house or senate
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. II. - Senator
Stewart gave notice in :he senate yes
terday of substitute to be offered by
him to the Nicaragua canal bill. II
authorizes the president OF the United
States to contract With the govern
ments OF Nicaragua ana Costa Rica
for the right of way for an inter-
oceanic ship canal between the At
lantic and Pacific oceans. on the route
proposed By the Maratiine Canal com
pany of Nicaragua. and Tor a port at
each end OF the canal on the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans and to agree That
the canal shall be constructed.
equipped and put IN operation within
ten years. IL authorizes the presi-
dent TO negotiate with the canal com
pany for the purchase OF all its prop
ertv. rights and franchises. ana also
10 issue bonds no. exceeding 500,
900, 900 in amount and bearing inter
est at not over per cent not over
IS. 900. coo OF which shall be paid 10
the governments of Nicaragua ana
Costa Rica and TO the canal company.
The secretary of war, through the en-
gineers' corps of the army, is to build
construct and equip the canal
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
A COSTLY RAILROAD.
Only Two Hundred Miles Long and
Cost Fifty Millions.

Only Two Hundred Miles Long and
Cost Fifty Miliions.
The Oroya railroad near the Andes,
connecting Peru with the basin of the
Amazon. will be opened to traffi, soon,
according TO the announcement This
road, although but 200 miles long, has
C st about $50, 900. and it was
begun twentg-six years ago by Henry
Meiggs the storT Of whose extra
ordinary career reads like a romance.
Its construction was stopped by the
ruin of Peru in the Chilean war, and
it has finally been completed through
the efforts of Michael Grace, brother
OF Mayor Grace, of New York. who
succeeded in ''finauceering the enter
prise in the English money market.
The opening of tbs railroad is con-
sidered an event of very great COM
merc;al Importance, inIsmuch as the
next century will witness an extra
ordinary development Of South
America. As a feat in railroad en-
cheering this road is perhaps the
In st wonderful on record.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

LAKEWOOD. n. j., Feb. 15.-Mr.
Cleveland officially announced the
names OF four members of his cabinet
through the Associated Press yesterday
morning. They are: Walter Q. Gresh-
am. secretary of state; John q. Car
Isle, secretary of the treasury; Dan
iel S. Lamont secretary OF war; Viii
son S. EisselL postmaster general. On
making the announcements NJ. Cleve-
land said: There is no need of any
mystery in regard to the cabinet and
it is useless 10 speculate and indulge
in guess work. shall make no secret
OF the matter, but shall announce the
names OF the gentlemen selected to fill
the positions as fast as l receive their
acceptsnces and permission TO make
thu matter public
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

company since it organization. It's
sock was $50 600 GOO II originally
had eighty-two distil,eries. The
plants were appraised by the com
mittee and paid for in the compauy's
stock. A NUMBER OF the plants were
afterward closed "a the demand
for the product was not sufficient TO
keen them running. A rebate was
given to the customers provided their
dealings with the company were con-
tinued for sixmon;hS the period COW
cred oy the rebate voucher. Another
object OF the organization WIS to
DO away with destructive COM
petition. The rebate vouchers
we're issued directly from the COM
pany's Office. The company had
nothing TO do with the supply or man
uiacture OF compounds or essences used
in the aGuiteration OF liquors. The
abolition OF essences did not injure
whisky. 1t was simply done to cater
to the tastes OF the trade.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
CRUSHED TO DE
A Brakeman Mashed Absolutely to
Whitssb.ro.
II IS NOT KNOWN HOW II HA
His 1iangied Form Was &
Up and shipped TO Denti
where He Lived.

SHERMAN. Tex. Fen. is
Crow, a brakeman on the II
division OF the Missouri Kan
Texas railway met n terribl
at Wnitesboro eighteen miles
this city. yesterday morning.
supposed to nave been killed
own train, which pulled
Whitesboro for Gainesville a
but his fate was unknown TO
until they reached Gainesviii
it came ABOUT is not kuoy
body was cut in twain.
arm was mashed and torn 0
shoulder ana crushed at IN
The right leg was also mash
pulp below the knee. Dealt
Simultaneous. His body va.
Denison, where ne has been
some time. The mangled
discovered by the engineer OF
bound Transeontinental
train perhaps a half hour
Cured.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. lS.-The
desire for unrestricted liberty and the
wish 20 possess some of the money to
which she was neiress led l6-Year-old
Kate Hortaker 10 attempt to poison
john Hortaker. her uncle ana guar
dian and his family. The girls muir
derors purpose was only defeated cy
her ignorance OF the quantity of
poison she should have admin
tered. Kate continually REBEL
ed against her uncle ana
she told Mrs. Harriet Ritter a friend
that she was tired OF her guarSian's
restraint When Kate was arrested
to-day she broke down and confessed
that sns had attempted to kill her
uncle and his family on several occa-
sions by putting poison il the soups
and coffee Mrs. Ritter was also
arrested to-day at ner home in Cam
den. n. j. Mr. Hortacker's mother
and wife are sick from the effects OF
the poison. but will recover.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
VIII &c Annexed.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16.-The Ha-
waiian treaty which viii be made
public to-day is the embodiment OF
diplomatic orevity. 1t simply pro-
poses annexation and RENTS all de
tails to the future action of congress.
Even the mention OF sugar bounty is
thus deferred and remittsd. Inc oD-
position to annexation, as expressed
In executive session of the senate to-
day. was feeble. One point was that
it was project OF Spreke!s TO obtain
the sugar bounty, but this was
silenced by the potent fact that no
provision relating to bounty is in the
proposed treaty. The Hawaiian com
missioners are very much Gated, and
are so confident OF success that they
are preparing for their departure.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

NEW ORLEANS La. Feb. -. -
Everywhere foated the carnival col
ors and the city was merry with
music and the vast army OF miscel-
laneous maskers yesterday. AT high
noon the procession reappeared on the
streets. The first float bore the beI
gras. according to the time-honored
custom, and the second vehicle bore q
fanciful design illustrating the subject
Of the display. The other floats de-
pieted the king of the carnival
upon mis- throne cloudland. gamools
OF the deep. psstimes in hades. star
land. the realm OF riches water
nymphs. court of the fairies, sunlaud.
the home of brightness, silver sprays
the abode OF the spirits, dancing elves
on waves Of JOY. sports of the fairies
hours Of idleness, Cupid's bower and
dreamland. At the night procession
Comus rode at she head OF the
pageant and was followed by the title
car Both Rex and Comus held re-
ceDions after the nights parade
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

NEW YORK. Fec. 1.-THE Her
AIDS Washington correspondent says:
The annexation of Hawaii has been
decided on. President Harrison mas
fully made up his mind as TO the
proper course for him 10 pursue. In
fact ne has already given the annexa-
tion commissioners assurance entirely
satisfactory to them of the course 10
De adopted by the present adpinistra-
ton. The president has no intention
Of leaving this matter for the next ad-
ministration to settle. HIS message
TO congress, now unoer preparation
will be completed probably to-day.
and BY tomorrow will be before botn
the house and senate.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON. Feb. Ex-senator
Sherman gave notice Saturday That
he would offer an amendment 10 some
general appropriation bill enabling
the secretary of the treasury to carry
out the specie resumption act by the
issue, at not less than par in coin.
either OF description bonds authorized
in said act or bonds OF the United
States bearing not to exceed 5 per
cent interest TO extend the necessary
time to carry said resumption act into
affect
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

AUSTIN Tex, Feb. 13.-The gov
ernor has approved the following
bills; Senate Dill amending article
1872, revised statutes relating TO
change of venue. Senate DILL amend
ing article 14S. revised statutes rs to
advertising for bids for asylums sup
plies in paper at the city near which
the asylum is located. TO be selected
if for same price as other papers.
Senate bill authorizing minors TO
bring suit by next friend. Senate
Dill making the first Monday in Sep
TENDER legal holiday, 10 be known
as labor DAY. House bill amending
article 22S5 relative 70 dispositions.
Senate bill amending Jurisdiction OF
the county court OF Webo county.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

AUSTIN. Tex. FEB. 1.-THE li0el
law as proposed in the house is as
follows: Article 642 Ia all trials
hereafter haG wherein the parties are
charged with the offense OF libel the
truth OF the alleged libelous matter
may be pleaded by the defendant in
Justification of the ofTense charged.
Provided. that this article shall not
apply 10 otfenses wherein the alleged
lioelous matter imputes to any one a
want OF chastity or virtue or that he
or she has been guilty OF having sex
ual carnal intercourse with each other
or with some one else not prohibited
by penal statutes.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

he died yesterday morning.
y was arrested aud when in,
OF Saoin's death remarked
INTENDED bursting mis- near
zen. He tore mine open and !
iter his. He thea made
lowing statement: My wife
were married something
ne years ago in Dallas. Shil
iiss Mary j. Ailsup. We live!I
as. then in Sherman. and hap
wing in Denison over a year. /
son in Dallas now. working a
as factory. Last year we toaz
Sabin to board with is. ltI
long until he begin 10 comein
n ne and my wife. drive
and where be went do not
A few weeks ago he came
Denisou and was stopping
IT home and ne mas succeed
lienating the affections Of nv
We have two children. one y
Ter years of age and she has
d US. got ncighpo- lady to
re o, the children ana / was
ready to leave with them.
ght | met Saoin On Day street.
lin now ne had destroyed nv
ind my family. Ugly language
ed ana ne MADE a play for his
when I shot MIN. Mrs.
~ was seen and said
ley ana I were married
4 in Sherm n. We dill not
ng very well together ana | lett
He was arrested at the instance
former wife on the charge OF
:. About a year and half
TAT ana after he bad gotten out
-rouble. we were married again.
='i her7 sn6 there. having no
TENT nome until last year found
enisou. Mr.. Sabin came 10 our
o BOARD and | never thought
ig OF him more than a friend
sunday NJ our house on East
street. Woolsey slapped me in
e because | would not occupy |
ne room with him. left tue
sunday night and Went to the
II friend. Ssoin came and | !
i'm to protect me from Woolsey |
to the home OF another friend |
r and in the afternoon Woolsey /
We MAD some trouble and ne |
d Ene down.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

LAS Tex. Fec i6- Mr. D. c.
VINO mas been looking after
workings OF the snagboat Dali
las . reports that all the RATS in the
river between its mouth and Trinidad,
in Henderson county. ifly-six miles
from Dallas as the crow flies have
been removed. II no unforeseen cir
cumstances interfere tie river will De
clear Of RAFT; from Daiias 10 the sea
within two weeks and the suagboat
will then be at work extracting suags
cutting away overhanging timber and
pumping out of existence the few
saudbars that are to be found in the
Trinity.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

ARpMcRE l. +. Feb. 1.-THE
Chiekasaw legislature convened at
the capital Tisnomingo yesterday.
Il IS understood that the extra session
was CALEB 10 ratiiy the recent action
OF congress granting the Chickasaws
and Cnocta-s some 81 500, 900 in
payment OF their claim in the Chey-
enne and Arapahoe reservations re-
servaiions recently allotted and open
ed to settlement
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

Austin, Tex. Feb. l7.-Seuator
Swayne's bill providing a home at
Fort Worth for fallen women passed
the senate yesterday and it is believed
will pass the house. The bill sppro-
PIRATES SO 900 for the purpose and
provides for 1--WE trustees who are to
serve without pay. and superintend-
ent TO De a woman, at i salary Of
$500 per anuum. The superintendent
is given the right to pass upon appli-
cations for admission. subject only to
the action of the board Of trustees.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-CarlIsle
went to the capitol yesterday morning
to consult with john Sherman relative
to the proposed issue of 8 per cent
bonds He found Sherman in the
finance committee room and was
urged by the members OF the commit
tee to remain. This resulted IN a
general discussion OF the financial
problem between the members Of the
committee and the future secretary Of
the treasury. during which it was ap-
parent there was no difference OF opin-
ion as to the issue of bonds.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

A modest and small-sizei m&u occu-
pied a seat on an electric car. A ro-
bust woman, who chung to strap di-
rectly in front of him, looked AZ him
reproachfully now and then tili he
could stand IT no longer, Finally he
said to her. Madam, would cheerful
ly give up my place to you, but in my
Judgment you are not able to st were
am sitting" She said it was al right
and checrmlly waited till somebody
got up aud made it possible fyr tAs
slim man to move along.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

RUTLAND. VI. Feb. 13.-Saturday
great mass Of stone fell into Inc
quarry OF the Vermont Marole com
pany anu seven men we're instantly
killed. anu NUMBER OF others were
injured. The victims were crushed
so some could not be recognized.
The quarry, depth and surface con-
sioered. is the largest in inc worlo.
Its perpendicular depth is over 80
feet ami runs under a Mill 500 feet or
more. The mass OF stone fell without
the least warning.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
TIE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
nportant Happenings in the Various Depart
ments Of Government.
CONGRESSIONAL AND OTHER NEWS.
The House Passes the .nuch-taIEed-
of Pension Appropriation
RiIi-POsIaI BILLS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Yesterdsy
the pension appropriation b-ll was
taken up in committee OF the whole
and its consideration completed. The
committee then rose ana reported the
bill to the house ana after scene Of
confusion. during which the speaker
was appealed to. it was passed. The
house then in committee Of the whole
proceeded to the consideration OF Inc
postoffice appropriation bill. Without
disposiug of the bill tine committee
rose and the house adjourned.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

GUTHRIE Ok. Fen. lS.-Letters
were received mere yesterday from
members OF the Cherokee council
stating positively that that body
would not ratify any changes what
ever il the Cherokee strip treaty. and
that If congress wished to open the
strio it would nave TO ratify the
treaty in full and maze no changes.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
ner Pr.ratc Secrctarr.

NEW York. Feb IA special
from Washington says that Mrs
Cleveland is to have a private secre-
tary. she mas been in CORES pond
ence win Mrs. Journey. a widow lazy
OF this city VINO was recommended
for the WORK by Mrs. Whitney.
Mrs Tourney. mas Travelled a
great deal and is the mis-
tress OF several languages besides the
English. 1t IS said she mad arranged
with Mr. Cleveland TO attend to the
voluminous correspondence OF the
social side OF the white mouse for the
sum OF 5000 per year she is to pc
engaged between the hours OF aud
> each day.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

PERRY Tex. Fec. 15.-At Po-
lander dance few miles in the coun-
try Monday night a general row en-
sued. resulting in Two American boys.
Jesse and Bob Robinson, being badly
beaten up ana one German being shot
through the arm.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-After a
brisk fight in the house yesterday be-
tween the committee on the District
of Columbia ana the committee on sp-
preparations, the former came out
victorious and proceeded TO call up
bills OF local character. The Dis
trict OF Columbia committee, notwith-
standing the protest Of the committee
on appropriations. held the floor the
rest OF the day. Half dozen meas
ures OF entirely local Importance were
passed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

II had bccn hoped that the world
rad progressed bcroud The Not
gi'iitg-bdt-don' t-do-it-sgain- style OF
Ferdiei, but this hope has flown. A
chicago galaxy Of acumen scared it
81 nc perch. The verdict 81 an in
quest there was practically that the
person whose tenantless clay had been
-iersd had died from causes IN
fnoTB, but that the druggist who
fold the poison better go ont OF bust
ness such a jury should be kept in
tact Norid' lair visitors would ike
fe lcok ~ g.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
THE 23d LEGISLATURE.
What is Bsin5csus by Oqr Law-H,ksr, al
he -&is Capitol.
A SYNOPSIS Y IMPORTANT MEASURES.
Town aad City Corporations Issu-
ing improvement Bonds 10 Pub
Itsh Annual Statements.

AUSTIN, Tex. leo. lS.-The senate
committee on town and city corpora
lions will report isvorably Mr. Simp-
sons bill, requiring city and town
councils empowered to issue coupon
bonds for the constitution or the pur-
chase OF public buildings. waterworks
and other public improvements. to
publish an annual statement OF the
condition OF such bonds.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
state HanKS oil issue.

AUSTIN. Tex, FeO. 15.-The house
committee on constitutional amend
ments agreed to report favorably the
joint resolution TO amend the consti-
tuition so as to authorize the charter
ing OF state banks OF deposit discount
and exchange and banks Of issue
There will De minority report
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

PARIS lex, Fec. 16-Tne press
report OF the remarks of Rev. J. P.
King. made in New York we.e read
here with interest There is no truth
nor the semDlance OF truth in what
he says. No one believes there was
such a man here as King on that day.
He was not at the train. No negro.
nor any ore else here protested
against the execution.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

SHERMAE. Tex, Feb. lit has
developed that there is considerable
difference in opinion among the
officers as to the identity OF Dick I'd
wards as Ed Spears. This tangle
renders the mystery enshrouding the
case deeper and more impenetraole
than ever. Tom Spears boldly as
serts that ii it becomes necessary he
can produce Ed Spears. Edwards is
charged with the murder of Mrs. DR..
HAYNES at DenisOn last spring.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

AUSTIN. lex, FEB. 1.-The move
ment to tsko ten days recess Of the
legislature 10 give members a chance
TO attend the Inauguration of Cleve-
land is taking definite shape The
chief movers in il are Mr.. Henderson
of Lamar in the house and Senator
Boren in the sanate.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

A. OHIO scamp who has come &c
1rief az last seems 70 have bad a rare
iaeiAfy for combining business and
pleasure SO fsr a. beard from he
has srindied hundreds of merchants
ane has eleven wives. ali OF whom hs
married IA various parts o. he eoun-
AZ ID oraer 20 secure rerence
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

FL PAso Tex. Eco IS. -Thomas
Gaiien and W. l. Sachtepen the round
the world oicyclists. reached this city
Yesterday under the escort OF the FL
Paso wEeelmans club They leave
this city for New Orleans Oh Tuesday
morning. The club will escort them
as far as Ysleta on their trip.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

WAsHINGToN. Feb. 1.-The dele
gates to the international mouetery
conference are mere preparing their
report TO present TO President Har-
rison on the proceedings OF the con-
ference The report viii De very
lengthy one. The delegates from the
United States it is said, viii place
their resignation at the disposal OF
the president
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24
nl.pntc Over a Woman.

GALVESTON. Tex. Feb. 1.-Two
negroes named Sauchel ana McFarrier
became involved in a dispute over i
woman McFarrier stabbed Ssuehel
in the left side. Sauchel was sent TO
the hospital and AlcFarriar was
iailed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

Az Oakland girl has set a pleasant
pattern by shooting at a man who re-
fused to wear with becoming resigna-
ton the mitten she had bestowed up
on him. This IS much better than
allowing herself TO become a target,
and the man, after aequittal on the
plea Of insanity, TO marry some other
GIRL
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

DENIsoN Tex. Feb. 16.-Dr. r. P.
Wright the Denison newspaper man
VINO served 4 term in the Arkansas
prison for bigamy. was placed under
arrest aga, This time it is the Den
ison wife who makes the charge Of
bigamy. Wright was arrested at Hot
Springs, Ark. and will be brought to
Denison in few davs.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-02-24

SoEE time ago Il was reported that
taceu siatoria was practicing on a
s-'pc writer Nor a London maya
rms has i-een suppressed Tor publish
ing enc n the royal lady's poems
Lei fhe t5ps-writer truss 80 10 its
srork before ne have q cHszce 70 rear
irn1 the psiaee u WaieE-