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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-08-09

THE Dallas Gall publishes a
protest against the division of
of the State. 1t is numerously
signed and is receiving new sig
natures all the time. Public
sentiment is almost unanimous
against division.
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LIBERIA has $500 voters and
the annual cost of the govern
ment is sIoI,7S2, equal to $50
for each voter. There are Io6
officials besides an army of
magistrates and constables.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-08-09

A Republican club has been
organized at San Antonio. J.
Newcomb is one ofthe head cen
tare
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FRIDAY, AuGUsr 8, 1878.

IRELAND says he is a candi-
date because this is-a free coun-
try.
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HON. JOHN HANCOCK,

The nomination of this dis.
tinguished gentleman TOR con-
gress from this district by the
BRENNAN convention on We'd
nesday was, to put it mildly,
wholly unexpected. The
friends of Hon. Seth Shepard
had been led to suppose that
he would get a majority on the
first ballot. This he failed to
do and soon it became appar-
ent tit strong combination
= formed against him.
bm5ination was efec-
known to all who are
Eersant with the manipula-
Ptions ola convention, Hancock
has a great many friends and a
very Powerful influence was
brought-to bear to secure his
nomination. The managers from
Travis county came here cock
ed and priIncd for Hancock,
Galveston put ", 4 most pitt
full tale that her future salvation,
her only hope, depends upon
his going to congress. If Han
cock should by any means fail
to develop the strength claimed
for him by his ardent adnires,
and Jones should unfortunately
be elected, we shall confidently
look for Galveston to be incon-
nently swallowed up by thesea.
IfGalveston's fate hangs by SO
slender a thread her future
hopes are certainly very slight.
When it became evident that
Shepard's chances of a nomi-
nation were gone, he, contrary
to the advice of his friends,
withdrew his name, saying he
wished to do nothing to mar the
harmony of the party. Even
after he had withdrawn, a num-
Der of counties which had never
wavered in his support, again
voted for him. This acton was
inconsiderate and against his
expressed wishes. At the sug-
gestion of Maj. Bassett and 9TH
ers this action was reconsidered
and the votes cast blank. An
effort to make Hancock's nomi-
nation unanimous met with a
signal failure.
Disagreeable as they may be
the above are the facts regard
ing the convention. In this and
other counties which supported
Shepard, Hancock's nomination
is received with evident dissatis
faction and the mutterings
against conventions were not
loud, but very deep. 1t is to be
hoped that after time to consid-
der better council will prevail.
A great many substantial and
old-time Democrats openly
avowed theirhxed determination
not to vote for Hancock under
any consideration whatever.
For ourselves we are content
to accept the nominee, though
he is not and never would have
been our choice. The matter
was left to the convention and
by its decision we are in duty
bound to stand. Individual
members of the Democratic
party will govern themselves by
the dictation of their own con-
sciences,
THE advance guard of one of
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-08-09

FANEUIL Hall, in Boston, has,
in its time had a variety of sub
jects discussed within its walls.
There speeches were made be-
fore the revolution against the
tyranny of England, Garrison
and Phillips made abolition
speeches and last of all comes
Dennis Kearney the communist.
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THE Greenback convention
at Waco is a kind of an off-col-
orrd affair, about one half of
the delegates are negroes. Gen.
Hammond, of Robertson, and
Gen. J. S. Rains, of Kaufman,
are mentioned for governor and
Lieutenant governor.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-08-09

A MIscREANT entered thehouse
of one of the editorial corps of
the Houston Telegram and abb
stracted a few-very few--dollars
from the trousers pocketof said
editor. Texas newspaper men
are not celebrated for their
worldly possessions.
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at the rate of 5000 per mile
will be issue until the road is
finished.
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Look for clean, neat WHITE WRAPPER,
with the red symbolic letter stamped upon 1t
in the form of ribbon gracefully curved
in to the letter z embracing the emblem OF
oar trade, Spatula, Mortar and Graduate with
the words \, q. SIMMONS LIVER REGE--
LATOR or MEDICINE thereon, also OBJ
serve the signature of j. II. ZELLIN S CO.
in red ink ON the side.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
REWARDS FOR STOLEN BONDS.

NO AUTHORITY FoE THE USE OF THE FUNDS OF
THE MANHATTAN SAVINGS BANK TO SECURE
THE RETURN OF THE PLUMBER
ALBANY. Nov. 10. 1878.
The question having arisen informally whether the
officials trustees of the Manhattan Savings Bank
authorized to pay reward for the return of the
bonds lately stolen from them ont Of the money Of
the bank, Deputy Attorney General Rugges said
to-day that he had made cursory search Of the
statutes the subject and under the-beef that
no authority of the sort whatever existed. The rus
tees might pay what they chose out of their
own pockets. but they could not nse the depositors
money except in the manner prescribed by law and
for the legitimate expenses Of carrying the bus
ness Under the law not only the actual deposits
rated depositors money but also the surplus which
s held for the paying of dividends and the making
good deficiencies arising ont Of depreciation of secrr
ties and losses by investment. The surplus could not
therefore be touched for the purpose of paying a
reward for the recovery Of the stolen bonds more
than the money actually deposited by the depositors
He considered that depositors stood somewhat in the
light of stockholders and in case of the winding up
Of the bank entitled to division Of the surplus
In equity the trustees should pay any reward which
may be offered out Of their individual funds. because
the robbery is to some extent due to their ncgli-
gencc.
It is not known here whether any negotiations arc
afoot for the return OF the bonds but it is probable
sderaby lessencd by reason of the Deputy Attorney
Generals views of the matter.
Attorney General Schoonmaker has made no dispo-
stion of the Elevated Railway matter yet the law
yers not having yet filed their written arguments
upon the hearing had before him in New York.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
ROBBING UNCLE SAM.

Deputy Marshas Feist and De Clew yesterday
brought Richmond L. Davis from tho Ray
mond Street Jail, Brooklyn to the Office Of
United States Commissioner Winslow, where
he was arraigned suspicion of having
stolen 400 silk handkerchiefs, the property Of
the government The prisoner it appears. was en-
ployed patrolman the night watch force at the
Navy Yard. He had served for many years
in the. navy and had risen to tho posi-
ton of petty officer Of the first class.
few days ago the suspicious of the paymaster's
clerk were excited by the apparent dmnuton in the
stock of handkerchiefs. He Ut once communicated
with Captains Edward Washburn and Thomas
Meagher, Of the watch and they aided in the working
up Of the case An inventory Of the stock taken
by the clerk who discovered that 400 silk handker-
chiefs were missing. Captain Meagher. upon insti.
tutng inquiry among the pawnbrokers shops found
that man answering the description Of
Davis, who is q native of Virginia. had
October 10, pawned 100 Of the missing handker-
chiefs at the pawnshop of Arthur Heaney Atlantic
street, near Court. Brooklyn, for 500. He had
represented that he got them. in China, while on
cruise. This point being gained Davis taken
into custody ut late hour Tuesday night and was
locked up in jail The authorities satisfied Of their
ability to the balance Of the stolen property
Davis who claims to be innocent. was placed under
81 600 bail to appear for examination Monday next
He dropped from the rolls of the Navy Yard
witch Tuesday.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
MR.. EDISON AND THAT NOISE.

Much attention was attracted to the experiments
made by Professor Thomas A. Edison last summer
with view to stopping the noise caused by trains on
the Metropolitan Elevated Railroad. In company
with an assistant he walked along the tracks. ex-
amned the rails, and by various contrivances
traced the several dscordant sounds to their
source The residents of streets adjacent to
the roads hailed these proceedings with delight
and looked forward with certainty to removal Of the
nuisance. They doomed to disappointment
however, for Mr. Edison has notified the company
that his experiments at end and that he
will take further steps toward finding q means
OF deadening the noise. just why he has
taken this step is not known yet
He is busy with the erection of his workshop
and the experiments with his electric lighting appa
ratus that he. perhaps finds little time for other in
yentons What steps will now be taken by the rail-
way company to abate the nuisance remains to be
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
VIRGINIA KNIGHTS TEMPLARS.
rxrros1NG MASONIC DISPLAY IN THE STREETS OF
NORFOLK
GBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD M


rBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HEnAID1
NonFoLK, Nov. 13. 1873
The finest Knights Templar demonstration that
ever took place in Virginia occurred in Norfolk
to-day. and witnessed by of the largest out
pourings of people from all around this section of
country that has ever throngel the streets of
city, 1t was grand tefe day with people, every
body being out to enjoy the good weather and the
general holiday. From every window and house and
street crossing futtercd the tempar cross, etwined
with the national ensign and other flags. while the
shipping in the harbor absolutely enveloped in
the streaming beauty Of varcgated bunting. After
superb breakfast in honor OF the visitors in Ports
mouth this morning. the first business in order with
the Grand Commandery the election Of officers
for the ensuing year of which the following was the
result jones q. Ban, g. c.. Of Portsmouth, Va,
United States Senator L. +. withers retring John r.
Rsxnaulf, d. q. C.: Pcyton =. Coles, q. o.. John j..
Roper, G G. g.; George W. Dame. u. r.; james >.
Moss @. $. W.. W. II. II. Linn, 9. J. W.; James
Evans, q. t.. William B Isaacs. q. H.
The Grand Commander then made the following ap-
pointments for the same term IF. A. Reed, Grand
Standard Bearer; j. B. Blanks, Grand Sword Bearer;
r. 9. Chew, Grand Warder.
The officers elect and appointive then duly in
stalled. Richmond was selected as the next place Of
meeting and the Grand Commandery adjourned.
A MAGNIFICENT PARADE.
The grand annual parade and review took place at
two o'clock. the line forming on Freemason street in
front Of the Masonic Temple. All the military conf
panies of Norfolk and Portsmouth formed the escort
and the following commanderies with seven bands OF
music No o. romryr 2, 81 Az
drew, Of Rchmond; Demoay ComInandery. Of
Lynchburg; Portsmouth Commandery; Appomattox
Commandery, Of Pctorsburs Dove Commandary, Of
Danve; Stevenson Commsndery,. Of stsunton;
Charlottesville Commandcry; Old Dominion Com
mandery q Alexandria; officers Of the Grand Com
rnandery fredericksburg Comrnandcry, detachments
from New York and Pahiesvie, Ohio.
The display OF the most imposing description
and elected frequent bursts OF admiration along the
route The remplars all appeared in the uniform
recently adopted throughout the country.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
KINGSTON. N. Y, Nov. -. 1873.
What has every appearance at present Of being one
Of the most horrible crimes committed in this
section Of the State is in fair way of being un-
earhed in this county On Sunday, October 81 Peter
w. Shutis and Charles Shutis, brothers, residing at
Chichcsterville, small hamlet about twenty five
miles from this city, became involved in aterca-
ton during which Peter struck Charles with heavy
stone on tho back of the head At first the wound
not considered dangerous, and the injured man was
about attending to his work. On Friday evening last
young Shults complained of pain in his
head, and became unconscious. physician was
summoned who telcgraphed to Dr. X. Loughran, q
leading surgeon of this city, to hold consultation
and, il needs be. perform trcpanning operation.
Upon examination it deemed advisable not to let
the patient undergo the operation Shuls died Sun
day night. Coroner Larkin of this city, on Monday
proceeded to Chichestervile, and summoning jury
held an Inquest.
SUSPICION POISONING.
Several witnesses were sworn, among whom were
the two attending physicians, who, though they ad-
nit the force of q blow from the stone could have
produced death, yet in their opinion there strong
symptoms of poisoning. The kidneys and stomach
OF the deceased man were tonight taken to New York
by the Coroner for the purpose of undergoing analy
sis by professor OF chemistry, and the jury have
proof Suspicion rests upon the mother OF the young
man. 1t is asserted that Shulis senior died rather
suddenly about year SINCE Every effort will be
made by the Coroner to investigate into the Of
death in both cases, and horrible revelations are
oIadf for
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
RAILWAY CONTROL.

II was reported yesterday in financial circles that
the New York, Lake Erie and Great Western Railway
had obtained control of the Atlantic and Great West
ern Railway An Eric Official stated that two English
trustees Of the bondhoders Of the Atlantic and Great
Western paid visit to this country few weeks ago
and had consultations with President Jewett
of the Erie The trustees left for Europe on
Saturday but previous to their departure,
this Official says arrangement was reached
whereby the Erie Railway should have the option
Of controlling the Atlantic and Great Western Rail
way or Of leasing the for long period. At the
same time these trustees will have to report this
rangcment to their associates the other side for
their action. The matter has not been brought
officially before the Erie Board Of Directors nor have
instructions been given to the counsel of the Erie Rail-
way to draw up any papers in the matter. 1t is how
ever understood that official authority to consuln-
mate the arrangement viii be received from the other
side in the course of few weeks.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
A MERCHANTS FRAUD.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. |

Bosrox, Nov. IL, 1878.
NJ. r. Paige prominent leather dealer, was ar
rested this morning by State Detective Smith, charged
with conspring with his partner Stetson, to defraud
his creditors Paige arrested on Tuesday on
civil suit, charged with being about to leave the
state and furnished bail. The charge against him is
nm attempt to defraud his creditors of property to
the value Of 100000. II Is alleged that during the
past sixty days nc has shipped large
amount OF goods 10 Canada. Savannah Baltimore and
other places under fictitious names. 1t is believed
that Charles T. Steson his partner is an accomplice
In his alleged crimes, and that he has now In his pos-
session money and government bonds to the amount
OF s750o IT is also believed that Paige intended 70
convert what property he could into money and
clear out. lie taken before Bail Commissioners
Jones. who held him under $T5.O0O bonds. Four
creditors have been found whose claims aggregate
$4,000. Hc secured goods from manufacturers in
this vicinity and elsewhere some of them in Can
ada, sale for commission, and disposed or them
under fictitious names to parties In Canada Balti-
more, Savannah and the West realizing cash Tor
them, with which. IL In supposed to have been his
intention 10 get away. The goods were obtained on
thirty and sixty days time, that the fraud has been
mainly committed In the past sixty days. Mr. Paige
about thirty6ve years OF age and IL man of somc-
what arstocratc pretensions. living at No Beacon
street.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
THE BOSTON WORKINGMEN.
MEETING OF THE CLUB SEVERE DENUNCTATIoN
OF THE SAND LOT ORATOR.

MEETING OF THE CLUB SEVERE DENUNCTATroN
OF THE SAND LOT ORATOR.
(By TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
BosroN, Nov. 13, 1873.
The workingmen's Club held their usual weekly
meeting tonight. r. r. Splsine. the newly elected
member Of the Legislature. made an address on the
rights Of the workingmcn and the approaching mu-
nicpal election. Mr.. splane deprecated the Disgrace
ful proceedings Of the last meeting and particu-
larly severe on Dennis Kearney, whom he considered
NJ the principal cause Of discord
sEy DENOUNCED.
Mr. wilby followed and alluded to Mr.. Kearneysas
the pretended worknpmans friend and IL he had
been hrelng of the republicans to throw apples of
discord into the ranks OF the workingmen he could
not have done his work better The workingmen of
Boston do not want a to organize them. he said
who failure In his own State Let him 90 back
10 California. The workingmen here repudiate him
and can do their own organizing. and wish Kcarney
was here 70 answer few questions propose 10 ask
him. Mr. wildly commented on the City Hall rings
and advised the workingmen TO unite ON some good
man for Mayor. The hall was crowded and much
feeling manifested against Dennis Kearney.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
MR.. HEwITTs LABOR COMMITTEE.

SCRANTON. Pa, Nov. Is, 1878.
The Hewitt Labor Committee commenced their
work in the Wyoming House to-day. Five witnesses
we're examined. who traversed the entire range OF
grievances which the mining and laboring classes
are suffering under. Mr.. j. p. Hickey, q
prominent labor reformer spoke of the
hard times and attributed their cause to
several things-freght discrimination. coal combina-
ton and over population. He would have Congress
take up the matter Of the railroads They should be
compelled to relinquish their mining business The
business OF carrying well as mining coal was in
compatible with the general business interests The
coal combination arbitrarily kept up the price Of
coal and also regulated the amount to be raised The
coal business not therefore, subject to the
laws which govern every other business The
coal combination should be broken up. Small ope
rators were at the mercy of the railroad companies
in that they could not get ton of coal to market
cept at the pleasure OF the railroad company. and
were not appealed to redress these wrongs because
they had not tho means to fight the combined rail-
road interest.
HISTORY STRIKES.
Mr. O'Halloran, also q miner, further elucidated
these points, lie spoke of the same state OF affairs in
schuylkiil county, and went into brief history Of
strikes in the past showing that the miners and labor
ers were completely in the power Of the operators
lie would have the surplus population provided for
by Congress on the public domain.
MECHANICS TROUBLES.
Joshua p. Thomas, a blacksmith. paid more atten-
tiOn to the grievances OF mccnanrS. Ihcy were In
very poor circumstances and their wages average
about 81 90 day. The price Of provisions was
down. but with all that they could not
procure the commonest nccessares Of life
He knew who carried empty dinner
pals with them when they started for their morning.
work. He thought legislation should interfere with
the running Of machinery on full time and should
also iix the minimum price of days work. Prison
labor he said great hurt to honest labor which
could not compete with it,
Several gentlemen testified to the correctness of the
evidence given respecting the condition OF things
here and agreed that Legislation might benefit this
community in 40 far as IL could prevent the grinding
process Of monopolica.
The committee adjourned sine die at halfpast Ave
o'clock this evening,
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
GENERAL JOE JOHNSTON.

THE NEWLY ELECTED CONGRESSMAN A HARD
MONEY MAN-THE s'soLID SOUTH" AND THE
.'soLID NORTH" TO DE FORGOTTEN
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 1878.
The Post OF tomorrow will publish despatch from
Richmond Va, giving an account Of an interview
with General Johnston, the newly elected
Congressman from the Third Virginia district. in
which that gentleman is represented as OK
pressing his views unalterably in favor Of hard
money. and holding the opinion that long before
1880 the .'sold South" and the "solid North" will
be forgotten. He is reported to have said -
..The South is now as close part of the Union as
is New England. Virginia has the same interest in
the general prosperity Of the country Massachu-
sets and her representatives and the representatives
Of the South will be found to be active IN support
OF all measures tending to the general good Of Bill
tons of the country, as the gentlemen from Maine
on Vermont"
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER.
A SON rRIGHTENs HIS FATHER TO DEATH.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD


QUEBEC, Nov. 10. 1873.
Cyrille Dugal was to-day convicted of causing his
fathers death last May by threatening to murder
him. the old man dying suddenly of syncope. in
duced by fright. 1t appears by evidence that tho
prisoner attempted to seize watch from his brother
and when his father interfcred seized knife and
rushed at the old man, exclaiming. This will be
tho end Of you!" ncighbor who Happened
to be prevented the intended murder.
and succeeded in getting the old man to
sofa in the house of Darvcan. next
door where he expired in ten minutes. One Of the
Darvcaus went to the house Of the deceased. and.
seeing the prisoner, said, lyon wretch, you have
killed your father" The prisoner cried out. 'what
is that to mcY The prisoner then cried out to his
mother, "You old wretch. will serve you the same
way!" and made rush at his mother, but was
seized by Darveau and prevented from i'll using
her. The post-mortem examination performed
by DR.. Lemieux revealed that the deceased died OF
syncope. The Doctor. stated most positively that
this syncope which resulted in his death de-
tcrnined by fear, and that hc had several occasions
to attend the deceased for syncopc in light
form brought on by the brutal conduct Of the prs-
oner The Doctor was questioned by the counsel for
the defence to the prisoners sanity, but he
averred that though very vicious and dangerous
character Dugal could perfectly distinguish right
from wrong His father was leading tanner OF this
city. The jury returned verdict of mansaughter.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
NovExBER l3, 1878.
A MYSTERIOUS BOX AT PORT MONMOUTH.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1

PORT MoNMoUTH, n. j., Nov. 13, 1873
The inhabitants Of this quiet and secluded place are
not little excited over the report that the body
of the late A. II. Stewart is secreted here
The place is excellently calculated for such .
purpose. 1t is situated Raritan Bay, with but
Indifferent railroad communication. has a pop
ulation Of isolated Ashermen and is the port
Of numerous stray fishing srnacks. The
report is current that the day after the body
was stolen suspicious looking craft with
two mysterious appearing men arrived in
one Of the The men brought on
shore long box and hurried in northerly direction
with It, 1t was further reported around the
Central Once in New York yesterday that
Superintcndent walng and detectives started for
here. Iour correspondent made diligent search,
bnt could NOT trace the report TO any reliable source.
No New York detectives have come to this place.
The New York herald., 1878-11-14
VIRGINIA.

JUDGE VAUGHAN ARRESTED FOR BALLOT BOX
sTUFFINc--ADMITTED TO BAIL.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PETERSBURG. Va, Nov. 13, 1873
Alexander W. Vaughan, judge Of elections, who
arrested election day charged with stuing the
ballot box in the Sixth ward. examined to-day be-
fore j. L. Waterman, United States Commissioners.
The witness against him was r. A. Young. United
States Supervisor Ut whose instance the arrest was
made. Vaughan was held for trial but enlarged on
bail Of 81, 900