davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
John PccrybiDgle's Family.

MIR. j. n. Liddons, who knew Charles
Dickens from boyhood says that he found
himself very late one night Mt railway
station near Northwich. "Scarccly had l
set foot on the platform, he writes, "whon
was accostcd by n tall young man of the
ycoman type. who had come TO fetch the
letter bng. do you wish for bed, sir2'
asked he, 'or are you going onY' | told
him | was bound for Norlhwich, two lnilcs
Off. you cannot get there, sir, till later
in the morning. l will drive you there, as
60 with the mail bag at 8 O'clock Ac-
cordingly concluded 10 accept bcd and
q supper if possible, at the hosiery close ut
hand. | entered tho kitchen, where Il
bright fire was burning, and set myself be-
fore it. There was kettle on the hob
singing duet with chirping cricket. A
large wiry terrier came .crouching ut my
feet. There was nothing strange in this
But presently l heard clock, clock, bo-
hind me, and turning round I bchcld Til
ly Slowboy in pair Of wooden clogs The
idea dawncd upon me that l was among
somo of the dranatis persona of The
Cricket on the Hearth Supposition soon
grew into conviction, for III few minutes
pretty little round woman came IN and
informed mo that my supper was ready in
All adjoining parlor. dot, by jovcl'
moro than muttercd. ate my supper and
went to bed. My host reused nc at 7.30
gave me cup of coffee and bore nc off in
his little chaso to Northwich. On tho
way we passed fine old-fashioned house.
"Who lives therc2' asked. That, Sir,
was John Pecrybingle's reply, belongs to
Mr.. Hogarth, a musical gentleman 'Ho-
garth Why he must bo Mr.. Dickens
fathcr-in-law.' 'IIc Is, sir, and Mr.. Dick
ens do often come down here; and hc has
been and took off mo and all my family and
put us in Christmas story, which he do
call tho Cricket On tho Hearth; but 1t am t
all true, for there's no bliud toy-malscr in
these parts, and Dot and me ncvor had a
dispute about her brothcr.'"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
Tho Retired BrIgand.

Spanns Evangelia, retired old brigand
Of Thcssaly, was imprudent enough tho
other day to cross from Turkish to Greek
soil, and was arrested by q corporal of tho
Greek frontier guards, whose father and
brother had been murdered many years ago
by his band, and who recognized the super
animated robber. Spanos was no ordinary
brigand, and although not particular about
committing murder when occasion rcquir-
cd 1t, he was remarkable for the kindness
of his disposition. lie would often forcgo
his share Of ransom. and even save a
hostage taken by another band, paying tho
deficiency demanded out of his own capn-
cious pocket When Mchemct Ali Pasha
was engaged in tho suppression of brigan-
dage in Thcssaly, Spanos bafllcd oil tho en-
doavors made to catch him; but aftcr
Guiding arrest for two years he voluntarily
surrendered, merely stipulating that Mohc-
met Ali should receive his submission In
person. Hc was imprisoned for twelve
, month, and then pardoncd by the Turkish
authorities, who had no cause to regret
their leniency, for Spanos married and set.
tied in Armiro, where ho led quiet, ire
proachable life, and was 'highly respected
by all who had the pleasure of his acquain-
tance. Unfortunately, hc had received no
pardon in Greece, where sum of 20, 600
drachms was placed on his head Being a
rayal, Iskender Pasha has demanded linn
! from the Greek authorities; but 1t is feared
that this demand will not be complied with,
and that poor Spanos will be called upon to
pay the penalty Of his life for his former
'indiscretions ~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
CcllulOid.

Although colluIoid was invented nine or
ten years ago, its perfected manufacture
hns been regularly in progress for only
about five years, and is considered to be
still In its infancy yet immense quantities
Of the substance arc produccd; IL Is con-
vcrtcd into variety Of forms, and new
modes of applying it arc discovered almost
daily. Celluloid Is composition of flno
tissue paper and camphor, treated with
chemicals by a patent process. A rather
common impression that 1t contains gun
cotton is mistake, which arises from con-
founding it with collodion. Cclluloid, 1t
Is said is entirely non-oxplosiye, and burn 8
only when in direct contact with flame
Whom crude It looks like transparent
gum, and its color is light yellow brown.
1t can be made rs hard as ivory, but is
always elastic, and can be readily moldcd
into every conceivable form. With equal
case 1t can be colorcd in any tint desired,
tho dyo running through the entire sub
stance, and being, therefore, inolfacoablc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
Glass Staining.

Let us now follow the art OF glass stain
ing through its chief stages The design
of the window being determined upon, and
The cartoon or full sized drawing being pre-
pared, kind Of skeleton drawing is made,
showing only the lines which indicate the
shape OF cach separate piece of glass. 1t
is apparently not generally understood that
window is not '1nr piece of glass, to
which arc applied the various co.ors dis
played, but a number Of small pieces which
arc united by groovcd lead which incloscs
each individual fragment, and that each
different color we see is the color of that
particular piece of glass, the only painting
material employed being the dark brown
pigment used to define the more delicate
and minute details This skeleton, or work
ing drawing, then passes to the cutting
room, where sheets of glass of every inn
aginablc shape arc arranged in racks, each
bearing a number by which particular
tint is known. Tho iirawing being num-
bcrcd on each separate piece of glass by
means Of frame containing small pieces of
every shade, and each numbered according
to the rack containing the glass of that
color. The use of this frame renders un-
necessary tho tedious process of visiting
each rack in search Of the particular shade
required; the glass is laid bit by bit on the
drawing, and each piece is then cut to the
required shape by means of diamond.
After the glass is cut it passes to the painter,
who, laying 1t over the drawing, traces
upon it with his brush all the details Of
feature, folds of drapery, foliage, etc., as
designed by the artist. But rs the action
of the weather and tho continually varying
conditions of the atmosphere would speedily
remove every vestige of paint if left in this
state, it is necessary to subject the painted
glass to the action of heat by placing it for
several hours in kiln, under the influence
of which the paint Is fused into absolute
affinity with the glass, and becomes actually
incorporated with its substance After this
burning process, it only remains for the
different pieces to be united with the
grooved loaded frame work which binds the
whole together. The places whcro tie
leads join arc then carefully soldcred
together, and nothing remains but to thor
oughly work over the whole surface with
thick cement, which fills up any interstico.
between the glass and lead. and render
the whole panel perfectly water-tight and
wcathcr-proof
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
Special Premiums.

For the newest marricd couple, a jar OF
honey to last the moon out.
For the best disposition exhibited in the
line at the ticket office, an opportunity tc
wait the longest for a ticket.
For the young man who carries his cane
in the most artistic manner, the admiration
oil tho young woman who carries her para
sol on her arm.
For the oldest fashioned hat, gentleman,
one cent; lady 81, ,497, ,S53. .823.
For tho sweetest smile on the ground, an
order for new teeth when the present falls
into tho sink with crash.
For the most elaborate coiffurc chignon,
French twist or banged, u back action mir
ror by which every square inch Of the head
can be seen at one and the same time.
For the most contcntcd man, something
to stir him up and put new life in him. 4
man has no business to be contented.
For the best turnout, choice between
dust heap and mud-puddle. The
weather will regulate this premium.
For the most prominent unmarried cou
pie, reference to the city clerks Office
For tho most disagrecablc person, al cs-
cort out of the gate by the police.
For the blind man who holds his hat with
the most grace, gratuity.
For tho largest harvest Of babies, ticket
to tho poor house.
For the lady who dresses within the
means of her husband, if sho is thcrc-we
dare not mention the prize; referred to St.
Peter with hint to have the angels handy
when she arrives ut heavens gate.
For the fellow who says "Ncvcr pa
compulsory season pass to Pinaforc, six
nights week and two mat:nccs.
For the boy who runs away from school
to see the show, mighty good time and u
forged excuse the next day.
For tic most charming and best looking
young lady, personal introduction. A
word TO the wise is sufficient.
For the most honest bankrupt, salts
factory compromise with his creditors, and
a chance to say, "not guilty" before jury
of his peers.
For the newspaper reporter who fails to
mako himseslf 'solid" will. the committee,
ham sandwich and glass of beer bought
with his own ncy-conscqucntiy'a rarity
For tho biggest bore, full complement
OF rcactionary artcsian well machinery with
no one but himself to apply it to.
For tho young gentleman who knows cv-
cry horse on the ground and nothing else,
succession of lost bets that will leave his
purse as empty as his head.
For the man who cntcrtains his wifc's
mother and her three sisters, chance to
cat one-slXth of what lie pays for, and tina
in tho humblcst manner.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
SING CUCKOO.

When tho grasa is mown and bonds tho gr
Before tho sioklo's koon caress.
Whom shrilly croaks tho loaded vain
And groans tho spouting oder-press,
flying shout from tho haunted wood,
by tangled thicket and roaring flood,
Merrily ringelh tho bright day through
Cuckoo! Cuckoo!
Whom bloating lambkns sock tho fold
And from tho farm-yard barks the dog,
Whom rnsts tho sunsets wealth Of gold
And fields aro drenohed in river fog,
While fits the bat in tho village stroots
This unsoen, magical voico repeats
mournful chant mid tho falling dew
Cuckoo! Cuckoo!
When stars are brightest In the sky
And low the spectral crescent swims,
When from the woodland oomos a cry
And Ger the marsh tho owlet Skins,
While all tho lifo Of the glad day sleeps
A ghostly watcher his vigil keeps,
Bitterly weeping the long night through
Cuckoo! Cuckoo!
Beneath the sun my spirit sings
Like you. oh, bird! measu gay,
But through the night, on leaden wings,
1t weops DER hopes long laid away;
And hoaring thee sobbng thy sad refrain,
My heart cries out with a sudden pain,
For tho dead past wakes, as list to you
Cuckoo! Ouckool
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
a ISon.iire Tree.

A scrubby stuntcd juniper tree grows on
nearly all the ridges and hill tops in Cali
fornia. The berries are very abandant
and about tho size of the juniper berry
tree known in commerce, from which is
distilled tho inspiring spirit gin, but can
not say whether it Is or not. Tho tree is
quite like tho cedar in bark and wood, but
It differs in size and shape from TINT noble
and stately son Of the forest. The needles,
which arc the only approach to foliage, and
represent tho leaves OF ordinary trees, arc
full Of combustiblc oil, which goes off
like a flash upon the application Of a match.
Trees the size Of on apple troc produce as
flno a fire as ever saw. A solid column
Of flame shot up to three times their height
and sheets OF flying fire were carried off In
the wind. The heat was intense, bat OF
brief duration. AS soon as tho foliage and
loose bark were consumed tho fire vanished
as quick rs 1t came, and in four or five
minutes beautiful green tree with spread.
ing branches and healthy roots, apparentl
in the prime and vigor of middle age, was
changed into charred and blackcncd
trunk, stretching its dead limbs skyward In
mute reproach for our wanton play.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11
Clovos.
ARABELLE.

Cloves are tho dried flowers Of a beautiful
tree that grows In tho East Indies. Its
culture is principally confined to the Island
Of Zanzibar. After being gathered tho
cloveu are prepared for shipment by smo-
king them on hurdles covered with mating,
near q slow wood fire, to give them brown
color, and they are further dried In the sun.
They may be cut oft from tho flower bran
ches, and will be found to be purple colored
within, and III to be packed In bales for the
market
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-11

Mr.. Carlyle Is In much better health
and intends writing record OF his life,
having Froude as his ooadjutor,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10
vEGETINE.

The fnIlo,rino lettrr f,y,r, Rec q W u.r.-
eaid ra,s,.i,s S ~, 10 ~ - -.
.,,a, Shnr. 49, 'ss ,si =, s, -
~, l., T,ait 49,. :. -
Ia.,s ~ ~
n,,sif,,as 81 Vs,.i,,, ,ns,r, =.
G ~, ~, . = :
'."'' II,,,,. p Nc. ~, ,s-s
IT u sr,1lr,,s - -',-,' , ~ - ~
na,, s;,.Hs o,,,
49, M
ia, nss,iy rser sses rrss ~ X
= ~ ~ a. 80 -
M S ,n,i t ~ 10 me f,n Of sr 8 s. :,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

County CRIMINAL COURT
Regular term begun Monday,
Jan. 9th.
State VS.. Jno. Finley, aggra-
waited assault and battery; dis
missed by county attorney.
State VS.. Ben Elliott, ct ais,
disturbing public worship; Lacy
Davis tried by jury and verdict
not guilty.
State VS.. Holmes. Davidson
and Mollie Smith, adultery, not
guilty.
State VS.. Emil Hahn and An
drcas Wolf; assault and battery,
guilty and fined $50 each.
State VS.. Adam Wilson, theft
jury trial, verdict not guilty.
State vs.. lobe Rivers; theft
guilty, fined S. and one hour ii
county Jail.
E. Pennington, c. Busse and
E. P, Davis, sworn as jury com.
misioners.
Motion for new trial in case
of Hahn and Wolf overrulled.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10
Grimes County.
NAyAsorA lax. s.

Editors Banner:
Disagreeable weather and
dull trade is now the order.
Christmas passed off quietly,
with the exception of a couple
of negroes killed there was no
excitement. bug juice" was
freely INDUCED by the railroad
boys much to the delight. of our
worthy city marshal; he furnish
es them lodgings In the bastil..
We didn't get that free ride to
Plantersville on Christmas, as
owing to the inclement weather
but little progress has been
made on the Central and Mont
gomery railway, as soon as the
weather becomes settled work
will be resumed and vigorously
pushed; between four and FIVE
miles oe track have been laid.
The Navasota Tablet has, it is
said, one Of the best looking
and fastest typos in the South.(?)
He's not the biggest man in
town either.
The enlargement Of the.
WEEKLY BANNER has added a
great deal to its appearance,
you have one ofthe best ara
newsiest papers ii the state
second to none.
LITTLE "HUB" No. 2.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10
ZIONsyILIE LOCALS.
January 4lh, 1870

January 4th, 1879.
The Christmas holidays are
over but it seems the disagree
able weather is not; it still looks
threatening and no signs of it
clearing off. The roads every
where are almost impossible.
On Thursday the 10TH ult.,
1 witnessed the nuptials of MIR.
Louis Lehman and Miss Louise
Strewe, by the Rev. Geo.
Thoene at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. VIM. Strewe.
A splendid dinner was given
the few invited guests. May
they ever be happy.
Farmers are busily engaged
preparing for this years crop;
some have commenced blowing.
1t is thought there will not
be as much cotton planted this
year as has been heretofore. A
good idea if carried out.
ROBIN Hoop.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

COMMISSIONERS COURT
Special term begun Jany. 5,
The following proceedings
were had: Petition for change
of road from Chappell Hill to
BRENNAN received and a COM
mittee appointed to review and
report upon expediency Of
change.
o. Crozier allowed sI3 SC
for inquest fees on bodies Ct A
Hahn, Tom Power and January
Ferguson.
H. L. McClung allowed SIS
for holding inquests on the
above named.
II. f. Baine allowed $40 fol
post mortem examination or
body of January Ferguson.
Geo. D. Barnard & Co., al.
lowed 81, 50 for books and sta.
tionary for county clerks Office
Ordered that the upper story
of the Schlottmann building be
rented at $50 per month for the
year 1879 for county court
room, jury room and other pur-
poses.
Benjamin Jones was places
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

FIREMENs JoLLIFIcATIoN. =
Wednesday, the 9Th of jan
uary, was announced as the first
grand parade and ball of Me-
chanics Engine company No. l..
But owing to- the inclemency OF
the weather the ball was post
poned till next Thursday, the
10th inst. Notwithstanding this
the BRENNAN Hook and Ladder,
Brennan Bucket company and
Brennan Greys met the mem
bers of Mechanics Engine COM
pany at the city hall at 3
o'clock, where procession was
formed headed by Voss' brass
band and marched to O'Rior-
dams new building on
Main street, where they were
invited to partake of the hospi-
talities of the members of the
Engine company in the shape
of punch and cigars. The af-
ternoon was spent in merry
making jollihcation and short
speeches by Harry Hancock,
Judge Turner, an invited guest,
chief Harvin, Lieut.. Dwyer, of
the Greys, Grandirsor Spann,
of Bucket company, Ed Lock
EFT, foreman Webb, of Engine
company, Rankin, of the BAN
NER, Hines, of the Greys, fore
man Lockett, of Hook and Lad
der company, E. L. Salley, R.
L. Bassett, John w. Sayles,
Pony Lockett, Ed. Newbouer,
J. L. Moo.e and w. P. Doran.
The utmost 'good-feeling and
harmony prevailed. All agreed
that Brennan now had a fire de-
partment of which it might
justly feel proud.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

DISTRICT CoURT.-The court
met on Monday, present Hon.
E. Turner, judge, ]. L. Moore
clerk and J. H. Hutchinso n
sheriff.
!. H. Hutchinson, sheriff be-
ng in competent of court by..fail-
ing to have the court room in
proper condition was fined $40.
The following named persons
were sworn to serve the court
and grand jury during the pres
ent term, to wit: NJ. H. VIII
liams, R. S. Booker, w. B.
Presley, Thomas Woodward,
T. w. Chappell, w. F. Garrett
and Adrain Testard.
Inc following named persons,
to wit; Henry Emmerson, Geo
Alexander, c. M. Campbell, A.
S. Whitner, Allen Graves, James
Johnson, Steven Randle, J. H.
Grabow, Hosea Carrot, Jr., ].
7. Mills, G. F. Whisenant and
w. G. Wilkins were sworne in
as grand jurors. c. NJ. Camp
bell was appointed foreman.
Adjourned till O'Clock on
Tuesday.
Of the grand jury Emmerson,
Alexander, Graves, Johnson
and Randle are negroes.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10
Go to c. A. Potter's for bar
gains in dry goods and groceries.
Clothing at Cost.
Don't forget the name,
c. A. POTTER.

JUsT received a new and COM
plete stock of staple and fancy
groceries. l sell at bottom pri-
ces and deliver in any part OF
the city free E. J. FRANKEL,
North side square.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

DISTRICT CoURT.-Tuesday-
1t was ordered that the criminal
docket be taken up on the fourth
Monday of the present term,
the same being the 27th day OF
January.
State VS.. Elijah Jones, special
venire of sixty men ordered for
Jan. ~, and cause set for trial
on 3Ist Jan.
State VS.. John Ward, special
venire of sixty men ordered for
24th of Jan. and cause set for
tiial same day.
State VS.. Patsey Marsh, cause
set for 27th January.
State VS.. Tom Garrett, special
venire of thirty-six men order
ed and cause set for trial Jan.
goth.
Ordered that Saturdays OF
each week of the term be des-
ignated as motion days.
Ordered that all jury taxes
be paid by 9 o'clock A. NJ. on
Monday, January IS, and that
a jury tax of five dollars be
paid in each civil case.
A number of motions in civil
cases we're heard.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

A SMASH Up 1t may not
be generally known that it is
against the rules Of ali we'll and
also all badly regulated rail-
roads to tell anything about &C
cidents on the line. One might
as well attempt to make a live
oyster dance a Highland fling
in costume as to get any infor-
nation from a railroad employee.
From outside barbarians we
learn that the up mixed train
on Sunday night was ditched
three miles west of Burton. The
engine practiced ground tumb-
ling and was landed fiat on IT'S
back-turned bottom Upwards
and nine cars were ditched.
Fireman Mills was badly scald-
ed and a brakesman named
Bird had his leg bruised. Twelve
Of the cars were loaded with
cavalry horses belonging to the
U. S. government; twenty hors-
es in ditched cars were killed
and several wounded. The
wrecker was at work all day
Monday and probably got the
track clear by midnight last
night. Passenger train on Mon
day exchanged loads at wreck.
Taken altogether it was Every
respectable smash up"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10
Cliford's Fobrifuge.

In the cure of Fever and Ague this rem
edy displays extraordinary powers. Prop
erly used, no case can resist it, and Other
diseases of an intermittent character, in
Guiding that most distressing disease, peri
odical Neuralgia, have been found to yield,
with equal certainty, to its influence. II
eradicates all malaria from the system,
gives tone and vigor to the whole body,
and prevents disease from becoming seated.
Try CEEord's Febrifuge; it is sure. safe
and speedy in its action. You will never
regret buying the first bottle, and you will
have discovered a friend you can not at
ford TO loose.
J. Z. RICHARDSON, Proprietor,
ST. Louis.
For sale by II. a. WOOD. Brenham. Tex.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

HURRY DUMPTy = Nick
Roberts paptomine troup will
appear at the Opera House on
next Wednesday and Thursday,
the 18th and 10th instants This
is frst-class company and has
received the highest encomiums
of the press wherever they have
appeared.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

OYSTER DEPOT.-Frank
Evansich, "the champion oyster
man." is now receiving fine, fat
shell oysters daily, also fresh
oysters in cans, and fresh fish.
Saloon under Cotton Exchange,
corner St. Charles and Quitman
streets.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10

PETTY THEFTs. = Wood is
high and money is scarce-so
is wood with some people. The
owners of private wood piles in
their back yards are much an
noyed by the non -owners of
wood piles who at the dead
of night visit their neighbors
and help themselves. We have
heard of several parties who
intend loading" a few sticks.
If any cook stoves should I'M
accountably blow up the cause
of the 'splosion can be account
ed for.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-10
From China Grove.

Editors Banner:
The annual examination of
the pupils of Mr.. Shocks school
was concluded on Monday eve
ming last, at the school, in Sem
pronious, by a grand ball and
supper in aid of repairs to the
school house. The weather
was exceedingly unfavorable
and the night extremely dark,
but the attendance was large,
and passed off pleasantly and
satisfactory to all present. Mr.
Brewer discoursed sweet music
and the may dance was con-
tinued into the "wee sma" hours
of the morning. At 10 o'clock
we were invited to partake of a
sumptuous repast prepared ex-
pressly for the occasion; mon
strous turkeys, splendid cakes,
pies and other nice fixings were
temptingly displayed upon the
festive boards. to which our
craving appetites did ample
Justice. About 4 o'clock the
party broke up and all returned
home highly delighted with their
nights enjoyment. Your re-
porter found it one of the pleas
ATTEST partiest he has attended
| in Texas. May they have many
| more of the same kind. About
$50 was realized as the pro-
ceeds of the nights enjoyment.
Dec. 2S. '7S. M.