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The Waco Examine, of Sat
urday last has a leading edi-.
torial on crime. 1t says that
the press crusade against crime
two years ago has weakened.
AT that time nearly every news
paper in the state was writing of
crime, it was a fruitful topic of
discussion and as the result
there were numerous convic-
tons. Under the new code, it
is left optional with the jury in
cases ofmurder in the first de-
gree to assess the penalty at
death or imprisonment for life.
In far too many cases the juries
assess the latter punishment.
Death is the only sure cure for
a hanged murderer
is out of the way, he has no
hope of escape from the peni-
tertiary or pardon in the course
of a few years. The peniten-
tiary has no terror compared
with the death penalty.
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The Galveston Meas is in
favor of taking the pardoning
power out of the hands of the
governor of the state and of
having appeals for executive
clemenoy heard and tried in
some regular public manner
prescribed by law, and Invested
Of every circumstance calcula-
ted to suggest a suspicion Of an
executive decision under ex
Parte influence, or from consid-
erations haviag nc relevancy to
the case. In applications for
communication generally but
one side, that of the criminal is
heard, A board of pardons or
a commission to hear and de-
term inc all such applications
would certainly be less liable to
err than one man, whose good
ness of heart might incline him
to be nnerciful rather than Just.
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The Waco Examinf, publish
es the prospectus for its cam,
paign edition of the weekly and
makes an earnest appeal for
subscribers saying among other
things, "the truths and princi-
pies advocated by it, will in turn,
give the Farming Interests of
Texas, the grandest political
victory, the noblest achieve
ment in its own behalf, that the
pen Of history has ever vet re-
corded to the honor of the har-
dy sons oftoil." This is splen-
did bit of buncomb and to the
uncharitably disposed might
seem to lean a little towards ar
raging one class of citizens
against another. In order that all
may work togetherit is neces-
sary that there be no class
Determinations. All occupa-
tons are mutually dependent
one upon another. g
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The Galveston Ci0iliaH says /:
the lecture OF Rev. Mr.. Briggs,
on "Ingorsoll ndIngorsollism, /"
has possibly accomplished that
gentleman's purpose, by win
ming for himself an ephemeral
notoriety. The reckless charg-
es preferred against Col. Inger-
soil has brought censure and
biting criticism upon the rever-
end gentleman calculated to
make the CALLED jade vince"
and while it is safe to assert
that he has in no wise injured
his adversary or the cause he
espouses, it is not overly GER
tain that Mr.. Briggs has struck
blow that will prove daniag-
ing to the interest of the church
of which he is a representative.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

MAJOR B. RUSH PLUMLEY, u
Galveston republican, has been
interviewed at Trenton, N. J.
He says that Grant can carry
several of the southern states,
while Blaine can carry none. He
believes Grant will be nominal
ted and knows he can be more
certainly elected than any 9TH
err man in the country. He says
there is no political oppression
in the south, but that if the DEM
ocrats carry the election the nc
groes may be seized with pam
ic and "exode" in large num-
bers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

THE State Shooting associa-
ton met at Dallas on Monday.
Representatives from clubs
from all over the state were pres
ent. Several contests took
place and some splendid shoot
ing was done.
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The Galveston Meas seem to
to regard the Galveston and
Camargo railroad as an estab-
lished fact. 1t says Mr.. Fuller,
vice president, states that the
matter is sufficiently under way
at Galveston to justify him in
making arrangements for sur
vey ofthe road, and that he
expects to return from New
York with the president of the
road, Mr.. Phelps, and a corps of
engineers about the 10th of
June, and that operations will
then commence in earnest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

ThE Sam Antonio Express
says Waco and Houston are
Boosting ofthe beauty and ac-
complishments of the young
ladies of those places. The
writers have notbeen to San An
tonic or they would never boast.
Come and see our girls. Fair
est faces, rosiest cheeks, bright
est eyes, deepest and most &C.
centric dimples, slenderest
waists, smallest feet, prettiest,
hands, longest aud most silky
hair-and every blessed one OF
them can chew gum in seven
different languages.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

The steamer Colorado ar
rived at Galveston last Sunday
with twenty-five German immi-
grants. who hail from Bremen
and who design settling in Tex
as. Half of them went to San
Antonio and the remainder were
bound for Brenham. @
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

A MASS meeting in the inter-
est ofthe Galveston aid Caniar-
go railroad, was held in Calves
ton on Monday night. A num-
Der Of speeches were made and
over fifty thousand dollars was
subscribed to the enterprise.
1t would seem that Galveston
is waking up in her old age.
The Texas and New Orleans
railway is probably the cause of
her making a move. to branch
out to the westward.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

A SINGULAR case is reported
at Shreveport. The district at
torney offered to enter a nolle
pros. in the case Of a negro on
trial for larceny; council for de-
PENDANT refused, asking for a
verdict. The jury found the
negro guilty..
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

EDWIN Hour who is in Jail at
Bridgeport, Conn, under SEN
tence of death, was recently Wis
tied by his wife for the first
since his arrest. After bidding
him goodbye she asked to see
the enclosure built for his exc
cution, remarking she was glad
he was to be hanged, and would
like to see him hanging there
then. Some women have great
affection for their husbands and
this one no doubt thought that
hanging would do her husband
great good.
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A CORRESPONDENT of the
Florida Daily Union delares
that the palmetto which grows
so abundantly in almost any
sort ofsoil in the south is ex-
cellent material for making pa
per Of. 1t makes a stong and
handsome paper. We hope the
suggestion may prove valuable,
for it will be a blessed thing to
newspaper men if the number
Of materials from which news
paper can be made is so increas-
as to lower the price.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

The Tilden boom in Texas is
about as big as the report of a
Chinese FIRE cracker compared
to the report ofda Columbiad.
Of all the newspapers in the
state of Texas there is but one
that raises. its voice for the sage
of Creamery Park.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

DEvILTRY is still the order
of the day in the beautiful In
dian territory. Henry A. Rich,
a postmaster in the Cherokee
nation, was waylaid and MUIR
dered near Caddo. He had re-
Gently taken an active part in
running away a gang Of horse
thieves and murderers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

CONCESSION and compromise,
in the beginning, is far better
than a poor fight with certainty
of defeat in the end.-Vct0,ia
Ad0ocate.
The above, it is presumed,
has reference TO party nominal
tons for county officers. In
that county a number of aspi-
rants have already announced
and indications point to a fair
field and an open race, in which
case the best nag wins. 1t is a
question of expediency: is it
expedient to nominate a county
ticket in a county where the
opposition has a clear and I'M
disputed majority, or is it not
better to trust to the personal
popularity of candidates outside
of political considerations, and
by this means secure a part of
the Offices and good men?
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

WHirrAkER, the negro cadet,
has been interviewed. He de-
mics all knowledge Ct who COM
mitted the outrage upon him
and strenuously asserts his inno-
cense.
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Public Opinion VS. Public Sentiment.

Public Opinion VS. Public Sentiment.
A strange anamosity seems
to exist, one that is extremely
difficult to account for-public
opinion condemns certain
things and yet public sentiment
wink at the very things thatpub-
lie opinion condemns. 1t may
be said that public opinion is
seldom wrongin its judgement,
yet, when case comes before
the courts and the offender,
through the influence of money
mawkish sentimentality upon
the part Of thejury, escapeSthc
punishment that public oPiaion
would have meted out to- hi,
public sentiments too ireqsIa
ly takes the side of thu
and says that, althoq
did not do exactly
thing, it was perhaps
A conviction is gainin
among those who ID
think, that the courts are be-
coming a farce. Convictions
are the exceptisd and not the
rule. Grand juries find indict-
ments that are frivolous and
sometimes fail to find indict-
ments that would, was due
diligence used by the prosecu-
ton, result in conviction. Again
grand juries have been selected
for certain purposes, and it has
been known to a portion of the
public before hand that certain
parties supposed to have COM
mitted certain offenses would
not be indicted. Public opin-
ion condemns such action, but
public sentiment winks at it
and what betreen the two, the
rectifcation of the evil being
everybody's concern nobody
takes any steps to have it cor
rected. Judges OF courts,
though honest and conseien-
tious are at the mercy of prose-
cutting attorneys and jurors. A
district judge in holding courts
in different counties is wholly
dependent upon the local Off
GERS to enforce the attendance
of witnesses. This is one of the
most important duties and at
the same time one that is most
frequently neglected. County
attorneys as general thing are
young lawyers, or are just get
ting into practice; none of them
are rich, on the contrary they
are proverbially poor and some
are not above the influence Of
money. Witnesses can be
bought: they sometimes die, but
more frequently can be induced,
for a consideration to take a
trip to a distant county or state.
The. public is well aware Of all
these things and public opinion
condemns them in the most I'M
measured term, still no steps are
taken to correct the evil. I'm
til public opinion and public
sentiment harmonic, there can
be but little hope for the better.
So long as the masses of the
people are disposed to put up
with a lax administration Of the
law and elect men to Office who
do not enforce the laws the ex.
isting condition of affairs will
continue. tits perhaps almost
needless to say, in this connec-
ton, that the laws as they stand
on the statute books are ample
and only need enforcement.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

TEXAS has more generals,
colonies, majors and captains
and judges to the square acre
than any otheristate or country
in the world. There is not a
male person in Texas over six
teen years of age who has not
had at least one of those titles
conferred upon him by an ad-
miring friend or by sarcas
tic enemy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

GOVERNOR ROBERTS is now
busy considering several petit
tons for Communication. All
criminals want their sentences
committed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

The Marlin Bal says COVER
nor Roberts while in Galveston
took matutinal toddy which is
a good democratic drink, after
he had placed the today where
it would "do the most good" he
waited for the bar keeper to ring
the bell punch. He remarked,
a don't care much on general
principles for music, but I would
like to hear that thing ring.
To please the old gentleman
the crank was given a twist.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

c. ]. JoNEs, ofsan Francisco,
is selling lands in Frio county,
Texas, and in order to get his
victims out Of reach he furn-
ishes them with free transporta-
ton to his Texas land, the pur-
chaser paying him the money.
The trick is remarkably neat
and novel one, Jones does not
own an acre of land in Texas.
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Force Of Example.

In the state news items to-
day will be found brief reports
of two cases Of shooting by
boys of tender years, in one
case with probable fatal results,
Boys it seems are only follow
ing the example set by their ell
ders. In both instances the
use of fire arms grew out OF
trivial or to say the most boyisa
quarreIs. The cause OF the
boys resorting to the use of fire
arms to-settls Il auarcls is
tracables.l shain-
\ y l'tq 3 n, 4
4 saiflerenceS, and
" follow in their
med the shootists seem
nave got che drop" on their
enemies, it not appearing that
either of the parties shot had
any arms. A few days ago a
Brennan boy had a school
quarrel with some other boys
and procuring a shot gun went
in search of them and would no
doubt have shot some of them
had The gun not been taken
away from him. No mention
was made of the affair at the
time and it is only mentioned
now to show the effect OF train
ing. Public sentiment seems to
favor the carrying of arms and
until there is a change, the en-
forcement of the law against
pistol carrying is but little bet
ter than a farce. 1t is hardly
fair to assume that peaceable,
law abiding citizens favor in6is-
eliminate pistol carrying. The
frequency of boyish shooting
and cutting scrapes should GER
,tainly open the eyes of the pa
rents to the danger incurred in
the habit. Boys are very sus-
ceptib.e and always form their
habits and manners from their
surroundings. If all the men
would lay their pistols and
knives away and settle their diff
ferences by old-fashioned fist
and skull fights it is not likely
that boys would convert them
selves into perambulating arsen-
ais. This is matter that is
worthy of the serious conside-
ration of parents and guardians.
The facts are so palpable and
the results so apparent that
there is no necessity for any
elaboration. 81
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

As warm weatherapproaches
.hc holiness or sanctifcationist
eraze. breaks out anew. A Mr..
Perry of the holiness band from
Dallas is now in Rusk, Cherokee
county, creating some excite
ment. 1t is darkly limited that
the Bell county cure may be
tried on him. a7a a1
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

Up to the Sth inst. there had
been introduced introduced in
to congress during the present
session upwards of 5000 bills
Of various kinds. Out of this
number there have been repor-
ted back from committee but
I2o bills of a republic character
and the probabilities are that
comparatively few bills will be
reported from the standing COM
mittecs for consideration.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1880-05-21

The Cincinnati and South
ern railway company has re-
duced its passenger tariffto two
cents per mile, till July6.l NJ
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JOHN w. SAYLEs, outfit, Leon
ard G. Gee in change of party,
left yesterday afternoon for the
Roaring Forks district. Itcon-
sisted Of six ofthe noble burros,
freighted down with GRUB
Leadville Times, 18th inst.
, 1880-07-16
REFORMED SPELLING.
For the ARGUs1

For the ARGus.l
In the year 1880 A. D.. our Lords
Prayer had the following orthogrsphy:
Our Fadir that art In heaune, haIowed
be thi name, thi kingdom come TO be, thi
willie done In earlhe rs ia heaune, geve to
us this daye oure breed, forg"ne TO us oure
dettis as we iOrgauen to onre dettouris,
lede us not into temptation; delyUer us
from evul For thyme is the kingedorne,
and the glorye for euer, Amen"
Upon reading such old English, and
noting the gradual and unconventional
our language undergoes, one Is not sur
prised at the organization OF q Spelling
Reform Association. The language arises
from such miscegnation and is so incon-
sistent with rules and probabilities, either
in orthography or in pronunciation OF
words, IL surely needs investigation" as
much as any "pubic institution" receiv-
ing like general Use and abuse. Errors In
spelling are to be found even with scholars
such rs Warburton and Swift; willie DR..
Watts, Of pious memory. wrote "heaven-
ly mansions" with an irrevcent t; aud
the artist Reynolds disigured Apollo with
two P's. He also blundered IN the use of
such words ms respectfully" ''commi-
cate" and "cOtfe-house, as found In his
Italian journal. The prevalence of such
and worse errors among The common peo-
pie is a subject OF regret, and any reason
able cure is to be welcomed. Aud, de-
spite the ridicule or argument against any
change "by authority" our mother tongue
is steadily assuminga a more simple forln
one or the strongest arguments in favor
OF bold and recognized move.
The press of the country, in important
instances. look with favor upon the work;
e. e, The Chicago Tribune" adopts the
simple forms OF ''demagog," 'catalog,"
&C., for words ending-guo; ''cigaret,"
''etiquet, &c, for words ln--ette. Again
the words program, "carele>ncsS,
"hcltl, 'ulleina, p" MITIGATE hlrtner
change; willie is TO supphnt ph, It's
equivalent. In phantom" prophet,
&C., and final to be dropped from have,
give, live SC.
L.: : -ae cqu2nt article VIC viii irluire
into the probability of pcrmanent
change and its propricty. A. an exiting
Institution this Spelling Reform Assoeia-
ton will provoke DISCUSSION, while ii COM
mand5 respect with DIR. F. A. March. Of
Lafayette College, asP"~idert. ard lav-
ing associate officers in prominent schools
here and in England. ~. Max Muller. ol
the University OF Oxford, J. aud established
offices in Boston and elsewhere. aa.Lr'
, 1880-07-16

TEE ladies Of the N. Z. Church
propose to get upa grand rally on
next Wednesday evening, at which
time they will present tsbleaux, cha.
rades, reading, vocal and instrument
tai music,'&c. &c. The programme
will be further lengsheBed out by
serving ice cream, strawberries, and
other eatables. "Come one, come
all,"s the motto. Further notice
will be given by posters.
THE question of maintaining our
county poor is again before the peo.
pie. See notice in another column.
The steamer Otter, it is said, will
soon take the place of the Aida.
, 1880-07-16
The Oregon Kidney Tea!

Read the following testimonials, not from
persons 5000 miles away, whom no one
knows, bat from well-known and trustwor-
in their own hands, can be seen at our office:
Portland, Oregon, July 90 1879.
MY Kidneys were IN a very bad condition.
The urine was like brick dust, and / suffered
- great deal with my back. All remedies
Kidney Tea, which gave me almost immedi-
ate relief H. HAMILTON.
Portland, Oregon, August 2, 1879.
Having severe backnche last Winter, was
induced TO try the Oregon Kidney Tea. 1
found II very beneficial in its results. 1t is
rot more unr leasant to take than other tea.
| would recommend 1t to those afflicted as 1
was. JOHN p. FARMER.
, 1880-07-16

and acting as one OF the Committee on
COLLATION.. We also extend our thanks to
the owner and master of the fine steamer
George f. Starr, for the many courtesies
extended. We also congratulate the Cab
thumplan brigade under the command OF
Capt. Chas. II. Jones, upon the fine DIS
play made by over one hundred members.
:. WATERMAN,
WM. lOpD.
, 1880-07-16
PROPOSALS.

II.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
4-N that sealed proposals viii be re-
ceiyed az 6he hnlitOr's office OF }, ilerson
county. Washington 'hrrhely, at Port
townsend, up to 2Uelhckg p. NJ. Att
gust ~, 1850. by the board OF County
Commissioners or said county. iorn loan
to Sih cetlty Of the 'tltn OF $4Oo0 gotf
coin. at u raGc OF interest NOT 10 exceed
l0 pee cent, per annauir, said piOlpsals,
TO be Opened by said board Of vonmlis-
sloners, Mt tlrir regular mretiuS- Augu-k
"a. 1880 at , 0'vl0gk. r. NJ. the said
board rssrVinE lhe rSh, 10 reject any
an "a pTopoeals. By order OF ihc nnidb
OF Coubty commissioners Of jefferson
County, VT. JAMES SEAvLY,
Cu. Amlfor of said county,
Port TowHSeId. Jefferson Co.. w T.
1t June %, lSSe.
, 1880-07-16
LEO.

THE city election on Monday
passed of very quietly, the principal
contest being over the office of Mar
shall, DR.. Minor received 90 votes
out of 1o7, for Mayor. The GounA
cilmen elected were: Capt. H. l..
Tibbals, il. Hunt, j. II. Sheehan
and s. Waterman. We are pleased
to note that Mr.. Chas. Finn was re-
elected Marshal. He has been tried,
makes an excellent officer, and de-.
served to be continued in the posi-.
ton. There are doubtless many
others who would do as well, but
there is no need of taking chances.
, 1880-07-16

The Alki debating society held a
regular meeting hast Monday even.
ing. Their attendance was small
and their programme short, although
now that the celebration and city
election are over, they anticipate a
revival Of Sarnes, and hearty work
on the part Of their members. The
next meeting will be held next Mon
oay' when debate will be conducted d
upon the question: "Resolvel, that
she common school system Of Amer.
lea is a failure" The leading speak,
ers are, ns, J. NJ. Gassawsy, afTirma-
tire' and Prof. W. II, Roberts, neg.
alive.
, 1880-07-16

This Institute, on Fhalgo Island, Is pre-
pared to finnish thorough and economical
education 20 students Of both sexes. The
location Is favorable TO health and light
expense, aud also because OF the quiet and
removal from city allurements. Ad-
vancement rapid, by individual attention
by competent teachers. Consideration
pail to manners and morals. Parents
notified OF work done, aud correspondence
Invited.
To the corps of teachers has been added
an experienced phonographer and instric-
tor in modern langunges and art. Special
attention 10 music, there being ten pupils
upon the organ last year. Book keeping,
surveying, Re. &c.
Ierms-$7 and 80 Tuition per Quarter.
Opens Sept. 1880. Board 81 so per
week.