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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

plate tic bad quality of mcSh
of the mental food upon which
the bows and girls of to-day are
being fed, while the avidlty with
which it is devoured is alarming.
We find no longer, or rarely at
least, in the hands of our youth,
the brilliant fctlons of Scott or
those wonderful novels of Dick
ems and Thackeray, containing
in themselves an almost infinite
fund of touching pathos leaven-
ed with sparkling flashes OF nat
ural humor. The elevated tone
of Sir Walter is beyond the COM
prehension of Young Ameri-
ca" the pure and simple Eng
fish Of Thackeray is too tame
for him, while the delicate sat-
ire and unctious fun of Dickens
lacks that coarseness which
gives zest to modern wit. otis
true, It's pity; and pity It's true"
We have gazed in mournful 81
lence for hours upon boys so in
tent upon some soul-harrowing
story of crime and blood-shed
as to be totally obllyious of the
outside world, and have seen
their little faces change color
and their muscles twltch in the
excess of their excitement over
every new scene of horror.
The degradation of literary
taste is not the greatest evil
traceable to this source. There
is even a worse consequence
attendant upon an unchecked
indulgence in reading of this
description. The excitement
aroused in the immature brain
of the juvenile reader during
his perusal of a modern blood
and thunder novel" is both an
unnatural and an unhealthy one.
1t not only weakens the mind,
but it demoralizes it. The boy
pities prosecuted virtue, but he
nevertheless admires villainly
when boldly and dashingly CON-
mitted.
This evil has grown to such
an extent and the seed already
sown is daily bearing such per-
nicuous fruit, that every father
and mother in the land should
feel it a sacred duty to join in
the effort to suppress the further
publication of this species of in
decent and worse than worthless
literary trash. Let there be a
rigid exclusion from every home
circle of all books of doubtful
character, and in their place
give the children standard works
of pure style and elevated NOR
al tone. The infant mind, like
the little sprout which comes
up in the spring, requires tender
and careful training, and in pro-
portion to that early attention
will be the beauty of its mature
development.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

RICHMOND, Va, is quite an
important manufacturing city.
During the past year, 1900
persons have found constant
employment in the factories of
that city, being an increase of
5000 over the number employed
the previous year. 1t will be
seen that the 1900 persons
employed in the factories is a
sufficient to make city larger
than any now in Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

THE Fort Worth Democrat is
pleased to learn that many gen.
flemen of the cloth feel an in
terest in the spiritual welfare of
the 18TH legislature. Its candi-
dates for chaplain of that body
are numerous. 1t forgot to
mention that the salary of chap
lain is S. per day. While the
spiritual welfare of the legisla-
tors no doubt needs looking af-
ter the per diem of the chaplain
is also an object of interest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

The commissioners court of
Tarrant county have just receiv-
ed a lot of blank books for the
use of county officers, for which
they pay forty per cent more
than the work would have cost
at home. The Fort Worth
Democrat remarks that some
people who think officials ought
TO practice economy may kick.
1t does not; it simply tells the
thepeople what the commission
ers have done and contents it
self with having discharged its
duty.
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The Fort Worth Democrat
says the following is a pretty
fair sample of the objections
made to senator Maxey by
those who believe the sun rises
and sets IN Throckmorton's cor
pus. The Seguin Times says
he is lean, yellowhaired and
ungainly in his personal make
up" The Times might be mol
lifted if it could be convinced
that there was no chance for
lightning to strike Ireland.
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The citizens of Marshal are
taking active measures to Sc
cure the location of one of the
normal schools of the state at
that place. The Forth Worth
Democrat thinks that its city
would a favorable location for
one of the normal schools.
Brenham is also well located
and if any normal schools are at
large looking for a location, we
think Brennan the best place
in the state for one of them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

Jcsr before Christmas the
newspapers Of St. Louis were
crowded with advertising. The
object ofadvertising is to attract
attention and sell goods. If it
pays the merchant to advertise
in the holiday season. it ought
to pay him all the year round.
This is a specimen of what we
can do in the. way of logic.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

We have had two or three
years of prosperity and now
croakers are beginning to
prophecy grand crush.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

GALVESTON has some boys
that are fully up with the aver
age young American in speed
and other accomplishments.
The average town boy who has
reached the mature of age of
six or eight years without being
able tp swear like sailor and
smoke cigarettes like a tar kiln,
is ignored by the young men of
like age. In Galveston two
boys, one aged ten and the 9TH
or about fifteen, were arrested
for being drunk on the streets.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

Eanderbuilt thinks Maud S.
will yet travel in zoo. All that
PEG 2te intesred in her have got
to Go to is 2:oS.-Fond du Lac
Req orter.
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From all the indications it is

From all the indications it is
anticipated that on the occasion
of the coming Inauguration
there will be a larger atten-
dance in Washington than ever
bel re rom all parts of the
COT Try. The States and Ter
ritories it is thought, will be
per oaally represented either
thr' ugh civic or military orga-
nizf Ions.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

kcupn, the cannon maker,
has zone to work making rail-
roa' non. Probably his guns
wer- NOT fatal enough TO suit his
taste loG slaughter,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

A WRITER in the Rusk coun-
ty Times takes strong grounds
in favor of establishing a state
inebriate asylum at Austin. He
regards the victims of intern
perance as the wards of the
state, upon the ground that the
state legalizes the traffic in liz
uor and is thereby responsible
for any harm that may come Of
it. The state has no control
over mems appetites; if men
will drink whiskey to excess it
is their own fault. The con-
-I ;,ob.:,taSa ,,;c+;p, 81
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Irsr hefore Christnas the

lEHuRsDaY. INUmY 8, 1850.
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ST, LOUIS annual Statistics
for 1880 show that it has fallen
of, in cotton but gained greatly
IN the receipts Of grain, -four
and produce. The decssse in
cotton receipts is oyezj 90
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BY RANKIN 3 LEVIN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-01-06

II seems that there is trouble
brewing at Bolton in regard to
the Santa Fe railway. The
company, according TO the
Waco Telephone, propose max
ing town at Birdsdale on the
main line, eight miles east of
Bolton and leaving Bolton out
on branch road by itself. The
subscribers to the subsidy are
beginning to kick as they ex-
pected Bolton to be on the main
line OF the road. The Tele-
phone claims to have got its in
formation from gentlemen di-
rect from Relton.
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
says; As we confidently pre-
dicted, Abe Rothschild has been
acquitted of the charge of kill
ing his mistress, Diamond Bes-
sic, nearly five years ago in a
Texas swamp. He had many
thHgsin his favor. The woman
who WAS killed had no friends;
Inc was an Ohio man, and all
the money and a half dozen of
the great defenders of human
rights were on his ride. That
squint-eyed goddess whom we
call Justice performs the same
freaks in New England that she /
does in Texas. The impecuni-
Gus Cuss who steals 4 loaf of /.
bread is sent to jail, while the
maa with money and friends
murders and goes free.
Guatemala, whose trade is
nov principally with England, .
proposes to ask the United
States for d reciprocal treaty
ike liat .rantcd to Hawaii. !
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

THE CHESTER FAIR.-The Agricul-
tural Fair in our sister town takes
place in October. beginning on tho 4th
and continuing four days. Every ar
rangcmcnt is being made to ensure u
grand success. The Association is in n
sound financial condition, having sur
plus now in its treasury Of nearly a.
thousand dollars. Workmcn are CHI
gagged in erecting a capacious grand
stand, and in increasing the number Of
stalls for live stock. Hon. G. B. Lor-
ing, United States Commissioner Of
Agriculture, has consented to deliver
tho annual address OH "Wednesday, the
9th. lie is one of tic most scholarly
and eloquent speakers in Massachu-
sets, and when in Congress lie made
magnificent appeal for al appropria-
ton for William and Mary College in
Virginia, which had been destroyed by
Federal troops. Senator Butler has
promised also to be present. Firms
from the North will make exhibits,
and manufacturers from different parts
of the Union arc in correspondence
with tho president Of the Association.
The premium list will amount to
twelve or fifteen hundred dollars, with
special inducements to Mdics, Il pre-
MUM Of fifteen dollars being given to
the lady making the best display of
her own industry. and ten dollars for
the second best; with many other in
diYidual premiums for this department..
a handsome prize has been offered for
the best horscwoman, and a number of
entries have already been made for
this. Altogether the Chester Fair is
OH o boom. AS Fairfield is represent
cd in the Association, she should put
her best foot foremost. The railroad
will transport articles for exhibition
free of charge, and the best care will be
taken Of everything sent. The time is
short and our people should be up and
doing.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
MAKING WATCHES.

Defective Watch Cases arc one Of The chief
causes OF so many watches not being coed
time pieces. The cases heing thin and not ft-
ting well admit dust Gld dirt to the move
mcnt, which soon iD.crfCrCS wish the running
parts OF the watch ncccsStating clcan!rg &c.
pairing, &C, ana the amount thus paid ont II
applied toward buying good ease in the be-
ginning, would have saved all this trouble and
expense We have recently seen a case that
meets all these requirements, IL having been
carried for over twenty years and stil remains
perfect. We refer to The JAS. BOSS Patent
Stihcncd Geld Case, which has become one
OF the staple articles or the Jcwclry trade,
possessing rs IT does so many advantages over
all other watch cases, being made Of Two
heavy plates Of solid gold owe: plate Of com
position. Aud VIC advise all our readers to ask
their Jcwclcr for Il card or ca aloguc that will
explain the manner n which they arc made.
1t Is The Only Stiffrncd Case made with two
Plates OF gold, seamless pendants, and centre
solid jhintS, crown pieces, &C., all OF which arc
covered by letters patent. Therefore Euy no
case >cforc consulting a Jcwclcr who keeps the
JAS. BOSS Patent Stincned Gold Case, That
you may learn the difference between It and
all limitations that claim to be equally good.
For sale by all responsible jewelers.. Ask to
sec the warrant that accompanies each case,
and don't be persuaded that any other make OF
case Is as good. apl2.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
AY'IEN TION, -. (,
LADIES IF

HAVING determined to "CLOSH
OUT" our stock of spring DrosS
Goods, we offer you fr5tn this date
unusual bargains in sumo. We havs
a complete line OF these goods, and
parties will do we'll to call, examine
and price thcso before purchasing.
We would also call your attention to
our line of Fancy Muslin and Linon
Lawns. Iu white goods we are Full
Up" Our limo of thSss goods cons
sists of Linen Lawns, Victoria
Lawns, Bishop Lawns, Plain; Plaid
and Striped Nainsooks, Jaconets;
Cambrics, PiYuos; Plain and Plaid
Sv iss; 90, &C. Laces, tdSsg,
Laces. Edyings, Edgings, Edg-,
ings. y
CALL AND SEE FOR YOUR.
SELVES: >. =,
McMAsTEii; BisiCE & KBTCfiiN.
may 7 s'
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

ability to meet our obligations to fer
tiZer companies, therefore, be it
RcS0iced, That the farmers Of each
township be requested to appoint dele
gates to u convention to bc held at the
courthouse in Winnsboro on the Soc
ond Monday in October, ut II O'clock
q. ~, to devise means of obtaining an
abatement Of dues to these companies.
Rcsotrcd, That we dcprccatc any
action which would suggest the idea
that we favor repudialion.,
,s r.. S. W. j. "wSoN,
.' ... :. Mr'.' .. <SccrctarY,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
TRHRi BRUNSWICK
| =. =

Patented October and November, 13 so, and
April, 1881.
"It is now departure in table deli
cacics, and destined to become worry
popular. %, stJm Daily Advtrtiscr,
"Convonient for the cook and do.
licious to tho epicurc." Y.
CoNtneerciul I0UertiScr.
Soups of high excellence" ~.
7. Eoeaeing Post.
"rhe idea is a good one" "-Juziet
Carson, PrincipM ". 7. Cooking
School,
Can DO highly recommended for
their excellent quality, delicious fla
vor, convenience and economy. -
Boston Traveller.
"a maximum of excellence, with n
minimum Of bulk, weight and COST"
NeacarG Advertiser.
"They arc really what they ropro-
sent to be, 'palatablc, nutritious and
economical food articles. "-Food
and Health.
"Nothing better can bo had for
family use, or for hunting or camp
ing parties. "-Brookiyas Union
Argus.
These soups nre in powdered form and
contain substantial meat body, with all
ingredients md seasonings complete. Be.
ing thoroughly desiccated they nre pre-
served perfectly frosh, tho water the only
element lacking--not being added till re-
qnired for consumption. y dish Of cx-
co!lcnt soup is produced without trouble
or skill in fifteen minutes. Tho meat.
fish, vegetables end nll ingredients, arc, OF
! the finest quality and identical with those
used by the best cooks. They arc prepu rcd
under direction Of Tho foremost of New
York Caterers. The very highest grade OF
skill (and much skill is required 10 make
II really good soup) is thus mado available
to every consumer.
There are several distinct va1.ie
ties, each GOHHArIIHITHI in itself.
They require tho addition Of nothing
whatever, save water only. A child
can prepare them in fcw minutes.
They aro extremely rich and nour.
ishing, md tho most economical food
in the market. They will keep for
any length of time and arc always
fresh. A tin may be opened and a
single plate of soup mado. without
i'll the least degree endangei'ing the
tho preservation Of tho balance
which can be used as required. A
single trial will convince every
housclicepcr Of their marked excel
lcnco. convenience and economy.
FOR SALE BY
Es. w. EayEGE.
! snps ~
= Subscribe to TIE NEWS AKi
HERALD
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

TOWNSHIP MEETING. Alta meeting
tho voters OF Grccnbricr township at
Grccnbricr Church on Friday, Scptcm-
Der %, the following resolution was
passed:
-RcSolccd, That we regard the Lien
Law as oncrous and oppressive. and
respectfully request our members OF
tho Legislature to devise q. cheaper
and better plan tnr supplying the
wants Of our I,.i li,Grs.
The following was also adopted:
Whereas, The laIc unprecedented
drought has seriously impaired our
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
COTTON RECEIPTS PROMISE

TO bo light. and parties who can
hold will renlizo higher prices. T an
daily in receipt of now and fresh
goods, but don't intend to hold
them for an advance. They will be
sold low for cash. Novelties il
canned goods. Broiled fresh Mack
crol in Tomato Sauce. FrosE
Mackerel, ono pound cans, frosh
Salmon, ono pound cans, bes.
American Sardines, best Imported
Sardincs, Ocean Gem Mackcrcl, five
pound cans. Roast Beef, Corncd
Beef, Pineapple, Peaches, Apples,
StrinGlcss Beans, Tomatoes, I'm.
ported Oat Meal, Ounces. A large
lot Of Mackercl in kits and quarter
barrels off which I received q
large discount, in consequence Of
mistake in filing my order, whiol.
L will give tho public the benefit of.
Sugar, Coffcc, Tea, Syrups, Flour.
Meal Tobncco, etc. Best Cream
Cheese now in stock. 70 arrive,
Half carload Salt Woodcnwnrc, and
Staple Dry Goods.
A TKIAL SOLICITED.
&c. re. khIAIX.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

JAIL NOTEs. Cain Jones and his SON
arc awaiting trial at the next term Of
court for arson.
On Sunday colorcd man, named
Jake Wesley, was brought to Jail on
the charge of waylaying and shooting
another colorcd man, who was riding
on the road Saturday night above
White Oak. The wound is said to be
serious. The mule was also wounded.
Sandy Robinson, another colorcd
man, has been committed on the charge
Of brutally matrcating his wife, from
the effects Of which she died. IIo lives
west of Simpsons.
Jesse Barber, tho convicted mur-
dcrcr, spends much Of his time reading
the Bible and praying.
Two women and boy arc confined
on tho charge of stealing corn from the
field. A colorcd man named Allen
Stewart is under sentence for stealing
lien cotton, and several others for pot
ty larceny. There arc fourteen in
mates in all.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

PY virtue of an order from the Judge
Ii of Probate, l will sell to tho highest
bidder for cash, on Wednesday, tho 10Th
day of October, 1881, at Blythewood, tho
personal property be'onginy to tho estate
Of Joseph W. Starncs, deceased, consisting
Of mnlCs, horses, cattle, wagon, black
smith tools, etc. w. II. KERR,
sept 81 t1X3 G.. 6. p. adm.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

TERMS or THE News AND HERALD.
-Tri-wcckly edition, four dollars per
dnnM,l. in advance; weekly edition,
two dollars a,rl fifty cents pcrdnmum,
III advan:3. Liberal discount To clubs
or five and upwards.
tATES OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. dollai
per Inch for tho first insertion, Dad
Mty;ccmts per ilick for each snbsco .cnt
insertion. These rates apply to all al
vortiscments, Of whatever natu &c, and
are payable strictly in advance. Con-
tracts for three, six or twelve months
r""ade on worry liberal terms. Tran
sient local notices, fifteen cents por
line for the first insertion and seven
aud onc-half cents per line for each
subsequent insertion. Obituaries and
tributes of respect charged as adver-
dscments. Simple announcements OF
marriages and deaths published free or
charge, and solicited.
( All communications of whatsoever
nature, should be addressed to the
tYinnsboro Publishing Company
Wihnsboro, S. @.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
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0l'NkG G'EL.
aug 80

\ LII rorsons indebted to The late
"a JOIN JOHNSTON. AR"nt, vii
please cMl and st!l". Claims not pald
Us tn" lat of Noy'mbrr next will br VI,
into the lands g! nh Attorney for collcc
tinr. i. EBNE,,
S"yilj txGw Assignee.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
DRY GOODS STORE

Will be found Dress Goods, Cali
cucs, Ginghams, .Linsoys, Flannels,
Bleachod and Brown Shoctings and
Sbirtings, Drills, Cotton Flannols,
Jcens, CottoDades, Cassimeres. Re-.
pellant, Brown, Blcachcd and Turkey
Red Table Damasls, Doylics and
Napkins.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
MONEY yVIAM,EEINS.

a LII PERSONS indebted to us for
L. goods bought i'll 1881 and al .for,nc,
ys1rs, are earnestly requested to pay up
MS soon as porsiblc. We must l.ayo the
money to pay those whom we owe.
McMASTElt, DRIGE Il KErCHIN.
sept "a
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
"OLD HICKORY WAGONS.'
ONE HORSE,
Two HORSE. -
THREE HORSE,
FOUR HORSE.

A fall assortment of wagons, both IRON
AXLE and TiIlMBLE SKElNS now in
store. PRICES al ont the same as lnsl
season. Every wagon warranted for
twelve months. ! have on hand two open
and two top buggics, III which | Offer ~
bargain One extra buggy pole, with
neck yoke, fer sale cheap. buggy and
wagon hrincss, Jersey wagon harness,
single wagon EarncAs (s"dd!c, tugs and
brcechinS.J
p. Ell. du'TEMSNdsS.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
NEW STOCK now
In AT,
r. e Id E r. S.

MY STOCK of goods for tho sen
son is now in store and opcn for
public inspection. In the
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

DENTAL NoTICE.-DR. I. SIMPSON.
Surgeon Dentist, Winnsboro, S. c.,
will visit Ridgcway professionally on
Tuesday, the 9th Of September, and
remain there two or three days and
longer if necessary. Parents should
have their childrcns teeth examined
and attended to if they need attention,
and save them untold suffering. Call
early if you wish his services.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS MIR. r. NJ.
1lucy: calls especial attention to the
Brunswick Soups, which are highly
recommended as frst-rato article
for domestic use. In addition, he
keeps, of course, q fnc assortment Of
of staple and fancy groceries, which
buyers will do well to examine.
Mr.. e. Elder has kept up with the
times, rs ususal, and has complete
stock Of general norchandisc-dr dry
goods, fancy goods, boots, shoes, hats,
groceries, etc.-which he wants to sell
and means to sell. We hope Mr..
Elder will enjoy the good share Of tho
public patronage to which his expert
encc, his good terms and his facilities
entitlc him.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-09-27
HIAlsS for the MIE4LIONg

200 CHOO'S BALSAM Of SIIARk'S OFT
Positively Restores the Hearing. ond is the only
Absolute Cure for Deafness known.
This oil is hSttGctcd from n peculiar
species Of small WfiIrE SiiAnK, caught in
he Yellow Sen, known ~ Garchdrodt,i
Romc'c'ii. Every Chinese flshcrmarf
.inows it. It's virtues as restorative M
tenrin9 were discovered by Btddhise
Priest about tho year 14lO. lis tufes wefS
80 numerous and nlauy so seemingly mtl
rncnlons. TINT the remedy was Officially
proclaimed over the entire Empire. It'd
nse became s6 utiyeranl that for over 400
venrs no deafness hHs ezistEd among tho
Chinese people. Sent, chRfges prepaid:
my address ut 81 per bottle.
Only iMTofted by HAYt;tjcK q GBa
Sole Agents for Amcftcs. ! Dey st., Now York.
It's virtues nro nDquestioiiable ehd ~
curative chHfd6tet ,absoluto. as Tho vSitet
can rersonaily testify: both from sxporis
ence and observation.
Among tho mnny rcadefa 81 tte RttiitS
in one pnrt and another Of tho country. II
is probable Tint numbers nre afflicted with
deafness, ibid to Euth it may be said:
"Writo ut oncc to 1afibck & Co., z Dey
street, New York, enclosing 81, ond YOU
will receive by return fcmedy that will
enable yon to hear like nj> ybody elhe. and
whose curative elects will be permanent;
Yon will never regret doing so."-- E1'it6f
O Mercantile Retiea. jun 25-3m