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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26

THE effect on some people of the
prophecy falsely ascribed to Mother
Shipton that the world will come to an
end in 1881, was illustrated the other
day in Indiana, where the sudden ap-
pearance of strange cloud, accompa-
MED by a roaring wind, threw severaI
villages into panic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26

THE question of taxation is attracting
attention in all portions of the Union
Systems of taxation are being discussed
with thoroughness hitherto unknown,
The truth is forcing itself upon the
minds of men that direct tax upon
property is an awkward, unscientific,
costly method of raising revenue; and
that a large portion of revenues for all
purposes should be raised by special
taxes, by excises and from incomes. In
Ohio we should raise at least one-third
ofthe revenue needed by taxes on the
traffic in liquors, another one-third from
incomes and special taxes, and the re-
mainder by direct taxes on property.
Constitutional objections are raised to
some-of these forms of taxation; but the
more the question is examined by men
learned in the law, the clearer it becomes
that the fathers of the Constitution"
did not intend to raise all necessary rev.
enue by leyying taxes on all property
according to its true value in money
70. S. Jurnal.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26

Practice in the Supreme Court and Court OF
Claims, and appear before all the Departments.
Prom ptness and satisfaction given In all busi-
ness entrusted to them. Correspondents So
icited. $40 7th st., op. P. o. Department.
WASHINGTON DO sep25tf
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26

Judge Lambert Tree, who is worth
$4,000, 900, is said to be Chicagos wealth
lest man.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26

Education should bring to mind the
ideal Of the indiyidual.-Richter.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26

TEXAS is being shot through with
railroad enterprise this year. The
"Gould party alone are building $50
miles of road They have that much
actually under contract; and there are
over 500 miles more of railroad build
ing under other management. One
thousand and fifty miles of railroad per
annum implies at least $4,000 per mile
expended in the State for labor in build
ing and equipments. Hands are now
paid s1.75 to 80 per day; board ranges
up to 81 per week; teamsters get $40 to
S25 per month and board. Thus, labor
"a few years ago the most unproduetive
thing in Texas-begins to be the most
profitable of any. These railroad hands,
from their savings, will be able to buy
land and stock and to enrich Texas by
becoming actual settlers,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1881-05-26
TEACHERS. ExAMInArso ..

I88o-9I.
Belmont County, Ohio.
4th Saturday of August. St Clairsville;
Id Sept. Bellaires
Ist October. Barnesville:
e4th 80 October, Martins Ferry;
I'd Nov, Morristown;
-lst Dec, st. ClairsviIle;
LIST January, Rellaire;
LIST February. Barnesville;
list March, Belmont
LIST April, bridgeport
Sd April. Glencoe;
ID May, Flushing;
list June. St Clairsyflle;
4th June. Bellaire.
Also at close OF 1nstttute'at st. ClatrsvIlle.
Examinations begin at 3. Am.
Testimonials Of character are required Il
applicant is not known to the Board; and
evidences Of success in teaching are allowed
their proper weight
= r. ALExAEDER.l
A. A. CIsAK. kEx. Boar
J. n. YAREELL.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

A CENTENARIAN. = Brennan
can't be kept down, it is an i'm
possibility. She now comes to
the front with a colored woman,
Judy Daily, who claims that
she was 9 years old when the
declaration of independence
was signed in Philadelphia, con-
sequently she is now ia years
old, being the Oldest woman i'll
the state-perhaps in the United
States. Aunt Judy lives in
Camptown or the East End of
BRENNAN and on Saturday she
put in appearance at the county
collectors Office to pay her
taxes on her property which
had been advertised for sale.
She asked that on account of
her. extreme age, the costs of
advertising be knocked off and
the collector did so. The
only thing in support of Aunt
Judy's great age is her own
statement, the tax collector de-
clines to vouch for it, but at all
events she is very old and quite
decripit, being probably be-
tween ninety and one hundred
years old.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
independence Locals.
June II.

June u.
Editors B4SNEn:
Cholera morbus, or bilious
collie, is prevalent here.
A gentleman from Navasota
has taken the contract to finish
the stone work on the male col
lege and will commence work
shortly.
Mrs. Elizabeth McNeill, of
the William Penn neighborhood
died on Wednesday, aged s.
years.
Crops are fine, but in need
of rain.
June 40, 1881.
On Saturday, last, l attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Barnes
little girl, aged two years, and
on Sunday the funeral of Mr..
Bade;s child, aged about twelve
months. Both died offiux, and
there are several more children
seriously i'll with the disease.
Three deaths occurred near
William Penn. Mr.. Mcneil is
lying at the point of death
with flux, which disease seems
to battle the skill of our ply
sicians.
Miss Emma Culberson, who
has been attending the Waco
school returned home on Sun
day brining a medal.
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a Down Town nsrcnsst,

Having passed several sleepless nights, dis
.urbed by the agonies and cries of suffer
ing child, and becoming convinced that Mrs.
winslow's Soothing Syrup was Just the ar
tcle needed, procured a supply for the child
On reaching home and acquainting his
wife with what he had done, she refused to
have it administered TO the child as she was
strongly in favor Of Homeopathy. That
night the child passed in suffering, and the
parents without sleep. Returning home
the day following, the father found lhe baby
still worse; and while contemplating anoih-
er sleepless night, the mother stepped from
the room to attend to some domestic duties
and left the father with the child. During
her absence he administered portion OF
the Soothing Syrup 10 the baby and said
nothing. That night all hands slept well,
and the little fellow awoke in the morning
bright and happy. The mother was de-
lighted with the sudden and wonderful
change, and although at first offended at
the deception practiced upon her, has con-
tinued to use the Syrup, and suffering cry
ing babies and restless nights have disaP-
pearec. A single trial of the Syrup never
yet failed to relleye hebaby, andovercome
the prejudices Of the mother. Sold by all
druggists. zs cents bottle
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

FAMILY Fuss CONCLUDED
In Saturdays BANNER was re-
lated the history Of the Specht-
Bishoff family fuss and the fin
ing of Specht. On Saturday
Herr Bishoff and wife appeared
before Justice Hackworth and
for the purpose of appeasing
the wounded dignity of the
state they plead guilty to dis
turbing the peace; they, too,
were fined 81 and the courts
Coy" each. Both families are
members of the church and
their pastor appeared in court
and succeeded in smoothing
the troubled waters by Undue
ing both families to make
friends and drop the matter
The bill of costs was made out
and the Specht family being
the aggressors and having paid
their own costs agreed as a
matter of compromise to pay
one half the costs incurred by
the Bischofs. This they did and
the entire party departed poor
er in this worlds goods, but
much richer in experience. 1t
is unnecessary to say anything
about the frame of mind of the
court, that is understood.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
O, What a Cough l

Will you heed the warning. The signal
perhaps of the sure approach Of that more
terrible disease Consumption. Ask your
selves fyou can afford for the sake Of saw
ing 90 cents, to run the risk and do nothing
for it. We know from experience that ShI-
loh's cure viii cure your cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why more than a mill
lion bottles were sold the past year. II re-
lieves Group, and whooping cough. at once.
Mothers do not be without it. For Lame
Back, side, or chest, use Shiloh's Porus
Plaster. Sold by Jos. Tristrsm, druggist,
Brennan, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
Prejudice Kills.

Eleven years our daughter
suffered on bed of misery UNI
der care Of several Of the best
land some of the worst ply
sicians, who gave her disease
various names but no relief, and
now she is restored to US in
good health by as simple a re-
medy as Hop Bitters, that We
had poohed at for two years,
before using it. We earnestly
hope and pray that no one else
will let their sick suffer as we
did, on account Of prejudice
against so good a medicine as
Hop Bitters. THE Parents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is it not worth the small price OFFS cents
to free yourself of every symptom Of these
distressing complaints, if you think so call
at our store and get bottle OF Shiloh's vi
talizer, every bottle has printed guarantee
o. it. use accordingly and if it does you no
good it will costyou nothing. Sold by Jos.
Tristram, druggist, BRENNAN, Texas
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
uatrnee.

Owing to the great popularity Of Siu-
mons Liver Regulator, and its undoubied
curative power, imitateys throughout the
country are manufacturing worthless imi-
tations under the shadow Of its good name,
so gsrbled as 10 mislead those who are not
on their guard. We must earnestly beg
the public 10 aid rs in our efforts to pro-
tect their health aud help US in or task of
bringing these unprincipled imposters 10
the bar Of justice. Buy no Summons Ety-
CT Regulator unless enezsed in white
rapper having large rcd z In the centre
and the signature of ]. II. Zellin 4 Co. on
the side. Before you buy, soFnhnizc he
package most carefully for the above signs
Of commences. The remedy to aeiecl.
fraud is in your own hands Do not al
low some other substitute 10 be palmed of
under similar sounding name.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
Millinery.

MISS Cora HELLENswoRTH
takes this method Of informing
the ladies' Of BRENNAN and vi
cinity, that she has on hand at
her rooms over COUGHS store,
one of the largest and most
complete stocks of millinery
goods. ever offered in this mar
ket. She is confident that she
can not be undersold and invites
an inspection Of her goods.
Mrs. r. A Testard is in charge
Of the rooms and viii be pleas
ed to see her friends.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

ANT KiLLING.-A small boy,
who lives in the West End, on
: Monday tried a novel expert
ment in killing red ants; he in
tended blowing the ants up and
put a paper containing gun
powder over the ant hole; he
set the paper on fire with
match; the explosion did no
occur as soon as the boy thought
It would and he stopped dow
to see what was the matter, az
this time the powder exploded.
burning the boys face severely
but fortunately not injuring his
eyes. Themortality among the
ants was not very extensive.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
viii You Bsh.-. 1t,

Womsnis Best Friend.-To relieve the
aching heart OF woman. and bring joy where
sorrow relgned suhreme, is mission before
which the smiles Of kings dwindle into utter
insigniiicance. This is the peculiar pfny inos
of Braddeld's Female Regulator, which from
its nUluberless cures, Il appropriately styled
Woman g Best Friend. " The distressing
complaint known as whites, I" and various
irregularities ofthe womb, to which woman
Is subject, disappear like magic bsfpro this
wonderful compound. Physicians prescribe
it.
Near Marietta, Ga, March Il, Is.o.-son,e
months ago bought a bottle OF Bradnsld's
Female Regulator, aud used u my family
with the almost satisfaction. have recon-
mended it 10 three families, and they nave
tonnd Il 70 be just what is claimed. Tho ie-
males who have used the Regulator are nc W
In porfert health, and ahleto attend ~ thsI-
household dUisse,
AEi u: = JOHNSON.
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BuRNETT,s COCAINE.

Is renowned as pure and effective
hair dressing in every quarter Of the world,
For thirty years it has been a favonte
with the people and leader with the
trade. The name ''CoCoAISE" has be-
come ! valuable property. Burnett & Co,
have established their sole right to It's use
in several suits at law, thus projecting the
public and themselves from imposition.
The superiority of BtkNEIT's FLAVOR
ING EXTRACTS consist in their perfect pu-
ri'y and great strength.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
An Old Doctors Advice.

1t was this. Crust in God
and keep your bowels open. "
For this purpose many an old
doctor has adised the habitual-
ly costive to take Kidney-Wort
for no other remedy SO ef-
fectaallv overecomes this con-
dition, aud that without the dis
tress and gripping which other
medicines cause. 1t is radi-
cal cure for piles. Don't fail
to use it.-Translated from the
New Yorker Zeitung.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
A CARD.

10 the Citizens Of Brenham:
We, the undersigned physiciaus residing
in Brenham, Washington County, Texas, do
promise and agree that from and amer this
date We VIII require the payment oil all bills
FOR professional services rendered. ON the tirst
of each and every month. within the eopsU-
rate limits Of the town OF BrenhsIn, and fur
ther that every visit made during the dry
shall not be less than two dollars and 1ftr
cents, unless the urgency Of the case should
require more than two visits the came day.
in which event not more than i've slollar- !;
and each visit at night, AFTER 0 O'Clock, shall
not be less than four dollars Should more
visits than one be necessary, moi more than
eight dollars. f97s.
We, the tnuerslgned. further promise and
agree that We will meet promptly on the first
Monday OF every month, AT y. m. for the
purpose of discussing medical questions zhd
adopting such rules and regulations asthe in
terest of tbs profession may demand.
J. I. NoHRIs, N. u.
W a. LocKErr, NJ. d
II l.. PAIL, NJ d.
Z. r. GAzLEY, NJ. D.
e. CLIFFORD, NJ. d.
A. B. GAnDsEE, Nd
L. D. HYslEs. N. u.
G.. II. BEAuNoSr, NJ. D.
j. r. WiLLIAIsol, N D.
Brennan June srhs 1881
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
THE REASON WHY.

The tonic effect of Kidney.wort is pro-
duced by its cleansing and purifying ac-
ton on the brood Where there is a grav-
ely deposit II. the urine, or mill:y, ropy
urine, from disordered kidneys. ii cures
without fail. Constipation and piles read
lily yield to its cathartic and healing power.
Put up in dry Vegetable form or liquid
(veY concenuaiedl, either act prompt
and SURE -TrOv Bndoel
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
DON'T GET THE CHILLS.

Ifyou arc subject to ague you must be
sure tokeep your liver, bowels and kid
neys in good free condition. When So you
will be safe from all attacks. The remedy
TO use is Kidney-Wort. 1t IS the best pre-
ventive OF all material diseases that you
an take. See advertisement in snoiher
olumn.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
Response by Rev. c. c. Chap

Response by Rev. c. c. Chap
lin.
9. The seed corn of the Re-
public has been preserved.
Response by Hon. Seth
Shepard.
The toasts were all read by
Gen. Seyles, master of ceremo-
mics, who called the names Of
the gentlemen who were to res
pond.
1t is perhaps unnecessary to
state that full justice was done
the dinner and also the wine,
as all good and true soldiers
are adopts in the art Of eating
and drinking. About half past
five o'clock the banquet broke
up. The members of Mechan-
les Engine company invited the
guests, the members of Hook &
Ladder company and a number
of citizens to the engine house
to partake of their Inequalities
in the shape Of fluid and solid
refreshments. This closed the
exercises for the day and in the
evening the Brennan Greys
gave grand ball at Armory
hall, complimentary to the
members of the brigade. The
guests, one and all, were lavish
in their praise of hospitality Of
our citizens, and say this re-
union was one of the most
pleasant they ever attended.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

We have speedy and positive cure for
catarrh, dipthena, canker mouth and head
ache, in Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. A ma
sal injector free with each bottle. Use it il
you desire health and sweet breath. Price
50 cents. Sold by Jos. Trstram, druggist,
brenham. Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
Faystte County.
ROUND Tor, June II.

MOUND lop, june II.
Editors Banner: .i
The colored people of Fay
cite county celebrated emanci-
patton to-day, at Taylor's gar
den a mile and a half from this
city. There was between six
and seven hundred people on
the grounds. w. R. Van Blu
rem, colored, of Brennan, was
the orator of the day, and de-
livered a very able address,
The BRENNAN brass band, col
ored, furnished the music for
the occasion. Everything
passed OF quietly and pleasant
lY.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

BITTEE BY A DoG.-About q
O'Clock on Sunday afternoon, a
son of Godfrey Mason, colored,
was severaly bitten in several
places about the back, arms and
neck, by vicious dog that was
chained near Weikels' gin in the
forth ward. The boy was teas
ing the dog and was warned to
desist but would not, finally the
dog broke his fastening with the
above result. Had it not been
for timely assistance the dog
would have killed the boy. The
moral is, that dogs are danger
Gus even when chained.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

BAYLOR CoLLEGE.-Elsewhere
appears the advertisement of
this old and popoular educa-
tional college. The goth an
nual session begins September
rst. DR.. J. H. Luther, the pres
ident, has had many years ex-
pericnce in educating young
ladies.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

ACQUITTED. : A dispatch
from Tom Clay, at Austin, to
Mr.. w. w. Searcy, dated on
Tuesday morning, announces
that the jury brought in a YER
dict of acq'iittal in the intimi-
dation case. Oscar Seward,
Albert and Josh Young were
the gentlemen who were ac-
quilted. The verdict covers
seven charges against each
man.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
Negro Killed at Bolton.
Especial 10 the BANNER.l
Dr. -o,, T,,,a

BELToN, June 20.
James Saunders, a white
man, keeper of a restaurant,
shot and killed Sam Crawford, a
negro, at seven o'clock this
morning, the weopon used was
a shotgun, the whole charge
taking effect in the negro's side.
Sunday night the negro went
to Saunders house. and in the
presence of his family cursed
him out and threatened to kill
him. The trouble originated
about a board bill.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15
IL Ynn Are Sick Rend

the Kidney-Wort advertisement
in another column, and it will
explain to you the rational
method of getting well. Kid
ney-Wort viii save you more
doctors bills than any other
medicine known. Acting with
specific energy on the kidneys
and liver, it cures the worst
diseases caused by their de-
rangement. Use it at once.
In dry and liquid form. Either
is equally efficient, the liquid
is the easiest, but the dry is the
most economieal.-InterioF.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

CooPERED. A crowbar, a
handsaw, Ratchet, some 8 d
bencing nails, a few undressed-
not naked, but rough-fencing
plank and cooper were all
brought into requisition on
Tuesday, and in honor of the
reunion of Hoods Brigade, the
fence that surrounds Washing
ton county's pride-her twenty
six years old court house-was
coopered and made COW and
horse proof. The sheriff, Mr..
J. H. Hutchinson, had this long
needed Improvement made.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1881-12-15

en IN each room
or grade to them
Ind allin one room learn
me lesson at once, the
4uence is, that there is
emulation among the
tdren and each one strives to
Gel; as the children progress
their studies they are advanc-
B from one room to another.
fhe graded system OF teaching
seems to be nearly perfect and
the rapidity and correctness
with which some of the small
bildren solved problems and
led up columns of figures on
biackboards would really
bnish those not familiar with
graded system of schools.
With the present session
closes the sixth year OF the pub
lie free schools of Brennan.
Each year of their continuance
only serves to strengthen the
conviction of the public in be-
half of the system. A good
many parents and others inter
ested in the schools have visited
them and there is general salts
faction expressed at the pro-
gress made by the children.
The BANNER learns from gentle
men who visited the colored
schools that the children in
them exhibited remarkable pro-
6cicn0y, especially in figures.
In mentioning the teachers
Mrs. Matte Presley, principal
of the music department, is
omitted because she is only in
directly connected with the
public schools. her music rooms
being almost opposite the school
buildings proper. a number
other music scholars are attend
L ing the free schools.
One thing that is painfully ap-
parent is the utter un6tness of
the buildings now used for the
4 purpose, being small, badly
ventilated and lighted, and in
addition are almost wholly dis
4 connected. Brennan to-day
A hasne greater need than a good
school house adapted to the
1 purpose.
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Look at that side and then at that.
White ties, full length. sent down from q
toIS cents per dozen.
SHIFTS down from Si.oo to & cenis.
Summer undershirts from Si.oo to e cts.
have the best ST shirtin theworid.
c. A. POTTER.
| shall sell buntings that have
been sold throughout TIE
city all the spring for
IS at 25c; for 10 at i4e per yard.
have line Of bunting for zse that is
something good and handsome.
Silks reduced from 50 to 50 cents.
Si.oo 10 IS cents,
SLIGO to $i.oo,
" $7.1S to $1.oo.
Satins from $i.z5 10 Sf.co, and 10 follow
this line have splendid stock
ofnninss at low prices.
Kid GloVesl
Reduced to the very lowest
prices.
Two Button IS cts ~
Three Button 50 cts
Mitts, thick back, in black or eclors,
at bottom prices.
/ have a splendid line of En-
broideries and Laces, La
dies and Children's
Neck Wear. Hosie-
~ and Under
wear at
Very Reduced Priceal
Ladies handkerchief, large sise, scts each.
Hsndksrshiefs at 50 els. per dosen.
Fans and Raraso1s.
Parasols Reduced from % cts. to 20 Cts.
:" (" I" 40 *
{" !" 81 4" 20
Fans 49," 50 20
!" :" 20 I" 30
IS 6 Is
Lsdies, Liner Dasters, ringing from
$I.s5 to $aso.
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At night there was dancing. 1t
is estimated that fully three
thousand persons were on the
grounds in the afternoon. The
celebration was quite success
full. Receipts $500, expenses
$40.
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An Important Decision.

In the argument of the school
question-the injunction suit of
Thomas Dryer VS.. the City As
SCISSOR and Collector of the
City of Brenham-before Judge
Mcfarland, the constitutional
ity of the law of 1874
authorizing an amendment
to the city charters by a
vote of the people, was discus
sed at length and the views of
the counsel for the city were
sustained by Judge Mcfarland.
The ourprem Court in a case
coming up from San Antinio,
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Mrs. Conkling is said to be a
half-breed. She does not want
her husband to go back to
Washington.