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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

THE Dallas Herald now issues
a special Sunday paper, seven
columns-eight pages, being an
addition of one column to its
weekday issue. The Sunday
paper contains a large quantity
of extra reading matter. The
Sunday Herald is a credit to
the journalism of Texas and
speaks volumes for the enter
prise of its proprietors and for
Dallas, the business men of
which place accord it a liberal
advertising support.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

HENRY B. PAYNE, a distin-
guished citizen of Ohio, DEM
ocrat and an ex-congressman,
was in Galveston on Friday and
like all other distinguished
characters was interviewed by a
News reporter. He expressed
himself as highly pleased with
Galveston and said of that city
and Texas. "You have great
outlook" As to national poll
tics he said the best thing the
democrats could do was to keep
quiet, attend to their business
and let the republicans quarrel
among themselves.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

= Brother IaA
stumpted Grayson
favor of prohibition, bN
overwhelmingly defeated.
= The district court OF Hop
kins county is said to be doing
well-it has averaged one con-
viction a day for several days.
Local option has been de-
feated in Hopkins county; 200
votes were polled, there being
50 majority against prohibition.
- John Barnes, nine years
old, from Des Monies, Iowa, is
at Dallas and says he is going
to make a journey around the
world.
= Mathamaticians are en-
gagged in figuring out the result
of the city election in Fort
Worth. No two arrive at the
same result.
Il. A. H. Wahldenberg
tried to suicide at Galveston the
other day by jumping into the
bay from Central wharf. He
was hshed out.
After a long and bitter
canvass local option was voted
on in Grayson county last Sat
urday. 1t was defeated by a
majority of about 600.
= Mrs. Bella Swisher lectur-
ed to a large audience at San
Antonio, on Crime, viewed from
a scientific standpoint. Much
interest was taken in the lee
ture.
Ham Gillian, married, aged
about 27 years, suicided at Ty-
lor last Saturday by taking NOR
phine. He had lost his situa-
ton and had been drinking
heavily.
Prohibition carried in Hood
county and the Tyler Courier
remarks there will he no more
saloons for the present, but
drug stores will supply the wants
of the trade.
= The grand jury of Bexar
county in their report suggest
the erection of reformatory, or
houses of correction Tor minors.
A state reformatory is evidently
one of the needs Of the times.
= The Temple Times does
not suffer for want of music;
there is a piano next door to it
and another one on the oppo-
site side Of the street; between
the two it has a constant stream
of melody?
= Meridian wants a bank, -
money order office, a florri
mill and a few live mefb'
II has local option and
1t has been claimed
option is fatal to lo
seems not.
= Another effc|
made to renew tn
Sea island cotton
counties. The G.
company has PROF.
tity of the seed a
at cost.
Local optic
at Bryan by
votes. Homan
have been high;
success ofhis G
The success v h. IS |
- The COZ |
ng the mail to |
points in i've |
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23
THURSDAY. MARCH sa, 1889.

WHIrrAKER's sentence has
been reversed by the cabinet.
The ground for this action was,
that the trial had not been con-
Quoted properly. This case
promises to last as long as
Whitaker lives. A colored
cadet is a very huge elephant.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

The largest and most COM
plete stock Of wall paper ever
brought to Brennan at E.
REIcHARDT.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

The Mississippi is falling from
Vicksburg above and stationary
from there to the gulf. 1t is
thought that the worst is over.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23
Garden Seed,

A complete assortment of
Ferry garden seed, fresh and
warranted for sale at I.LETB's
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

HE IdllIOduS IN leX5S palO
the stale last year $4,000 spe-
cial occupation tax on their
passenger traffic, while steam
boats paid only S32. Steam
boat travel is very limited in
Texas.
MAJ. GARDENER, general
manager Of the Palmer Sullivan
railroad is now in Galveston and
the News learns that work will
soon be commenced at that
point. How far the road will be
built is as yet unknown.
The San Antonio Times says
that Newcomb, of the Light, is
about as near being postmaster
at San Antonio as he will ever
be, and further that the present
incumbent, Manning, comes as
near giving satisfaction as any
other man would.
The Bastrop Advertiser re-
CARDS the puff Of governor Rob-
erts' politeness to a stranger in
search of a boarding as
disgustingly disgustip
governor did no mors
circumstances thai
gentleman would
For the infoIz
tiers and seine 4
state that by I'D
legislature apprs
1851, Washingtd
Der of other couf
previously been e
the game law wer =
it. 3
The Cleburne Chi
evidently said sou
has given offense
strained to say that
tinue the even tenoI
though a few be disat 80
its course. The new
tries to please eves
please nobody.
The Austin Stat
the opinion that
should be redue
cents on the hundfs =
and it further exprS
opinion that couities
not get along with on
state tax are extra5
badly managed.
SARAH E. HOWE,
president Of the womaj
ding savings bank in
was found guilty Of FRI
embezzlement, and was,
days ago, sentenced to
years in the house Of CO
ton. Her sex did not save -
from the penalty for dishonesty
The Fort Worth Democrat
Advance says, the Austin
Statesman has undertaken a
contract to elect Roberts to a
third term and to defeat Coke
for the senate. 1t thinks the
Statesman has "bitten off more
than it can chew" The COM
parison is remarkable for its
aptness and lack of elegance.
The Dallas reporter of the
Galveston News says it is said
on reliable authority that the
independent movement has
been given up as a bad job, pre-
sumedly by the republicans.
Davis the king of the republic
cans in Texas having gone to
Washington there is no con-
siderable hutter among the
faithful.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

ftS OF an
solutely safe.
bon meteoric
lutte particles
earth from the
e, are attended
Guilty and uncer-
are few localities
gan to which ter
som from the inter-
these terrestrial
hggested that cap
$be employed and
eatest attainable
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23
STATE NEWS.

= Bob Soda is the name Of
4 colored drayman at Temple.
- At Dallas two new cases
of small pox we're developed on
Monday.
- Meridian is to be made a
dining station by the Santa Fe
railway.
- The Tyler Courier is all
right. So it says and we are
glad to hear it.
-. The Blade cuts at Meri-
dian merchants who send away
for job printing.
- Temple and the Times are
both booming. Over so lots
were sold last week.
- Preside county is the
largest in the state, having an
area Of $500 acres.
- Palestine is to have a new
daily paper; there is no telling
how long it will last.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1882-03-23

having an even temper.
The Hampstead Review has
completed the first year of its
publication. William c. Cole
retires and Mr.. John D. Mooney
will continue the publication of
his own account. Mr.. Mooney
says the Review isn't dead.
THERE is a lack Of harmony
on the school question in the
Mexia Ledger office. Fish
burn, ST., is opposed to free
schools, and Fishburn, Jr., dis
sents entirely from the views
expressed by the senior.
The San Antonio Light &C.
cuses its neighbor, the Express,
of throwing mud at Grant in
particular and the republicans
in general. 1t retaliates by
throwing mud at the Express.
Two wrongs do not make one
right.
The Waco Examiner cham
pions Coke for reelection to the
United States senate. The Aus
tin Statesman bitterly opposes
him and the result will be a
bitter, if not highly respectable
controversy between these two
papers.
The Brazoria Independent
says blessed are those who ex-
pect nothing. 1t wants a large
appropriation for the mouth of
the Brazos river, but gets only
$4,000. Engineer Mansfield
is in very bad odor with the
BraZorians:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
ALPENA WEEKLY ARGUS
MISCELLANEOUS.
Table Manners of Children.

Young children who have TO wait
till older people have eaten all
there is in the house should not open
the dining-room door during the meal
and ask the host if he is going to eat
all day. 1t makes the company feel
| i'll at case and lays up wrath in the
parents heart.
Children should not appear dis
pleased with the regular courses at
dinner and then fill up on pie. Eat
the less expensive food first and then
organize panic in the preserves.
Do not close out the last of your
soup by taking the plate in your
mouth and pouring the liquid down
your childish neck. You might spill
it, and it cnlargcs and distorts the
mouth unnecessarily.
When asked what part Of the fowl
you prefer do not say you will take
the part that goes over the fence last.
This remark is very humorous, but
the rising generation ought to orig
mate some new table jokes that will
be worthy Of the age in which we
live.
Children should early learn the use
of the fork and how to handle it.
This knowledge can be acquired by
allowing them to pry up the carpet
tacks with this instrument, and other
little exercises such as the parent
mind may suggest.
The child should be taught at once
not to wave his bread around over the
table while i'll conversation, or fill his
mouth full Of potatoes and then con-
verse in rich tone of voice with some
one out in the yard. He might get
his dinner down his trachea and cause
his parents great anxiety.
In picking up a plate or saucer filled
with soup or with moist food, the
child should be taught not to parboil
his thumb in the contents Of the dish
and to avoid swallowing soup bones
or other indigestible debris.
Toothpicks are generally the last
course, and children should not be
permitted to pick their teeth and kick
the table through the other exercises.
While grace is being said at table,
children should know that it is
breach of good breeding to smouge
fruit cake just because their parents
heads are bowed down and their at
tention for the moment turned in
another direction. Children ought
not to be permitted to find fault with
the dinner or fool with the cat while
eating. Boys should before going to
the table, empty all the frogs and
grasshoppers out of their pockets, or
those insects might get out during the
festivities and jump into the gravy.
fla fly wades into your jelly up to
his gambrels do not mash him
with your spoon before all the guests,
as death is at all times depressing to
those who are at dinner and retards
digestion. Take the fly out carefully
with what naturally adhears to his
person and wipe him OH the table-cloth.
1t will demonstrate your perfect COM
mand Of yourself and afford amuse-
mcnt for the company. Do not stand
up in your chair and try to spear
roll with your fork. Say "thank you"
and "much obliged" and "beg pardon"
wherever you can work in these re-
marks as it throws people off their
guard and gives you an opportunity
TO get in your day work on the pastry
and other bric-a-brac near you at the
Nye.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
In the Sleeper.


AS the train was about TO leave the
Union Depot, for the East the other
night, man with satchel said he'd
heard u heap about "them sleeping
cars andhe guessed he'd try one once.
Making the necessary arrangements, he
was admitted to the car, and soon set.
tied himself into seat Before reach
ing Trenton he was asleep, feet on the OPP
posite cushion, and his satchel fora pill.
low. The porter finally got ready to
make his bed and gave him a shake 10
arouse him.
"Who in blazes be your growled the
man as he opened his eyes.
ode porter, sab"
you are eh! Well, now, you look
here. never saw you before, and new
or shall again, but want you to under
stand that I'm no chicken. / paid 81
for the privilege of sleeping in this car,
and just as ] get into my first snooze
along you come and wake me up! II
you want chaw of tobacco or a match
you can have it, but don't break in on
my dreams again if you want to be alive
when we get to Buffalo! When buy
certain rights I'm going to have EN- OF
bustP"-Detron Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
No Bald.IIeaded Recruits.

No bald-headed man is taken into the
United States army as recruit.
This rule has been adopted to concil-
ate the friendly Indians. Nothing
exasperates an Indian so much as to
kill a United States soldier, and then
be deprived Of satisfaction of scalp
ing him. Such an outrage of friend
ly Indians is calculated to goad them
on to war. 1t is at the request of the
Indians that the Secretary Of War
issued the order that none but scalp
able recruits should be received into
the army.-Texas Siftings
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

n Connecticut optician has invented
spectacles that he claims will enable
one to read small type under water"
We cannot believe that a short-sighted
man would care to stay under water
longer than the time it would take
him to read column of nonpareil
market reports. SO we fear the in
vention is lacking in practical utility.
Texas Siftings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

1T all depends" Customer
don't know how it is but my clothes
never fit me nicely. Now, you al
ways make my friend Captain Stoll-
ert's coat to sit beautifully Taylor
Yes, sir, but he's got shoulders to
hang 'em on If gentleman's made
like a champagne bottle, no tailor
can fit him ~ Exit customer in dud-
geon.-Puncb.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
EXECUTIvE SALE.

IL
State of Michigan county of Alpena,-ss.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of a writ
of ier facias issued out Of and under the seal Of
the Circuit Court for the county of Apenu and State
IF Michigan, in favor OF John ID. Mcdonald, against
the goods and chattels, lands and tenements and
real estate of John Mccall, 1 have levied on the
following real estate, to.wit: Beginning at the
north corner OF lot NO. eleven II in block No. four
~ of Hitcheock's addition the vii age, now city
Of Alpena, thence running down State street s. W.
Sc feet, thence at right angles and running g. G.
1872 feet thence at rigt angles running &C feet,
thence at right angles running 1872 feet 10 the
place of beginning. and fractional lots seven and
eight q and 81 in block two ~ Boseys addition TO
the city If Alpena, which real estate sha expose
for sale, at public venduc to the highest bidder at
the front door of the Circuit court room, in john
sons Block, Water street, in the city of Alpena,
that being the place for holding the Circuit Court
tor the county 4 Alpena,
Thursday, the 8th day OF November, 1882,
at H. oclOck IN the forenoon OF said day.
Dated, Sept. 2lst 1882. -.
DOUGLASS SCOTT,
5slw7 sheriff
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

mo papa. | do not wish to marry
yet What | want is a man who does
not drink, smoke, chew, snuff, 90 out
nights, gamble, bet, over-eat, etc.,
in short man with no vices,
and one who is always good" My,
daughter" said Mr.. Dusenbery,
"you are but stranger here. Hea-
ven is your home" FIX.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
TO CONSUMPTIEVS.

The advertiser having been permanently cured
that dread disease, consumption, by simple remo-
dy is anxious to make known TO his fellow-suerers
the means of cure To all who desire IT, no will send
u copy of the prescription used free OF charged
with the directions for preparing and using the same
which they will hud sure cure for coughs and
colds, consumption, asthma, bronchitis, &c.
Parties wishing the prescription, will please nd
dress, Rev. Il. A. WILSON, 1874 Penn. St., Will
liamsburgh N. Y. 5i9yl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

"You advertise that there is fine
stream of water on the place, but l
don't see it," remarked q stranger
who wanted to rent the place. The
landlord said "Just work that
pump-handle a little and you will see
fine stream Of water. You don't
expect to have the Niagara Falls on
the place for S15 a month, do you ?"-
Elk.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

A South End man has taught his
dog, when offered sausage, to smell OF
it and then turn away with a mourn
full howl, and when he goes into a
butchers shop where there are lots OF
folks, offers the dog sausage and the
dog does the act, it is awful embarris-
ing for the butcher, and if he gets q
a chance, he kicks the dog.-Boston
Post.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

-Bayard, Jr., st. Bernard dog OF
the finest grade, was bought at the
New York dog show by j. X. Emmett.
He gave $4,000 for il, and is now hav-
ing II trained in Rochester for his wi'c.
II Is said TO be one of the half-dozt n
largest dogs in the country II has the
ring of white about its neck, so priced
by the monks. Around the head he
measures twenty-eight inches, from tip
to tip seven feet two inches. and weighs
200 pounds.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
PIN PIES.

will mail freel the recipe for a simple Vegetable
Balm than will remove tan, frecklcs, pimples and
blotches leaving the skin soft, clear and beautful
also instructions for producing luxuriant growth
of hair a bald head smooth face. Address, en-
closing Sc. stamp, BEN. VANDELF CO., II Bar
clay St., New York 5i9yl
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

The New York Herald says
docs moonlight soothe I" 1t does
with the trihing assistance of a pretty
girl and rustic bench.--Dansville
Argus.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01
What is known as ..chccl,'' is. if re

What is known as ''cheelS' is, il re.
markablc, charming, provided You are
not the victim of it. And this country
can show some amazing examples OF Il.
The story is told of an American visit.
ing Montreal, who gave n waiter sill
YER trade dollar as q fee Said the
waiter: "Sir, did you intend to give me
q dollarp" II did," ''Wcll, sir, this
coin is at discount. | can only take
IL for ninety-two cents. Eight cents
more, please. ~ Chicago NemS,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

AN Orange County, N. Y, farmer
plowed up on his land gold ring
which his aunt lost thirty-iivc years
ago. 1t bears her initials, and has
been returned TO her.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1882-11-01

When Bob Ingerscll's spirit leaves
his body will it take star route Gin
cinnati Saturday Night,
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1882-02-15
Chamber of Commerce.

The Signal Standardization Passed.
special meeting of the Chamber of Com
MERGE was held yesterday noon in the rooms
OF the Security Insurance company, to take
action in reference to the interests of the
signal service. Among those in attendance
were President Thomas r. Trow bridge,
Henry G. Lewis Edward S. Wheeler, john
son t. P1att, Charles Peterson, William B.
Goodyear, John II. Sherman and Ell. Prescott.
AS has been already stated, it is expected that
the Congressional sub committee of the Sen
ate Committee on Military Affairs who have
charge of Senator Maxey's bill to increase the
efficiency of the signal service, will soon re-
port favorably upon the bill to the full COM
mittee The bill provides that the officers of
the signal service shall be hereafter assigned
permanently to that service, which is to be
made distinct corps of the army, instead of
being detailed from the line as at present,
and provides further in general for the i'm
provement of this important branch of the
public service. The meeting, after remarks
passed resolutions favoring.the improvement
and asking our members of Congress to work
ing the New Haven branch made full re-
porting station. The resolutions are as fol-
lows:
! Resolved, That in our opinion the signal service
hes fully demonstrated its influence and Importance
and ask that its efficiency may be increased by its
reorganization as permanent bureau and by in
creased appropriations to the end that larger num-
Der of stations may be established.
Resolved, That the secretary be requested to send
copy of these resolutions to each Senator and Rep
resentative from this State.
Resolved, That in opinion the Importance of
New Haven as shipping port requires the publica-
ton daily of the observations taken at other places
particularly the South and West If the result OF
the observations taken at and II p. m. could
be furnished, they would be very useful and highly
| appreciated.
| Resolved, That Hon. Henry G.. Lewis, chairman OF
the Meteorological Committee of the Chamber, be re-
quested to write to the chief signal officer and ascer
tain if the above changes cannot be made
These resolutions were strongly advocated
by Mr.. Trowbridge, who occupied the chair,
| and by Henry G. Lewis and johnson T.
Platt.
Henry G. Rowe and George Sherman were
| unanimously elected members of the Cham
| Der.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1882-02-15

of securing good men, fit for the special
work which falls to them, and keeping them
when secured. Henry Austie, who has just
retired from the secretaryship on account of
the growing infrmity of years, had held that
place for fourteen years. His successor,
Henry G. Brown, had been ten years in the
company's service, the latter seven of which
were passed as assistant secretary. II. s.
Stephens, vice president, counts the years of
his connection with the company, successive
promotions having advanced him to his pres
emit place, more than thirty Three of the
original corporators still remain honored
members of the directory. The president,
Samuel G. Huey, has been such since 1870
and is likely to continue in Office for many
years to come. So, it is seen, the Penn is
an ebedient follower of the doctrine, ''Prove
all things; hold fast to that which is good"
and being itself, by its record of steady ad-
vancement in strength and usefulness, q liv-
ing witness and proof of practical goodness,
it may we'll hold fast and be held fast to.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1882-02-15
Surprise visit in Orange.

On Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 7th while Mr..
and Mrs. E. G. Russell of Orange Center
were sitting quietly by their fireside waiting
the arrival of cousin and his wife who were
to visit them, to their establishment there ap-
peared small army of their friends and rel
atives numbering about thirty. who took COM
plete possession of the house and made them
selves at home. The host and hostess sur
rendered Internationally without parleying.
The afternoon was spent in social enjoyment.
At seven D. M. the ladies of the party spread
out tempting array of refreshments which
they had prepared and brought with them.
The Evolutionary dishes of baked beans was
a conspicuous feature of the table. Some
thought that there might be some danger of
bean famine in Orange. The party did
ample justice to the supper, which was posi-
tive evidence that they all enjoyed it. After
supper the next thing on the programme
was music both instrumental and vocal At
about ten D. m. the party broke up and de-
parted for their different homes, all voting
that they had had a first-rate time, and wish
ing the worthy host and hostess much hap
piness in the future.