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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04
Boarding With Their Wives.

Sam Jones' shrewd remarks that
"there are too many men boarding
with their wIves," cuts like two
edged sword, or ought if-thelr SEN
sibilIties are not blunted by years
of dependence on their wives for
their daily bread-those men who
are non-workers in the daily marts
of the world. There are but few
of them in the West, as loafers
come under the vagrant act here,
but the aesthetic East is running
over with the vermln. As gen.
eral thing they are supported in
idleness by wives whose incomes
were derived from Woodworking
fathers. The Scoundrels married
for money and propose to board
with their wives as long as the
money lasts. After that is gone
the usual separation follows. a
whipping-post is the only remedy
to rid the country of this class of
criminals.
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St. Louis Republican: Tho New
York Sun notices the circumstance
that under picture of Gen. Grant
IN one of the public buildings of
that city is fixed tablet with the
inscription. "He freed the Slave"
To the general and appropriate re-
marks OF the Sun on the subject we
may add the statement his SC
quaintances in st. Louis accept for
history: That at the time of the
emancipation proclamation Gen.
Grant was q stakeholder in the
rights of his wife, and that two of
these slaves accompanying him IN
his campaigns sought otEer service
after the proclamation liberated
them.
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{. A. POTTER.
lass HAPPY HEW YEAR rIooe>

l have few REAL BARGAINS
to offer for January, and they
commence with a job lot of Dress
Goods at Zoe per yard. These
goods are half wool and good
styles.
A lot of Cotton %orsteds at &c
per yard.
\ lot of double width Black
Cashmcros at zoe per yard.
A lot of Ohildren's Jerseys at
s0c each.
A lot of Ladies Jerseys at 75c
each.
Alot of Ladies Jerseys, braided,
at 81 each.
A lot OF Ladies Jerseys, black
pleated back, at $3.50 each,
A nice line OF Ladies' Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs st 15e
each.
i nice line Of Rob Roy Checked
Flannels, all wool, for children's
wear, at SO l-3c per yard, reduced
from soc rer yard.
Indigo Blue Prints, u yards fol
81.
Standard Prints, 10 and 2Oysrd:
for 81.
Shoes all reduced in price.
Mems HATS and Furnishing
Goods WAY DOWN.
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The JAIL.-The county Jail is
leaky; a few weeks ago six prison
ers oozed out of one of the win
dows. 1t is a great hardship to
to the prisoners, all of whom, In
the eyes OF the law, are "inEocent'
until duly convicted, to be kept
locked up in the cages. In the
present condition of the Jail it is
unsafe to allow them the privilege
of the run-round. When the com
missloners meet again 1t would be
well for them TO make an inspec-
ton of the Jail and have the de-
fects remedIed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

The power to converse we'll is a
very treat charm. You think any,
body can sslk. how mistaken you
are, Anybody can chatter. Any
body can exchange gossip. Any
body can recapitulate the trou bles
the kitchen, the cost of the last
new dress, and the probable do
iugs of the neighbors But to talk
wisely, instructively, freshly, and
delightfully."- is an immense accom-
plishment. It implies exertion.
observation, study of books and
people and reeeptivity of impress
SION. Plato banished the musicians
from his feasts that the charms Of
might conversation have no interfe
renee; but in our later fashions many
prefer music rather than the gossip
of the hour, which often degenera-
ties into trivialitIes wearisome and
commonplace.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Civil Service Commissioner Dor
man B. Eaton has written long
letter to the New York Times in
regard to the demand now beng
urged before the Legislature OF
New York and Massachusetts for
special opportunities on tho part
of honorably discharged Uuion sol
dIers and sailors for securing APP
pointments on the basis ofthe civil
service examination Mr.. Eaton
treats the demand as formidable
political force, and concludes as
follows; st seems to me worthy
the serious attention of our patri-
otto soldiers and sailors, who now
stand high IN the noblest senti-
ments and gratitude OF the people,
whether their position will not be
greatly lowered If they attempt to
use their organized influence for
securing Office for themselves irres-
pective of merit. Let it be made
plain that greed and influence ON
their part will secure places, and
the time will be at hand when their
organizations will be partisan and
mereenary if they do not come I'M
der the control Of patronage-mon-
gering demagogues."
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

The Greenville Banner gives
some good advice In the following:
"Demagogues will make big eff
forts this year to use the Farmers
Alliance as stepping stone to Off
&c. Beware OF them. The politi-
clans who have suddenly develop
ed u strong interest in the "poor
farmer" and who go abont stirring
up the fires of prejudice, and try
ing to set one class against another,
should be looked upon with suspi-
cIon. Such bids for favor are open
insults to the farmers. The right
men for Office are those who are
liberal minded enough to repre-
sent the whole nen;c;iie honestly,
without stopping to intrigue or
stirring up strife for the sake of
power. The present year will de-
termlne whether or not the AL
lance is too wise to be made the
tool Of selfish demagogues, and it
is to be hoped that it will set down
on such with "a dull, sickening
thud,"
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From the Old North State.

About four years ago l had what
the doctors called catrrh, being
brought on by exposure to cold
weather. They said 1t was incu-
rable. l left Wilmington and went
to Goldsboro, N. c., and whlle
there an eating sore came on my
nose. Tho doctor whom l consul
ted called it cancer. l was under
treatment of some six or seven
physicians, some of them special
lists in this line, in Wilmington,
Goldsboro, Smithfeld, Raleigh and
Magnolia, n. c., but 1 continued to
grow worse all the time. l was in
a deplorable condition; my nose
eaten off, and hole in my check
near my eye. Depressed and dis
heartened, ! returned to Whining
ton, thought to die. One morn
ing while reading the Daily Star of
this city my eye caught the sent
ence, az was cured of cancer by s.
S. S." This gave me hope, and 1
sent at once to the drug store and
procured bottle. L began to feel
better from the start, and by the
time L had taken three bottles the
cancer began to heal, and now my
nose is well, and has been for two
years, and l attend to business eve-
ry day. l am troubled little
sometimes with catarrh, otherwise
my health IS good. Rev. J. G.
Dukes, Timekeeper on Atlantic
Coast Line R. R., Wilmington, N.
c., Sept. %, 1885.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Bad Selection for Plttsburg: Il
understand you have received a
call to preach at Pittsburg," re-
marked q gentleman to a minister.
81 did receive such a CALL" the
minister replied, "but my trial ser
mon failed to please the congrega-
ton, fact Of which was politely
informdd on the following morn
ing" "Indeed! What subject did
you choose" Cleanliness IS next
to goodness. New York Times.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Rev. JAMES I. VANsToN of Dallas
did the BANNER the honor ola visit
on Friday. Mr.. Vanston is the
secretary of the Farmers Alliance,
OF Dallas county, and will remain
here over Sunday. HIS purpose
is to organize an alliance for this
county. TIE principle upon which
the alliance is founded, says Mr..
PaEston Is Goods word" his re-
vesIed word embracing unity in
action and charity in works, TO-
gether with faithful observance
=. ofthe constitutional rules, assuring
mental, moral and financial I'M
provement G. the farmer. The
membership is limited to Farmers
farm Iaborers, mechanics, country
school teachers and country ply.
siclans. Tho alliance is about five
years old and is growing rapidly,
having already $4,000 members in
the state of Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

MARRIAGE LICENSES. - usually
the weekly list of marriage licens-
es published in the BANNER is the
first thing that attracts the atten-
ton of Its lady readers; this week
the list is rs short as the county
clerks face is long. Alter months
OF prosperous business in this line
it has dwindled down to only one
license in a whole week. Henry
Taylor and Fannie Moore were the
fortunate ones.
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Imported Goods,

Just received; Austrian sar-
dimes by the barrel. Imported and
domestic sausage, of all kinds.
Canned goods in endless variety.
imported Roqueport, Edam, Neu-
schatel, Frontage de Bris, Green
and Swiss cheese. Domestic Swiss
cheese. Imported Muenster, Qand.,
Llmburger and brick cheese. West.
fabian ham. Neunaugen ham
Salt sardelles anehovies and Hol.
land herring. Imported smoked
Hamburger eel, by the pound.
Luiic"h at all hours. Goods de
lIvered free to families.
A. A. WoEHLER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Judge Brewer of the United
States circuit court has rendered
q decision that prohibition cannot
destroy q mans property. He
says that a state may prohibit the
manufacture of beer or whisky in
its borders, but 1t must compensate
the proprietors OF brcweries or
distllleries which were In opera
before the enactment of laws that
destroyed their value. Judge
Brewer, in rendering the decision,
declares that natural equity, as
we'll as the constitutional guaran-
tee, forbids the taking of private
property for the public good, with
out compensation"
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Paving Tribute,

There were I7,300,O00 persons
engaged in gainful occupation"
in the United States in 1870, ac-
cordlng to the last census, and they
were divided As follows: Engaged
in agriculture, 10000; engaged
in professional and personal SER
vices, 100000; engaged in trade
and transportation, 1000; en-
gagged in manufacturing, mechanic
al and mining operations, $780,
900. This latter numOer includes
that large body of mechanics
carpenters, masons, smiths, timers,
taiIors, millers and so forth-who
are not benefciaries of what is
called protective tariff, but who,
on the contrary, are victims OF tax
alton under 1t, since they are taxed
on the tools they work with, and
the lumber, iron, steel, cloth, tin
and other materials they work on.
The whole number of persons di-
rectly benefited by protective
duties does not probably exceed
100000. All the rest--15, 500,000
arc taxed, therefore, for the ben
eft OF the 100000 engaged IN
mining and manufacturing, the two
interests supposed to stand in need
of public favor. Gold and silver
are not protected, and the miners
of the far west must, therefore,
be excluded from the list OF bene-
ficiaries. When the matter is sift-
ed down TO this point it is seen
that the protective tariff is an In
genious device for benefiting the
northeast corner of the country,
chiefly New England and Pennsyl-
wanna, at tho expense OF all the
rest. 1t is no wonder that there is
such enormous wealth in the north
east sections, where every farmer
in the West and South is compell-
ed to pay tribute to it, but it is
surprising that the Republican
farmers OF the Northwest should
esteem this tribute paying q good
thing.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

DISTRICT CoURT.-The coming
term OF the district court promises
to be light one. So far there are
thirty-two cases on the criminal
docket in which the parties have
been arrested and bond taken.
The civil docket has up to this
time been increased by the filing
of fifteen new suits.
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Wines! Wines :!

Just received a full assortment
of white and red wine-best quail
ty-in quantities to suit purchas-
ers. Just the thing for the holi-
days. Also, all delicaeies, sausage,
and canned goods. Low prices. A
good 10 cent cigar for 5 cents.
Large stock on hand, call and try
them. SAM MUERv.
0. K. Saloon
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Roscoe ConklIng said recently,
and he never said q truer thing,
that the smallest country newspa-
per is worth more to its subscribers
IN one month than It's price for one
year, and does for its neIghbor-
hood for nothing moro than high
a high official does for q magniti.
cent salary. Every man in a coun-
ty should take his county newspa-
per; and encourage its publisher in
every way. 1t is seldom a county
newspaper fails to do its duty
toward the people surrounding it,
especially If they do their duty by
If
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

J. Il. Ammons has on hand the
largest and most complete stock
of cloths, cassimeres and other
goods for mems wear ever brought
to this city. He has q full line OF
fine imported goods, and is pre-
pared to make garments or full
suits at short notice, and guaran-
tees 4 fit. Store on north side OF
public square
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Word to the Wise.

| have now the entire control IN
BRENNAN of the well-known Lud-
low shoes and keep very large
stock and great variety OF styles
for ladies, misses and children, and
at prices that are very low consld-
orino 10 tine and durable quality
~ the GOODS. TThav are the best
flung and wearing goods OH Inc
market. | ask trial OF the shoes
and you will use no others. See
nv advertisement every Sunday.
C. A. POTTER.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

SMALL FIRE.-Monday morning
about IL o'clock the roof of Mrs.
Buses residence, on South Market
street, was discovered TO be on
fire. Two or three gentlemen who
happened to be in the neighbor-
hood went to work and with three
or four buckets of water put out
the flames, which were in the root
where they had caught from sparks
| from the chimney. The fire alarm
was gwen and was responded tc
promptly, but by the time the fire
men reached the house the fire was
augaspe1Idt. The dwelling is ;
one story frame; total damage from
sl7.25 to S24.98. A strong wlnc
was blowing and but for timely
aid the house would have beef
consumed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

We have IN store the best Red
Oats for planting, and Northern
Seed Potatoes. We have arriving
in few days, Select Northern Seed
Corn. A full line of staple Grocer
les always on hand. We sell cheap
because we sell for cash.
B. ELDRIDGE & Co.
Brennan, Jan. &c, 'S6.
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The BANNER wants a foreman
who is good job printer. FAIR
wages paid. A strictly sober man
only need apply. All applications
must be by letter. Exchanges will
confer a favor by making a note
of TINS.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

A SPECIAL term of the United
States Chaucery court was held in
Brenham Friday to adjust claims
for stock, killed by the Central
railway, against the receivers.
Judge James E. Winter, of Waco,
was special master in chancery.
Business was disposed OF rapidly.
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Selling Out 1T Cost.

am now offering my stock Of hardware at
cost for cash, it is well selected and suited to
the wants of this section, and was bought for
cash at very low prices As this ia a rare
opportunity those in want OF hardware will
find it to their interest 10 examine my stock
and prices. VI. y. HEALT.
Brennan, Dec. Ii, 1855.
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Yet in the Asbeck BUILDING.

While We are not advertising so extensive
" as others, please remember that We offer
YOU feed and mill stuff as low as any one.
guaranteeing what We sell you and especially
US to quantity and weights. We solicit pat
ronage from all desiring
Feed and best seed corn,
Bran, shorts, seconds and dour,
Hav-best in market,
Oats-best in market.
Free city delivery.
! We offer for sale real estate in city, con-
tanning over ten acres with improvements!
also one building lot, corner Germania and
! West streets. VIII exchange for good
county property. COOKE " GO.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

THE weather Wednesday was
very cold and n bPisk norther fresh
from the polar wave prevailed I'M
til about five o'clock after which
the temperature moderated.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Now, sir, you are better" said
a BOSTON faith doctor to u patient
he had been treating; "tell me Just
how you feel" "Well, sir, +" re-
piled tho victim, II feel like u
fael; heW Rush il year bill ,"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

From and after to-day, Tuesday,
we will deliver meats free of
charge IN any part of the city.
Parties can send in their orders ;
market open all day.
FISHER & WEis.
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Bar Meeting.

A meeting of the Washington
county bar was held in the county
court room on Thursday prior 10
adjournment. Judge Kirk stated
the object of the meeting. Mr.. b.
F. Rogers, in few happily chosen
remarks presented, on behalf OF
the bar, an elegant gold-headed
cane to Mr.. R. S. Tarver, who is
about 10 move to San Angelo. Mr..
Tarver responded briefly and ap-
propriately. A number OF speech
es were made and the following
resolutions were unanimously
passed:
Resolutions passed a; a meeting of the bar
Of Washington county:
WHEREAS, VIC learn that II. S.
Tarver, 4 member of our bar, feels
Impelled for consideration for his
health TO leave us and locate in 4
different climate. And
WHEREAS, we, as members of the
bar of Washington county, feel
that we should express our regret
at the circumstances that necesi
tates his change of residence; and
to express our high appreciation
of him as a man, citizen and law
yer.
Therefore, DO it resolved by the
members of the bar Of Washington
county: That we have known r.
S. Tarver from his childhood, and
have been intimately associated
with him for years, and we take
pleasure in testiiying to his high
moral and social standing as a
gentleman, and TO his integrity,
character and legal attachments as
a lawyer.
We part with him with deep re-
greet but he carries with him our
highest commedatIons as q man,
citizen and lawyer; and the best
wishes of his associates and friends
who know him best and appreciate
his merits. We take pleasure IN
recommending him as a gentle
man, citizen and lawyer to the
confidence and esteem of the pub
lie.
The above was offered by J. c.
Muse and B. S. Rogers.
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ARREsTBD.-A negro named VIII
lis Bouldin was arrested Saturday
afternoon on a capias for non
payment of a fine in Precinct No.
6. A charge will also be pre-
ferred against him for stealing cot
ten from . plantation. He is now
Q gucst Of the comfy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

For the convenience of our patrons Wig
USE cotton seed meal We have arranged for q
supply OF this popular aud valuable feed
stud. For sale at mill prices-delivered
! free. Hunt & Co.
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,CAueET.- On Wednesday Jim
Name leon, a l2-year old coon stole
n nair of boots from Stern & Kow-
les store. On Thursday constable
Jones caught the young "varmint"
and lodged him in the county jail.
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Tom and Jerry at Meyer y Son,
nenberg's saloon.
ASSIGNFE'S SALE.

Thereby make known TO the public in gem
eral that shall sell out at COST for SPOT
CASH, the entire stock of Dry Goods, Boots.
Shoe, llats, and Groceries, Sewing Ma,
chimes, etc, etc, assigned to rae BY L. 4.
Niebuhr Il CO.
JU.u- pElyzIYG. Ns.i,-ues
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This old and favorite saloon, on
the east side of the public square,
keeps only the best wines, liquors,
cigars and beer. My billiard and
pool tables are Of the best make
and in good order.
W. H. MURPHY.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

Eaes are retailing at 20 cents a
.dozen-a price that tests the ver-
acity of clearinghouse keepers.
Some of 'em tell inquIsitive board
ers that there amt any in town.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

A large selection OF Combs,
Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes at
Il. +. Luhn's.
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LUncIl.

Sam Muery has the only first
class lunch stand in the city. He
keeps imported saugage and
cheese; also canned meats of every
description. Lunches prepared al
hort notice.
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Remnval! Removal!

r. Kiber, candy manufacturer
and dealer in fruits and eontec-
tioperfes, heretofore next to Gid
dinrs bank, has removed to the
corner unoer Central hotel. Don't
forget the place.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

DIED at Lyons station on tho ISt
inst, Arthur Davenport Radiord'
son of A. J. and and b. .fadtord,
aged 8 years, 6 months and b days
The remains were brought here
for interment on Tuesday after
moon.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

SUR BRoUeHT.-The BRENNAN
Water company has instituted suit
in the district court against the city
of Brennan for failure to pay for
the use of water for the city.
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Cry AND CouNrY.
SPECIAL NOTICE!

Partiss in arrears for subscription to tns
WEEKLY BANNER are requested TO Gall
and pay the same, otherwise their pAPsf
will be stopped We mean business
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

The scmi-annual examination at
the public schools closed last Fri
day and pupils will receive their
reports this week. The require
ments were placed higher than
usual, especially IN mathematics,
and sixty per cent. has been as
sumed as denoting satisfactory
progress. The questions submit
ted were IN most cases selected
from other sources than the text
books used the classes. The ex-
animation was based on the at
tendance from September Z to jan
uary q.
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The county attorney has filed
complaint in the county court
against Jim Napolian, colored, the
12-year old boot stealer. jim will
vegitate in Jail until the next term
of the county court.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

A LARGE amount of petty thlev-
ing is now going en-. Hen roosts,
smokehouses and corncribs are
principally raided. The sufferers
hardly ever report their losses,
seeming to regard them as evil
bout which it is useless to COM
NM,
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The streets on Saturday were
crowded with wagons from the
country. A fair trade was DONE
but money is by no means plentl-
ful in the hands of the masses.
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Landreth's New Crop of Garden
Seeds,

am prepared TO supply my old customers
and all who use these very reliable seeds,
either in fat papers, in pint and one-half
pint boxes; or in bulk, at my new quarters,
the Grange Store.
dSw2w j. s. NORTON.
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The enrolment of the white
schools is now 56S and of the COL
ored schools 1856. 1t cost twice as
much 10 instruct colored children
as 1t does white.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-02-04

The Methodist parsonage, locat-
ed III pleasant part of the city.
Apply to j. N. BRowN.
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Wholesale agent for Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic, Brennan, Texas, 4
safe medical preparation.