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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

TIE New York Commercial Adyer-
tiser of June 81 has a dispatch from
Washington in which glowing
tribute is paid to the Texas delega-
ton in the national house of repre-
sentatives.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

The Cleburne Chronicle repro,
duces the following from the Marlin
Ball under the caption of "a doubt
fui compliment" "The Cleburne
Chronicle dominates Barnett Gibbs
for temporary chairman of the state
convention. We place Scurlock in
nomination for temporary secretary.
Gibbs and the Chronicle are "a whole
team and big yellow dog under the
wagon in the Hogg cause"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

:" ASTED-AR active man for each sec
w ton. Salary $50 to 500, TO locally
represent successful n. Y. Company incorpor-
ated TO supply Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes,
JeWelry, etc, TO consumers at cost Also a
LADY of tact, salary $40 to enroll members (Sl-
900 now enrolled, 500, 600 paidin) References
exchanged. Empire Cooperative Association
tcredft well rated) Lock Box 6lO n. Y,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

The democrats at Lancaster, Ky.
find it difficult to get man to run
for school commissioner. There are
two young ladies, an independent
and republican, in the race, and
the men are too gallant to run
against them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

The announcement is made that
Sullivan and Jackson will have thei1
Observation-Disclosures contest
on Virginia soil. 1t remains to be
seen whether the ''OId Dominion
will suffer such a stigma to be
placed on her.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

The Clarkites are now consoling
themselves with the reflection that
they won't get goose-egged at any
rate. Orae county has instructed
for Judge Cook. The wretch who
would deprive them of this poor con-
ISOLATION ought to be tarred and
fethered.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

The great majority of American
newspapers are disgusting toadies
and man-worshipers. Ever since
Stanley emerged from Africa ne has
been the constant theme of the press,
and since it has been learned that he
was soon to be married the object of
his affections and the most trivial
and commonplace incidents of her
life have to be constantly paraded.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

returns come in.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-03

IHE BANNER challenges anyboC
to point out better paper than i
weekly edition, the last issue of hic
contains twenty-five columns of soil
reading matter.
SARA BERNHARDT admits that 81
is platonically in love with Henry \
Stanley, and says that at his biddin
she would follow him into the heal
of Africa.
TIE New York Commercial Adyel
tiser of June 81 has dispatch fror
Washington in which a CLOWN
tribute is paid to the Texas delega
ton in the national house of repre-
sentatives.
The democrats at Lancaster, Ky.
find it difficult to get man to rul
for school commissioner. There ar,
two young ladies, an independent
and a republican, in the race, ant
the meh are too gallant to rur
against them.
The announcement is made that
Sullivan and Jackson Will have thei1
Observation-Disclosures contest
on Virginia soil. 1t remains to be
seen whether the sold Dominion
will suffer such a stigma to be
placed on her.
The great majority of American
newspapers are disgusting toadies
and man-worshipers. Ever since
Stanley emerged from Africa ne has
been the constant theme of the press,
and since it has been learned that he
was soon to be married the object of
his affections and the most trivial
and commonplace incidents of her
life have to be constantly paraded.
IHE Clarkltes are now consoling
themselves with the reflection that
they won't get goose-egged at any
rate. Orae county has instructed
for Judge Cook. The wretch who
would deprive them of this poor con-
ISOLATION ought to be tarred and
fethered.
PRESUMABLY in imitation of the
New York Herald and other enter
prising papers, the Dallas Times
Herald has sent an exploring expedi-
ton down the Trinity river. An ex-
change says that the last heard from
it, it was slowly vending its way
outward through snags and alliga-
tors.
SOME of the Texas teachers who
have taken big dish in favor of the
Blair educational bill in the state
teachers conventions and who are
now before the democratic party as
candidates for the position of super
Intendent of public instruction, no
doubt wish now that they had never
heard of the New Hampshire crank
and his bill.
AFTER reading an editorial in the
New York Tribune in defense of
States rights, the editor of the
Courier-Journal observes: "Had JEFF
ferson Davis and Robert Toombs g
lived to see the New York Tribune @
come out in favor of state rights
they would have been truly happy. b
Who would have suspected that \
treason would at last triumph" a
CLARK, Barry ct al, who have b
sent out instructions to their few =
henchmen to try to stir up strife, in rc
augurate splits, secure bolts and 7
send contesting delegations to the !
county and state conventions, must :
be made to occupy seat on the ii
stool of repentance for while as 9
precedent condition to their remain :
ng in the democratic fold.
The Cleburne Chronicle repro At
luces the following from the Marlin L. L.
Ball under the caption of "a doubt e es
Vi compliment" "The Cleburne &c
Chronicle dominates Barnett Gibbs
or temporary chairman of the state 4
invention. We place Scurlock in X
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1890.
rx.pnrsrpENr DAVIS MONUMENT.

The Board Of Alderman have passed. w
ordinance donating TO the ladies OF tne Con-
federate Memorial Literary Society 'ne
building and grounds known as the DAVIS
u.osion. for a library and museum Tor the
preservation OF relics Of the Coniederac!'
rh,s was a commendable act on the part OF
our City Fathers, aud the sooner The ordi
nance becomes law and the properly is
nlsced m charge Of the ladies the betler'
sucb a museum and library would prove one
OF the most interesting attractions 70 NC
found in this city OF attractions and his'o-
rIcal "reminiscences.
A suggestion has been made in connec-
ton With this proposed museum when Is
emlnently appropriate. Ii is that the re-
mains of the ex-President OF the Conied-
eracy be brought here and deposited WITHIN
the building. and that suitable monument
or mausoleum be placed over them. Ii the
ladies of the Confederate Monument society
sh.ll regard the suggestion with favor'
and take the necessary steps ior
carving IL out, there is little doubt
that Mrs. Davis and her family would
be induced TO give their consent to such
a final disposition of the remains OF their
distinguished dead. Certainly no more APP
propriate resting-place for him could be
found than within the building in which he
spent the most notable years ofhis life, ana
which is insepsrately connected with his
services TO the South in The capacity OF
President OF the Confederate States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

Now that the winter has fairly opened
and there is prospect of a very heavy fall
of snow, at any time, 1t be-
comes a matter of grave Importance
10 enforce the ordinance, which
requires that the snow shall be removed
from the sidewalks within twenty-four
hours after the tall shall cease.
In all of the cities north Of the Potomac
similar law 10 enforced with rigid strict
mesa. Il being the duty of the different
policeman 10 call the attention of those who
reside on the line Of their beats to any
neglect in observing the provisions OF the
law. and il this neglect is continued.
serious dne is levied upon the person de-
linquent.
The ordinance on our city statute books
IN the same effect Is wise and pr )per one,
but Judging by the general condition OF our
streets for several days afier the recent fall
Of snow. 1t Is with US practically dead let
tor. The Law should not be allowed foreman
such. for the recent slipperinsss Of our pave
ments was constant menace to the safety
sS our citizens In walking, and likely 10
lead 70 many very serious accidents.
Let the Law be fully carried out, If necess
sxry. under direct police supervision. In
no. one single instance should Its terms be
allowed 10 be violated with impunity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

established new foundation and endowed
II with a fund that would have ensured
permanent income OF ample proportions
Instead of this, which would have justly
reflected credit upon bis memory, Tor y
would only have been an honorable amei'
ton on his part II be had desired 70 erec'
such monument TO himself, be distributes
bis great fortune IN equal amounts, eAcep'
in a few instances, aud regardless oil sec
tons. creeds, aud races, dffuses the fruitful
influences OF his noble generosity.
Once more our own illustrious Uniyersity
has reason to be grateful TO Northern citi-
zen for an act Of extraordinary iiberaii'y'
and the name of Fayerweather Will here-
after be associated in its records win the
name of Brooks, the benefactor TO whom
that institution Is indebted for Its line mu-
scum.
There is something peculiarly inspiring
In this bequest OF Mr.. Fayerweather to the
University OF Virginia, for 1t shows that tns
true philanthropist recognizes no poiiucai
or sectional differences in the exhibition OF
his genorsity, but looking only to the good
OF mankind, and the advancement OF the
best interests of his country, dispenses MS
wealth in n form that will continue for ages
10 exercise benefcent influence upon all
who shall be brought within the scope Of
It's employment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Governor Elect Patteson.

GoyernOr-elect Pattison's father was a
Methodist minister of the Philadelphia Con-
ference, with a large, splendid port and
fine. kindly eyes, giving one some idea OF
the late Chief Justice Chase. According 10
nv irreverent reminiscence, he would an
nonnce his text, take his stand firmly In the
pulpit, and when you would expect out Of
A splendid presence "a magnificent sermon,
YOU would get nothing in particular TO take
back home and tell the family. Many men
mistake what is described as the call for
speech for their own deep reson-
ant voices. The Rev. Mr.. Pattison,
however, was an upright man-too
good a pastor TO quarrel with his times or
anticipate any special reforms. He had
married wife from the Eastern Shore Of
MARYLAND, who belonged TO one OF the official
families there, to whom the Methodists look.
ed up at a period when Methodism itself
did not bring much fees. This lady bad
been named WolfOrd, and she was near
relative Of the Controller Of Maryland. ]
fancy that on the Pattison side Of the house
there was no important connection. The
Wolfords. like Southern folks in general,
never forgot how important they were, and
the bias OF the family was back toward
MARYLAND and Virginia. NJ. Pattlson's
aunt. who lived unmarried for good many
wears, finally married just before the war n
person by the curious name OF smoot, In
Alexandria, Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

w ANTED - E X p E II K N G + ID
w NURSE. None others need apply. 2l3
east Clay street. de0-H
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Peculiarly Of Niagara.

Among the interesting peculiarities OF
Niagara Falls is continual changing OF
outline and gradual backing up stream
that has been going on for some little time.
IL seems that the American Fall holds its
ground more firmly than that which 10 con-
tiguOus TO the Canada shore. According 10
the report of a careful survey which State
Engineer Bogart submitted to the commits
sisners of the State reservation yesterday,
IL appears that since 1912 the American Fall
has receded 1915 feet, or less than IN hes
a year. while the Horseshoe Fall has been
working backward in an irregular fashion,
the main recession in these forty-eight years
being over 104.5 feet, or more than ieet
veare Al one point the crest has gone back
30 feet since 1872. 1t will be some time
vet before the Falls will back into Lake
Erie at the present rate Of retrogression,
but they seem bound 10 get there unless
some serious interruption should take place.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Tho Charlotte Lynching,

The act Of the mob In lynching Thad.
Fowlkes, the murderer OF Captain fancey,
is very generally condemned by the people
of this county. IL was expected he would
have been tried at the County Court, and
for this purpose was broughtfr from Danville.
The delay and postponement of the trial to
the March term Of the Circuit Court tended
10 exasperate highly excited state OF feel
willing and anxious the law should take its
con Sc. We have heard no expression OF
feeling but that Of regret at the summary
action Of the lynchers. We give elsewhere
an article from Tux RICHMOND TIMRs,
which reflects largely the sentiment OF the
people of the county. The murder OF Cap
tain Yancey was m0st unproyoked; the
murderer is believed 10 have killed at least
three men; yet the people believe law Is the
best protection, and both white ana coiored
believe that It's requirements should be
observed. The tragic event is warning
10 all.-Charlotte Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
SOUTHERN IRON AND COAL.
Prospect That This Section WIZ Out
afrip the North in These NJ Aterials.

PrOspect That This Section VIII Out
strip the North in These Materials.
The fact that large quantities OF pig-iron
have recently been shipped TO Plttsburg,
Pa, from Sheffield, Ala, and that coal is
being sent from the Pocshontas coal mines
in Virginia TO England, indicates that the
South is looming up as coal and iron
country, and is soon to outstrip the North,
i'm this direction. While this export I,tion
of Virginia coal is now only Di.nded for a
specific purpose, 1t meaTs the opening Of
the door for "A genera, British demand.
me Ms%"n ,ua.) Telegraph very peril
nentlv remarks that the South is so rich in
coal that il will not be long before the de-
mand for it wilfcOme from distant parts OF
the United States, and flom foreign lands.
Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia, west VIZ
ginia, North Carolina, and Arkansas have
coal deposits, the extent OF which has
not vet been estimated, except IN general
terms. which indicate its yastness. The
mineral wealth Of the South is as yet only
family comprehended by the most intelli-
gent and most industrious OF those who
have studied the subject. It's stores of coal
and iron are practically known TO be mex
haustible, but their volume no man can es-
innate.
Virginia will have no difficulty In CON-
peting with other states in the development
of her mineral resources. Our state 10
especially favored in possessing rich mineral
lands, consequently the growth Of Virginia
begins now when her great mineral wealth
is becoming known TO the outside world
Manchester Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
IMPROVEMENT OF PUBLIC ROADS.

IL has been pointed out, and always win
entire Justice and accuracy. that the condi-
ton OF our country roads has had very
Improbable effect In discouraging very
important class Of Northern and foreign
capitalists from making large purchases OF
Virginia lands. A number OF instances
that come within the range oil private III
formation could be named TO show the cor
rectness of this general statement. Ihat
eur rural highways devoted to public uses
should be in their present condition Is a
cause for much regret, because 80 oOstruc-
tive of the progress Of every form OF our
rural interests.
How Is this condition 10 be improvedf
Whatever method is TO be adopted should
be marked by the strictest economy con-
sIstent with the accomplishment oil the OBJ
ject in view, for the true explanation oil the
defective condition OF our country roads IL
10 be found, not in the indifference OF our
rural population, but in the absence OF the
necessary funds for the work. Marrow
financial resources have been the real
stumbling-block in the way so far. VINO
ever, therefore, will suggest some plan ior
putting and keeping our country roads ID
excellent order, that will entail the least
expense in proportion TO the good Effected
VIII be entitled to be considered public
benefactor.
The question is one which is now attract
ing larger degree Of attention than. usual,
and the interest in il is shown TO be grow
Ing by the attitude of our country ex-
.,hsages. The last number Of the Charlotte
Gazette consayyiS'ss- . M account OF plan,
which has been outlined by pf
citizen and official OF that county, which
deserves something more than general re-
ference. This plan is, that "each district
of q county shall be supplied with ROAD
machine. and that the roads In each distrlct
shall be let on contract 10 the lowest bidder
Suitable security shall be required OF such
contractor to assure competency in the. man
agement and faithful discharge OF the duty'D
Under this plan, it is not proposed to dis
pense with the two days labor or its equiv
alent Ia money IRON each male citizen over
eighteen years of age. On the contrary, the
contract recognizing such labor shall be
held as part Of the consideration. With ROAD
machines in use. 1t is claimed that much
more work can be accomplished than at
present. and that the improvement secured
would each year lessen the cost. The plan
suggested is worthy of trial, for it is prac-
teal, and in proportion to the benefit to be
acquired, does not entail large degree OF
expense.
The question of improving our puoiic
roads 10 one that is certain TO become more
urgent in its demand for proper settle
ment and the earlier it is taken up and
carefully dealt with, the greater will be the
advantage which will be conferred on our
rural interests.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

THx New York papers have been publish
ing extensively accounts OF the arrest ana
confinement in the west Thirtieth-street
police station, while suffering from slight
attack Of insanity, of Mr.. George Washing
ton Smith, wealthy man OF San Francis
co, well known to Wall-street fuckers and
bankers, and vice-rresidsnt OF the mica
ragua Construction Company"
A good many persons reading these ac-
counts have imagined that this Mr.. Smith
was yice.president Of the Nicaragua Canal
Construction Company. This is a mistake.
There is such a company as the Nicaragua
Construction Company, and 1t was formed
for the purpose of obtaining contracts from
the Canal Construction Company. No such
contracts have ever yet been let, however,
and the two companies are entirely sepa-
rate and distinct, without any connection
whatever with each other.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
states of Central Soudan.
New York Sun.

The signs of the times indicate soon that
several European powers have their eyes
upon the States OF the Central soudan,
which have escaped appropriation thus far
because their isolated position has saved
them from European invasion. They are
far more desirable for the purposes of Eu'
ropeans than most Of the African lands that
have been eagerly seized. Such States as
Bornn, Bagirmi, Haussa, and others, are
half-ciyilized countries, with well-devel-
oped manufactures, industrious people ana
large resources. Ii will be greatly to the
advantage Of the European power which
gains ascendency in this popdlous and fer
tile region. France 10 doing her best TO get
into the country. She has recently sent the
Nixon expedition TO ascend the Niger and
make its way 10 Lake Tchad. The Cram
pei expedition Is also destined for the Cen
trail SOudan.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

The win OF the late Daniel Il. Fayer-
weather IL an instrument which viii long
be remembered in the good which 1t viii ae-
complish by the dispensaiion OF the numer-
Gus benefactions which 1t embodies. twill
be memorable no. only for the gross amount
Of its bequests, which aggregate 81. iso, ooo.
IN enormous sum, but also for the number
of these bequests. for twenty colleges VIII
receive the bounty which the will confers.
IL the motiyes Of the testsior had BEEN
naked, II his aim had beeu to raise last
iag memorial TO himself on the grandest
soels. hs would either have Iayished his
wealth on one institution alone, or, like
Correll and John Hopkins, he would have
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
Not Going in That Direction.
Washington POetl

There are some Republican papers which
make the mistake Of opposing the Force
bill on the ground that the people have not
vet been educated up TO the idea Of surren-
dering the right Of supervising their cleo
tions and placing their control in the hands
Of Federals officials. They assume 10 be-
lieve that after time the proposed plan
will be more popular, and many OF them add
wise postpsnement until that time.
The journals which indulge In this mode
of reasoning may succeed in dealing a
dangerous measure fatal blow, but they
make a great mistake as 10 the attitude the
people will occupy in the future. The
American people are not moving in the
direction OF centralized government.
There may have been good reasons In the
past for some such legislation as is repre-
sented in the Force bill. There are a few
instances in different parts OF the country
resulting from the recent election which
seem 10 call for correction, but there is no
reason Why the whole people should be
subjected 10 such revolutionary measures
~ the Force bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10

A RECENT issue Of the New York Sun, q
paper which is sounder in its views on
journalistic questions than on political, has
the following paragraph;
"Henry w. Savage, the great lumber
merchant, once said 10 reporter OF the
sun: Il am considered a millionaire. i
don't know what | am worth, but l DO
know that if could find in all the world
fifty men who would work for me with the
enthusiasm, persistence and sagacity with
which YOU men work for the sun would be
worth ten times as much as is TO my credit
today"
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
makes the following comment on this para
graph:
"Such Characterization is not to be con-
fined 10 the sun workers alone. III Is true
of newspaper men generally in all branches
of the business of journalism. The 'enthn-
siasm, persistence and sagacity,' and the
industry, ability and keen Judgment OF
newspaper news atherers and correspond
ents are becoming proyerbial."
THE TINES warmly endorses the senti'
ments Of the Gazette, and claims THAI
as much enthusiasm, persistence and sa'
gacity" can be found among the members
OF the journalistic profession in Richmond
as in any city of the same population In the
Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-12-10
The Defeat OF Dslamater.
New York Star

II the Pennsylvania election were to be
repeated tomorrow, Quay's man, Delamater'
would be defeated by a majority three
times as large as went against him in No
yember. And yet the failure of his bank
has given the public no more information
than il had during the campaign concern
ing the manner in which he and his master
state funds for political and
advantage. Pennsylvanians
must now realize more than ever that they
escaped a great public disaster and dis
grace when they defeated Delamater and
the QUAY ring.