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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-09-11

The fifteenth senatorial conven-
ton, held at Fairfield, adjourned
Wednesday to meet in Mexia on
Sept. 23rd. 1t was in session there
two days and at Corsicana two days,
casting 1000 votes with the same
result. Freestone 6votes for Steele,
Limestone Z for Richardson, Nevar-
IA II votes for Simpkins. 1t is well
locked.
The DEDICATION of the new
building for the Sam Houston State
Normal school at Huntsville has
been arranged for September the
23rd. Gov. Ross, ex-Goy. Roberts,
Hon. j. L. N. Curry, Supt. o. H.
Cooper, of Galveston and State Su-
perintendent H. C. Prichett and Elk
President Hayes are expected to
be present.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-09-11

B. II. Ehlin was nominated O.
the first ballot for representative O
the S1st Legislative district at De
Rio Wednesday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-09-11

"A new road is in contemplation
by parties at Paris to be built from
Texarkana along the Red river valley
to Denison.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-09-11

Mr.. A. T. Voss' beautiful 200
acre farm with a s room dwelling
and good tenant house; all under
good wire fence plenty of clstern
and spring water on premises.
This farm is situated IL miles
southwest of Brennan and is
on the market at the low figure OF
S35 per acre.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-09-11

Mr.. Giesecke's lot of one acre of land with
FIVE room house, two galleries, good well and
stable thereon, next to Kortf's residence.
Price $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
WATER THIEVES.
A Description of the Ones That Infest
the Thames.

From Murray's Magazine.
The Thames police, one of whose chief sta
tons is under the embankment close TO the
FrOlic, could easily furnish matter for a whole
article, seeing that the subject Of water
thieves or river pirates would come under
such a heading. And they have many ghastly
stories TO relate concerning suicides or attempts
at it. ApropOs of water thieves, many Lon
doners may have noticed barges laden with
empty barrels lying anchored below Blackfriars
bridge. These ones contained petroleum. For
merly reward of one shilling was given for
each picked up in the river but the owners
have discovered that it is IN the end much
cheaper to let them float away than to paw even
a small sum for their recovery. For naturally
the intellect of the river not long in find
ing out that the easiest way of saving stray
barrels was to tumble them ont OF the barges
at night. and the watermen lost no time IN con-
yertIng theory into practice. with the inevitable
result that there were more Ia thc water than
out of It, As they gain nothing now by half
emptying a barge the barrels are left acne and
only rarely can one be seen floating perhaps
with eel basket fallen overheard from one
of the Dutch eel boats which always lie Of
Billiugsgate market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
Bavaria's Two Mad Kings.

From the New York sun.
The French papers report the rapidly failing
health of the insane king, Ohio of Bavaria. 1t
appears that he still remains at Furstenried,
although there was some talk Of taking him to
Munich to undergo an operation. Before he
began to lose the great physical strength for
which he was noted it was quite difficult
matter to manage him. His reason is COM
pletely gone. He imagines that he is a lion,
and an ugly one, too, and he tries to bite every
one that goes near him. short time ago he
bit an sid-de-camp in the calf Of the
leg, and wounded him SO severely that
the aid was laid up for fortnight The only
the late king, Louis ii, who is now nearly as
mad as himself. The two mad kings play
together like wild beasts. They run on all
tours through the stately halls Of the Fursten-
reid, barking and yelling, and apparently as
happy as two kittens Some time ago Louis cut
off his brothers beard and hair; but now the
hair and beard extremely long, and he
flies into q furious rage at sight Of pair Of
scissors. Ohio has passion for cigarettes.
When one is half smoked down he has disa-
greeable habit Of putting it out on the forehead
or nose OF his nearest attendant and he is so
active that it is almost impossible to get away
from him. No woman can come near HIM.
When he sees one he gets into a frightful rage
and smashes everything around him. Formerly
1t was possible to take him out driving but
last time that he took q carriage ride he got
out and tried to kiss the horse. The horse not
liking such royal familiarity, butted his majesty
in the nose and drew the blood freely. The
sight of the blood enraged him to such an e1-
tent that he got into fit and was i'll for sew
eral days. At present he is calm and is gradu-
ally becoming silent and melancholy. His
death is soon expected, and the legend Of the
BLACK Lady" is talked of. This is the lady
that appears in the halls Of Furstenried when q
Wittelsbach is about to die, just as the white
Lady" in Berlin announces the death Of q
Hohepzollern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
FROM A BRITISH STANDPOINT.
How Negro Emigration is Regarded In
the Old Country.

From the London Times
The evsr-increasing emigration OF negroes
from the south IL referred TO by Mr.. De Far
blanque, the British consul at New Orleans, in
his last report. Quite lately 1000 left South
Carolina in one week, and this emigration is
said to be going on at the rate Of 1000 day.
In view OF this movement the question is: Can
the south do without negro labor? The con-
sui thinks the states in his district cannot A
large portion OF Texas il is true, is settled and
cultivated by white labor, and a number OF
persons. whose opinion is entitled to respect
consider that Louisiana, Mississippi. Florida
and Alabama might be colonized in like man
ner. but due consideration has not been given
to the difference of climate. OF soil and es-
pecialy OF race in those among whom the
newcomers would have TO make there homes
and fortunes. The German immigrants who
have been successful in Texas found not only
virgin soil, but an unclouded political and
social atmosphere. They disturbed no vested
interests, they had no prejudice to encounter
or hostile organizations to defeat The older
states, though sparsely populated, contain a
number OF persons whose watchword appears
to be rule or ruin. These linked together BY
family ties, a common prejudice aud love of
ease, are not likely to look on approvinCly at
smovement which might impair their influence
and lmpel them to unaccustomed personal
exertion. foretaste of what might happen
TO successful foreign farmers has lately been
felt by successful Hebrew traders in parts OF
Louisiana where an organization mas taken
action against what il deems obnoxious store
keepers. Finding that il is stronger than the
law (for nothing beyond resolutions have been
passed against IT. it's next movement might be
against foreign farmers who we're too thrifty
or foreign laborers who worked too we'll; 50
that, as matters stand. there is no encourage
ment for white immigrants, either from other
states or abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16

Almost Anything Extravagant and
Painted Yellow Is a Blackboard Now.

From the New York Sun.
There ID a rage for buckboards this summer
They are seen everywhere; in Central Park. on
9Th avenue, at Newport, Long Branch. Sara.
toga, the Adirondacks and wherever and as far
as the flannel shirt has gone. The original
blackboard was a simple enough thing. 1t was
little more than plank nailed on to two axles
with a dry goods box to sit on. Anything of
the kind would do. The plank did instead of
springs. In q crude shape the whole thing
could be got up for S10 or els An old pair of
axles and wheels OF a broken down buggy could
be combined with hickory plank, and any
kind OF a seat put on top. 1t was the toughest
and easiest got of all country vehicles, and it
would stand great deal of wear. The toughest
road would not break it, though the rider
would have the benefit of all the Jumps and
thank-you-marms
This vehicle was indigenous to the Adiron-
dacks and Bar Harbor. 1t was an accommo-
dating vehicle and would carry any reason
able number of people. BY taking off the dry
goods box and putting the passengers on the
plank eight or ten could be carried, with room
tor trunk or two on behind. The blackboard
and the bob sled are on much the same prInci-
pie and belong to the same order of enjoyment.
But as the unplaned plank bob sled that a
country boy could put together himself devel-
oped into the gorgeous vanished and cush-
blackboard developed until it now costs as
much as S40O or $500. Instead of sitting on a
dry goods box or on plank the passengers
have upholstered seats with cushioned backs,
and some builders have even gone SO far az to
get out curved and cushioned seats. Buck
boards for eight or ten instead of being luxuri-
Gus when the planks are planned now have rows
of cushioned seats like those IN a railroad car,
and worse than ALL they have springs. This
degeneration has extended SO far that anything
painted yellow is called blackboard, and that
it is even permissible to have blackboard with
red wheels.
All the large builders have gone into the
blackboard business. Where they used to have
orders for Surveys and other kinds of country
traps they now have orders for gorgeous buck
boards. The original Adirondack and Bar Har-
Dor blackboard is no longer seen around the
resorts near New York. The blackboard has
now more styles than any other kind of trap
and is as costly. The wood is usually stained
or vanished. but is sometimes painted. The
cushions are oftener brown or yellow than the
dark olive green Of the Victoria or mail phae-
ton. but the inroads of civilization have de-
stroyed the charms Of this primitive convey
anc0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
AMERICAN LAWYERS.
Lord Coleridge Tells Where They Differ
From the English.
From the Contemporary Review.

From the Contemporary Review.
There is one possibly impending change.
mean the introduction of the American prac-
tice to our profession; the allowing the
functions OF the attorney and the functions
of the barrister to be exercised by the same
person. 1t is true that in the great cities
of America, where there are firms Of
lawyers, the principles Of natural selec-
ton send some of the firms into court and
keep others in chambers, 80 that the practice
good deal modities the principle. But the
principle remains, and believe the extension
of it to England is not 80 very far of. Whether
it will be benefit or not do not feel sure. I
once asked Mr.. Benjamin. who had had ex-
perience OF both systems, which, upon the
whole. he thought the best He replied that the
question could not be answered in word. eff"
he SAID. 'you ask me which is best fitted for
producing from time to time a dozen or a
score OF very eminent and highly cultivated
men. men fit to play great part in public
affairs and stand up for the oppressed and
should say at once the English. If you ask
me which is best in ordinary times for the
vast majority of clients, l answer at once the
American" This was very weighty and very
impartial evidence, and think, il Mr.. Benja-
min right, that what is clearly for the
benefit of the vast majority of clients is GER
tain to be established in the end. Without ex-
pressing any opinion whatever upon recently
controverted facts, which l cannot do and
which would be quite improper for me if /
could, may say SO much as this, that l think
they have appreciably fastened the advent Of
the change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
A Glimpse OF the Nikado.

From Toxic Letter IA the Nov York sun.
The arrival of the mikado in hIs fine coach
was herslded by the royal brass band, which
play ed the japanese national hymn. with Ger
man harmonies. on German instruments and
followed it up at intervals with European
dance music, a curious preference being shown
for the polka rhythm. As the mIkado walked
up TO his throne the assembled thousands
bowed their heads. The cheers with which
European royalty is received are unknown to
the Japanese. but an attempt was made 70 sp-
plaud the mlkado in the foreign manner OF
hand clapplng when he sat down and after he
had read has address: but this did not seem to
meet with general approval the feeling being,
apparently, that solemn silence the most
becoming way of receiving a monarch who
traces his royal ancestry back more than 1000
years. and who is one OF the FIRST of their rulers
that the japanese have been permitted TO gaze
upon, his ancestors having been for many gen.
Grafton kept in their palace grounds, where no
one was allowed to intrude.
The mikado is not handsome man. His
forehead is low, his lower lip thick and the
scant hair on his upper lip, chin and cheeks
does not improve ms appearance. His ex-
preston is solemn, almost stern. but there 10
something majestic in his bearing which ID
prepossessing and he is said to be a man OF un-
common intelligence, aud that he takes an
earnest interest in the welfare Of his subjects
was shown in his willingness 70 preside over
the distribution of prizes on this OCCASION
After he and several of the officials had read
their addresses the principal recipients Of the
prizes came up in couples. bowed before hif
majesty and received their rolls OF parch-
ment. whereupon they retreated dozen stepf
lobster fashion before etiquette allowed them
20 turn their back on the mlkado. The ceres
mony lasted about an hour, after which the
emperor drove off in his carriage to the sounds
of the national hymn, while the invited guests
dispersed in the exhibition grounds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
Hale Old Englishmen.

From the Chicago News.
In America the young man is the man of the
hour. Precocity pays. In England the old
man not only has chance, but by common ac-
cord 10 master Of the situation. 1t is the ex-
ception with US for public man to be re-
garded as at his best before he is between fifty
and sixty. In the professions the most emil
nent and hardest working men will be found
to be over sixty. Last week old Lord Abe
marie, who fought at Waterloo, entered upon
his ninety second year. Lord Cottesloe was
ninety-one last year. The late Viscount Evers-
ley was In his ninety fifth year when he died re-
Gently The present writer once saw him when
he was ninety-one. His lordship was returning
from shooting, near Windsor, and he was re-
marking that he would soon have to buy
pair of spectacles, 40 his aim had not been so
good of late. When he was Mr.. Shaw Lefevrs
he did good service as speaker Of the house Of
commons. Sir George Burns, the founder of
the Cunard steamship Company, and great
authority on ship building, died last month,
aged ninety five, and in full possession Of his
faculties. Lord Wexborough, Mr.. Gladstone,
Lord Tynham, Lord Portman and about one
hundred other well-known public men, still
engaged in active public work, are between
eighty and ninety. Probably the average age
Of the best known 500 public functionaries who
conduct the legal, parliamentary, military,
naval and other public services would be found
10 be over sixty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
Sam Wards Rare Old Whisky.

From the New Haven Register.
s'Gen Logan used to tell an interesting anec-
dote about Sam Ward" said old-timer the
other evening. Ward, you know, always made
it a habit in giving one OF his entertainments
to have q specially. This speciality was always
something decidedly unique. 1t was either .
wonderful haunch Of venison, Q remarkable
roast of beef, an exquisitely carved piece Of
frozen cream, or some rare old wine. Ward
was splendid story teller, and his manner, as
everybody who knew him knows, was simply
charming.
"Well, one evening Gen. Logan was present
at one of Wards suppers. After the wine was
produced Ward went to the sideboard and pro-
duced a queer-looking flask containing pint
of liquid He placed the glass before him and
called the attention OF the company to Its
peculiar shape and color. He then recited
most romantic tale. The flask and whisky were
over two hundred years old. They were the
property of French king who presented the
flask filled with the royal whisky to personal
friend who had carefully treasured it and
handed it down from generation TO generation
until Mr. Ward, in some strangely fortunate
way had secured possession of il. Ward was
at least ten minutes telling his story, and when
he concluded everybody was much impressed
The flask was passed around and dlminutve
glasses were set before the guests, each Of
whom took q small nip. As they drank II
down lips were smacked approximately, heads
were nodded significantly, and every one de-
clared il the finest by far he had ever drank.
Nov, Gen. Logan was just . little skeptical
% to Wards story. II was altogether too ro-
mantle 10 60 down with the practical general
and he made il . point the very next day TO
make some inquiries. The answers to the hrst
indicated that he was on the right track, and
he was referred to Q neighboring drug store,
where Ward frequently bought some liquor:
He dropped into this drug store and engaged
in conversation with the clerk, whom he knew,
and finally asked: BY the way, did Sam Ward
get any whisky here yesterdayr
{" oh, yes' replied the druggist Ward got
Q pint Of the best whisky we have. He brought
around quser-looking dask, which he had rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
WHAT CANDY COSTS,
How Small Fortunes Can be Spent on
Sweetmeats.

From the New York World.
Violets and rose leaves, delicately candisd.
are for sale at e6 pound.
Gold drsgees, plain round candy dipped in
gold. cost el0 Q pound Silver dragess cost
e1. so per pound
Fruit candies cost 80 cents
Chocolates and bonbons Of the finest de-
scription are 80 cents.
Caramels cups and drops are 50 cents.
Lime tablets, frequently used on steamers to
prevent sea sickness, cost 60 cents Q pound and
come in bottles
Cream peppermints are also used for steamer
purposes by young women and children. These
are the same price.
Taffy and moasses drops, besides old-fash-
Toned molasses candy, are here for sale at 40
cents pound.
Sailed almonds are 81 a pound. Cream
cherries are 80 cents pound.
Chocolate for eating and cooking purposes
can De bought from 40 cents to 65 cents a cake.
Cocoa is rs cents a cake. Chocolate creams,
1ellies and nuts are so cents a pound
Satin bags for candies are, when filled, worth
81 each.
Rests for chairs in lovely designs in lace and
painting, are filed with bags OF candy and
cost GA
Cap notices, for dinners and germans, cost
from 25 cents to IS dozen.
Dinner favors, in dainty designs of guitars.
bags, bouquets and everything beautiful are to
be ordered at from SOC. to 81 each.
Satin boxes cost from IS to $50; these are
haDd-painted and embroidered. and filled with
choice candies they are tit presents for a queen.
Royal Worcester, Crown Derby, Hungarian,
Minton, Carlsbad and Moore. for holding
candies, are very dainty and elegant. These
cost from IS to $25 each, and are painted fire.
quently in special designs to order.
Twined baskets cost from e3 to els each.
Sterling-silver bonbonieres. for holding can
dies. are OF the most charming designs These
range in price from S5 to SIS
The choicest OF these sterling-silve bon
bonieres contain Italian mint drops, a rare
delicacy.
Bonbonieres for holding dragees are made of
handsome enamel. These cost from So to go
each.
Sterling-silver dishes for table use, for hold
ing choice candies, cost from % to 80 each,
and are very elegant.
Boxes of dragees cost Is cents each and boxes
OF pastils cost the same price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-16
Lightning Not Always From the Clouds.

From the Rochester Democrat
During the progress OF the electrical storms
of July in this state it was noted in several
places that electrical discharges passed from
the earth to the clouds as well as from the
clouds to the earth. The Post-Erpress de-
scribed this phenomenon as observed at Iron
dequoit bay. A gentleman who recently re-
turned from the Adirondacks observed the
same electrical action. Discharges passed from
the hills across the Star lake to the clouds and
from the clouds to the hills. Similar obserya-
tions were made in this city in 1885 or 1886.
Preceding and during the volcanic eruptions
in New Zealand June ii, 1886. electric fire
balls or meteors were observed to pass from
the earth. These electrical discharges were
from regions considerably removed from the
volcanic craters.
1t has been urged that the eve cannot detect
the direction of a lightning fash and that the
passage of a discharge from the earth to the
sky is only apparent-an optical illusion. This
objection is employed mainly to support a
theory that the passage Is always from the sky
to the earth. If the reasoning of the objection
be correct what is there to support the theory
that the passage is always from the sky to the
earth? The statement that discharges are in
variably from the sky to the earth is based on
observation and has no other basis. An object
on the earth may be shattered by bolt passing
from the earth to the sky as well as by passage
from sky to earth. The shattering force is
shown when the fluid passes from one medium
to another. The testimony OF sight must be
accepted in of apparent passage OF the
bolt from earth to sky il II is accepted in the
passage from shv to earth.