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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-09

The Weekly Banner.
J. G. RANKIN. Proprietor.
Official journal oftrcen's Brigade association
Thursday, April 8, 1891.
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THERE is a war-like attitude in the
South American republics.
THERE is a big boom in silver
mining in Mexico.
The italian Government will take
no part in the Columbian Exposi-
ton.
DIR. Koch has returned to Berlin
much depressed over the failure of
his lymph.
The Twelfth annual session of the
Texas Press Association, will con-
Yene at Corsicana, May 18th, and
hold three days.
PRESIDENT HARRISON includes Tex
as in his southern and western trip,
provided nothing intervenes to pre-
vent his making the trip.
Tur treaty between Italy and the
United States guarantees full pro-
lection to subjects Of either country
who happened to be in the other.
The efforts to abolish the Chris
tan Sabbath were failure. There
are not enough of the element that
have no regard for it IN this country
yet.
The Thornton Herald says
'.Marvel playing seems to be the
most interesting game INDUCED in
lately by some of our citizens. "
Marvel is good
The Chicago Tribune seems to be
of the opinion that the ''sockless
statesman" from Kansas has been
getting in his work with the f. III.
B. A. members OF the Illinois Legis-
lature ia behalf of Palmer
TEXAS has been experiencing a
norther fer the past few days, but it
doesn't flourish long here and has
about given way to the normal
Spring weather that we are entitled
to at this season of the year.
TaE Two Republics of Mexico
city don't credit the announcement
that 10000 Mormons are to go to
Mexico from Utah, but says the en-
couragement Of such immigration is
an experiment of doubtful wisdom.
The Chicago Herald is responsible
for the statement that Chauncey
Depew is an out and out candidate for
the Presidency. Depew may be a
candidate but when it comes to get
ting into the Presidential chair ''he
viii not be in it.
KrSoAID, the slayer of Congress
man Taubee is being tried in Wash
ington, and if the story told by Kin
caid is anywhere near correct, and
some of itseems to be corroborated
by other testimony, he was justif-
able in killing him,
Two years ago, says the Globe
Democrat, an American citizen and
corporation official was killed at
Wilkesbarre, Pa, by unnaturalized
Italians. who fed to their own coun-
try, and the government thereof re- {
fused tc surrender them for trail.
This is worth recalling Just now )
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-09

The Chicago Herald is responsible
for the statement thst Chauncey
Depew is an out and out candidate for
the Presidency. Depew may be a
candidate but when it comes to get
ting into the Presidential chair ''he
will not be in it.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-09

TIE Thornton Herald says
'.Marvel playing seems to be the
most interesting game INDUCED in
lately by some of our citizens. >
Marvel is good.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-09

TaE Two Republics OF Mexico
city don't credit the announcement
that 10000 Mormons are to go to
Mexico from Utah, but says the en-
couragement Of such immigration is
an experiment of doubtful wisdom.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-04-09

FHE treaty between Italy and the
United States guarantees full pro-
lection to subjects Of either country
who happened to be in the other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Dog-Laws and Sheep.

With a popularity in which there is
thrown certain spice of sarcasm num-
Der CT our contemporaries are urging the
farmers, IF they are farmers and not poll
ticians," TO enter into canvass against
the dogs and in favor of the sheep.
We may well doubt il our agricultural
friends need feel called upon to hazard
everything they hope to accomplish in the
way OF important legislation by venturlng
to test THEN strength against those who
may prefer dogs to sheep.
For many years in Virginia dog-law has
been the scare-crow Of candidates. Hence
they do not care to hear it mentioned. The
memories associated with that law which
was enacted many years ago have not yet
died out; but notwithstanding the gen.
eral disfavor into which anti-canine legis-
lation has fallen. county after county has
come TO the General Assembly and asked
for special laws. These are rarely, II ever,
refused. The two houses take 1t for
granted that the member knows the wants
of his own constituents.
If it is proposed to wage canvass In
favor of increasing the number OF these
special laws there can be no great objec-
ton, but to start out to obtain an act to
cover the whole State will develop much
opposition, and can hardly be success
fui. We do not know that II is seriously
proposed. but at any rate we venture to
sound note of warning.
The Alliance men doubtless understand
this question thoroughly. They know
where dog-law is wanted where the peo-
will approve it, and no doubt they Will
show their intelligence and good-sense by
adopting conservative course.
beware Of the dog"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
A Card from Colonel Ruffln.

MAI GOs lO0As
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
have read in the editorial OF this morn
ing's DISPATCH Mr.. William Il. Proctor's
card asserting that the United States Gov,
eminent should pay the ante-bellum debt OF
old Virginia, and that the fraud In the
funding bill Of 1871 deprived that act OF
any moral or legal force, &c, &c.
different opinion. that IF the United States
Government has resting upon 1T any obliga-
ton to pay our debt, then there can be no
doubt that in order to pay 1t for US the
same Government would have the right tC
levy upon the people of Virginia and West
Virginia whatever tax might be found
necessary to .he end in view"
Mr.. Proctor is able to take care of him.
self. and therefore / do not presume tC
offer him nv aid in mataining the PROPOSE
tiops IN his card, though endorse every
ore of them fully. But i beg leave TO say
that so far from there being " no doubt ''oi
the rightn of the United States in the
case supposed, there is no logic in saying
she has such right.
Your position 10 this: The establishing
of an obligation upon one party to con-
troversy establishes ipSo fac:o, right &c
shift that obligation to the shoulders Of
the party who has Just been discharged o.
IL. For that would be to contend that the
United States owes and does not owe the
debt. or that two independent parties owe
the same debt.
without insisting upon a tilt with you
now, / beg leave to say that differ with
you upon several other points in your ed1
torial, and would be happy to discuss then
at a more propitious time.
FRANK c.. RUFFIs,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Thmps We An Do Not Know.

Our column of Queries and Answers ap-
pears this morning in its usual place Oh
page s, and among the subjects treated are
the following: Who Was the Builder OF
Pratt's Castle on CANDLES Hill In Rich
mond? Status of tho Case OF Carlton
Marks; How the Influence on the Compass
Of the Iron in Vessels is Counteracted;
The Best Time and Sort of Strawberries to
Plant; The Typical Pug Dog; Records OF
Some Recent Richmond Elections; Rev.
Sam Jones in Richmond; Limitation OF the
Life Of Negotiable Note; Who Knows
the Story of "Old Grouse in the Gun
Roomfn The Artistic Value Of the Wash
ington Monument In the Capitol Square;
When the York-River Railroad Was Built;
An Insane Clerk; Pensions for the war-of-
1872 Soldiers; A Baseball Question; The
Value Of 9 Silver Quarter of 1883; Who
Were the Twelve Officers Who First Came
Over with La Fayette, etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Men of Weight.

Our success in discovering centenarians
and boy soldiers has encouraged US to en-
ter the field of inquiry as to fat men. But
while Richmond and Manchester and other
localities we know of have numbers OF
jolly, stout fellows and not few who
seem to be overweighted with flesh, none
of them can ever hope to attain to the de-
gree of eminence and obesity which were
Joined IN the person of Mr.. MILES DARDES,
who at the time of his death, many years
ago, weighed over one thousand pounds.
In to-day's issue we publish an interest
ing letter on the subject, in which the
main facts in the life of this most wonder
full man are vouched for by two of his
nephews, who are citizens of Virginia.
MIR. DARpEN was born in North Carolina
resided some time in this State, and re-
moved hence to Tennessee, where he died.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Literary Notes.

Professor JoB FrsKK. author Of 1.-THE
American Revolution" has new book IN
press called "The Discovery OF America
and the Spanish Conquests."
"The Poems of John Ruskin will be
published by CHARLES e. MORRILL, Il Co.
about July 1st.
HENRY HARLANp, better known under his
pen-name Of "Sydney Luska," and who
Is one of the most successful Of new
American noyelists, has just written an
other book, called "Mea Culpa." 1t will
be issued by LOWELL 4 Co.
You1s j. JENNINGS, for some years editor
of tho New York Times, and now q men,
Der of Parliament, has just published o
novel called 1.-The Philadelphian."
DIR. EpwARp EVERETT HALE thus expresses
himself with regard TO Roman BRowsNo
"These crct of the power Of BROWNING over
the great masses Of men is that he talks as
II hs we're talking TO archangels, and even
II We do not understand we are uplifted.
think that two or three hundred years
hence. when We do not know 80 much
about the Fenians, about the Italian quos-
ton, or about Baron RupNI, RoBEgr
BHcwxno will DO remembered"
THxoponr pE BAuyu.LE. the French poet.
IL il said, could not be persuaded TO seek a
place In the French Academy. But what
VIII you do u We bring you the notification
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Rnoant Debt Conferences.

The Or.corT committee seem to have made
a puzzlIng suggestion to the State author'-
ties.
Evidently IL is not thing that ought TO
be either accepted or rejected without great
deliberation.
Several conferences have been held on
the subject, and the Governor has been
able TO secure the advice Of some OF the
most cautious and capable men in the Com
monwealth. :,
When he acts he will act advisedly, and
IL il well that he has been so careful, Tor
single mis-step may be productive of wofui
results. IL the debt question must go into
politics again, and we suppose 1t must let
us be sure that the record of our party Is
unassailable. We should not only be right.
but II should be obvious to the people that
we are right.
Presumably the subjects now under con-
alteration and with respect to which the
recent conferences have tslln place here
relate to the converting O the Virginia
Commission TO receive the proposition
which the OLcoTT committee will soon be
prepared 10 make. After the commission
has assembled, its duties are plainly marked
out by act of Assembly. The preliminarieS
of the meeting are what are now to be de-
termined.
There is in circulation q printed state
ment of the resources and liabilities OF the
State. put forth by the committee. We do
do not know whether 1t is something new
or old, but we hear that it Is far from being
correct. This IS pivotal point. Here the
two PARTIES will find it difficult to come to
an understanding; but when they do
reach it. certainly they will be very near
indeed TO the accomplishment OF the gen
eral wish-a settlement of the debt ques-
tons that have vexed our people for more
than two-score years.
It is the burnt child that breads the fire.
None who remember the troubles we have
had about this debt will consent to reopen
the subject to discussion except in order
10 receive some remarkably clear and SEN
sible proposition, one that the people can
comprehend at the first glance and see,
without being persuaded, is advantageous
to the State.
Nothing of the sort is worth considering
which will not address itself Enthusiastically
to the favor of the people. They are to be
the final arbiters, and they will prove to
be very matter-of-fact ones.
We have faith that the Governor is on
the right track, and he seems to be pick
ing his way very carefully.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Reduction of Criminal Expenses.

From time to time committees of the
General Assembly have submitted reports
recommending changes In the laws by
which the criminal expenses of the Com
monwealth would be reduced, but these
have met with small favor.
Whenever an attempt is made to lessen
the perquisitos Of this. that. or the other
officer those directly interested raise q
great outcry. and their friends in the two
houses set 10 work TO defeat the move
ment. This they can generally do, tor
they are always well equipped with argu-
ment and illustration, and can make it
seem either that great hardship is about
to be done worthy officers. or that the
Commonwealth is going to be made TO
suffer an irreparable injury. Thus it IS
difficult to effect a reduction of expenses.
For many years sheriffs and sergeants
took the lunstics from the county-seats to
che ssylums. The cost proved to be so
great that the plan was changed. vastly in
the interests of economy, and now an asy-
DUN employee goes for each person who has
been adjudged lunatic. The double
purpose Is thus served of having the I'M
fortunate prisoner guarded by one who il
trained for the work and of saving to the
Treasury thousands of dollars per annum.
Sherifs and sergeants bring convicts Ia
the penitentiary under pretty much tbs
same conditions that formerly applied x
the transportation Of lunatics. The ex-
pense Is unnecessarily large. II could b
much lessened II the Superintendent o.
the Penitentiary were allowed to send fol
them instead Of their being sent 20 him
Some years ago he submitted report
showing how much could be saved by re
yersal of the present method, but beyont
raising considerable breeze" there wal
no result.
In the same way Il 10 known that allow
snces made by some Of the courts, il no
unlawful. are needless They are, how
ever. sanctioned by long practice and Gus
tom, and can only be changed In obedienes
20 an unmistakabls demand of the voters
Of the State.
We do hope that In the reforms aimed al
b. the farmers, these subjects will receive
due sttention. The Same economy that il
demanded in private business should be
expected Of public officers. Thnftlessnexs
end wssts ere nsyez 10 be commanded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
That "Hole IN the Ground. /"

The letter of JOB ATKINS, ESQ.,, mining
engineer, published by us Thursday ought
to result in inducing our people to hunt
for natural gas where he says it is to be
found. We have earnestly advocated the
appointment Of State geologist to IN
cover or discover, not any given mineral OF
substance, but whatever treasures might
be found in making such explorations with
in ''the bowels of the earth as an expert
would be qualified to make. MIR. ATKINS
seems not to have high opinion of theo-
retical biologists, and proposes that the
work of ascertaining whether natural gas
is present or absent in this vicinity shall be
entrusted to a practical mining engineer.
He confidently expresses the opinion that
natural gas can he found within fourteen
miles of this city. This is no new opinion
of MIR. ATKINs's, but one which he has en-
tertained for years. and which years ago
he made known to the public through the
columns of the DISPATCH.
Persons who have had the benefit of ma
tural gas in Wheeling, w. Va, have assured
US that it is so clean, so convenient, and so
cheap that whoever begins its use will
never be satisfied to abandon it. Its praises
we have heard sung in extravaganza terms.
Be this as il may, it becomes our people to
ponder Mr.. ATKINs's proposition, and in
doing so to lean to his side. HENRY WARD
BEEcHER once said that he did not believe
in allopathy, homeopathy, or any other
patty, but in DIR. Brown Oct US say). So
though we are inclined to agree with Mr..
ATKINS as to Theoretical biologists" we
donevertheless profess to have faith in Pro-
fessor WINSTON, Mr.. BLAIR and number
of BIOLOGISTS that could be named.
Nevertheless we can repeat what we re-
Gently said-that there is no HUoH MILLER
here to act for US.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

snce. The Republicans win quote as Q
precedent the fact that when Italy refused
10 receive Mr.. KK1LKr, Mr.. CLEvrLASo
nominated him for the Vienna mission
and when Austria, under italian influence,
also objected to him. Mr. CLEVELAND nad
him appointed Judge Of the international
Court, at Cairo. Egypt--which, by tho way
really better place than either OF ,ne
other two and Mr.. KELLEY holds II to TINS
day, and II Is not in the power OF Mr.. HAIR
pref,x IN rernoye him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Gold Shipments.

Another financial problem has been
solved. The United States can sell gold to
Europe or wherever else it is needed with
out embarrassing our own Government.
Now that this great country can borrow
money at 2 per cent. per annum interest,
and can freely part with gold, there is no.
thing bu. the silver problem left unsolved.
Let us test next winter the policy of free
coinage, and so settle the last of the prob
lens of financial nature which have
troubled us
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Teacher Kills Herself.

DR.. William A. Hammond's romantic
ally-situated sanItarium was on THURSDAY
evening the scene of a tragedy, when Mis-;
Annie Robertson, Virginia school-teachel
thirty-three years old, hanged herself with
iiers. She was discovered by bell-boy
and DR.. Tompkins cut down the body and
notified the coroner, who gave certificate
in accordance with the facts. The body
will probably be sent to the deceased!
late home in Virginia for interment. Mis-:
Robertson had been in the institution fol
some days suffering from mild case Of
melancholia.
In the unfortunate woman's room were
found letters giving directions for the pay
ment of small bills, and thanking the
medical attendant for kindnesses shown
her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

The Pension Office has given the Presi-
dent vast deal of trouble. Corporal TAN
NEa was a noxious dose. and RAUM has
allowed his name to be smirched by some
very questionable transactions. He will
have to make way for somebody else very
soon, and it is TO be hoped that the Presi-
dent will this time secure sensible and
honest man, so that the very name Of the
Pension Office will not necessarily carry
with it the suggestion of fraud and con-
tempt for public opinion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

They would not be praiseworthy In State
with overlooking Golfers; much less are
they to DO endured in Virginia, whore tho
yearly struggle Is 70 make buckle and
tongue" meet from Che revenues derived
from the present rate Of taxation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

We publish an unusually full instalment
OF The Master OF Silence this morning. 1t
fairly bristles with wonders. However. a
woman has appeared on the scene and the
Master has begun to wear q swallow-tailed
coat, and we may therefore hope that the
stress of the situation win soon DO re-
ltavad
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

II seems 10 be acknowledged by the Ad-
ministration that there Is some sort Of OBJ
legation upon IL TO prcyide for old man
BIArR now that the Chinese haye declined
tho pleasure Of his company. He will no
doubt be given another Office Of import
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
A General Concurrence.


Bloomer: Don't you think the high hats
worn by the women should be abolished ?
Blossom (who has just paid mllliner's
BILL: Abolished? OF course do.
Bloomer: Especially in the theatres?
Blossom: Theatres or churches they
should be abolished. What we want is q
low-priced hat every time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
The Nickel In tho Slot.
rs. w. Foss, In Yankee Blade. ]

rs. W. Foss, In Yankee Blade.l
To buy the favor Of the world,
Its notice and its thought,
Be swift OF foot and swiftly put
A nickel In the slot.
Fates tutti-fruttl lies concealed
Meath iron locks hard wrought
And you must stop and gently drop
A nickel in tho slot.
To gain the chewing-gum Of fame
Don't idly wait around
For tho thing TO start and fan apart
And spill it on the ground,
For the machine Is stout and strong,
OF toughest Iron wrought,
March up and stop and gently drop
A nickel In the slot.
The sweet perfumery Of love
Turks In the big machine,
But It's fragrant navor and sunny SAVIOR
Are firmly locked, ween,
SO do not stand and vainly sigh
Firm rooted 10 the spot,
Be swift OF foot and gently put
A nickel In the slot.
The world Is careful OF It's goods,
And under lock and key
II keeps them tight concealed from sight
Away from you ana mo;
But there's q way TO got them al,
The whole strong-guarded lot,
II we Just stop and gently drop
A nickel In the slot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
Extreme Old Ago.

"How is your father coming onp" asked
Colonel Percy Yerger of darby he used to
own before the war.
He am dead"
Dead. is hep he must have reached
an advanced age"
"He did dat, for fact. He was ibin'
I'D to de berry day of his def"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
A Serious Question

Jenny, Well, what are you bordering
about now, George?
George: was wondering whether your
father would lend me $50 more readily be-
foreI asked for your hand or after. /
really must have the fifty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
HOW FEW DEALERS TAKE ANY

HOW FEW DEALERS TAKE ANY
IL interest In the Old Ladies. How often are
you persuaded to buy a narrow-toe, high-heeled
"CRAB," against your judgment, and when
the heels are cut down after short wear, how the
nails work up. Spare yourselves all this trouble,
as look into all these things. The heels, tho
toes, the bottom, ALL arc right The young
Ladies also can find equally as well what they
need. OXFORD TIES in Patent-Leather, KID,
D0NGoLA, CANVAS, SUEDE, and oOZE.
BOOTS in all the shapes Gentlemen's PATENT
LEATHEIS In Butcher, Piccadilly, London, and
French lasts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

A CADEMY OF MUSIC.-FRIDAY.
IA MAY 29TH.--FoURTH GRAND CONCERT
OF THE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
Emory Shaw, conductor; assisted by Madam
Emil Gramm, mezzo soprano, sololst at ST.
Thomass church, New York, and other eminent
talent. Box-sheet at Walter ID. Moses & Co.'S,
and Is open to subscribers on Monday, May
25th; TO general public on Wednesday, May
9th. my get
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

Hickok's No: 1, II. d. O., Fig. and Caro-.
line SUM- Cured are Pure. Clean, and Choics
6nn- Cured Tobaccoa Tir them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24

A GENERAL MEETING OF THE
IA stockholders OF tho NEWPORT NEWS,
HAMPTON AND OLD POINT DEVELOPMENT
COMPANY viii be held at the office Of the COM
pany, S21 east Main street, Richmond, Va, on
the 10TH DAY OF JUNE, 1891, at IL O'Clock NJ,
70 consider the purchss 80 OF other land and the
construction OF a street-car line 20 connect the
property OF the company with tho line 70 New
port News.
BY order OF the Board Of Directors.
my l4-td SAMUEL s. ELAN, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-24
STEAMBOAT -
FREIGUTS

Freight received daily Tor NoktoiLlA'S,' I'D
MOUTH, sAITHFlELD, H'hi "a iltl.
POINT, WAyERLI, HICKS mi a.. stt.
BERSE, w2sHISGT0N. TAKBoR.J' y ~ ~ q
stations on the Atlantic aud DAs,'s,' i, .'..
Seaboard anu Roanoke railroad. ,. . .' >, a.
ern railroad, Farmyille ami PoHh..t,,, -. -
and Eastern North Carolins gene. -. A. slt
Eastern Shore OF Virginia, 1nd tl y NJ, ~. ~
ings ON James river, az Low l-''
through bills issued.