The Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 22, Ed. 1 Saturday, January 25, 1879 Page: 1 of 4
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THE DAILY BANNER
9
VOL.
BRENHAM, TEXAS,. SATURDAY MORNING. JANUARY 25, 1879.
0. 22
BY RANKIN & LEVIN.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY
The republicans nominated
Matt. H. Carpenter for United
States senator from Wisconsin.
Conkling has been re-elected
United States senator from New
York.
One or two of our country
exchanges seem to have read
carefully the Banner's remarks
about local news and are brigh-
tening up a little in that partic-
ular.
The Huntsville Item displays
good taste in copying items
from the Banner, but bad taste
in not giving credit for them.
The Banner has become used
to this.
Senator Maxey sends a tele-
gram to C. B. Sabin, at Galves-
ton, announcing his confirmation
as postmaster of that city; the
telegram concludes laconically:
"Continue to be a good officer."
A King of Bulgaria has not
yet been elected; Prince Alex-
ander, of Bottenburg, is the fa-
vorite of the assembly. It will
thus be seen that Grant's chances
for a crown are all gone by the
board.
The capital building at Aus-
tin is in such a delapidated con-
dition that it was deemed unsafe
to have the inauguration ball in
the hall of the house of repre-
sentatives. Texas is certainly
large enough to have a good
state house.
Four si^x-pound brass how-
itzens have arrived at Bryan for
the Agricultural and Mechani-
cal college.
Good gracious! Are we to
have war? Has brass howitzers
anything to do with agriculturel
or mechanics?
Greenbackism is on the wane
in Galveston. A meeting was
called at Emmett hall for Thurs-
day night, but, in the language
of the News, the greenbackers
failed to materialize. Some
came to the hall, but finding it
in darkness departed in disgust.
The greenback race is run.
Mr. Estes, a member of the
house of representatives at
Austin, seems anxious to estab-
lish a reputation as a financier
and with this laudable object in
view, he introduced a bill to
make Mexican coin a legal
tender .in Texas for all dues,
public and private, except oth-
erwise provided by contract.
He might as well include Chi-
nese and other foreign coin.
Rev. D. G. Gregory retires
from the editorial tripod of the
LaGrange Record, though he
retains his proprietary interest.
R. j. Andrews mounts the raw
hide bottom editorial chair and
promiees to make the paper in-
teresting. He says he is young
and inexperienced. The path
of thy country editor is not
strwen with roses; nor is he lia-
ble to grow suddenly rich,
Legislative
Senate, Jan. 23.—Reports of
committees:
Bill to protect employes and
operatives of railroads, and to
insure pay when due.
Recommending appointment
of joint committees to investi-
gate penitentiaries at Rusk and
Huntsville.
Bills and resolutions intro-
duced.
Executive session held. Tem-
pleton confirmed as secretary of
state and Ball as assistant attor-
ney general.
House—Mr. Loe asked that
his bill to provide for building
capitol be transferred to judicia-
ry committee.
By Mr. Bryan, joint resolu-
tion memorializing congress to
send a commission to c juntr'es
where yellow fever has its habi-
tation, to study the same thor-
oughly. Passed.
By Stewart, of Houston, Re-
quiring the payment of a poll
tax as a condition precedent to
voting.
The ysual number of bills and
resolutions were offered.
People whose annual taxes—
state and county— do not
amount to more than five or ten
dollars 'complain that they are
taxed to death; the richer class
of people whose taxes are much
higher are not a whit behind
their poorer '.neighbors in their
complaints. A large majority
of the poorer or small tax pay-
ers find means to spend ten
times the amount of their
taxes for whiskeyjand tobacco
and have the time to spare to
drink the whiskey. This of
course is their own business,
but they should do a little less
grumbling and a little more
work.
The Waco Examine> says,
the members of the State
Grange at Sherman, were a
body of earnest, devoted and
almost enthusiastic representa-
tives, each one a host in him-
self. Its animus shows that the
grange is so far from being dead
is just beginning to live. Ac-
cording to the reports of the
secretary, the number of live,
active granges in the State may
simply be placed at 500.
A. & M. College.—A corres-
pondent of the Waeo Examiner
regards the Agricultural and
Mechanical college as an im-
mense and very hungry ele-
phant. He thinks it should be
what its name imports—a school
to make farmers and mechanics
and to dignify labor. The wri-
ter had not neard of the six
pound brass howitzers. He calls
upon Grangers to come to the
rescue.
— In Huntsville there are
several men who are trying to
* o
make fortunes by sunning them-
selves on the street corners.
— According to the Item, a
full-blooded cock-pit is in blast
in that moral and model little
city. It says the sport is excit-
ing and the fowl delights in it
as much as the spectator. No
doubt the Item man was "thar.'
STATE NEWS.
— Waco's public schools are
in a flourishing condition.
— Waco has shipped 40947
bales of cotton this season.
— G. Bordenweiper, one of
the German pioneers of the San
Autonio, is dead.
— Waco " was blest with a
sunset of almost celestial beau-
ty, so says the Examinet.
— W. A. Ellis, who is under
indictment for swindling at Dal-
las, has been arrested in New
York.
— Farming operations are
backward in Fayette county; in
some portions but little plowing
has been done.
— Fort Bend county is ship-
ping wood to Galveston; 13 car
loads came in by the Santa Fe
road on Thursday.
f- Burglars, probably novices
in the business, entered Alex-
ander's store in LaGrange, and
made an ineffectual attempt to
open his safe.
1
— The Huntsville Item says
Wes Hardin is slowly recover-
ing from his 39 lashes, adminis-
tered a few weeks back. He
says odd numbers have lost
their charms for him.
— In the Quisenbury case, at
Palestine, the jury, after twelve
hours deliberation, returned a
verdict of not guilty. The oth-
er defendants in the Grayson
case will have a hearing upon
habeas corpus.
— Judge Williams is a color-
ed gentleman who lives in Hous-
ton; he makes a living by steal-
ing chickens. The Telegram
says it is presumed he obtained
his title by his ability to "judge"
chickens.
— Many farmers in McLen-
nan county have yet cotton and
grain to bring to market. Farm-
ers in all the adjoining counties
speakcheeringly of the wheat
andoat prospect and say that live
stock of all kinds is in good
condition.
— At Bryan at difficulty oc-
curred between W. R. King, a
prominent lumber dealer and
Solon Randle, an ex-policeman.
Eight or ten shots passed.
King was mortally wounded;
Randle received a flesh wound
in the hip.
— A general fight took place
in the edge of Collin county be-
tween a party of Lawrence coun-
ty emigrants. About forty
shots were fired and four or five
men and a woman wounded.—
The party, at the conclusion of
the battle, went over into Den-
ton county to avoid arrest.
— The Galveston News of
the 24th reports the sudden
death of Mr. A. Robira. of the
firm of Preston & Robira, drug-
gists of Galveston. Mr. R. had
been unwell for several days
and had been taking narcotics.
He took an ordinary dose of
chloral and morphine and went
up stairs in his store leaving in-
structions to be called at 1 p. m.
At that hour he was called, but
all attempts to rouse him failed.
HEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
At the suxgMtlon of several of our business
men tho Banjtbh will hereafter contain a
cheap advertising column. Notices of Want-
ed, Lost, to Hire, or for Rent, not exceeding
four 11 lies nonpareil, will be inserted at 25
cents each insertion.
for rent.
A farm. 31-2 miles s. e. from Brenham;
00 acres in cultivation, 30 acres are in pas-
ture; will rent on good terms. Apply to
jau22(Ut JOHN A. HANDLE.
Peuaington House,
Corner Main and Douglas streets,
(Old Grumpier House,)
Brenham, - - - Texas.
The undersigned having made additions
to and refitted this well known house, is
now prepared to accommodate regular and
transcient guests at the following
PRICES:
Single meal $ 25
Boord per day 1.00
Board per week 4.50
Board per month 18.00
Day board per month 15.00
BSrThe table is at all times supplied
with the best the market affords.
E. PENNINGTON,
jan9d&wtf Proprietor.
Hew Store!
Net GmIs ! New Prices!
The undersigned has opened in the Con-
nell building, north side of the square, a
complete stock of
CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES,
Queensware, Glassware, Lamps. Tobacco,
Gigars, and also a full line of
HOLIDAY GOODS.
The public are respectfully invited to call
and examine my stock before purchasing
elsewhere. Satisfaction as to quality of
goods and prices guaranteed.
fi®~Will receive all kinds of country
produce in exchange for goods.
dci8diy E. f. FRANK EL.
jg I. SALLEY,
DEALER IE
staple and fancy
GROCERIES,
St. Charles Street.
BRENIIAM, - TEXAS.
Having bought out C. A. Potter's stock
of groceries, I desire to inform my friends
that I will continue the business at his old
stand, and will keep on hand, at all times,
a full stock of fresh groceries and family
supplies, which will be sold at reasonable
•prices. All goods purchased of me will be
delivered,
free of charge,
to any point within the corporation. Give
me a trial. E. l. ?> ALLEY.
November 27,'7S. dtf
M.
KATTMANN,
— lightning —
NEWS DEALKR,
School Books, Stationary, Periodicals,
Varieties and Notions.
Subscriptions received for all Publications.
POST OFFICE,
deciadtf Brenham, Texas.
Another Alan lulled!
For particulars call at my shop, in Ship-
man's building, East side courthouse
square, where I may always be found with
the latest improvements in my line.
I have fitted up my shop with new and
improved furniture, and no^ have the only
FIRST-CLASS shop in th^ity.
If you wish an easy shave,
As good ns barbers over nlve,
Call on me at my saloon,
At morn or eve,"or lm*) noon,
I cut and dress tho luiiv with jiraoe,
To suit the style of customer'# luce;-
My rooms lire nent, m\ towels ckitn,
Scissors sharp and razor's keen,
All that art and skill "Hit do,
If you'll just call, I'll do for you.
Respectfully,
ClIAS, SCHILLING
prices as roi*.wvs:
IIa:r cutting, 35 cuts;
cents; Shaving, 15 pen's.
Shampooing, 35
dccijum
$
ASS
J. MCFARJJAND'S.
SANTA CLAUS
HEADQUARTERS.
I beg to inform the public that I have or.
hand, and am daily receiving the
best assorted lot of
Holiday Goods
ever in the citv, at
TRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
Dolls in endless variety; Tea sets, in china,
tin and Britania from ten cents to two
dollars per set; Tin Toys, Trunks,
Wagons, Preambulators, Cabs, Hob-
by Horses, Rocking and Nursery
Chairs, Wash sets, household
and Kitchen Furniture.
Vases, Bohemian 1 Flint Glass,
Silvered, Opal, Alabaster and Ruby; Chi-
na and Glass Mugs, Gift Cups, Toilet
Sets, Smokers Sets, Tobacco Boxes, Match
Safes, &c.
STEREOSCOPES AM) VIEWS.
The cheapest lot of
CHROMOS
in the State, (framed). Sheet Pictures, .
Mottoes, Reward and Visiting cards. A
full line of McLoughtins Juvanile Books,
Alpabet and Kindergarten blocks. Dissect-
ed Maps, &c. Complete line of all standard '
POETS. IJIHI.K HYMN AND puav-
ER BOOKS, MASONIC ANDODO
FELLOW MANTELS,
School Books, Mark Twain's
Celebtated Soap Book, Pho-
tograph and Autograph Al-
bums, IV) iting Desks and
WORK BOXES,
Staple and Fancy Stationery: a >yod as-
sortment of Leroy \V. Fairchilds'
GOLD PENS. PENCILS & C1IAU.MS,
Ink stands of pressed and cut glass, c.as"
and rubber; games of all kinds.
Musical Instruments,
Violins, Guitars, Banjoes, Accordiar.s. in-
cluding the National Accordian, whk I:
is warranted to be the best made;
Harps, Harmonicas, Bugles,
Fifes and Drums. Pock-
et and Table Cutlery.
Lamps, Cliandalicrs, liiinnj s,
Wick and Chimneys, at the lowest figures.
Toilet Soap, Perfumer)', Hair Clothes and
Tooth Brushes. Pictures framed to order.
Call and see for yourselves, no trouble 'o
show goods. nov2Sd3m
"O. K. Saloon,"
Ant Street, opposite the Central House,
Brenham, Tfxas.
THE undersigned, proprietor of
popular saloon takes pleasure in an-
nouncing to his customers that he has fitted
up a fine Par, Beer and Lunch saloon.— "
Everything first class. ^The finest imported
Liquors and French Wine, Imported I i
gars; also, Swiss Cheese, Imported Sausage
and all other delicacies and substantial be-
longing to the lunch department. .Attached
to tne Saloon is a private sitting ro >m which
is at all times at the disposal of mv friends.
SAM MUER'V.
dec. 11,'77-dtt Proprietor.
rpiE BRICK
LIVERY; FEED
AND SALE STABLE,
(Nearly opposite the Molntyre Iloliso)
Main street, Brenhain, Texas.
POTTER & WHITE, Pr^riftors.
Our stable is b >w supplied with .new hiiif-
»ies, tine saddle and work horses-, attd fir.
prepared to t\irr.!s!i tram jwtnlioH to any pi, t
of the State. Morses hmwht p.nti sold, o
1»Dn^led by theduy, weekoi month on hWt.
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