Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 229, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 13, 1893 Page: 5 of 8
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When Forks Were Flmt Used.
The introduction of forks must have
teemed a great innovation to persons
who had been accustomed to eating
with their fingers. A lady who saw
forks used for the first time at a din-
ner of Henry III of France records
her ''impressions' of the occasion.
Henry had in 1571 been tendered a
magnificent reception in Venice. At
this entertainment forks were used.
The royal guest observed them with
much interest and immediately in-
troduced them to the French court.
It seems from the account of the
lady, who had never used them be-
fore, that some others were in the
same predicament. She writes:
They never touched the meat with
their fingers, but with forks, which
they carried to their mouths, bend-
ing their necks and bodies over their
plates.
There were several salads. These
they ate with forks, for it is not con-
sidered proper to touch the food with
the fingers. However difficult it may
be to manage it, it is thought better
to put the little forked instrument in
the mouth than the fingers.
Then artichokes, asparagus, peas
and beans were brought. It was a
pleasure to watch them try to eat
these with their forks, for some who
were less adroit than the others
dropped as many on their plates and
on the way to the mouth as they
were able to get to their mouths.
^terward a great silver basin and
pitcher of water were brought, and
the guests washed their hands, though
it seems as if there would not be
much scent of meat and grease on
them, for they had touched their
food only with those forked instru-
ments.
The Influence of Fatiliion.
We are accustomed to seeing fash-
ion represented as an erratic dame
that influences women to go to un-
told depths of extravagance and
thus drive men to drink or bank-
ruptcy. But there is the reverse of
the medal, or "another side of the
question," as we are fond of saying,
and this view of Dame Fashion de-
picts her as a philanthropist of the
deepest dye, whose exertions extend
in every direction and affect all of
the civilized nations of the globe.
The caprices and changes of fash-
ion are many, but they are never en-
tirely unheralded. The manufac-
turer, importer and retailer have
warnings from time to time of what
is coming. It may bo as a rumor
coming as a hint thrown out by some
great authority on women's dress or
simply floating in the air, elusive, it
is true, but sufficiently tangible to
convey an idea to the anxious man-
ufacturer or merchant. The changes
come gradually and give all interest-
ed a chance to save themselves. T<
be sure, every season sees some me-
teorlike fancy spring up unawares,
but it soon disappears, and, like a fall-
ing star, is "out of sight and out of
mind." Fnslrion gives employment
to millions of people, and were all
styles in fabrics to remain the sanm
for three years it is estimated that
more suffering from want would re-
sult than xrom a European war.—
Dry Goods Economist.
Tin- lloitt Chess I'lnyers.
In what part of the world is chess
most honored! Before the close of
the last century the best players were
of the Latin race—Italians, Portu-
guese and Spaniards. Their names
were Greco, Lucena, Salvio, Carrera,
Damiana and Lopez. Libraries are
crowded with the works of these
men on chess or with the translations
of (heir books.
After having held the chess scepter
for several centuries, the glory of the
Latin race has departed. It does not
look today as if the Latins would ever
wrest victory from their conquerors.
The great players, who are Germans,
Slavs or Anglo-Saxons, have left us
far in the rear. The Jews are the
great players. I have had a list made
out of the 62 great chess players of
the world, and 18 of these are Jews.
Some are from Poland, others from
Hungary. All the great Jewish chess
players are "professional."—Revue
des Deux Mondes.
STOVES!
A cordial invitation is here-
by extended tlie people of
Brenham and • Washington
county to call at my store and
inspect the largest and most
complete assortment of
Ever brought to Brenbam. I
have them in all sizes and
qualities, and offer them at
Bed Rock Prices for CasL
If you need a STOVE of any
kind call and examine my
stock before making your pur-
chase. I can and will 3ave
you money. This is no idle
boast, but cold, solid facts.
H. FRAXKE.
North Side Public Square.
B, S, Rogers. C. F. Herbst.
Rogers & Herbst,
Attorneys - at - Law.
BRENHAM, TEXAS.
Offce in Graber buildinc—upstairs.
BEAUREGARD BRYAN,
Attorney - at - Law,
Brenham, Texas."
Practice in all of the Courts.
Office South Side Public Square.
r£l B. B0TTS,
Attorney-at-law
Brenham. Texas
Has a complete Abstract of Land Titles. Give
special attention to land businenH. Office—Up
stairs in Giddings Building, South aide Square
CAMPBELL & PENNINGTON,
Attorneys - at - Law,
Brenham, Txeas;
All business entrusted in our care will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention.
Office over First National Bank.
DR. h. E. GAEDCKE,
Resident Dentist
[Successor to Dr. J. K. Muse.)
6ILD FILLIIC, AND CROWN UNO BfllOCE WtHK.
Brenham, Texas.
When rightly used, is a safe stim-
ulant and tonic, and meets many
indications where quick stimula-
tion is a necessity. It miould be
old enough to possess a pleasant
taste, thereby not offending the
palate or stomach,
Theso fine qualities are always
found existing in the celebrated
brand of whiskey, known as
EVERSBERG, WILLIAMS & CO..
Real Estate,
Fire, Life and Accident
Insurance Agents.
Office Engelke Bank B.iildina;.
BRENHAM,
TEXAS
AUQ. LINDEMANN.
—FOB—
^ Gutters,
Meat < Stuffers,
( Knives,
Axes and Hatchets,
COOK AND HEATING STOVES.
uaouu yjx yyxjio kvj , no ' A 1 A «
old kentucky taylor, j Saving is Earning.
—AND SOLD ONLY BY—
L. F. GRASSMUCK,
Retail Liquor Dealer.
Handy Street, Under Oi-kra House,
BRENHAM, TEXAS.
—Just Keceived at —
J.H. QUEBE'S,
THE CITY GROCER,
FRESII RAISINS
FRESH CURRANTS.
FRKSH PRUNES,
F.V. APPLI.S
FATING APPLFS,
FRKSIi CHFFSF, '
FKESII CODFISH,
FRKSH MACKERFL, FRESH CABBAGE
every two days. Try our BEAUTY llour, the
best In the market. Call and get our prices on
l> roceries. Orders tilled promptly and delivered
I
During the late high water on the
Grand river in Missouri a fence post of
an inundated farm bore this truthful
legend, "This place for sail."'
Tobacco culture has been prohibited in
Egypt by a decree of the khedive. Thoso
found cultivating the weed are fined
$1,000 per acre.
A Letter From Honolulu.
An intelligent lady writing from Hon-
olulu to the New York Sun says:
"The queen has only herself to blame
for her downfall. She made more an-
nexationists in a few hours than there
had ever been before, and by her duplic-
ity and self conceit she lost her cause,
and with it all her best friends. Mr.
Nordhoff misstates the facts when he
asserts the contrary. The queen has not
half a dozen of what we call respectable,
high principled people to favor her now,
and these are such for otttalle KMOM,*
free,
Yours respectfully,
J. H. QUEUE,
Peabody House.
Uest 91.00 Per I>j»y House In City.
Boarding by day, week or month. Table sup-
plied with the best the market affords.
L. 8CHOCN,Proprietor.
B, FXTSGHMASr,
-and dkalkr in—
Fancy Stationery,
West Side of Square, Brenham, Texas.
Has the largest and most complete stock
of tablets, writing paper, inks, pens, slates,
pencils, ladies' money purses, blank and
memorandum books, fruits, candies and
fancy goods, and a largo assortment of fino
tissue paper and material for making roses,
etc. Come and convince yourself. Thank-
ing you for liberal patronage in the past and
Soliciting a continuance of the same] assur-
ing you that the above named goods will be
offered at reasonable prices.
W. A. WOOD IcCo.
DIALIBS IN
LUMBER.
eart Shingles, Windows, Poors,
Brick, Lime and Cement,
ItiMaker Wagons,
Genuine (Hidden Fence Wire,
Brenham, Texas.
A few dollars saving on
each purchase made amounts
to a good deal in the course
of a ear. Orders given for
-2HFRESH MEATSm-
such as Beef, Pork, Mutton,
and Prime Sausage will re-
ceive prompt attention. Free
liyery to all parts of the city.
IF. FISCHER,
Proprietor Cltj Market.
GO TO
i
I. Nowakowsky,
THS
Ant Street Grocer,
For Family and Staple Groceries,
Fine Table Condiments,
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
Free delivery to all parts of the city.
AHowungSuccess,
FAIRBANKS
CURETTE
SOAP
O^'JiREPUTATION AN0
SUCCESS TO ITS OWN
MERITS.
It is pure, unadulterateqandfor
RAPID Cleansing Power has no equal.
IT IS INVALUABLE IN KITCHEN & LAUNDRY!
Sold by all Grocers.
st.louis.
F. W. WOOD,
-HEADQUARTERS FOU-
FIRST-CUSS DRY LUMBER.
Heart Cypress Shingles,
Flooring, Siding and Ceiling-
Sewer Pipe for Well Curbing,
Old Hickory Wagons, (Warranted.)
Road Carts. Barb Wire.
Rock Lime, Best Cement and Brick.
FREE AND PROMPT DELIVERY.
Joseph Eckart & Son,
JEW ELER8.
AND DEALERS IN
DIAMONDS- WATCHES AND CLOCKS.
1 ull Assortment of Silverware.
Pocket and Table Cutlery, Merscham Pipes, Etc. Watch and Jewelry Repair-
ing, and Engraving a Specialty. #®~Store next to F. Kiber.
_ f7 krentzlin.
AGENT FOE W. J. LBMP'S
KEG & BOTTLED BEER.
^ —DEALER IN-
Ohoice Kamilv Groceries.
Wines, liquors, Tobacco; Oigars, Crockery and Glassware
GRABER BUILDING, BRENHAM, TEXAS.
My*Orders for Keg or Bottled Boer promptly filled. Goods delivered
in all parts of the city free of charge.
Wm.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Grain Dealer
Undertaking: a Specially.
t^WDODYMD^iETALICXBURlAL^CISES
MESS
A full supply of Ladies and Gentlemen burial robes.
Have just received a carload of BUGGIES and CARRIAGES, which
I offer at low prices. Call and see my stock before buying.
Brenham, Texas.
m. Lusk.
Spring and Summer Goods.
We have-now ill Stock an elegant line of Dress
Goods in all the new styles ef Wool Fabrics, with
trimmings to match.
LAR8E LINE OF MEN'S, YOUTHS AND CHILDREN CLOTHING.
Stetson Hats, all shapes. C. P. and otbGr popular
makes of Corsets.
Our Line of Carpets is Now Z:mpleta
Have just received a large shipment of the popular
John Kelly Ladies, Misses, and Children Shoes.
ALEX SIMON.
M. A. HEALY,
— DSALkH m-
General Hardware,
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, FENCE WIRui,
PlQPPS OILS, YARHISH, ffflDOf»GLASS, IROH PIPE
Pimm, Bt—mi nttteffs, ltbkw 9tWif, Ac.,
< Bandy Strut. BRBNHAM. TKXA8.
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Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 229, Ed. 1 Wednesday, September 13, 1893, newspaper, September 13, 1893; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth484817/m1/5/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.