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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24
The Governors Message.

The governors message, says
the Galveston Meas, as origi-
nal, thoughtful, and frank in
tone, and gives earnest of a
vigorous, impartial and eminent
ly public-spirited administra-
ton" He says the laws should
be so reformed and vigorously
executed as to more speedily
and certainly protect the rights
of persons and property, and
that the expenses of the gov
eminent should be so reduced
that they can be paid by the
taxes that the people are rea-
sonably able to pay, and which
may be collected without in
creasing the public debt of the
state annually. He lays the
blame of lax administration
of the laws on the people
themselves. He admits the
necessity of a state pc
lice force in the unorganized
districts on the frontier, but
in the organized districts he
thinks the people should take
care of themselves. He oppos-
es the organization of new
counties until they have a suhi-
GENTLY large population to en-
force the civil law. He makes
the startling proposition to sell
the public domain and pay off
the state debt. Gov. Roberts
says "He who looks back while
the world moves on is turned
into a pillar of salt" The in
ference is that the governor is a
progressive man and is fully up
with the exigencies of the
times.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24


THE Rockdale Messenger
learnes that particulars of the
killing of Bob Olive, formerly
of Williamson county, in Ne
braska, where he was going by
the name of Stevens. He had
procured an appointment as
deputy sheriff and was killed in
attempting to arrest one Ketch-
um, who with another man was
burned at a stake. Bob Olives
remains have been brought to
Williamson county and buried.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

SroP THE LEAKs-Is vo,-
stock provided with c,n,f;orfsi,Ie
shelter from cold Winds If NOT NOT
stop this erroneous leak w;tbo,,5
loss OF time. mak;no 't,,em ss )
comfortable as noss;ble 4
few DAYS -expos,,re dsring ,te
severe weather of v;nfs@ III
leak awav nore tbsn i, tba
pains WI, have ,na~,a e. -
Have vo,, setfIed With If 49, Ss.,-
nercbsn+ e. ,.,,,... 49,. ~ ~
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The question of Sabbath or
Sunday has been settled by a
Connecticut court. An indict-
ment against cigar dealer of
Bridgeport, charged that the Of
Tense was committed, was not on
Sunday, but on the Sabbath or
Lords day. The court quashed
the indictment, holding that the
Sabbath means the seventh day
of the week, and Sunday is the
first, while the Lords Day is
Saturday with some worshlpers
and Sunday with others.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

MosT of our Texas exchang-
es report hogs abundant and
pork cheap. This is a step in
the right direction; the State at
large should not only produce
hogs enough to make its own
bacon, but have some for ex-
port. AS yet there is entirely
too many canvassed hams, too
much breakfast bacon, machine
lard imported and used here.
With the present low prices of
cotton we should produce our
own meat and breadstufs.
Hardly enough attention is paid
to wheat in southern Texas,
though in western Texas much
has been planted the present
season.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

GENERAL SHERMAN takes
sides with Gen. Sheridan on the
Indian question. He says Sec.
Schurz's rel oinder address
ed to the public, is in no man.
ner calculated to reconcile con-
flicting opinions or improve the
condition of the Indians, or
make the instrumentality of the
army in the Indian country
more harmonious and effective.
The army was very effective at
Fort Robinson, Nebraska-it
killed or more properly muir
dered about 40 Indian prison.
ers, because they objected to
being starved and frozen to
death.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Nacogdoches pistol case
recently decided in the court of
appeals seems to be attracting
the attention of the State press.
The only point decided is, the
law does not warrant the con-
fiscation ofthe weapon. While
the law has the power to regu-
late the wearing of arms, it has
not the power to take a citizens
arms away from him. With the
exception of the confscation
clause the law remains the same.
Pistol carriers can govern them
selves accordingly.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The question of confirming
the New York appointments
comes mp in the U. S. senate
to-day. Coukling's friends are
confident of victory over the
administration. In this issue
IS involved the preliminary fight
for the next republican nominal
ton for president.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

BELL county has two news
papers published in Bolton,
they seem to dwell together in
peace and harmony. 1t is re-
freshing to read the following
complimentary notice in the
Bolton Io1ynak.
The Bolton Courier viii &C
cept our thanks for the neat
compliment paid US and the
good wishes expressed for our
future in its last weeks issue.
The same to you, friend Comic,
and may your shadow never
grow less.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

THE Houston telegram tells
this golden story: A woman
up the country dreamed that a
sum of money was buried at-the
root Of a. certain tree in the
bend ofthe bayou, near Clinton.
She prevailed upon her husband
to accompany her to the spot.
Digging at the place she found
a pot containing $4,000 in gold.
supposed to have been buried
by Mexicans at the time of the
battle of San Tdcinto.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Deaison Herald. refer
ring to McBryde's challenge OF
sheriff McDade, of Waller coun-
ty, says that McBryde is the
author Of the special kilograms
from Texas to the ST. Louis
Gzo6e-Dem0eraf; J, these specials
refer only to crimes; none of
our meritorious actions are ever
recorded. It IS not long since
the BANNER called attention to
4 bogus dispatch published in
the Gka6e-Demoerat and pur-
porting to have been sent from
BrenhanE That paper has no
correspondent here.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

THE congressional delegation
who escorted the remains of
Hon. G. Schleicher to San An
tonic, arrived in Galveston on
Monday and were appropriately
received by number of citi-
zens. The distinguished gen
tlemen express themselves as
surprised and delighted with
what they have seen of the State
and people. Col. Giddings in
duced them to visit Galveston
in order that they might see the
topography and harbor I'M
provements at that city.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24
sehleieher,s IMMORAL

From a San Antonio special
to the Neses we learn the follow
ing particulars: The remains
of Mr.. Schleichcr arrived at an
early hour on Sunday morning
and were escorted by the Ala
mo rifles to Literary Hall. The
interior of the building was
drapcd in mourning, relieved by
flags, wreaths of evergreen and
| floral decorations. The cata-
nus was deliberately deco
led and surmounted by a
den eagle. At the head of
Isket was a large floral
kthe foot a broke col
lc4!h. Four of the Alamo rifles
guarded the remains. At least
5000 persons viewed the re-
mains. rhe life-like expression
7of tx deceased excited univer-
sal comment.
At P. NJ. the cortege pro-
ceeded to the Episcopal cathe-
dral of St. Mark, where the
funeral service was read by dean
Walter Richardson.
The procession then reformed
the line of march in the follow
ing order: Band, Beethoven
Maennerchor, battalion of
United States troops, Mexican
and Texas war veterans, con-
gressional and legislative dele
cations, the remains with the
Alamo rifles as guard of honor,
city officials, United States off
GERS, turner associations, fire,
companies and citizens. The
streets along the line of march
were densely crowded, about
1900 peasons being out; sew
eral thousand going out to the
grave on foot.
On reaching the cemetery the
casket was lowered into the
grave and dean Richardson read
the concluding portion of the
burial service. Mrs. Schleicher,
leaning on the arm of Gov.
Stockdale, and accompanied by
her children, was present.
The congressional delegation
left Immediately after the funer-
al was over on a special train.
The funeral was the largest ever
seen in San Antonio. The grave
is in the center of the national
cemetery.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Brennan BANNER was
enlarged to a SO column paper
on the Ist. 1t is a progressive
journal and merits its SUCCESS
Na0aSOta TABLET.
The BRENNAN BANNER comes
to us this week enlarged to a
thirty-six column sheet, full of
interesting matter, and present
ing a neat appearance. We ex-
tend to that enterprising sheet
our best wishes for its success.
-Ma1dian Blade.
The Brennan Weekly BAN
NER comes to US this week in
an enlarged form. 1t is new
sy paper and has a large circu-
lation.-Bmnet BRlletin.
Brennan is like its represen-
tative, the Daily BANNER, a
pretty little growing town, noted
for its refined society and its
freedom from killings and muir
ders.-HonstoN Telee7Dm.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

AN old Snowman writes to
the San Antonio Herald that
the licencs charged circuses vir-
tually amounts to a prohibition
of a legitimate business, and in
doing SO the revenues of the
country are Diminished instead
OF increased; that when there
were eight or ten organizations
formerly visiting the state every
year, only one has been here
during the last two years, and
this one did SO at pecuniary
loss.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Arkansas house of rep
rescntatives has adopted a res
olution to take evidence of in
timidation in that state under
radical rule; the same TO be laid
before Blaine's committee. The
Brooks-Baxter war at Little
Rock is a fine subject.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

Victoria A30ocate:: The ex-
change hend is town. : Wild
geese are abundant at 25 cents
each; ducks II I-2 cents.
A negro woman started to town
from a rancho with a sick child;
it died in her arms before she
reached town. The "nigger-
shooter nuisance is again in
auguarated.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Dallas Herald gives a
man named Sims the credit of
hanging Dudley Hansford. The
Bolton journal demurs to this
and says may be Judge Lynch
won't be overly much pleased
at being deprived of the credit
of that small transaction.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

JoHN A. LOGAN, one of the
most radical OF the Illinois rad
icals, has been elected United.
States senator from that state
He is the same Logan who rails
ed. soldiers in that part of Hi
nois known as Egypt, for the
confederate army.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24
Legislatiye-

Senate, Jan. 2o.-Majority
and minority reports on bill to
repeal dog tax, passed to order
of the day,
Report on resolution to print
governors message in English,
German, Spanish and Bohe-
mian adopted.
Bill to allow accused criminals
to testify in their own cases,
passed.
Billto make judgments liens
on real estate, reported by COM
mittee with recommendation to
pass.
Bill providing for holding all
sessions of supreme and appel
late court at Austin went over
as unfinished business.
The usual number of new
bills were introduced.
House. BY Mr.. Merrill: bill
to regulate freights and tariffs
and to prevent determinations
by common carriers.
By Mr.. Singletery: bill abol-
ishing smoke house tax.
By Mr.. Finlay: resolution
allowing Mr.. Benarides an in,
terpreter at $3.50 per diem.
Adopted.
A large number of bills and
resolutions were offered and re-
ferred.
Senate. Jan, 2I.-House bill
providing for the mileage and
per diem of the members and
officers presented.
Messages from the governor,
comptroller and attorney gen
eral were received.
Mr.. Homan: Bill providing
for funding Texas debt in four
per cent, funding bonds. Re-
ferred.
Bill to provide for accused TO
testify in their own cases passed.
Bill to provide for pay of
members passed.
The senate adjourned to the
house, to join in the inaugara-
ton cermonies. The ceremo-
MES concluded the senate re-
turned to their chambers, when
lieutenant governor Sayers read
his address. The sentiment,
"Texas-one and indivisable,"
elected hearty applause.
House.-A number of bills and
resolutions were introduced.
Resolutions that the peniten-
tiary committee report upon the
ACCESSIBILITY and propriety of
keeping .convicts within the
walls of the building. Adopted.
Mr.. Ramsey, for committee
on public buildings, reported
refusing the use of the hall for
the Inauguration ball on ac-
count of its unsafe condition.
At the close of the Inaugural
ton ceremonies the house adj
journed.
Senate. Jan. 81. Message from
governor received announcing
the following appointments:
Secretary of State, ]. D. Tenn
pleton Adjutant General, J.B.
Jones; Assistant Attorney Gen
eral, Thomas Ball. The senate
went into executive session; ap-
pointments laid over till to-mor-
row.
Ten or twelve bills introduc-
ed, among them one for the sup
preston of tramping and the
punishment of tramps.
House. A multitude of bills
were offered.
By Baker, establishing the
whipping post ioi theft under
the value Of $40.
A resolution looking to the
publication of legal sales in
newspapers was adopted.
John Heidson, contestant
Harrison county, allowed full
mileage.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

TIE trial OF the directors of
the City Bank of Glasgow,
Scotland. is now in grogress.
The prisoners are charged with
fraud, theft and enforcement.
a dense crowd is in attendance
and the result will be watched
with interest on this side of the
wafer
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

MONTGOMERY BLAIR is groom
ing Tilden for the coming presi-
Dental race; he says mo other
candidate can beat Grant To
put the case differently it might
besssaid. that Tilden is about the
only man Grant can certainly
beat. The West and South
don't want..an eastern man any
how.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The BANNER is indebted to
the publisher J. Burke, Jr., Hous-
ton Texas, for a copy of Burks'
Texas Almanac for 1879. The
book contains vast amount of
valuable statistical information
about Texas and is accompain-
ed by a late map of the state,
showing among other things all
the railway stations. The price
of the book is only 50 cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Sherman Regzste, is of
the opinion that low salaries and
fees is not always true economy.
1t is an old axiom that the la
borer is worthy Of his hire.
Good officers should have good
pay. While we do not favor
exhorbitant fees and salaries
we are in favor of reasonable
compensation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

Nick JACOBS was shot on the
streets of Pittsburg, Pa, on
Thursday last while accompany
ing his wife home. He died on
Sunday, making a declaration
that Frank Smith, a former lover
of his wife, was his murderer.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

NOTWITHSTANDING the fact
that Ash & Robbins, bogus
New York concern has been
dead beating the press of Texas
for the past three years they
have got away" with the
Flatonio A,gns, and that paper
kicks.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

LIEUT. ARLINGTON with twenty
men went on a scout on the 9Th
inst. He telegraphed to Major
Jones: "Iad a fight with a
party of Kiowa Indians on 18th
between Pease and Wichita
rivers; killed one. Was delayed
by heavy snow storm"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

HIS Majesty King Menus,
says the Nea0s, having received
the bills wherewith to adorn the
streets of the Island city. has
turned the bill-posters loose.
Tuesday FEBRUARY 2sth has been
set apart for the grand entry of
his imperial majesty into the
city of Galveston. In due time
the posters will find their way
into the country.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

TaE San Antonio Herald
says ten dollars Is the recorders
fee for a plain drunk trimmings
extra. Here in BRENNAN the
mayors mill grinds out a plain
drunk for a dollar; trimmings
extra.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

FoRr WORRIES greenhack pa
per has been reduced. in size
and threatens to pull up stakes
and leave if not supported bet
ter. Greenback papers in Texas
are rapidly going to the wall
and in a short time the party
viii have no papers at all for the
reason, there's no money in
EN-.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

= On Sunday at S o'clock
an ARRAY occurred at Ledbetter
between Mac Zapp and Leon
ard Burns, in which Zapp re-
ceived a gun shot wound, which
is considered serious. Zapp had
used abusive language towards
Burnes. After the shooting
Burns offered to surrender
claiming self-defencc.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

TIE cvations to Grant in Eu-
rope are now said to have been
carefully gotten up by order Of
The state department to all for
eign ministers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The Inauguration ball at the
opera house in Austin on Tues
day evening was 4 brilliant af-
lair. About 1900 persons were
nrcscrt.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

j. N. Bartholow, of news
paper notoriety again comes to
the front. He is now a general
agent for the Dallas Herald.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

= Denison IS soon to have
large broom factory. With an
abundance ofnew brooms it will
be easy to keep tie floors clean.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

Ar Albany, N: Y, the re-
publican caucus nominated Ros-
coe Conkling for the United
States senate and the demo-
cratic caucus nominated lieut.
enant governor Dorsheimer.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

furnished.
lMr. Joseph -
priStor Of a saloon
street in Denison, was stabbed
by a drunken intruder, whom
he attempted to put out. Bren-
ner died from the effects Of his
wound.
Bell county's commissions
toner's court rejected bills
amounting to over 500 for al
legged sustenance and medicine
furnished paupers. The court
decided that these claims were
and imposition.
Chicken fighting is one Of
the amusements at San Pedro
park, San Antonio. A cock
fight was in progress on Sunday
last when the grounds were yis-
4
tied by the congressional dele
CATION who accompanied Hon.
sehleieher's remains.
The Rookdale lksssszge,. Of
last week, appropriates bodily
from the BANNER three editorial
items and publishes them as
original, in consequences of which
its last issue was unusually in
teresting. All right Mr.. Mes
senger; the BANNER admires yoar
taste.
- A mad dog in Tyler bit a
number Of dogs and other ami
mails, concluding his perform
ance BY biting negro man, who
succeeded in killing him. The
Democrat says this raises the
dog question" again. In Ty-
Ter there are ten times as many
dogs as there is any occasion
for.
At Bold Springs, McLen-
nan county, Hugh and James
Callen, brothers. quarreled
about a pillow. Blows passed
and their father attempted TO
part them. Just at this time
Hugh made a pass at his
brother with a knife. but struck
tbe old man Observation-Disclosures,
He d;ed ~. ,sv+ H. IJ,,ah
fled
Business. A Dallas spe-
cial SO the Meas says a band Of
highwaymen is being organized
on Bots d Arc island, ~ miles
southeast of Dal,ss Frs,t-
W.. r.
:" ,ass : 'e''''s' - ''9 1'ass
railway operators IS BOSS and
among the number are the Good
brothers, indicted in seven coun-
ties for horse stealing
=. -:
oiu aSSio Siii tisieSd & coioIe1
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

FAaETrEvlLLs Ark. is an
cid and dull town. A Innate
theSe has started a greenback
paper and now Fayetteville is
getting plenty, Of gratuitous
pafEs. I
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

Two THOUSAND million cigars
arc annually converted into
smoke in this country of these
only two million are imported.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

Crooks, of the Sherman
CSF,ssy has been challenged TO
light 4 duel by an unknown cor
respondent OF the St Louis
El55e 3s;zers1k.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

THE Waco Telephone tells of
the arrival at that city of little
Willie Johnson aged about two
years. Willie has a history.
His parents emigrated to Brazil
in 1866 from McLennan county.
Last summer they became
homesick and selling out their
property, on the sd of June 70
they sailed from Rio for Calves
ton. On the passage the par
ents and another child died and
were buried at sea, Willie was
brought to Galveston and plac-
ed in an orphan asylum. His
relatives learning of his where
abouts have taken charge of
him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

TIE Galveston Gfsilsaa still
Ewes through a little behind
time. It's issue Of the 10th inst
is just at hand.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

SENATOR NANCY by unani-
NOUS instructions Of the COM
naittee on military affairs, rcpor-
ted bill appropriating $4,000
fer the establishment Of a mill
! tary post at e Paso.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

SoNE 10000 in trade dol
lars. supposed 70 be from India
and China, are en- route from
London TO New York, consign-
cd to German bankers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

The crisis at France IS at an
end. McMahon did not resign
and eFerythiugis again serene.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24
-THE Victo,1I:a 4liuaelzc..s,. 9. :,

p. '-El]zia -7zFEs70t9te Su2-
gssts.r-espt. j W stayton of
Victoria, as the most fitting
man to ELL the vacancy in CON
gress caused by Schleicher's
death.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

THE companies sent out from
Fort Robinson have succeeded
in capturing the fugitive Chey-
enne Indians after killing " Of
them. Three soldiers were kill
ed in the fight.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24
The Corsicana L1Gex says "

The Corsicana LSsex says "if
the legislature doesn't make
some arrangements to pay for
holding elections there will be
none held after this. The BAN
NER was one ofthe first, if not
the first paper in Texas to sug-
gest that officers of elections
should be paid for their services.
1t is pleased to note that a bill
providing for the payment of
officers of election has already
been introduced in the legisla-
ture and hope that it will be-
come a law. But if it does not,
elections viii be held as usual,
even if candidate have to pay
for holding elections themselves.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

J. F E1LEorr. formerly of
the Galveston jpszraf Of Com
niece, has bought an interest in
Dallas i7l5ala and viii soon
heie the business manage
emf that paper Mr.. Elliott
IS ff%-class business man.
The cditeSal management of
&c paper Akplains with Mr..
S evenson.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

Waco had a concert for the
benefit Of the Lee memorial
found on Monday last.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

tbs grand lodge Knights Of
*ythias IS now II session at
|, Fort Worth
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1879-01-24

BExAR county has but thirty
one inmates in her poor house.
Her population is much greater
than that of Washington county,
which has nearly twice as many
paupers to support.