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red lips and white teeth.
The honesty of the Scandinavians appears
to be very remarkable, and there are several
striking instances of it in these volumes.
On one occasion the author left his satchel
containing all his money, at the house where
he had passed the night, and did not discover
his loss until he was many miles on his road.
He sent back after the satchel, but the farm
er's wife at whose house il had been left did
not wait for it to be sent for, but was met
half way on the road, trudging through the
snow to restore the property to its owner,
and this without any thought of reward.
At another time he left his gold watch under
the pillow, and his host followed him ten
miles to give it to him. Here is another
illustration AT Jemton the servant girl
brought me gold locket which she found
"on the floor of the kitchen. had dropped
1T from my satchel the evening before while
showing them the curiosities which it con-
tanned. I said, playfully, Why did you
mot keep it, She replied, How, then.
could ever walk erect and look people in
the face?' Clearly these people are
very simple. They part with great MANY
of their Illusions. however, when they come
to this country.
They are very manly, independent, indus.
trious, sober and estimable, however, in
nearly all respects. And what is perhaps
most surprising is the extent of the education
OF the middle classes. M. Du Chaillu never
seems to have met any people above the
farmer class, or rather above the peasant
farmer class. who did not speak two or more
languages. He found that English is being
cultivated mora generally than any other
tongue, but all the educated Swades and
Norweglans speak and read from three to
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Insanity Wins.

,
1t was supposed that the in
sanity dodge was done away
alter it had proved SO efectual
in the Currie case, but it would
seem from the verdict in the
Mack Vickers case on Wednes-
day that insanity is still a good
plea. Vickers killed an old ne
gro woman by beating her to
death; the killing was admitted
and the plea of insanity made.
In proof of the insanity Of the
defendant witnesses were intro
duced who proved that Vickers
had been subject to fits ever
since his birth and perhaps be-
fore that important event in his
career. Witnesses were also in
troduced who claimed to have
known his parents and that they
too were subject to fits, and it
might have been proven that
his ancestors. in Africa even
back to the remotest ages in
that benighted country were al
so subject to fits. The morning
| after the murder Vickers was
still ostensibly laboring under
the effects of a fit, or of the fit
in which he beat Emily Heard
to death. He was examined
by two or three physicians who
found him rolling his eyes and
tumbling round at a great rate,
but notwithstanding all these
outward signs Of "fits" he had
no fever and his pulse was in a
perfectly normal condition.
Since his arrest and incarcera-
ton he has shown no signs Of
insanity OF any kind or descrip-
ton, neither has he had fits or
anything approaching fit. One
of the officers who has had
charge of the prisoner says that
che is as sane as any niger in
the county" Vickers, while
the jury was out exhibited a
great deal Of solicitude and in
formed the officer that if he got
out of this scrape he would be-
have himself and be a different
man. There is certainly no
sign of insanity in this. Now
the question arises, if he was
really insane when he murdered
his victim, what should be done
with him7 He is not, insane
now, but if released he is liable
to have another fit and kill some
one else at a moments warning,
or he may think that having
made a narrow escape, it is
dangerous to have fits and muir
der old women, and have no more
of them. The law is evidently
defective ; the man acquitted of
murder on the ground of insan- .
ity should be confined during
the remainder of his natural
life, either in the penitentiary
or in the lunatic asylum. The
witnesses in this case evinced
the usual aptitude of the col
ored people in swearing, many
of them swearing to things in
the district court that they
know nothing about at the ex-
aiming trial.
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! A GREAT HARDsHIP.-In the
case of the State VS.. T. G. T.
Kendall now being tried in'the
district court on change ofvenue
from San Saba to this county,
a large number. of attached wit
nesses were brought here by the
state. Some were examined,
others were not. As soon as
the state is through with an at
tached witness he is released
and can then get home as best
he can, the state making no
provision for their return
home. The state witnesses in
this case are compelled to pay
their own expenses back to
San Sabz>county, and to a poor
man this is a great hardship
and one that but few men are
able to bear. Our law makers
should certainly make some
provision for having the ex-
penses of witnesses attached
and carried long distances from
home paid, as in the present
case.
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Guard Against Disease.

If you find yourself getting
bilious, head heavy, mouth
foul, eyes yellow, kidneys dis
ordered, symptoms OF piles tor
menting you, take at once a
few doses of Kidney-Wort. 1t
is natures great assistant. Use
it as an advance guard-don't
wait to get down sick. See
large advertisement.
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Tex9 Veterans.
INDEPENDENCE, Oct. 10, s.

INDEPENDENCE, Oct. 10, 81,
t,li,or. Banner:
| am in receipt of letter
from Col. +. w. Johnson, re-
qucsting that l will have pub
lished i'll a BRENNAN paper the
enclosed notice of the meeting
of the Veteran Board on the
18th inst. Please publish it to
give information to old Texas
Veterans. Col. johnson was eigh-
ty-two years old on the 9Th inst.
To-day forty-six years ago
Stephen F. Austin and myself
gained the colonists who had
collected at Gonzales and on
the nth Of October 1855 he
was elected commander in chief
OF THE Army of the People. I"
A fight had occurred on the I'd
of October, the Mexicans COM
mandcd by Capt. Castanado
and the colonists of Austin and
Dewitt were commanded by
Col. John H. Moore. This was
the beginning of the war with
Mexico which resulted in the
Independence of Texas. But
few are now living that partici-
tatcd in the campaign in the
fall of 1855 against San AM
tonic. Respectfully,
MOSES AUSTIN BRYAN.
General Land Office,
AUSTIN, Aug. 81, 81.
The Veteran Board having
this day closed its session, to
reconvene October 18TH, 1881.
During said session, 733 APP
plications were filed and pre-
sented to the Board for its ae-
ton, of this number the follow
ing were recommended and rs
jected: Recommended, $50;
Suspended, II; Rejected, I23 (;
Total, 73S.
All Veterans who are enti-
sled to a pension under the law
Of 1881, and who have not ap-
piled during the late session,
will present their claims to the
Commissioner of the General
Land Office for filing, which
will receive consideration at
next meeting OF the Board.
F. w. JOHNSON, Pres.
P. M. CUNY, Sec. Board.
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Merchant Taller.

]. L. Ammons has removed
to the store next door to M. A.
Healy, where he has the
largest and finest assortment OF
foreign and domestic piece
goods ever brought to Bren-
ham. Suits made to order at
short notice.
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Mr.. J. E. SLATER, operator
Tor the Western Union Tele-
graph company informs the
BANNER that Superintendent
Baker is making a general tour
pfIthe state, doing all in his
bower to have business expedi-
r.. The present season has
en unparalleled in the amount
Photograph business and the
oufces Of the company are
sed to the utmost to accom-
Ddate the demands OF the
lblie. -.
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Undergraduates Enlarged.


A full aud complete line of milf
merry goods of the finest and best
materials. All the latest styles
tor the incoming fall and win
ter season 1881 and 1882. Also
cheaper and medium class
goods. All very select to suit
the entire trade,
With thanks to friends and
patrons of the past all are invit-
ed to call and examine>goods,
styles and prices.
MRS. M. A. JAMESON.
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BABNUM's greatest show on
earth was at Council Bluffs,
Iowa on the 9Th and Omaha, Ne
;braska, on the 9th inst. On the
18th of this month it will be in
Brenham. Boys and others in
terested id the show business
had as well commence the &C
cumulation of wealth for the
purchase of show tickets. Bar
NUNS show is spoken of in the
highest terms by the papers; he
always maintains his reputation
as the prince or rather the
king of showmen.
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Dyspepsia and Liver COMPLAINT.

Is itnot worth the small price of rs cents
to free yourself Of every symptom Of these
distressing complaints, il you think so call
at our store and get bottle of Shiloh's vi
talizer, every bottle has a printed guarantee
o. it, use accordingly and il it does you no
good it will cost you nothing. Sold by Jos.
Tristram, druggist, BRENNAN, Texas.
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Rochester, New York Shopping

Every description OF goods
purchased and forwarded by
mail or express. Latest styles,
newest goods. Particular at
tention to wedding outfits.
References furnished if required.
Address, Mrs. c. S. Mcclure,
box II, Canandaigua, New
York.
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ATTENTION is called to the
advertisement of Mr.. w. R,
Jahnke, dealer in and manufac7
turer Of all descriptions Of sad
dlery, harness and horse cloth
ing. Mr., Janke is a practical
saddler and has a thorough
knowledge of his business aud
those patronizing him may rely
upon getting good work at
reasonable prices. He is also
the Brennan agent for the
Standard wagons, hacks and
buggies. 4i'9 ''1' ~
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New AHs.-Wallace Wilkins
offers pigs for sale. E. P. Da-
Wis, contractor and builder has
brick for sale, and is prepared
to do job work. Adjutant Cen
eral Bob Scliurenberg has CT
gars and tobacco for sale at his
headquarters. -
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Stock Men.

Can get their horses and cat
tie well cared for at Wilkinson
& O'Bannon's stable at reasona-
BILE rates. Horse fed at Is cents.
Give them a trial,
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The ladies missionary aid
society of the A. M. E. church,
of this city will hold festivals ID
their church at Charlestown-
East Brenham-on Friday and
Saturday nights, the admission
to which will be ten cents.
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The cotton seed war still goes
bravely on,the BRENNAN oil mill
and the Galveston oil company
are both in the market and both
want seed; by bidding against
each Other, they have got the
ofseed up to about $40 a
on--good thing for farmers.
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VEGETABLES Of all kiids are
abSudont in this market-but
they are put up in tin cars and
are in the hands Of the grscers.
About the only thing ef home
production in the market is
sweet potatoes.
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We have a speedy and positive cure for
catarrh, diptheria, canker mouth and head
ache, in Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. A ma
sal injector free with each bottle. Use tit
you desire health and sweet breath. Price
50 cents. Sold by Jos. Tristram, druggist,
Brcnham, Texas.
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SHERIFF loDEN and deputy
Murray, of Burleson county, on
Thursday arrested one Joe
Wharton near Caldwell, who is
rged with horse stealing in
eosa county. After the ar
u started to town and
pn being mounted on an
horse concluded to
< escaping by max
from the officers.
Eshot and killed
horse and then
ak to Caldwell
iled.
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Cotton Statement.

The BANNER is indebted to
Mr.. VIM. Thompson for the
following statement Of the re-
ceipts and shipments Of cotton
at BRENNAN for the week end
xoo.
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Proposals will be received until the 22d
day of October next, to build the Mansard
Story Roof, Tower. Window Frames, Cor
nice, Trofting, &c. of main building of
Baylor University, Independence, Texas.
Proposals to be opened at II o'elockp. m.
and contract awarded lowest responsible
bidder. Plans and specifications to be seen
in the hands ofbuilding committee. Mate
rials all 10 be furnished by the committee
JOHN MCKNIGHT, c.B.c.B.U.
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WHEN you visit Galveston
stop at the Central Hotel. Its
centrally located and its propri-
etor, Rev. ]. H. Davidson, is an
old Washington county man,
and takes great pains in seeing
to the comfort ofhis old friends
who stop with him. He keeps
a good table and makes every
body feel perfectly at home.
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MARRlED.-At the Baptist
Eurch on the 9th inst, by Rev,
81. w. Pickett, of Navasota.
lMT. j. c. MADISON. OF Chap
pell Hill, to Miss CARRIE l.
Rowe, of this city. r
The wedding was very large
ly attended. The happy cou-
pie took the evening train fol
IChappell Hill which will be
their future home.
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DIED.-At his residence in
Long Point, at 4 p. N. on the
6hinst. SILAs WooD, aged 65
years.
The deceased had been in fail
ing health for some years and
had been confined to his house
fo:s the past four months. He
had IiVe5 at Long Point for the
past twenty-fiv-- years, and was
universally esteemed.
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Notice to Tax Payers

Twill be at the following named places
either in person or by deputy. on the res
pectiye dates for the purpose of Collecting
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The BRENNAN /

The BRENNAN ]
has been in a lcomas
ton since last Saturd
no Issue having appea
that date. Whether il
or die is a question fol
ture to decide.
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Recorded by H.M.Lewis coun-
ty clerk, for the week ending
October IL:
II. A. Harvin, 10 Fritz CHASER, So
acres Is. Woodward league,).... SI22c
lanes Williams to E. Neinast I35
4s-Ioo (E. Gordon league) ...... 1884
K. A. Harvin 20 Z. Scharff So acres
Is. Woodward league, ....... Is6o
II. Kuittel 10 Mary Helms 100 acres
(B. Miller Quarter leaguel. $3.50. $50
Charles f. Elder to H. Knittel4 LIZ
acres (Alex. Mccoy league). 7S
7. X. Thompson TO l. NJ Jones ~
acres (E. Allcorn league). SIS
Frank Keifer and wife TO John Ur-
ban65 y. Lester league).... -. 300
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%. What Cought

Will you heed the warning. The signal
perhaps q the sure approach Of that more
terrible disease Consumption. ask your
selves ifyou can afford for the sake Of saw
ing 90 cents, torun the risk anil do nothing
for it We know from experience that Shl-
loh's cure will cure your cough. 1t never
fails. This explains why morethan mil
lion bottles were sold the past year. 1t re-
lieveS Group, and whooping cough, at once.
Mothers do not be without il. For Lame
Back, side, or chest, use Shiloh's Porus
Plaster. Sold by Jos. Tristram, druggist,
Brenham. Texas.
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BOYS who are

BOYS who are
school play heo
pecans at one an
time. The facilityz
an ordinary boy c.
,equaledby the ez
-amule can kick.
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WIN. GooDE

1 can testify to the facts contained in the
above certificate. When recommended
Morley's TINS Ague Tonic 10 Mr.. Goode
it was my lasthope of ever seeing him alive
again and rejoice with his many fnendson
his complete restoration 10 health.
N. II. RATHER,
Agent Grange Store
holland Valley, Bell Co. Tex, May 81 81,
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MARKET REPORT.
BANNER OFFICE, I
Oct. Il, 1881. I
COTTON
Gave his Crop Away.

Last year was persuaded to leave my
healthy home on the holland and to take
up my residence on the Brazos. Like many
Others, while there contracted that fearful
ly facilitating disease, chills and fever, l
gave away my crop and returned home a
wiser and poorer man. My system was
completely shattered and all through the
long and dreary winter battled with fever
and ague and yellow jaundice until my
friends gave up all hope of recovery. One
day ! was at the grange store and was per-
suaded by the agent TO try bottle of Nor
ley's T-X-S Ague Tonic; the cure was not
instaneous nor miraculous, hut day by day
/ could feel my strength returning until
was made sound and healthy man. And
| cheerfully say to all who who are similar
afflicted $50 thou and do likewise"
Gratefully yours,
WM- GOODE
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Marriage licenses

Issued by H. M. Lewis county
clerk, for the week ending
October 18th:
Ben Stewart and Lucy White:
&c. Madison and Carrie I. Rowe.
Johann Webberick and Harriet Hatfield.
]. T Bowen and Berthe Cooley.
Elmore Gill and Willie Miller.
George Hackett and Annie Roberts.
Teseph Jackson and Alice Wash.
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SHORT crops ),
but little effect \
monial market, [
the demand for |
county clerks off
the market firm 4
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Rnyns Certificates.

1t is no vile drugged stuff,
pretending to be made of won
derful foreign roots, barks, &C.,
aud pulled up by long, bogus
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Emigrant Tickets.

Bremen via, New York to
Brennan $4,000
Bremen via. New Orleans to
Brennan S47.So
BRENNAN to London $3.50
F. A. ENGELKE, Agt.
Brennan Aug. a2d, 1854.
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THE ELEcrlo.SS.-The special
election for alderman from the
second ward yesterday resulted
in a complete walk-over for Mr..
R: E. Luhn, who was elected
without any OPPOSITION whatever.
The vote was Ist ward IS; end,
~; 3rd about 90; 4th. about
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or vice versa, Tor
All Points in Western Texas!


AT Arcola Junction the " Midland {"
Route connects with the l. & G. N. r. K.
for Columbia, and cities in Brazoria county
AT Brenham with the II. & I. c. r. X.
for towns on its Western Division.
AT Milano Junction with the I. x G. N.
X. K. for Austin, San Marcos, New Braun
fels to the southwest, and ali Eastern cons
nections to the coast and northest.
AT Houston with the l. & G. N, the II.
s. T. C.. the H., E. & w. Texas, and with
the Texas and New Orleans Railroad
AT Morgan with the Texas Central
AT Galveston with the Morgan Line for
New Orleans. and with the Mallory Line
of steamers for Key West ana New York.
Coupon tickets to all points in the United
States and Canada for sale by F. X. Allison
agent at Brenham-
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Cited BY
(Ind,) Gazetp
the IN III
soft Of lainehes
F. Myers cured
ing it with St. IS
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ANOTHER arrival Of German
immigrants is expected here in
about ten days.
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COTTON seed is now selling at
$40 PEI ton.
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Crawford Acquitted.
Special to the BANNER.

Special to the BANNER.
Hampstead, Oct. I7.-R. w.
Crawford. charged with the
murder of R. w. FinkIea at
Hampstead, September IS. 1873.
was to-day acquitted.
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SHERIFF. HUrcHiNsoN has
been confined to his bed for
several days.
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CoGEpN seed is now selling a
$40 PEI ton.
SHERIFF. HurcHiNsoN ha.
been confined to his bed 70
days.
ANOTHER arrival Of German
immigrants is expected here il
about ten days.
THERE is now sixteen prison
ers in the county jail not in
Guiding lunatics.
DIEp.-In this city at 7 p. m
on the 9th inst, GEORGE ALEX.
aged eleven months, son of Mr.
and Mrs. H, w. Grabcr.
The continued advance il
the price Of provisions is caus
ing an adse9ee in the price o
CARBa ST. Louis anc
MiIwauk b sale in thi;
markell shame be il
MAIL Dads leading
into Brei reported to
be in bad on account
of tho REC
THk gras e rains, is
coming up which will
provceofincs ene6t to
stock on the
The mad mer-
chants are Iendid
fall trade, 4 the
shortnzss 3
wEEr p
cents a buc
dollars bu
men say the
farming.
ANOTHER
beating rain
noon. It isfll
deal Of open
to the gregn9
ToNv DIX
bic company
opera hoas
The company
represented i
CoRS meal
cents a blue b
is not such a
measure in ID
sold by the
ALEX III
of the:
sehooi {
as a third
The ID
up steam
day for The g
the maehi
commence \
u l
sUFPEx,-
there kasa
the resider
Mann BY ans
the German 1
- --.-.--z-
Cited BY
(Ind. } Gazett
the colts IN III
SOFT Of lainehess
F. Myers cured
ing it with ST.
SHORT crops $
but little effect
moniaI market,
the demand for |
county clerks. off
the market firm a
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SUrPER,
there Wasa
the resideHs
Mann BY an
the German
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LOkN ultdI
cents blue b
is not such a
measure in I'd
sold by the
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ANOTHER
beating rain
noon. It istt
deal Of open
to the gFeqnq
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The B
up steam
day for Che
the naehi
commence n
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as a third
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THk gras e rains, is
coming up which will
provceofines neft to
stock on the
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ALExETH
of thes.A
sehooi a.
-