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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

Are selling Saddles and Harness at St. Louis
prices.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13
Real Estate Transfers,

Recorded by the county clerk, for
the week ending March IL, 1884:
]. W. Hackworth and wife to F. c. Nc
Neese, lot in BRENNAN, on Ant
street. $500
Ernst Yoglesang, ct al to Robt. Hurtig
100 acres land n, Smith lea..........-. 1900
c. {. Hemming to VI, w, Mann. lotil
Brennan on Sandy street &o...,,,,,, $500
c. c. Hemming to Daniel Washington
20 acres land j, Long survey......,.. 1000
j. W. Webb to W, 5. Burnett lot in
brenhanl.. neutrality-suspicious.. 20
Daniel Washington to AleT Simon 20
acres j. Long survey. 1900
I. j. Robertson guard'n X. B. Ewing
to Sam injury II acres J. Clarklea 455
Ed Brophy ct al TO Nellie Hayne
house and lot in Brennan. 1900
Smith Mangrum and wife to Robert
fairfield OF al lot in Brenham......... 60
p. w. McSeese to Robt. Hackworth
lot in BRENNAN. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
Carl Frank OF ~ to Fritz Kruger ct al
Al acres land Gill ea.....,,,,.,.,,,.,.,,, 40
4 Hackworth and wife to +. c. Nc
Neese house and lot in Brenhsm... $50
w. 5. Burnett and wife to F. c. Nc
Neese lot in BRENNAN. $50
d. h, Pugh by attorney to August
Steltzr "a acFes \. Miller lea......... 965
Moses Leyingston to ). Whitfield 81
acres land ,.,,.,.,.,,.......,... 100
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

Billiard SAIooE.-W. H. Murphy
of the Merchants Exchange Saloon
has "saken in" the building adjoin-
ing the. bar and has converted
it into an elegant billiard room.
He has the saloon and billiard
room nicely fitted up, and his bar
is supplied with the best ofliquors,
wines and cigars.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

A BRENNAN special to the Austin
Statesman says, "a light rain fell
here last night" It rained bull
frogs and pltchforks for two OF
three hours and it would be inter
esting to know what the States.
mans reporter would call a heavy
rain,-If he was deluged by water
spout he would perhaps call it q
gentle rain to distinguish it from q
light shower.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

MAY FEST CoMMITTEEs.-The fol-
lowing named gentlemen have been
appointed committees 10 make ar
rangements for the Firemen's May
Fest, on Friday and Saturday, May
I'd and Sd: TWIN
Hook and Ladder eompany.-A.
Simon, A. Meyer, W. A. Wood, R.
A. Schuerenburg, H. Cohn.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

The INJUNoTIoN.-A member OF
the BRENNAN bar says there is a
Misunderstanding about the court
house injunction case now pending
in the Supreme court at Galveston.
He says the case was submitted on
briefs and is styled Robertson, ct
ais. VS. Breedlove, ct ais. thus hav-
iDg nothing to distinguish it from
the ordinary run of cases and in
his opinion it is simply waiting its
turn. The BANNER has had no dis
position to reflect upon the court,
but has stated that the people were
anxioHsiy waiting a decision, and
this is 50 yet.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

SODA FACToRY.-Messrs. II. w.
Cortes & Co., of Galveston, 'appre-
ciating the Importance of Brennan
as distributing point and local
market have established a branch
of their Bottling Works here and
are now prepared to supply all
goods in their line promptly and
at low prices. See their large adv.
elsewhere.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

THx funeral of Rev. Ben Wa
trcus on Thursday was a very
lasge one. Watrous was color
ed man and was the first settler OF
the suburb of the city now known
as Watrousville. He was upwards
OFFS years of age and was man
who had the respect not only OF
his own race, but OF all the whites
who knew him. He was once
elected from this district TO the
state senate.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

BUReLARs.-Sunday night a burg,
lar or burglars entered Murphy's
saloon by the front door, using q
false key. A night policeman heard
some one walking about in the sa.
doom and as he was about to enter
by the door he also herd the click
of a "resolyer." He then went 70
hunt up the other night policeman
when the two returned the burglars
had skipped out at the back boor.
Nothing was stolen.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

THE Erosophian society of Bay
lor University, Independence, will
celebrate its 31st anniversary,
Saturday, March 18th, at p. m.
Hon. Harry Haynes, a member OF
the society, is grand orator of the
occasion. The music will be fur
nished by the Caldwell Brass
Band. All are cordially invited to
attend
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

The grand jury is working in a
quiet way, but as yet have return
ed no bills. Those who expect to
be indicted can content themselves
in peace, there is plenty of time
1-a+
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13
w. H. VINSON,
ATTORNEY AT xAw,
lIilI REAL ESTATE fl
Fire and Life Insurance Aren't,
BRENNAN. TEXAS.
sofHes over eiddipss 9 eiddlAgs B.nL.
w. H. VINSON

VIII idsvre your houses, household ard
kitchen furniture, goods, wares and mer-
chandise in the best companies, aeainrt los
by hre, on very reasonable terms.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13

TIE match game of base ball at
the Fair grounds next Sunday be-
tween tho Saxons and a picked
nine is now settled fact. Foreiet
money has been put up and the
game will certainly take place.
The game is for 500 and gate
money.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13
GLOVES AND HOSIERY.
HANDKERCHIEFS.

Ladies, a good one, FIVE cents. Ladies
bordered and heuistitched, cheap.
Gents in all STYLES, low down.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1884-03-13
TRUNKS AND vALISES.

Il have as fine line of these Goods as
shown in the state, and all below value.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
JOrTIN0s ABOUT TOWN.

The hftythird annual exhibition Of the American In
sti'ute will be opened on Sept. "a.
Andrew Montgomery. at work on the new building ~
Second avenue AMI ssvensth street. fell from ladder
yesterday and was killed.
Fire did 81 900 damage yesterday TO j. Horton. ic:
store at .2SS brOSdwAy and ths billiard room OF
Harvey J. Hubert In the extension at 90.
Kate Winters Irish widow living at 30 city Hall
place who says that she II 100 old knocked
down By Second Avenue at Water street and Peck
slip, Her foot WAS crushed.
Judge Donohue has granted absolute divorce 70 the
following persons: Lucy A. Hunt from william b. HINT,
Elizabeth NJ L-Onari from John r. Leonard and Alder.
tine Zinsser from The0d"r" Insssr.
John Nee Watson, ~ years old, died yesterday Of
hemorrhage at the Hotel brunswick. whore lie Mns IN
der medical treatment lie WAS the only son NJ Mark W.
Watson. a glass manufacturer OF Pittsburgh.
Michael Flatley OF Ia Willow street il"bok.n went to
sleep tho Twenty third street ferrybOat Erie on his
way this city yesterday, rolled under the feet IL the
horses attached to = brewery truck, and WAS hurt,
At the ONCE Of the Monarch line of steamships Is
Broadway yesterday II wAs denied that there 10 any In
tenton TO stop the line wind up the company. The
court proceeding In London for an order 70 wind up ths
company was said to have originated with one email
discontinued stockholder whose Efforts wss believed.
would not prove successful
barrett House. Long Acre square ASA At and Brosd.
wAyl European plan. Desirable location Tor families
and gentlemen. -Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
GUARDING THE ROYAL FAMILY.
The Ieadsa TInes's Sensational Accent Of
Allegea dynamite Plsts.


LONDON, Sept. 6.-The London Times to-
day publishes . sensational story concerning
the alleged revival Of dynamite plots against
the British Grown. According to the Times. .
constant and increasing trafIlc In dynamite has
been organized between conspirators in Eng
land and their colleagues In the United States.
30 successfully has this smuggling OF dynamite
from America into England been carried on
recently that. the Times alleges. the authorities
have been compelled to take the most extraor-
binary precautions for the safety Of tho Diff
ferent members Of the royal family. The Inn
preston conveyed BY the publication is that the
dynamiters have been enormously active
IN cosns ENGLAND vSst "Mosnt 81 eS
piosives: that the near future will witness the
most violent outbreak OF dynamite ontrages
which has ~, ever yet occurred IL Great Brtian
principal attacks against the throne itself
The statements OF tho Times have attracted
universal attention. but PRODUCED no alarm.
of!iclal in charge laughed. Ho said:
The story deserves no attention at all. un-
tain u very. close svstem Of inspection over all
vessels ARRIVING In England from foreign ports
This suryei!lanc has been so complete that we
:m%Ns ling Of d dynamite praeea, mp pos H
There has been no occasion recently to extend
or improve the watch. Nor has anything arisen
to warrant fears that any member Of the royal
mite attacks. OF course all the vigilance In tho
world cannot render dynamite outrages abso-
lutely impossible. and such outrnges are rossi-
authorities have had any reason for extraor-
binary precautions iately. and ut present no
such measures are In forcs. nor are any con-
ttemplnte,l. no reason that We know OF existing
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
CANNIBALISM At SEA.
A Dying Boy Killed aud bis Flesh Eaten by
Shipwrecked Men IL the Indian Ocean.

a Dying BOY AlI1e0 aud BIS fIeah Eaten ny
shipwrecked Men IL tho Indian Ocean.
LONDON, Sept. CA case OF frightful SUI
fering at sea was brought to light to-day by the
arrival at Falmouth OF the German bark Mon
tezuma from Rangoon. having on board the
survivors Of the wreck OF the yacht Mignon-
cite. The yacht. which was OF only thirty
three tons burden. sailed from Southampton
for Australia on the 10th Of May. On the 18th
OF June. when near the equator. in the Indian
Ocean. she encountered . storm which sent
her to the bottom. Four Of her company es-
capped In dingey. They were the commander.
Capt. Dudley. two seamen. and q boy named
Parker. All the provisions they were able to
throw into the boat before the vessel sank con-
sisted OF a few tins OF turnips. They were ab-
solutely without water. They subsisted for
five days on the canned turnips and on the fifth
rby 'nsy BY thrs the tweh DAY
the turtle. including Its skin, had been con.
sumed. and there was absolutely nothing left
TO eat 10 the little boat The boy. Parker: was
evident that he was slowly dying. The others
hungrily watched his symptoms OF dissolution.
On the twentieth day. after the entire party
days. the Captain hastened young Parksr's
survivors eagerly drank Of the boys blood and
cut s sh bis ssa ate
body and serving out to hlmsoli and the two
sary to preserve their lives. They prolonged
July when they were seen and rescued by the
MOntezuma. During the twenty-four days
that had elapsod since ths sinking OF the yacht.
the ipgoy had drfted $50 miles n.,sd rdsr
arrest BY order OF the Board OF Trade. and the
death Of the boy will be Investigated.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
RLYLGEs or CHOLERA.
Two Hundred New Cases and Ninety Deaths
In Naples In One Day.

Two Hundred New Gases and Ninety Deaths
In Naples In One Day.
ROME. Sept. 6.-The Cabinet Ministers who
have been visiting the cholera. stricken quar-
tors OF Naples have returned to Rome. They
are impressed with the belief that the rapid
spread Of the cholera in Naples is due to the
bad sanitary condition OF that city.
NAPLES. Sept. 6.-Two hundred fresh cases Of
cholera have been reported here during the last
twenty-four hours. The number OF deaths to-
day show u decrease as compared with the pro-
vious days. Efforts are being made to procure
nRupply Of meat rs the stock In the city Is ex-
hnusted
ltoME. Sept. 6.-The daily bulletin showing
the rnvages OF cholera In various provinces Of
Italy for tho past twenty four hours Ia as fol:
eleven deaths. Gam pobasso. five fresh cases
Cassrta. q fresh cases; Curies. 80 fresh cases
anu IL deaths; Genoa. 80 fresh cases and 80
deaths: Mnssa Carrara. z fresh cases and q
deaths: Milan. fresh case and death
Modena. 8 fresh casea and death |:
Naples 175 fresh cases. 99 deaths; Parma. 5
fresh cases. 8 deaths; Sal"rno. fresh casos :
AQuila fresh case. death; Avellino. 2 fresh
Canes.
The epidemic in the province OF Genoa is
confined to Spezln and vicinity. Ono hundred
and sixty eight Of the fresh cases and sixty
nina OF the deaths reported above for the
province OF Naples were In the city OF Naples
alone.
The Project Of Reggie las been summoned to
Rome In consequence OF tho demonstrations
which have occurred at that place.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07

Was the Firing Upon Alberto Msrise In
IIunter's Point Warranted

Wns the Firing Upon Alberto Msr,.e In
uunser's Poins WHrranteds
Alberto Marlno tho Spanish sailor who
was shot by Policeman Richard Walsh OF tho
Long Island City police on Friday morning
died in the Queens county jail at o'clock yes
terday morning. In his anto- norton state
mont to Coroner Robinson he said:
I think am about to die. but hope not scarcely
remember as they gave me blow and stunned.
had not more than three drinks and they were beer
had no difficulty with any at the ferry Two sail.
ors from the same ship wero with me. Baa Zana and
Gene sabri The men had provocation for shooting
me. L. was dark. and could not the parties hat
shot me- The man was middle sized. Two shots hit me-
went on walking and only fell once carried knife
do not know what became OF 1t.
The result OF the autopsy indicates that the
dead sailor was In tho act Of running away
from Walsh whom the shot was fired Both
bullets entered the back. One Of the sailors
who vas In company with Marine. says that
the difficulty at the ferry was created by their
wanting to have q Spanish coin changed and
that they were slow in passing through. A by.
stander says he saw Hartley. tho gateman. fol-
low the three sal ora up Borden avenue. Walsh
insists that the dead sailor drew knife on him.
Tho dead sailor will DO buried this afternoon
tho Spanish Consul General doiraying all tho
expenses; The other two sailors, ono OF whom
ing before Justice HAVANA ugh to- morrow morn
ing Walsh was arraGncd before Justice Dele
hanty yesterday afternoon, and was required
to furnish $4,000 bonds to await the result Of
the Coroner's investigation. Tho bonds were
furnished by two saloon keepers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
FRANCE AND CHINA.
TwsatY.avs Thsusaaa Men 10 Defend the
CITY q Pekla-War Gossip.

TWeatY.Avs ThsusaaA Men Defend the
CITY 81 Pskia-Wa Gossip.
VIENNA. Sept. 6.-Chinese advices received In
this city report that China has called 5000
men to defend Pekin. and has granted tho
Minister OF War 10000. 900 francs for the pur.
chase OF munitions OF war.
PARIS Sept. 6.-Advices from China state
that Admiral Courbet has left Keeling and
joined the feet in the Min River. whore he will
await reeniorcements from Saigon before at
tempting to OCCUPY Keelung. a steamer run.
daily betwcen Sharp Peak. the landing place OF
the cable, and Foo; Chow to carry ~. tslegsnms.
Ferry the letter which he received from
ties who belong to the party Of the Ey-
treme Left. in which a demand Is made
for the convocatiOns OF the Chambers. in view
OF the conflict with China President Grevy
has taken this stop because the reserve i'm
posed on him by the constitution prevents him
from answering the letter personally.
PARIS. Sept. 6.-Ld RppuJ'iQue declares that
the reports OF an advance" Of three columns OF
Chinese troops on Tonauin are puro fiction.
Under the new orders Of the French forces
In the east Gen. Briere De!isle's powers are
limited to the command Of the military opera
tons in Tonuuln. NJ. Lemaira the new
Minister ut Hue. will have the supreme ADM n
istrative control in AMMAN and Tonqun.
Both Admiral Courbet and General Delisle
will receive orders in regard to their move
meDts direct from Paris.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
SPARKS FROM THE TkLEGRAPA

Two hundred British scientific men visited Niagara
yesterday.
r. Werner / Co Is brewery at Clifton Park. n. Y, was
burned yesterday. Loss $4,000.
A movement 10 on foot to substituto lriah for the
present English names OF streets In Dublin.
Samuel Pinsoil, ex member Of Parliament. and well
known the seanans friend has arrived In Montreal
Burke spaidnR Of sspeo Island Ga. while out hunt.
Ing accidentally shot himself through the head, dying
instantly.
nro has been raging for three days In forest Of
Talbot county, Maryland aud much timber has been
destroyed.
Dr. L. N Beach on trial for the murder Of his wife At
Altoona WAS found guilty yesterday Of murder In the
nrst degree.
There's Noccle OF Bethlehem. Pa. ia under arrest for
killing child TO which she gavo birth yesterday by
drowning H.
Tho Government Of New South Wales has prohibited
the Importation OF dynamite and nrogly cerino into
the colony for the space OF six months.
The directors of the Monarch Line Steanshp Company
Of the and saying large surplus In the
vslue OF the assets over the liabilities.
ts asserted that Mr. Henry y. Abbey In order to
cure Nine Sarah BernhArdt for the American season.
WAS compelled to buy out Mr. Nayers interest In the
Port Saint Martin Theatre In Paris Tor $4,000 francs
Diners will and the open garden connected with
Hotel Royal cafe delightfully."- cooL-Ads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
SIZE rs MRS. SAVAGE NOW
Mia Tuthin Duly Married - the Black. Eyed
Brnkenan fron CORNWALL.

Alss '1utnlN DuIy Morr1e0 - the hlaek. ~ co
BrnkemAn from CORNWALL.
Harry H. Savage, the black-eyed brake
man Of Cornwall and Josephine A. Tuthill were
married on Friday evening on Jersey City
Heights. After Savage and Charles II. Clark
the partly bald-headed sutton for Miss Tut
hills hand. had paid their fines at the Tombs
on Friday for fighting. Clark disappeared. and
Savage and Miss Tuthill went to the house Of
savage's brother-in-law. robert Lethbridge
184 Vreeland street. Jersey City. Thence they
went Immediately to the house Of tho Row.
Thomas J. banner. rector Of Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church on Claremont avenue. and he
married them.
The Rev. Mr.. banner said yesterday tina. he
was at choir rehearsal IN tho church when Mr.:
Lethbridge. whose family he knew, rs some Of
them attended Christ Church. called with q
gentleman and lady to see him. The gentle
man and lady wanted to be married. He told
tho party that he would be at liberty in an
hour. and meanwhile they might be seated
After the choir had rehears0d sufficiently tho
Rev: Mr. Banner put on his white surpice: -.
II did not ask my but the usual questions"
said the Rev. Mr.. banner. 1T did not occur to
me that It would be necessary to do 80. as Mr..
II l had known that the woman had been
divorced would undoubtedly have refused to
perform the ceremony"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
COOL WEATHER. COMING.
Il May Net Set Here Ts-Say, but % has
Started froa the NsrthW west.

nay NET 00g uopo 1o-ooys OuS eao
Starred froa the Nsrthwest.
The top notch Of heat was lowered few
points yesterday. but II began to be hot early
in the morning was hot In the afternoon. and
hot ct night. Two methods OF taking the TOM
perature were observed In the Signal Service
office, in the tower OF the EQUITABLE building
At o'clock the observer put Thermometer In
a closet under the slate roof. and In ten min
utes the mercury mounted to 1l0o. Then he
looked at the thermometer outside. in shady
place. and II read SO.
Tho hottest place reported was Shreveport
La, where It was 04s. At Boston II was 3d.
Pittsburgh 90. Philadelphia 90. and Palestine
Texas, 02'. Indications Of frost we're observed
in northern Minnesota Dakota. and Nebraska
Tho Signal Service man said that In two days
the effect OF tho low emperature In the North
west will be felt In New York city. and that the
change will take place gradually. The lowest
ss lI,Isa reported was 49, at ouappolle
JAMES Robinson OF $50. Graham avenue.
Brooklyn. was sunstruck while at work on tho
elevated railroad track at Third avenue and
Twenty-third street. A man was overcome by
the heat in City Hall Park. and another at
Blocker street and Broadway. Barney Muir.
ray OF 1886 Third avenue was sunstruck at
Ninth avenue and Eighty: first street.. and
Patrick Muiligan Of 343 East Forty eighth
street ut Prince and Mott streets.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
IN Il DIME MUSEU.M.
Survivors OF the Greedy Party Must Not
Make u khONy Of Tie mselVeA.

Survivors OF the Greedy Party Must Not
Make n ShONv Of Thc mselvea.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 6.-Eary this morning
Capt. Van Horne OF tho receiving Office in this
city received a telegram from Washington in
curing whether Sergeants Brainard and Long
and Private Cornell. survivors Of the
Greedy expedition. were In Cleveland.
Upon the receipt Of an affirmative re-
ply. tho department sent another message
calling for explicit details az to their employ
ment. The Captain replied that Brainard was
exhibiting charts and delivering lectures at
dime museum, while Long and Cornell occu-
pied seats on tho stage.
Tho last telegram was sufficient. and In re-
sponse the Secretary OF War. sent a perem ptory
order directing the immediate return Of the
party to Portsmouth. N. H.. where
The recent publication, in the newspapers
OF the story Of a division in the party at Cape
Sabine. followed by interviews with Branard
and Long alleged leaders Of tho factions. at
tEastea the attention OF .hs with
vivors were acting In an unDecoming manner.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-09-07
Ella Wat.on,a Murderer.

SALEM. N. j.. Sept. 6.-Sullivan. the negro
who 10 supposed to have murdered Ella Watson. had
exciting time Of 1t tonight. great crowd gathered
about the jail and there talk of lynching Sullivan
thrust his cenched INST through the bars shook
the crowd and swOrs at them. lie has made q confess
SION Prosecutor Shape few days ago got detective
might have lsTyer and The detective personsted one
stance il said to DO that he struck Ella Watson three
times rendering her unconscious Then after the com
petion Of his intended crime took her money Finally
he concluded that II was best to remove the only wit
OF his guilt and he coOlly slaughtered his victim
and dragged her body into the thicket.
The confession WAS made on SUNDAY, five days after
the detectives called in Capt Linden in order to
have the confession confirmed, imprisoned a colored
supposed criminal, SullivRn's cell, to whom
Also Sullivan detailed how he committed the crime