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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

DR.. Valentine Mott, who has re-
Gently been is conference with
Pasteuf, is to open a free hospital
in New York for hydrophobis pa
tients. Since DR., Motifs arrival in
New York Sunday he has been
busy transferring the poison from
the lnoculated rabbit given him by
Pasteur to other rabbits.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

GEO. Il. INES, q negro schooI
teacher, of Pennsylvania, announ
ces himself as candidate for lieu
tenaut-governor on the Republican
ticket. 1t would be fitting that
Pennsylvania, a Republican state
should have a negro lieutenant
governor, but the past has shown
that IN northern states with Repub'
Iiean majorities they never elect
negroes to Office, there is not offices
enough to go round among the
white folks.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

CONGRESSMAN MILLER, of Texas,
has prepared an educational bill as
a substitute for the Blair bill.
MiIler's bill will provide for the
distribution of the sum of SS,000,-
900 among all the states and terri
tories, in proportion to illiteracy.
The money to be paid to states and
used by them under the state
laws without any Intervention
whatever on the part of the gov
eminent. The distribution is to
be basod on the census of 1880.
This bill seems to be unobjection-
able if the money must be distri-
buted.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

A PAPER read before the recent
Pennsylvania sanitary convention
asserts that the only water that
does not contain morbitic qualities
is spring water, which loses all
these qualities in running through
the earth. Running water, 1t con
tends, does not purify itself. Riv'
ers that are polluted with noxious
matter at one point will preserve
and bear them to other points, and
thus distribute the germs of ty-
phold fever and other diseases
many miles away from the place
where the poison entered the
stream.
We sometimes wonder what in
sufferable nonsense the writers on
hygienie seIsnpe will give us next.
The air we breathe, the water we
drink, the food we eat, and even
the clothes we wear, are, accord
ing to them, laden with fatal i'm
puritles, whose existence was
never even suspected till these
searchers for microbes, bacilli and
other microscopic monsters reveal
ed them to us by the million. How
long will the Investigators torment
us? Spring water is very Good ,
no doubt; but river water is bet
ter; the city people who drink it
have better health as a rule than
the county people who get their
water from wells and springs. Ana
even if this were not sQ-if spring
water only we're pure and WHOLE
some, how are the millions of peo-
pie who live in cities and towns to
get it ?
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

In the Maxwell murder case now
on trial in st. Louis and of which
mention has frequently been made,
the prosecution on Monday put on
the stand a detective who told how
he had purposely forged a check
and was arrested and jailed how
he had made the acquaintance OF
Maxwell and gained his confidence
and how Maxwell confessed 10
him the murder and robbery OF
Preller. The detective said he
would resort to falsehood and ly-
ing, and various other means in
the prosecution of his business to
ascertain the guilt of criminals or
alleged criminals. The opinion is
that clear case has been made
against Maxwell, but as the de-
tense has not opened It's unknown
what line it will pursue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

THERE will soon be a grand bar,
becue at Mckinney, the time for
which has not yet been set. Gen,
Ross will defer all his appoint
ments till that occasion, and the
barbecue committee will invite
all the candidates for governor to
be present and air their views. A
big barbecue and public speaking
is the old fashioned Democratic
way of campaigning. The speak
ers must be lively and entertain
ing if they can keep the sovereigns
awake after they have filed their
stomachs with nicely barbecued
meats.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The meeting of the Texas Press
Association at San Antonio last
week was well attended and huge.
ly enjoyed. The efforts OF the
citizens committee on entertain,
ment met with high appreciation
at the hands of the Faber pushers
The visits to the missions, San
Pedro park, the springs at the head
of the San Antonio river, the Lone
Star Brewery, and Floresville, on
the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
railway, wero finely enjoyed and
brought forth resolutions of thanks
The memorial services IN the As.
ISOLATION on Thursday, 10 the
memory of Hal GoslInS, were deep
and impressive, especially so were
the remarks of DR.. YandelI, J. P.
Bridges and f. G. Senter, old
members of the association, whose
intimate acquaintance with the
deceased caused them to properly
appreciate tho many noble and
sterling qualities of the man. The
labors of the ASSOCIATION were
completed at noon Thursday by
the election of Hon. l.. L. Foster,
president; VIM. Ferguson, A. B.
Norton and E. G. Sentcr, vice
presidents; J. B. Cranfil, secretary;
7. B. Johnson, treasurer. Fort
Worth was elected as the place OF
meeting next year. A banquet,
by the citizens, at mission garden
on Thursday night was the wind
ing up of tho festivities of the
"prcss boys" in tho Alamo city.
The garden was brilliantly lighted
and tables heavily laden with the
richest deIicacies and substantials
to be procured. and supplied in
abundance. After all had satisfied
their cravings of hunger, the
quenching of thirst of the inner
man was announced and the pop
ping champagne corks caused a
futtcr of expectation IN the minds
of all. The master Of ceremonies,
Col. Dashiel, arose and proposed
number of appropriate toasts,
which were replied to in becom-
ing manner, thus ended the festIvi.
ties.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

For eight years Col. D. J. vii,
hanson, Quartcrmaster U. S. A.
and ex-U. S. Consul at Callao, was
crippled with rheumatism. He
got no relief until he used st.
Jacobs Oil, which cured him. No
remedy on earth equals it for pain.
Price, city cents a bottle.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

y, A dog caught gray eagle near
washington one day last week
Which, measured seven feet from
tip to tip. 1t was q wet, windy
day, and the bird could not get
into the air away from the dog
Atchison, Kan, Champion,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
FREEDOM AND FREEDOM.

Three anarchists were arrested
IN St. Louis on Sunday and Jailed
on a charge of having introduced
and urged the adoption of the un'
lawful assemblage resolutions in
dorsing the bomb throwing in
Chicago. The anarchists will soon
be made to learn that free speech
in this country does not mean in
citing men to murder, rob and pill
lage. The Same is applicable to
the anarchist press. Freedom OF
the press does not consist in incit,
ing men to riot, murder, arson and
the Indiscriminate destruction OF
property-the line of freedom OF
the press must be drawn. Free
thought, free speech and free
press all right and proper, but the
right to life and property are
guaranteed by the Constitution,
aud must and Will be preserved if
every anarchist in the land bangles
at the end of a hempcn-repe.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

From the dispatches it seems
that a strong case is beng made
against Maxwell, alias Brooks, the
murderer OF Preller, at the South
ern hotel. St. Louis. Maxwell
made a confession, but since the
strong testimony In the way OF
direct and circumstantial evidence
has been introduced to prove that
MaxwelTs confession was made to
order, this fact strongly prejudlces
the case against him. Full details
of this case are being published in
all the large dallles of the country.
1t Is the most notorious murder
trial that has occurred since Gui-
teau's case.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
EYE.MPTTNG THE FACTORIES
FROM TATATION.

The Southern States which have,
like Louisiana, shown their inter-
est in the establishment of new
manufacturing enterprises by cx-
empting them from taxation for a
number Of years, have forced New
England for its own protection
and to keep its factories at home
to adopt similar provision. The
plan of encouraging new enter
prises has become epidemic in the
East also during the last few years.
At the recent charter elections in
Now Hampshire, held only few
weeks ago, fifteen towns voted in
favor of the tax exemption of GER
tain industries established with
their limits. New Jersey has fol-
lowed suit with bill "to encour-
age the establishment and develop
ment of mechanical and manufac-
turing enterprises" which con-
talns substantially the same ex-
emption provision as that in our
own constitution.
Grave doubts have been express
ed as to the advantages ofthe pro-
vision, especially in a section like
New England, already full of fac
tories but the result is said by the
New Hampshire and Maine papers
to be entirely satisfactory, many
new, if small, industries being al
ready established. In consequence
towns which seemed destined to
decay have since been rejuvenatod
and become leading places for bus
mess and population because ofthe
inducements held out by them in
the way of tax exemption.
By adopting this system, which
was first offered by the Southern
States on a large scale, New Eng
land confesses that the step taken
here was the righl one. Louisiana
has never, it is true, secured all
the good results it was entitled to
on account of the liberal exemp-
ton it offered for the investment
of capital in manufactures. This
exemption has never been proper
ly advertised outside of the State,
and IN very few OF the almanacs,
biographies or similar books is
any reference made to it. We of
Louisiana should secure the same
benefits from it as the New Eng
land States are doing, and would
if the liberallty of the State in this
matter was better known.
The above from the New Orleans
Times Democrat contains much
truth. A bill was once introduced
in our Legislature to exempt facto-
ries in Texas from taxation, but
the grangers in the Legislature
hooted at the proposition, which
at the time was far IN advance of
granger ideas. The result is that
Texas has fewer factories in pro-
portion to population than any
other state in the south. The rapid
growth of Atlanta, Ga. Is due
mainly to factories and railroads.
In due time Texas will have facto-
ries in abundance and many more
railroads than she now has. We
may at somo future time elect q
progressive legislature.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

Iris now generally believed that
the Plumed knight, Blaine, will
be the Republican nominee for the
presidency; his friends so an
nounce and also claim that he can
carry New York against any
Democrat.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
NOTICE T(l CREDITORs.

ESTATE OF JOHN JUSTICE, DECEASED.
=, whereas, tiers of administration upon
the estate o. John Justice, deceased, were
granted 70 the undersigned by the County
Conrt OF Washington county on the day
Of I" .uary, 1886. All persons holding
eialT IS against said estate are required 10
pr-sent the same within the time prescribed
~ law. My residence is eight miles north
Of Chapel Hill, and my posloffice address is
Chappell Hill. JOE. P JACKSON,
Admir- Estate of John Justice, decd.
May q, 1856.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

The postmaster-general has ap
pointed Hon. D. T. Patterson,
son-in-Iaw of ex-Presldent John
son, formerly member of the
United States senate, postmaster
at Home, Greene county, Tenn
The Office pays $40 per year. Mr.
Patterson, at the request of his
neighbors, accepted the office. Sen
ator Whitthorne, of Tennessee, who
was a clerk in the Sixth Auditors
Office when Patterson was senator
Endorsed this appointment.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

MENTION was made OF q Liberiar
scheme the other day. Mr.. Stewart
member of congress, presented q
petition, purporting to be from
colored citizens of Harris, Fort
Bend, Washington, Grimes and
other counties in or near the Sen.
gambian belt, asking an appropria.
ton for Liberian emigration. This
petition will die a natural death.
but if the man with the axe to
grind could be discovered it would
be good thing to expose him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

PAPERS opposing Ross say that
all that is necessary to defeat him
is for him to make plenty of
speeches such as he has been max
ing. Papers opposing Swan en-
tcrtain about the Same opinion.
From the presnt outlook Swain
seems to be decidedly in the lead.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

OLEoMAReERINE seems at last to
have found q friend and advocate
in Bradstreet's which says: "The
truth is that the prosperity OF this
new substitute for butter is ldenti-
cal with the welfare of the multi
tude." Theoretically this may be
true. but most of the oleomarger-
inc IN the market is lttle better
than axle grease.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

The glory of Niagara has de-
parted, and now fashion requires
that all bridal pairs shall soclude
their bliss IN the empowering
shades which make Washington
the most beautiful town in the
world. Not tram goes there, and
not a train comes away, without a
quote of brides and bridegrooms.
The Pennsylvania railroad must
be getting rich out OF the fares of
these interesting beings.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

ACCORDING to the Advertiser the
Bastrop and Taylor road is an as
sured fact. A contract fer the con-
struction of 16 miles of road has
been closed. 1t would seem that
Austin resting on her natural ad,
vantages, has allowed the golden
opportunity for a railway to Bas-
trop to slip from her grasp by not
acting promptly and IN time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

This is to notify the public that in this, the
final settlement Of all the affairs of the late
firm OF Pampell & Harrison, this dav mutu-
ally made, that Il. K. Harrison, for due con-
sid ration. has transferred to 7. j. PampelI
all his right. title and interest to any and all
notes, accounts and Judgments still due the
late firm. Parties so indebted are earnestly
requested to settle, il accordance with the
above notice.
This, April %, 1886.
IL L II
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

The Bolton Journal in a lengthy
leader urges upon the city author
tiles and the citizens the necessity
OF putting the city IN a thorough
sanitary condition. Every city in
Texas is urged to do the same
thing by the press as regularly as
the season comes round. In Bren-
ham we occasionally get up big
sanitary excitement, distribute one
or two thousand dodgers through
out town, and two or three barrels
of lime are put on the most public
streets and alleys. This settles
the sanitary excitement for the
wear.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

Miss GRACE MORSE, the grand
niece of the late Commodore Van
derbllt, of Tarrytown, N. Y, q few
days ago eloped and married hel
fathers coachman, a man named
George Minton, who had only
been in the employ of the family
little over year. 1t is said the
family will accept their coachman
as their son-in-law. 1t may how
ever turn out. to be another case Of
marrying in haste and repenting
at Iiesure.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
THE Bastrop Advertiser seems
to favor Swain for governor.

THE Colorado Citizen publishes
the full text of General Ross Sui
phur Springs speech. 1t makes
five columns III that paper, which
is very warm advocate of the
general.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

INDICTMENTS for conspiracy to
murder have been formally tie.
turned by the Chicago grand Jury
against August Spels, Sam Fieldcn,
and A. r. Parsons, the anarchists.
These three were the three speak,
ers at the Haymarket meeting
which preceded the riot on May
4th. More indictments will proba,
bly, follow.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

SUNDAYS Galveston News con-
tains lengthy open letter from
Judge Gustav Cook to Grand Mas
ter Powderly. Tho judge handles
the grand master and the Knights
of Labor without gloves.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
Tax Collector. Washington Co.
EsTRAY NOTICE

Taken up by Drury Gee on Pebruayv I
1886, and estrayed before W. P. Hid I ,
Precinct No. 5. on the 18th day Of March
1886, one bay mare, branded S v f On Iaff
hip and Spanish brand on let tbirb. about
IA hands high; blind IN risP. eve. about 3
years oId. Appraised BY y los. Ii. Lipscomb
Attest: II. NJ. n CIU
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

A BRYAN special to the Galveston
News says the new railroad from
Brennan to Waco will cross the
Brazos at or near Pitts ferry.
about eight miles east of Bryan,
and proporty-holders are hoping
tho road will not be built. They
are not TO be blamed Tor this be-
2ause the new road would take
a very considerable portion
of the trade away from Bryan,
but the road is a necessity to Bron-
ham, and it will be built without
any regard to the interests OF the
Bryan real estate owners and NOR
chants. In these days every town
must look out for itself. Brennan
has no desire to tear down Bryan,
but is working 10 build herself up.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

JEANNE, tho bribe-taking ex-al,
dcrman OF New York, is nov an
inmate of Sing Sing prison. His
hair was cut short and his mu,
stacho shaved off, next he was
given a bath, after winch the regp,
lation prison uniform was gwen
him and he dressed rs q complete
convict. If he behaves he will
have only six years. four months
and twenty-five days to serve.
The grand as well as the small ras-
Gals are punished now.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

AN immense forest fire is raging
in Clare county, Michigan. A num-
Der of people are almost hemmed
in by the ire.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

All persons holding claims for or against
the estate of Mary (. Wilson, deceased, will
please present them to me within the time
prescribed by law.
j. c. Wilson, administrator,
Washinntnn Tarns
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

Henry NJ. Stanley is at work
again on his African 1aiIroad pro-
jects.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
TO THE rURLIC

On the 18th day of April, 1886. w. G.
Wilkins made an assignment to the under
signed, and all parties indebted to the said
w. &. Wilkins are hereby requested to
settle same with me at once.
Respectfully,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
A Positive Written Guaranfaa

given in every DURABLE CASE where DOUBT ex-
lists it lis frankly stated. Complete symptom blank
enabling you to properly state your case, sent
free. 60 page book; either sex, one stamp.
Blood Impurities and Blood POISONING,
NsrcuriaI and other Affections of Throat.
Skin and Bones. Bi0tches, EruptioHs, Old
Sores and Ulcers, Painful SWeITnqs,
from whatever cause, positively and forever
driven from the system, by means of SAFE TIME
TESTED REMEDIES STIFF and SWOLLEN Joints
positively cured. No poisonous drugs used
Catdrrh. Throat, Nose, Lung Diseases,
Constitutional and Acquired Weak
nesses of both sexes, treated successfully.
Age and experience are important; the
praped good remedies of all ages and countries
are used, and knowing what to give, no srperi.
nie'sts are made. On account of the great nam
Der of cases applying, the charges are kept low.
,ftar,1 -, = i
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LOUIS D. yoss. Assirnoe.
BOARD OF E0TF5 iz1T,I0z

BOARD OF EQUALIZATTON-
1t is ordered by the Court that there shall
be held on the 18th day, being the second
Monday in June, 1886, u term of this court
for the purposes of a Board of Equalization,
and that the clerk of this Court cause a notice
OF said meeting TO be advertised for ten DAYS
in the BRENNAN BANNER, newspaper pub
lished in Washington county. 1t is further
ordered that the clerk of this court notify
the several parties with whom the assessor
has failed to agree as to their assessments of
the sand meeting at least ten days prior
thereto.
Attest; Il. NJ. LEWIS, c. VIC.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27
COLLECTORS TAX SALE FOR 1885.


BY virtue oftbe tax rolls of Washington coun--
ty for tae year lSS5, have this day levied upon
and VIII proceed to sell to the highest bidder for
cash at The courthouse IN the City of Brenham
county of Washington, State ofTexas, between
the hours of 10 a. IN. and D. m, on
TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1856,
so much Of the following described property as
viii be sufficient to pay the taxes costs and ljeu-
alties due said taxes being due and lin said hv
the parties owning rendering the saTae Sale
to continue from day to day vntil the Il st is COM
pleted:
acres. =
.,i Bntter, Jas; B.: one lot in Brcnham, home
Carlisle, g. H., lots |, 3 B in block Is. block
No. "a, and two lots in davidson addition.
Dever, Thos., abstraction, " Smith, 50 acres.
Graves, Allen, one lot in BRENNAN
Kerr, John A -, lots and 3 In block / Kev,s
lrst addition. and lot 4, in block u, Wilkins
addition. Drenham
Lide, ,. A.. abstract IS. D. Lawrence. 100
acres, and one lot In Chappell Hill.
Eocke't, Juntus, abstract 81, John Hodge, 81
Rankin, Mrs. d. H.. one lot in Brennan.
SAM SCHLENKER,
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= Houston is rapidly coming tc
the front as a "bad town" On Satur.
day there was two shooting sprapes
Jim Ravell, an ex-convict shot and
killed George Metcalf. They had
some words in q saloon and step,
ped to tho sidewalk. Metcalf put
up his hands il q fighting attitude
when Ravell drew his pistol ana
fired five shots, the last one taken
eneot ana proving fatal. Metcalf
also had a big pistol, but did not
attempt to Draw it. The shootist
was arrested. Stephen l.. Garter
shot John Cock, infiIctlng flesh
wound the trouble grew out of an
old difficulty. Carter was arrested
Two shootings in one day is do.
ing very well.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

On Monday 4 speeial train on
the Central road left left Dallas at
a:46 a. m, and pulled up at the
Houston depot at p. m. The dis
lance is 266 miles and the time was
z hours and 20 minutes. The
Houston Ago claims that this ia
the quickest tlme ever made ON a
Texas railway, the length of the
run being considered.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1886-05-27

The Japanese wedding so ex
tensively advertised in the Houtor
papers took place last week. i
turned out to be a juvenile reudi
ton of the Mikado, the children
being attired in japanese costumes
as near as could be. The enter
tainment was 4 financial success
realizing upwards of 5000 for the
ladies society which got it up. II
was skilIfully advertised and the
ladies deserve credit for thei,
originality,
, 1886-05-25

BLAcKFooT, Idaho, May 24.-fn the
third district court at Blackfoot to day
Chief Justice Hays sentenced twenty
seven prisoners convicted this term, all
Mormons except two. The sentences
range from three months and 800 fine to
twelve months and $500 fine. All of the
one year prisoners are to be sent to the
house of correction at Detroit, Mich.
Those for a lesser period to the United
Stat IS penitentiary at Boise City. United
States Marshal Fred 7. Dubois and de-
putics, in a special car, will leave for
Detroit May %, with thirteen prisoners,
being the first batch of polygamists sent
out of the territory. There has been l45
indictments drawn for unlawful cohabita-
ton this term of court. All refused to
obey the laws in the future except one.