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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The canning industry should be
thoroughly tested by our citizens.
If it proves a success there is no
doubt that sufficient home capital
can be secured to establish a factory
here, as it is matter in which every
producer, as well as consumer in the
county,is interested.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09
A GENTLEMAN from Kansas City re

A GENTLEMAN from Kansas City re-
presenting meat-canning company
has been in the city a day or two.
He is passing through the state look
lug out for suitable location for
establishing a canning factory.
Brennan would do well to look out
for such things.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

A REPLY has been received from
Drew's relatives that they wish him
admitted as a state patient. The
asylum authorities have refused to
admit him except as a paying patient
and hence he will probably not be
sent MP.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

By the expenditure of a little
money, the streets of the city can be
placed in good condition. By con-
structing good sidewalks.on the lead
ing streets, and lighting them by
electricity or otherwise, one would
be able to get to any part OF the
town without having to wade knee
deep through the mud.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The hanging scrape at Gay Hill
will be investigated by the officers.
Nothing definite has been learned in
regard to it yet. There is no doubt
that the boys feet were frozen, and
that they were amputated. But
some doubt is expressed as to
whether he was really hung or not.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

THz uniforms for the Artillerymen
have been ordered, and there are fair
prospects Of securing additional field
pieces. The members are in fine
spirits, and viii try to hold up Bren-
hams end at the Austin drill.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

ALL who witnessed the exhibition
of the fire alarm apparatus at the
city hall seemed to be pleased with
it, and the opinion prevailed gener-
ally that some such plan should be
adopted, provided it could be secur-
ed on reasonable terms.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

NOVEL ENTERTAINMENT.-The Ia
dies of the Presbyterian church have
engaged the "Chinese Students,
who will give an exhibition in Bren-
ham Saturday night, February Is.
Among the attractions will be a
Chinese wedding ceremony, mode OF
singing, eating, worshiping as prac-
ticed in China etc. A supper will
also be furnished and many works
of art will be on exhibition.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The Rrenham lodge of the Farm
er's Alliance held a special session
Saturday afternoon in the city hall.
The next regular quarterly meeting
of the county alliance will be held
here in April. The alliance has IN
der contemplation the building of a
hall in BRENNAN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

TIE case of the woman dying in
poverty and neglect the other day
has aroused considerable sympathy,
and subscription has been raised
to defray the expenses of the funeral
! and to assist the husband.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The LECTURE,-Pursuant to an
nouncement, DR.. j. VIM. Jones sec
rotary of the Southern Historical
Society, and prominent Baptist
minister lectured Friday morning, at
the school building on 'Iee as q
Model Man" There were only a
few present besides those connected
with the school. Those who allow
ed the mud or other obstacles to
prevent their going miss a treat.
DR.. Jones was personally familiar
with the great confederate leader
during the war, as chaplain in his
army, and after the war at Licking
ton Virginia when Lee was president
of the university at that place.
Hence his talk had all the charm and
flavor following from personal and
intimate relationship, and was all
the more interesting and entertain
ing. The lecturer followed General
Lee from his boyhood to his death,
and showed that in all the
r elationships of life, he
was as nearly perfect as man can
hope to be. He narrated the aston
ishing fact that during Lees whole
course in West Point he did not re-
ceive single demerit. The lecture
on the whole was q vivid life like
picture Of great man, such as one
seldom has the pleasure of contem-
plating.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

! Our neighbor, the volksbote
Dspeaks Of the Courthouse as an is
land, and advises the commissioners
court to establish a ferry between it
and land 80 as to enable people to
reach it. A good suggestion.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

Drill AsD DANcE.-The inspec-
ton and kdrill of the Light Guard
Monday ght was decided success
n e~erv particular. The armory was
srowded wIi': visitors. The chap
IAN, DR., Goodsyn, and the surgeon,
Dr. Lockett, were in line. The
drill! and irspection were very cred
liable II the company. Afterwards
inc young folks INDUCED in dance
a1J 8. emit a very pleasant evening.
The Crow led attendance showed the
universal interest felt in our military
company, and it is safe to say that
o,e-y one present heartily wished
the Light Guard success in their
coming contest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

THE county clerk and his deputies
received Saturday each a handsome
present from a st. Louis frm-the
deputies a knife and the clerk neat
pocket book.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09
Gardeners, Remember,

The A. B. Cleveland Co., whose
advertisement. is in another column,
will deliver to your nearest express
or railroad station all seeds or
dered from them. Write for csta-
iOgue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

SocIABLE--A farewell sociable,
complimentary to Miss Dora Jacobs,
was given at the residence of Mrs.
T. Harrison Sunday night Quite a
number was present and the evening
Iwas pleasantly spent.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The county judge has received a
reply from the asylum authorities at
Austin, thatDrew can only be admit
ted as pay patient. This being
the case, further arrangements will
have to be made. Mr.. Drew has
some property, but it is heavily en-
numbered. The rules of the asylum
require that all patients with prop
erty must pay. Mr.. Drew is still
perfectly rational, and has had no
return of his frenzy. He has not
yet been informed that he will be
sent to the asylum. He is kept
very quiet by the iailer, and spends
most Of his time in reading. He
prefers religious literature.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

LARGE audiences greeted the
preacher in the Presbyterian church
last Sunday at both services. A
song composed by Rev. A. B. VII
son, the pastor, was sung by part of
the choir at the opening of the night
service. The singing throughout
WAS very fine. 80.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

S1cK.-We regret to learn of the
serious illness of Mr.. Gilbert Nc
Gregor, at his brothers, in Kenney.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

! The issue of the contest of the
city against the Santa Fe railway
bond case is awaited by our citizens
with much interest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

THE Light Guard has not as yet
made up its team for the Austin
drill. 1t viii contain most of the
old team, which was at Houston.
They expect to have eight files or
20 men.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The Light Guard was agreeably
surprised by the attendance on their.
entertainment Monday night, and
are thereby encouraged to renewed
efforts to win at the Austin contest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

CAUGHT AGAN.-Abe Tillman, a
negro, who was incarcerated some
two years ago on charge of assault
with intent to murder and theft, and
afterwards escaped from jail, was
caught in Robertson county and
brought down by Deputy Sheriff
Langhammer Tuesday night He
and five others escaped at the same
time. Several of them have been
recaptured, and officers are ON the
track of the rest of them.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

A NEW bridge viii be built on the
Wesley road in the city limits as
soon as the weather clears up.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The coming session of the district
court promises to be quite lively.
The civil docket is larger than usual
at this time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

Our county must provide for
good wagon roads. They are the
necessity of the times.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

No COMPLAINT was made against
the German whose arrest was men
toned in Fridays BANNER and he
was discharged.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

A FARMER in the country built fires
for his cattle in the woods during
the cold spell. 1t is said that they
huddled around the fire like human
beinos.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

y No improvement would be more
welcome to the iremen than an cleo
trio alarm system.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

In spite of the weather, there was
quite crowd in the city Saturday
and trade was coTespondingly
brisk.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09
COLLECTORS TAX SALE.

By virtue of the tax rolls Of Washington
County, for the year 1887, have this day
levied upon and win proceed to sell to the
highest bidder, for cash, at the Court House
door in the City of BRENNAN, County of
Washington, State of Texas. between the
hons of 10 A. II. and 4 2. NJ. on
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

] THERE is gentleman in town
from Kansas city, figuring on estab-
fishing a meat-canning factory in
Brennan.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The electric light at the oil mill
works all right, and is pronounced
an immense improvement on the old
lights.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

LET us have competition in the
electric alarm matter.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

TIE various churches held regular
services Sunday and had good con-
gregations.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

RAN.-The following is the rain
fall by months since last September:
September, 3.21 inch; October, 3.74
inch; November, LOS inch; Deem
Der, 4.S9 inch; January, 1.1S inch
February, PSI inch; total 1873
inch. This is larger quantity Of
rain than has fallen in over year
before. There is now ten feet of
water in the Santa Fe well, a larger
quantity than has been there since
it was dug by two feet. The Brazos
river and Yegua, are both rising rap
idly, showing that there has been an
enormous rainfall above.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

SOM youngsters are already pick
ing out their valentines.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09
Marriage Licenses.

Gilbert Carothers to Lizzie Small.
Carl Schrier to Louisa Martin.
Hartman Shepard to Frances
Wood.
William Johnson to Mira Thomd-
son.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

THE finances both of the city and
county are in very healthy condi-
ton.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The question of gravelling the
principal streets of the city is under
consideration by the proper authori-
ties, and if the material can be Sc
cured on reasonable terms, it will
hereafter be used in improving the
streets. An effort will be made to
make contract with the Central
railroad to furnish the gravel.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

WIrH all the talk and kicking
against Harris, no definite complaint
or charge has ever been presented,
and unless this is done the trustees
will of course not consider the clam
or against him. All the talk against
him, when sifted down, resolves it.
self into mere political prejudice,
which is not deserving the slightest
consideration.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

WITH the electric light and the
electric fire alarm, Brennan will be
fixed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

4 THERE is talk of opening billiard
hall in BRENNAN soon.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

SENT UP.-The contractor to carry
prisoners to the penitenitary was
here Saturday and took away Rufus
Carter a negro, who has been in jail
for some time under sentence for
horse theft. Carter was tried last
spring and was given Is years. His
case was appealed, and the upper
court reversed the judgment. He
was tried again last fall and got S
years. The case was appealed again,
but this time it was affirmed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

TIN circulating library will pro
badly be open every day after this
week.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

CHATrEI mortgages are being
fled steadily.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

A RAILRoAD.-From the Gonzales
Enquirer we extract the following
relative to railroad from BRENNAN
to Brownsville.
The proposed route of the Mulzer
railroad is from Navasota to Bren-
ham, LAGRANGE, Flatonia, Gonzales,
Helena, Oakville, San Diego and
Brownsville, with numerous branch
es, making a distance of about 500
miles.
This is a new route. We hope it
will be built.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The sun is drying off the stree Is
beautifully.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The proposition to alter the arts
of the city so as to make then more
equal in size and population, 'houg.,
it met with general approval, does
not seem to be making any decided
Roadway. Why cannot the city
council take some action in the mat
ter There is hardly a doubt that
it would be adopted by large ma
iority if it should be submitted to a
vote.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

MAsoUERADE.-There will be mas
querade ball at the Frohsinn Hall
on next Saturday night, the 18th
instant. Members inviting friends
must purchase tickets for them of
the committee before the ball, as
tickets will be sold only to members
at the door. The committee is com
posed of P. Mandeius, 81. J. Becker,
VIM. Armin and W. G. Schill. A
handsome prize will awarded to
the best male and female maskers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

Orr FOR MEx1co.-Mr. E. C. Alb
bott, for many years freight agent
of the Central railroad in BRENNAN,
and at present Alderman, left last
night for Mexico, where he viii
make his future home. He will Ell
gage in the dairy business the'
Messrs. John Thompson and 4.
Wood accompanied him. He took
a stock of cattle with him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09
LooAL Nh s

Human for the Light Guard.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

DIZD.-At her residence on Mar
ket street, south of the Central rail
road and opposite Dawsoa's Machine
shops, Mrs. Klaske Luback, aged &c
years. She leaYes mourning hus-
band and q little boy about 4 or 5
years of age. The circumstances OF
her death were very sad. The family
is poor and almost unknown in the
city. They have been living here
seven oreight months. She was sick
10 days with typhoid fever, but her
death was unexpected to her hus-
band. She died at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday evening. There was no one
in the house except the husband, and
no one knew of her death till Thurs
day when he locked up the house and
went out to dig the grave himself.
When it was known that she was
dead several ladies and others kind
ly went and assisted in having the
corpse laid out and arrangements for
the burial which took place Thurs
Jay event at 4 o'clock completed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

The ELECTION CAsEs.-Messrs. Kirk
and Searcy, who have been to Austin
to attend to the Washington county
election cases, have returned. Judge
Turner is too sick to hold court, and
is not expected to be up for some
months. Judge Pardee is at Austin,
holding a session of the United
States circuit court, but he
will not be able. to try any district
court cases. The district attorney
Mr.. Kleberg, was willing to continue
the cases, but the defendants de-
handed trial, and Judge Pardee
agreed to give them trial the third
Monday in April. A special Judge
will be ordered to try the cases.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1888-02-09

son..
The Opelousas courier., 1888-12-22

Tel the person guessing to begin at the last berry in the
tail and count menttAly up as many as he chooses to the
right of the circle. Then beginning with the berry he
left off on, to count back the other way of the circle (this
time not including the tail, and you will tell him on
which berry he finished counting. The solution is very
simple. 1t will be found that the berry on which the
counts finished is just as many berries to the left of the
circle counting from where the tail point isl as there
are berries in the tail. Thus for experiment: In the ex-
ample given there are five berries in the tail. Now count
any number y&l choose, beginning at the end of the tail,
Z up the right of the circle. Then, beginning with the last
berry in 1.-THE count, count backto the left, mot including
the taiD and you will find the result is the tenth berry
from the end of the tail counting to the left. And no mat
ter how many you count to the right the count always
ends on that berry which is twice the number of berries
in the tail, to the left Of the circle. To do this without
discovery the number of berries in the tail should be
changed each time a guess is made. The performer can
say: ~ on see it's as easy to do It with few berries as
The Opelousas courier., 1888-12-22

SHADOW BUFF.-A white curtain, or sheet, is suspend
ed across the room or in the arch between rooms. The
players are divided into two parties. One party goes be-
hind the sheet and each member in turn has his shadow
thrown upon the screen. The players may disguise
themselves in any manner they choose and those before
the screen must guess the name OF the person from the
shadow. Three guesses may be allowed. The party who
makes the largest number of correct guesses wins the
game. When each number of one party has est his
shadow on the curtain the other party takes its place,
The game may be played with forfeits if desired. Of
course all lights are turned out except the one light
used to make the shadow.
The COFFEE PUZZLE.-Arrange a number of grains Of
coffee deans or any other grain or berry will do) in the
form of the letter @, as in the cut.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-12-22

many" or offer any excuse that occurs to him. OF
iReIy it is tbat anyone viii see through the Dian of the
game. The size of the circle ought to be changed each
time q guess is made but in any case the TAIL must be
heightened or shortened to avoid discovery.
FEEDING BLINDFoLD.-Two persons are blindfolded
table is placed a bowl of -four and each person is given q
spoon. Then each one dips up a spoonful of flour and
Guilty Of finding the mouth and in the s%puttering of -four
over the face, when it is found. A better material than
-four is popped corn ground fine in S coffee grinder. This
is SO light that a breath pufs it into the air: To avoid q
mess a sheet should be spread on the floor and the
clothes of the players protected by aprons.
BARNyARD.-A circle of players is formed and seated
on the floor. The leader then announces that he will
whisper to each one the name of a domestic animal and
animal he personates. Of course the game is a sell.
and to him is whispered the lame of a calf or donkey
with Instructions that at the given signal he is to bleat
to each of the remaining players you keep perfectly
quiet when the signal is given After the leader has
gone the round of the circle he repeats the request that
each player initiate his animal in the loudest voice, SO as
to be heard, and then gives the signal. OF course all the
circle is perfectly silent except the one victim who lifts
up his voice in a soulful bray to the amusement of the
rest OF the company.
The MAGIC ANswER.-This trick must be known to
out of the room while the others fix on a word, which
she is to guess on her return. There is an agreement
between the two that the RIGHT WORD shall be named
after any thing with four legs-asa table, a chair, a dog.
an elephant, etc. etc. For example: A lady goes out of
returns. Her accomplish in the trick says:
Query. Did we name a book?
Z: 2 So a Ship
9. Did we name arose.
Q. OF birdt
A. No.
Q. OF a sheep? -four legsl
A. No.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-06-14
To the + ublic.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
SALT LAKE CITY, J ne II, 10

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
SALT LAKE CITY, me II, 1888.
Some time ago the Chamber Of Com
merce at a public meeting advocated
the preparation of memorial to Con
gress asking an appropriation for gov
eminent building in Salt Lake. This
memorial was prepared and presented
to Congress together with letters from
all the Federal officials of our city. show.
ing the urgent NC saity for such sppro-
prlation AS result the committee OF
appropriations 10 whom all sucn ma .
tiers have to be referred reported il
favor of the appropriation OF $l25 000f !
the purpose specified, and The Senat,
has already acted favOrably on M,
port. The bill will next come befor.
The House, and Is sure 10 be passs o
upon favorably by that body. The sp
preparation may, theref re, be cunsit1-
cred assured.
The next thing will be the selection by
the government of q suits BILE sits fOI
such building. and in su, b matters til,
wants and wish of the con muuity ara
always considered. l. or1er 10 expe-
cite business aud reli We the govern
ment from the necessity of critical
investigation. insuri much DELAY thu
board OF directors at their last ms citing
instructed the undtrs pned to rsqnes
property owners to submit offers of 81 9
O. their prope-t y with q view to M Dir &
the Cham Der, Ms Representative u;
the community and public semi
ment to select suitable site
for presentation to the eovernment.
Property owners in submitting offer,
shoulu not forget the advantage to b.
derived from The erection If such 8
build ng On their land aud should slsn
hear in mind That the site selected will
be in the block the property ow' Q of
which wis contribute thu largest
amount towards the SuTchase Ut the
site for the government building. The
lot offered should not be less mat ten
(1O rods square. Prompt action is
desired and all Communications Should
be addressed to
M. J. FoRHAM,
Secretary.