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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20
THURMAN DAY.

The banquet in Columbus, Ohio,
on the night of the 18th inst. ten
dered Allen G. Thurman, the old
Roman of the Buckeye Democracy,
on the occasion of his seventy-sev-
enth birthday, was a magnificent af-
fair. A large number of leading
democrats gathered to pay homage
to the old Roman of the American
republic.
Ex-President Cleveland responded
to the toast American citizenship"
closing an able effort with the fol-
lowing:
ITO attempt to reverse the cur
rent OF true Americanism and dis
credit the most honorable senti-
ments belonging to American man
hood, were the disgraceful tactics of
those who insulted our people by
the announcement of the doctrines
that the desire for cheapness was to
love nastiness and to practice econo-
my and frugality was un-American.
But this is time when thrift in our
countrymen should be fully re-es-
tablished. The noise of the recent
political revolution is heard through
out the land. The people have just
demonstrated that there is a point
beyond which they cannot be led by
blind partisanship and that they are
quite competent to examine and de-
eide political questions concerning
their rights and their welfare.
Nothing could so well accompany
the honors we pay our distinguished
guest (Thurman) as the celebration
on his birthday of the victory which
has been achieved in vindication of
American citizenship, for in him we
honor a man who has best illustra-
ted American manhood. Our re-
joicing and his are combined as we
also celebrate tonight the trlumphs
of the Democratic principle for
which he fought and fell but two
short years ago, and to complete
our victory and his, we are permit
ted to indulge in true Democratic
enthusiasm over the steadfastness
and devotion to its creed exhibited |
by our party, which knowing no dis
couragement, has fought to victory |
in the peoples cause. Who can
doubt our countrymen's apprecia-
ton of the character of Allen G. |
Thurman, which has been shown
throughout his long career at all |
times and in all circumstances with
out regard to personal consequences
and to do things which his con-
and judgment approved |
and which seemed TO him to be in
the interests of this country and in
accordance with his Democratic
faith, who can now doubt that con
science and courage point out the
way to public duty? If we enter
tain more solemn thoughts on this
occasion, let them be concerning
the responsibility which awaits us
rs our fellow countrymen place in
our keeping their hopes, and trrst
we shall fail in cur obligation toI
them if we stifa conscience and
luty by ignobie palJis"asaip. But
We shall fulfill every patriotic expec-
alton if we accept the guidance of
good and true and honest democra-
~, illumined by the light of genuine
American citizenship.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

R. G. Dun & Co., in their weekly
review of trade, report the CONNER
cial interests throughout the coun-
try in satisfactory condition.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

IT'S now charged that the present
drop in stocks has been brought
about by Jay Gould, in order to get
even with Wanamaker for his efforts
to establish a postal telegraph sys-
tenn, and in that way affect unfavor-
ably Gould's Western Union tele-
graph stock. If jay Gould is after
Wanamaker he had as well stop, for
Gould will fdo him" before he let's
nm
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

The bill changing the capital from
Guthrie to Kingfsher has been sent
to the governor for his signature.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Dr.. Koch has decided not to pub
hsh his secret of the composition OF
hisinoccul ating fluid.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

PAT CALHOUN of Georgia has been
nominated by the democratic caucus
to oppose General Gordon for the
senate.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

IT Is said that owing to the de-
fciency in sight, that Postmaster
General Wanamaker will not recon-
mend l cent letter postage in his
forth coming message.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20
Thursday, November, 20. 1890.

The democrats in Tom Reeds
district have concluded not to con-
test his seat.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

The trouble in Honduras still con-
tinues.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

HENRY GEORGE, the famous single
tax-idea man, is lecturing in this
State. The great masses may not
agree with Mr.. George in his rather
extreme views, but all over the civil
lized world he has followers and
admirers, and with those who dis
agree with him, his ability, his sin
cerity, his fearlessness of expression
make him admirers. He is the great
labor advocate, an ultra-free trade
democrat, which led him to make a
vigorous fight for Cleveland in 1884,
an able writer, and though an ex-
tremest, possess qualities that eagle
plume men souls and raise them
above the common herd. Where
ever he lectures crowded houses
flock to hear him. We would be
pleased to have him visit Brennan,
and have no doubt that a good
crowd would turn out to hear him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

WHEN it became a matter of public
notriety in New York that John
Rockefeller, the oil king, was a
richer man than Jay Gould, the
latter went to work at once to in
crease his little pile, which may in
some way account for the financial
crisis of the past few days in New
York. He may be squeezing some
body in order to catch up with
Rockefeller.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

The loss of the British war ship
Serpent, on the Spanish coast, re
Gently, was one of the most horrible
disasters of the times. The night
was inky black and terrible storm
raging. All the officers and crew,
including some passengers, number
ing It's souls, were below deck
when the vessel was hurled on the
rocks. She slid back off the rocks
and went down instantly, so quickly
that no sign or cry was given by the
doomed men. Only three sailors
escaped to tell the story of the wreck
The Spanish government has been
asked to assist in recovering the
bodies, the British government Of
fering reward for each body.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

TIE recent illustrated special
edition of the Corpus Christi Caller
is a daisy. It has an extensive
write up of the city, illustrations of
prominent streets, public and private
houses, and in an enumeration of
the city's enterprises says the city is
supplied with electric lights, and a
telephone system is in operation,
while the ice consumed is the pro-
duct of home industry. The trade
of the city is derived from Nueces,
Duval and San Patricia counties, and
there are two private and a national
bank to support financial wants.
Building improvements have been
extensive, including both business
and residence structures, while the
erection of $4,000 hotel is CON
templated in the northern portion.
a dummy line has been constructed
from the northern end of the city to
and through Corpus Christi cliffs to
the seaside camp-meeting grounds, a
distance of six and three quarter
miles.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20
Leading Grocer.
JUST RECEIVED

A large lot of Evaporated and
Dried Fruits for the holidays. Ras-
ms of all kinds, Citrons and Figs,
and fresh Prunes; also Plain Hams
and Breakfast Bacon, Pure Lard,
Boneless Hams. Still leading in
low prices and the best goods.
Every article is sold under guaran-
tee. Goods delivered free and
prompt.
Yours respectfully,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Several other houses and lots for
sale or rent IN various portions of
the city.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

100 acre farm and improvements l mile
east of city, cheap to an early purchaser.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Improved one acre lot on Clinton street,
near Central depot cheap for $500.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Business lot on Church street next to
Amslers platform; can be bought at the low
figure of $50 cash. Title perfect.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

One sixteen acre lot well improved 1900
yards east Of courthouse. Cheap at S2250.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

One vacant let adjoining Judge McFar
land, on Key street at 5000,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Fine 81 acre fruit farm and Improvements
~ miles north of BRENNAN. Bargain at
$50 per acre.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Two unimproved lots joining Mann's
marble yard. Cheap at 300.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

$40 acre improved farm l IL mile north
of Brennan, 200 acres in cultivation, 100
acres in pasture, so acres in bottom land
with postoak and ash timber; tenant
houses on premises. Cheap at $3.50 per
acre.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Dir. Chandler's lot on southside of West
Main street. A good chance to buy nice
place al low price.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

Beautif Il 200 acre firm IL miles south
west of BRENNAN and is on the market at the
low figure of $1,000.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20
Mr.. Julian Netherlands elegant home an
Improvements, at bargain.

No. 72-One improved lot corner of jack
son and Green streets, about 600 yards
southwest of the courthouse. Good house.
stable and outhouses, about IL acre ground.
nice location. For sale at the low price OF
S1400. Ad.-Nov.-T'9O.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-20

forth coming message.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
North Pole Expedition.

The Nausen Expedition to the
North Pole is now fitting out at
Christiana, Norway. It will be
well equipped for the perilous un-
dertaking, but there is no reason
to believe that it is likely to
achieve a greater success than has
resulted from other similar enter
prises in the past. The route
which the expedition proposes to
take, that to the north of New ST.
IBERIA, will initiate against it. By
this route the ill-fated Jeanette
met its fate, and the experience of
Arctic explorers has shown that il
is the least feasible line of ap-
proach to the pole. For nearly a
decade now the enthusiasm for
Arctic exploration has lain dor.
mant. But the fascination of the
unknown regions that surrounded
the pole was bound to reassert
itself, and the world will look with
interest upon the new adventures,
although without much hope that
their story will be anything more
than the familiar one of baffied eff.
forts and cruel disaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
How Much Do You Weigh?

A child in the fourth year should
be 8 feet high, and weigh more than
% pounds; in the sixth year 8 IL
feet high, and weigh AZ pounds;
in the eighth year, 4 feet high and
Sc pounds in weight; at twelve
years old, 5 feet in height and 70
pounds in weight is a fair average,
says Chatter.
At the term of adolescence %
pounds should be added for 3 or 4
inches of height; 112 pounds for 5
feet 6 inches; 126 pounds for 5
feet s; 14O pounds for s feet 10;
154 pounds for 5 feet II, and 1853
pounds for 6 feet Of height is good
weight.
Growth is very irregular in chill
dren and young people generally;
perhaps two inches may be gained
in two months, and for the next
ten months not another inch, even
up to the age of ten or twelve
years.
While growth is thus rapid
fatigue is readily induced; during
the pause weight is gained and
work or training can go on again.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Census EnumeratOrs.

W. J. Powell, supervisor of the
eleventh census of the United
States for the third district of Mis-.
souri,, has recommended the fol
lowing named persons for enumer
ators in Audrain county:
District No. John l.. McIn
tyre, post-ofGce, Vandalia.
District No. 2-Francis s. Friar
Cuivre.
District No. 3-Thomas J. Rob
erts, Rush Hill.
District No. Cash Copeland
Martlnsburg.s
District No. 5-Geo. w. Covey
Laddonia.
District No. 6-Leman S. Hop
kins, Mexico.
District No. 7-Daniel M. Rob
erts, Mexico.
District No. S-Jos. B. Rotkin
| Mexico.
District No. 9-Daniel +. Shea
Mexico.
District No. 10-Wm. T. Hukel
post-office, Sturgeon.
District No. 11-James w. Fox
post-of6ce, Centralia.
District No. 12-Jas. M. Sharp
Mexico.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
THE G. & 4. ROAD.
Possibility of This Road Falling
Into the Hands of the
Atchison.
From the St. Louis star-sayings.

From the st. Louis star-Sayings.
There has been some talk for
several days of the possibility Of
the Chicago & Alton Railroad fall
Ing into the hands OF the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe by the pur-
chase of a control OF the majority
of the stock. Speaking of this this
morning NJ. J. H. Blessing said his
private information from Wall
street was to the effect that the
speculative people were on the
lookout for the deal, and had an
idea that it would be consummated
before long. There is also an idea
that the Atchison is not alone in
the Frisco deal, and will not be
alone in whatever it may do with
the Alton, but that the Pennsylva-
MA is equally interested It is
even stated that the Pennsylvania
recent increase of stock was for this
purpose, rather than for the one
given out at the time. The deal,
if made, will be a very important
One. 1t will remove the Alton as
the persistent disturber of rates
and the railroad situation general
ly, and will give the Atchison both
st. Louis and Kansas City and st.
Leuis and Chicago lines. The
Pennsylvania will be benefited by
having Pacific coast outlet equal
to that of the Union Pacific. The
Alton will command a higher price,
however. 1t has S14, 1OO,O oi
common stock, ..and So, 100000 Of
preferred, and all this is SO closely
held that the quotation on it is
really only nominal. The com.
mon is quoted at 128 bid and 1876
asked, and it would take at least
$50 to buy any large amount of it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
AFrERNooN GAMI
Left Town at Once.

An Iowa editor is hiding at
present and his foreman is trying
to fix matters up so he can come
home again without fear of being
pulverized. In writing up a visit
to a lady friends house, he
described her elegant selection of
house plants. He wrote it this
way: "Mrs. B. has the prettiest
plants in town" In making up
the forms the letter "l" dropped
out of the word plants, and the
mistake was not discovered until
the paper was run off. The whole
town was soon in an uproar and
when the offensive word was point
ed out to the husbaod he armed
himself with a horsewhip and a
revolver and went to the printing
Office with blood in his eye. The
editor saw HIM coming and jumped
out of a second story window aud
started for the woods on a run that
would have shamed q scalded dog.
Editors have their troubles the
same as other people.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Farm Mortgages.

From the journal 6f Agriculture.
It will be known approximately
from the United States census what
the amount of farm mortgages in
all the States is. We have no doubt
that the sum total of this indebted
ness is larger than many people
suspect. In the meantime, if we
judge from figures given by the
Bankers Monthly, which would
certainly not exaggerate the amount,
the sum total OF mortgages now in
force is simply appalling. II gives
the following figures on a few of the
States: Kansas, s2s5, ,0OO, 600; In.
diana, s645, ,OOO, 600; Iowa, $567,
600; Michigan, $500, ,O0O, 900; Wis.
consin, 1857 900, 900; Ohio, 81, 127, ).
600, 600.
Commenting on which the Pa.
cific Express says:
Here are mortgages on the farmi
of only six States aggregating S3,'
431 600, 900, the interest on which
at 6 per cent. amounts to ovel
S2OO, 600, 900. Now the whole pro
duction Of gold, and silver in the
United States per year is not hal
enough to pay the interest on the
farm mortgages of six States.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Pike at the Mexico Fair.

The Louisiana Journal says
Pike county will be well represent
ed at the Mexico Fair. The fol-
lowing gentlemen will enter horses:
w. 81. Glenn will have horse in
the three minute class for the guar
anteed stake of 81, 900 at the Mex
leo Fair. The McCormick company
will have one in the 2:30 class fol-
the same amount. w. N. Gibbs,
W. P. Hawkins, Frank Sheppard
and Mccormick will enter for the
yearling stake Of 500. John L.
McCune and Nee Cormick will tackle
the $500 stake in the 2-year-old.
class. W. P. Hawkins and the
Mccormick Company will enter 70,
the three-year-old class, and the
latter company will be represented
in the four-year-old class for same
amount.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Land Sales.

Lakenan & Barnes made the
following real estate sales:
Daisy L. Maths to E. L. Rut-
ledge, lots 6 and Z, in block 1S,
Morris addition to Mexico, $500.
Lakenan & Barnes to James
Qulsenberry, lot 2, block 8, Lake
nan & Barnes Highland addition
to Mexico, 800.
Lakenan & Barnes to Scott Set
tie, lots 5 and 6, block 13, Ladd's
extended addition to Mexico, $3.50.
Lakenan & Barnes to Thos. Eu.
banks, lots Z and 8, block 13,
Ladd's extended addition to Mex
leo, s17O.
L. s. Barada to Dr.. w. L. Reed,
100 feet on South Jefferson street,
s525.
Jno. G. Hart to Joseph Weimer,
lot "a, Sparks add. to Mexico,
81, 800.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
WIN End Disastrously.

In conversation with . promi-
nent railroad man to-day, the gen.
tleman said: "It is my honest
conviction that ifthe rates continue
as at present, it will end serious
ly." When asked to make an ex-
PLANTATION he said: "Thers Il talk
at present among the officials Of
cutting down the salaries Of al
employees Of the roads, which you
well know will end in strife, strikes,
ETC., and bring on o bitter struggle
between employer and employs.n -
That such q move would be detri-
mental, if not hazardous, to the
travelling public is an evident fact,
and one much TO be deplored, II
such should be the case. However,
this report 10 not an official one,
but is the view of q very prominent
railroad man, and there is no cues.
ton that If such should be the turn
of affairs, it would end in . most
disastrous manner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
A Bully Good Orator

A special dispatch from St.
Charles, in speaking of the
Editorial meeting now in session
at that place, says: President R.
M. White, of the Mexico LEDGER,
called the meeting to order and
after prayer by Rev. Mr.. Reid a
very neat and appropriate address
ofwelcome was delivered by Rev.
Father Rosswinkle of the English
Catholic Church. Handsome
Bob'' White can edit paper with
ability, and proved in the speech
made in reply that he is also an
orator of no mean talent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Poor Fellow.

ssDon't you remember me
ma'am7" said the emaeiated tramp
81 stopped here Las. summer ant
moved your lawn for you.''
"Why, you are not that magnifi
cent tramp, that Hercules, Il
whom I gave my first loaf o
bread?n
"I am the same"
"What has worked such dread
ful change In 30 short a ime2'
" Your first Loaf Of breae
|ma'am.n =
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
Boarding House Talk.

ssHow are you, butter; how do
you feel tonight" ooh, I am
just as strong as possible. How
are you, Mister Coffee2'' "Mel
we'll, to speak the truth, I feel
very weak. I don't feel settled,
and the grounds upon which I am
admitted into society don't suit
me at all. How are yen, Miss
Mi1k?" "Oh, / feel blue. I fell
in the water this morning and
came near being drowned; but
don't chalk that up against me;
and if you see . COW anywhere
around I'd lactometer.'' Then
the steak yelled ont, 'bully !" and
the mutton said goat while you're
young, while the boiled egg fairly
cackled in derision.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

c. G. Elliott, of Audrain, return.
ed Monday frem st. Louis with his
wife, who, by the advice of DR..
Armstrong, submitted to q very
severe and dangerous surgical
operation about 10 days ago. Mr..
Elliott vas In Perry Tuesday and
reported his wife doing we'll. He
appeared very happy and thankful
for the good prospects of his wifs'a
restoration TO health; and We hcre
his fond expectations will be fully
realized.-Perry Enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

The beauty about the Democrat
ic party is that every member has
a voice in naming the nominees.
When the primaries are held all
the members meet on a common
level and "the voice of the people
is the voice of God.''
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
A Happy Family.
From the ClarkSy1lIe Sentinel.

Ike Beauchamp has dog which
has raised pup, two squirrels and
a pig, permitting all to suck at the
same time, caring apparently as
much for the one as the other.
He had the menagerie in town last
Wednesday and had the outfit
photographed. The squirrels were
nursing, the pig walking around
its foster mother and the pup was
held under the arm of Ike's little
boy who is quite proud of the hap
py family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

- ~
At st. CHARLES last week the
elecsnc light was turned on for the
INST time in honor of the visiting
oitors. It was considered an ac.
eommodation by the newspaper
nen Who, prior to the event, had
eeen put to some trouble in dis.
saeulahing druggists mortar signs
1om big painted beer schooners
q . general rule the average
soontry editor, upon occasions o1
nla kind, is himself a shining
aent-a whole electric hight plant
. speak.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29

AAD now Messrs. Bartholdi and
ea, one the artist-creator of the
nias of Liberty. the other the
.sntsct of the big tower, declare
nef the Colossus of Rhodes never
listed and must be classed among
ee nyths Of antiquity. As the
.asafe was only 1o5 feet high, and
enly ships that went under il
se The great galleys or small
aassrs, We do not see why these
~ eminent men should conspire
1spnve us of one of the seven
sadsrs Of the ancient world,
q thus knock the stufing out
eaz best story books2
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
The Jersey Bulletin says the likes

The Jersey Bulletin says the likes
and dislikes Of cows are almost al
various as their color markings
The dainty feeder may, and gen.
orally viii, prefer rich and concen.
trated food, while the voracious
feeder is comparatively Indifferent
as TO the quality, provided there il
plenty of it. The feeder must
study his cows and cater to theil
indivldualities.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1890-05-29
games

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. NJ.
Blum. Of the dry goods house oi
Blum & Co., was the recipient Of
a handsome gold headed cane, a
token of esteem from the employees
of the house-Miss Eta Herman,
G. Blum, Jno. Abhay and Jas.
20. Wilkins. The occasion waa
Mr.. Blum's 68th birthday. Mr..
Wilkins, in his usual happy style,
made the presentation. Mr.. Blum
looks 20 years younger te-dsy.