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Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
UL-Before Port Hudson.

JUNE 3, 1865.
We came from Algiers up to Spring
field Landing by steamer, and thence
marched to our lines on Sunday. As
the regiment passed an open place in
the woods in sight of the enemy's works,
several great shells were thrown over
at us. One of them struck tree and
split it, and sticks, dust, and leaves
flew all about. Others burst just over
our heads, and some of the men were
struck by pieces, but nobody was hurt,
which was quite wonderful, considering
the situation. We lost no time in get
ting away from this dangerous ground.
Arrived at the front, we were put be-
hind one of the heavy guns of the
Twenty-frst Indiana. Things were
quiet till night, when more of the hos
tile shells exploded over us. The gun
ner of the battery that we support
sights his thirty-pound Parrott as fine
as turkey-ritle. When he fires we
stand up to watch the effect of the
shot, and see that it strikes every time
where he aims. Great cotton-bale
works conceal this battery. We have
seen him dismount more than one of
the enemy's cannon. He says he has
put ball through house more than
a mile away Monday evening we
were moved into another position, and
now lie within twenty-five rods
of the hostile works. The bullets
are whistling overhead continually, and
we are becoming used to them. The
hove r.1 ~, 70 tbo hroo r&uorlyc opJ fro
a few rounds occasionally. Most Of
them have fired 40 rounds. 1 have fired
10 or II myself ! Some of the rebel
sharpshooters have become known as
"The Image" "The Iron-clad," and
"Davy Crockett" The boys watch
closely and fire when they see curl
of smoke. They crack their Jokes about
going up to the pit to "dismount the
iron-clad man." A man was shot this
morning opposite us, just outside the
works. He lies there yet; indeed,
there are many such bodies, nobody
daring to approach any of them for
fear of the same fate We hear of
heavy guns and mortafs being planted
in new places all the time on our side,
and things seem to be getting ready for
a grand bombardment / have had to
come back to brigade hospital, mile
from our works, to write this.-Chi-
cagO Ledger.
.These works were not defended at all. They
were abandoned by the Confederate troops as
soon as the fall OF the forts below was known.
J.F.F.
tMost Of the people of that region, like this
planter were French remained neutral through
the war, and made an effort after its close to
get compensation from the United States for
their losses. Their case was hard, indeed. as
most of them failed in the effort. J.. F.
tour breastworks before Port Hudson were
constructed by excavating at the top OF the
ridge SO as to make a pit or chamber and
placing on top a log cut with holes for rifles
j. F. F.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

LATIN ceased to be spoken q the
language of the people Of Italy, about
5S1; it was first taught in England in
the seventh century, and speedily be-
came the learned language Of that
kingdom, and the one in which English
literature and law was expressed. Ita
use In law deeds gave way to the com
mon tongue about the year 1000, vaa
revived. by Henry II, and again r.
placed by English by Henry M.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
The Nude In Heal Life.

A most delicate and distressing in
cident is reported from q police court
in St. Louis. says the Kansas City
Star. 1t appears that q party Of
ladies and gentlemen was enjoying an
excursion on the river when the strug-
giles Of drowning man were Observed
at certain number Of points off the
lee bow. Hasty arrangements were
perfected to rescue him, when the
ladies objected. They pointed out
very properly and forcibly that the
man was devoid of apperel; that his
appearance on board would be q gross
violation of the customs and habits of
good society, and would tend to
cheaper a rule of decorum which is
positive in its expression. The argu-
ment was so prolonged and heated that
the man was going down for the last
time, when coarse, brutal deck hand
with no regard for polite amenities,
threw him rope, and he was hauled
on board, whereupon the ladies fed
blushing to the cabin.
While offended modesty will be glad
to learn that the fellow was carried off
to Jail and fined IS and costs for going
in swimming without clothes and with
out license. it is plain that something
must be done to meet such emergencies
In future. A naked man in q gilt
frame pay be work Of art in salon
or picture gallery, but he is not q
suitable subject for a select evening
part adn the higher walks of life. At
the same time it seems . pity to allow
a human being to lose his life merely
because his clothes happen to be where
he can not conveniently get at them.
There ought to be way of arriving at
compromise satisfactory to all par
ties interested. For instance, it might
be possible to lasso man in such q
way as to keep his head above water,
and in this condition to tow him along
until the ladies have retired to the
cabin or until sufficient clothing has
been provided to make him present.
able. OF course it is not pleasant to
be pulled through the water like cat
fish. but it is infinitely preferable to
drowning, and the Inconvenience are
assuaged by the reflection that SOL
emn social duty is being punctiliously
observed.
Ingenious minds may in time con-
trive a better means of meeting this
difficulty, but at present the tow-line
appears to be the only hope. And it
will be an agreeable reflection to the
ladies as they sail pleasantly down the
river that the gentleman in tow is
fully alive-if he is alive at ALTO the
conservation of the proprieties.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
Father and Son.
By C. E. WILLS.
SHE

|HE most re-
markable case I
ever noted of in
dividual friend
liness be t W e e n
North ern and
Southern sol
diers occurred at
a camp on the
Rapi d a n. vi
dettes of the op-
posing armi i e S
were stationed
on either bank
of the n arrow
stream. inst af-
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
Got 1t All In.

Lawyer-H anybody asks for me this
afternoon, tell them am called away
on most urgent business.
Office boy-Yes. sir.
Halt an hour later:
Strangers Mr.. Quill In?
Office boy-No, sir; he's been called
away to the baseball game on mosS
urgent business. Totcp Crier.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

n old veteran
of Chicago
t e ii s t h i S
s t ory: II
ca m g very
near , getting
kill e d i n
camp once by
t W o colored
boys. Four
or fv e fell
lows on our
skirmish line
h q d be e n
shot during a
sudden raid
by Confeder-
ate cavalry
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
OLD SOLDIERS AT HOME.
THEE TELL SOME AMUSING ANEC-
DOTEs AND STORIES.

How the Boys of Both Armies Whiied Away
Life in Camp Foraging Experiences,
Tireso,ne Marches-Thrilling Scenes on
the Battlefield.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
Campaigning IN Louisiana.
BY JAMES FRANKLIN Fits.

ETTERS from SOL
diers on distant
Fl e Ids, =, preserved
Through twenty-five
years of change, are
always interesting
reading. They usu-
|ally speak simply
but forcibly of the
great events that
were being enacted
around the writers,
and in their very
simplicity present
pictures of army life
which are as natur-
al as they are truth
ful.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

One queer thing about women crimi-
nails is that they seldom plead guilty.
Numerous are the cases recorded where
they stubbornly maintained their inno-
cence. although the evidence against
them was direct and overwhelming.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

ABR1DAL couple in Springfield, Mass,
were 80 anxious to avoid the curious
glances of the neighbors on leaving the
house that they climbed over the back
yard fence, and, passing through the
adjoining yard, entered the carriage,
which was waiting on the next street.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

WHEN the dude remarks that he hss
something on his mind. We get carmine
conception Of the infinitesimality q
infinitesimal.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

TRUTH may lie ct the bottom of q
we'll, but it doesn't trouble the average
fisherman. He mover goes there to
Aah.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
One Sad Story of the War.

URING the
ba t tie Of
SPOTS Viva
MIA, a man
was brought
to our field
h o S p it al
with an arm
torn away at
the shoulder
and ch e S t
terribly lac
Grated, says
an old vet
eran in the
Soldier and
Citizen. He
was q prl-
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

tMost Of the people of that region, like this
planter were French, remained neutral through
the war; and made an effort after it's close to
get compensation from the United States for
their losses. Their case was hard indeed. as
most of them failed in the effort. JFF
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04
The Campfire.
BY NINETTE II. LowATER.

written for 3 campfire held by Custer Post
Rock Elm, Wis.,
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

.These works were not defended at all They
were abandoned by the Confederate troops as
soon as the fall OF the forts below was known.
J.F. F.
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

tour breastworks before Port Hudson were
constructed by excavating at the top OF the
ridge so as to make a pit or chamber, and
placing on top log cut with holes for rifles.
I z
Thomas County cat., 1890-09-04

No ASSISTANCE (scene, the club at B
p. n.y.: Cholly (meditstively) = By
Jove! I wish 1 knew what Kitty Keene
would say if I should ask her to marry
me. Holly with tone of bitter rem
iniscence)-I could tell you what she
said to me when I did, if it would help
you any, old fellar.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07
SUMMER NIGHT CONCERT.

The second summer night concert
by the Second Regiment band will
take place at Firemen's park on
Thursday evening, August 18th, up
on which occasion a select pro-
gramme will be presented. The
grounds will be brilliantly lighted
up: refreshment stands will be pro
vided, and hop given in the pavilion
after the concert. These entertain
ments are being given for the amuse-
ment and pleasure of our citizens, who
ought to appreciate the efforts of the
band and fire department in this
undertaking by turning out to these
entertainments. There is no money
to be made out of these entertain
ments as the price of admission to
the grounds and hop included is only
25 cents-the object being mainly to
afford a place and source of amuse
ment at a mere nominal price. Every
citizen in town is, or should be inter,
ested in making a success of these
entertainments, and it is to be hoped
that they will do so. Don't forget
the date, Thursday night, August
14th.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07
DEAFNESS CAN'T BE CURED

by local applications, as they can
not reach the diseased portion OF
the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness, and that is by con-
stltutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an infamed condition
of the mucous lining of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets
inhamed you have rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed. Deaf
ness is the result and unless the
Inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroy
ed forever; nine cases out of ten
are caused by catarrh, which is
nothing but an infamed condition
of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dol
lars for any case of Deafness (caus-
ed by catarrh) that we cannot cure
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO..
Props, Toledo, O.
Price rs cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07
LOCAL NEWS.

JUDGE ]. E. GLASS, an old resident
of Chappell Hill who is justice of
the peace of the precinct, was in
town on Thursday on his way back
home from a trip up the country.
While away he purchased farm in
Leon county, near Jewett, with the
growing crops on it, and will leave
in few days with his family to
make their permanent. home there.
Judge Glass is one of the Oldest
citizens in the county and is one OF
the few landmarks left in his neigh
borhood. He Will be missed by
everybody in Chappell Hill.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

JUSTICE CURRY was engaged on
Thursday afternoon with the pre-,
hminary examination of Chas. vii,
liams, colored, charged with horse
theft. 1t will be remembered that
an old gentleman came to town from
Courtney last week and laid claim
to horse which the defendant had
sold to Messrs. Burnes and Davis, the
clock men. The prisoner when ar
rested claimed that he purchased
the horse from June Frazier, a no.
torious horsethief, who is now in
durance vile. Williams has told a
number of contradictory statements
obout his possession of the horse.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

The formal transfer of the Bren-
ham oil mill property to the new
stockholders was to have taken place
yesterday and the money paid over.
But there was some kind of a hitch
in the transaction and the trade was
not consummated. It is understood
that the failure of the parties to
finally trade was owing to the alb
sence from the city of Mr.. A. c. H.
Schweiss, one of the principal pur-
chasers, and matters will probably
not be finally settled until he re-
turns.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07
A DISPATCH from Colorado City

A DISPATCH from Colorado City
says that the Num- Bros ranch in
Hockey county was soldla that
place day before yesterday at public
auction by J. B. Robertson, special
master in chancery, to satisfy a num-
Der of judgments against the firm.
The whole outfit was purchased by
DIR. W. N. AIayfeld and A. S.
Whitener, of Burton, this county. j.
K. Hill, of Rockdale, and @. H.
Bone, of Colorado City, for $780,
900. The sale includes 10000 head
of cattle, 500 head of horses and Sc
600 acres of land. The Num-
Brothers were formerly in the
butcher business in Brenbam.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

The family of the late Rev. VIM.
Pfaff1e request the BANNER to ex-
tend thanks for them to the citizens
of Brennan, and in particular to
Rev. DR.. ]. L. Lloyd, the board of
trade and the pail-bearers for the
sympathy and many kindnesses ex-
tended in their late bereavement.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

ATTENTION is called to the an
nouncement in this issue of Mr..
Henry G. King, of Caldwell, as can
didate for foater representative OF
the legislature from Washington,
Burleson and Lee counties. Mr..
King is the regular democratic nom
inee. He is native resident of the
county and possesses brilliant fu-
ture. He is an ardent advocate OF
Hogg for governor and believes in
the proposed railway commission.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

During the spring and summer
of; 1888 l lost seven mules from
bots and coIlc, after trying every
thing l could think of. In 1889 1
commenced using the Bots and
Collie Specific put up by c. F. Jen.
sen & Co., Burton, Texas, and
since have not lost a single animal.
1t is the best bots and collie medi-
tine in the world."-R. J. Ransom,
Harlem Plantation, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

MEssRs. A. & II. HARRISON have
received over 100 replies to their
charade but so far only one has the
correct answer; as the charade is
quite difficult to solve they will
give the prizes to those who solve or
come nearest to it. All of the read
ers of the BANNER should try and
solve it. See their change of adver
tisement in this issue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07
GRADUATED SORE EYES,

No matter of how long standing sue
cessfully treated by DR.. R. D. Pal
mer, now at Burton. Office at G. F.
Jensen & Co.'S Drug Store. Can
give best of reference. Examina,
mons free. Persons who cannot be
cured, are so informed. Terms in
reach of all. Call and see the doc,
tor if you are afflicted with sore eyes.
or write to him and he will call on
you if desired.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Mr.. DRURY GEE, one of the most
prominent farmers of the Gay Hill
community, who was kicked on the
leg several weeks ago by a.horse and
laid up for repairs was in town on
Monday for the first time since
meeting with the accident.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Mr.. W. P. DEvER, of the Gndepen-
dence neighborhood, who is one OF
the most favorably known citi-
zcns of the county and who has re-
sided here nearly all his life, has
purchased a home in Georgetown,
owing to its superior educational ad-
vantages, and will noTe there in
about two weeks to educate his
children and to reside permanently.
His stock interests, as heretofore
stated, has been transferred to
Burnet county. Mr.: Dever and his
family Will be greatly missed by
their many friends.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

The editor of the BANNER is in re-
ceipt of an invitation to attend a pic
uic at Carter school house five miles
west of Burton on Saturday, August
9. 81. Tracy, state lecturer of the far
mers' alliance, Beauregard Bryan,
Esq, of this city and ]. 1. Moody
will deliver addresses. There will be
music and refreshments. Every
body is invited to attend.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

MEssRs. KRUG, Rogers and Lang
hammer and their families got off
on their trip to the Bernard Tues
day morning. They left at five
o'clock with the expectation of
spending fully week camping out.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Maccaroni, Vermicilli, Lemons,
Cakes, Candies-always fresh-Gra,
ted Sugar Corn, Maple Syrup-Best
Syrups. Jacob & Eldridge.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

A PRoTRAcTED meeting was begun
on Sunday at the Chappell Hill
Baptist church. The pastor, Rev.
J. E. McClurkin, is assisted by Rev.
Walter E. Tynes, pastor of the Bap-
list church at Denison.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

For Olive Oil, Pickles, Horse
Radish, Tomato Catsup, Citron,
Mayonnaise Sauce, L. & P. Sauce,
Brook Trout, Sardines, Oysters, Sal
mon, Deviled and Potted Ham,
Lunch Tongue, go to
SLOAN & HoDDE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Dick ROBERTSON, deputy sheriff, re-
ports that the farmers have had fine
rains down in the Washington and
Graball precinct and says that the
cotton crop has improved wonder
fully since it began raining.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

JIM Corr, railroad section hand,
who got too much red liquor
aboard, was arraigned before the
mayor yesterday and was fined. He
was put to work on the streets.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Just Received: Grape Milk, Quart
Or Pint Bottles made from Grapes.
non-aIcholic, Delicious Drink, 35
Cents Pints; G5 Cents Quart Bottles,
Sparkles Like Champagne. Recon-
mended by the Medical faculty.
JACOB & ELDRIDGE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

REAL ESTATE is on boom again in
;Silkville. On Tuesday Mr.. L. F.
Grassmuck contaminated the pur-
chase of lot from Mr.. G. F. Herbst,
adjoining Mrs. Seidelman, for which
he paid four hundred dollars.
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So REWARD

The undersigned offer reward
of five dollars for the detection
and conviction of any person en-
gagged in killing patridges in Wash
ington county between this and
October lst, 1890.
BRENNAN GUN CLUB.
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Mr.. CHAs. KEPPLER, prominent
business man of Orange, and Mrs.
Julia Smith, formerly Miss Julia
Traynham, tue daughter Of Dr.
Traynham, Of Chappell Hill, were
married in the Baptist church at
Orange on Sunday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Mr.. c. W. FRAZIER, a well known
citizen of Burton, believing in the
advice of the celebrated Horace
Greedy to go west, has moved to
Carmine, the first station On the
Central road west of Burton.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

DR.. JAMES BARTLETT came into
town on horseback yesterday morn
ing from Prairie Hill and reported
that it was too muddy to drive into
town in a buggy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Russian Cavrai, Olives, Capers,
Celery Sauce, Aspargras-Grated
and Sliced Pineapple, Olive Oil,
Citron, Raisins, Salmon Steaks, Bone,
less Sardines-Sardines in Tomato
Sauce, Luncheon Beef.
JACOB & ELDRIDGE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Chill Concarne, Deviled Ham,
spiced Pigs Feet, Corn Beef, Chow
Chow, Mustard Sauces.
Jacob & Eldridge.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Wines-Angelica, Port, Sherry
Sweet Catawba, Reisling, Claret
Annesette-bottle or gallon.
Jacob & Eldridge.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Grlts, coarse and fine, Flakes,
Barley, Sage, Samp, cracked Wheat,
Oatmeal, Shredded Oats.
Jacob & Eldridge.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

CAPT. T. G. CLAY informs the BAN
xER that the patrons of the school in
the Independence community have
secured the services of an excellent
teacher for the coming scholastic
year.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

FINEST Cabinet Photos for only
$500 dozen, at Walkar's Tent, on
Sunday street.
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A GOOD BUSINESS.

Isn't it more than remarkable =!
This is the third week since our
charade appeared in the Banner
with our Grand Clearance Sale, and
we are pleased to say that a greater
active public interest has been dis
played than any of our former ad-
vertisements.-we are pleased The
facts about our goods and prices are
getting abroad more, and more peO-
pie finding them out every day. We
appreciate the fact, there is sound
business wisdom in getting up a
grand clearance sale as we have
done in selling the goods at low
figure now rather than carry them
over and accumulate old stock.
1t takes courage to cut the prices
so low you say Sure enough. But
nobody is more keenly alive to the
great permanent advantages to be
gained by giving the people Genuine
Bargains than we are.
And in accordance with that fact
the prices of our goods go Down,
Down to the lowest notch they have
ever reached in the history of Brcn-
hams great bargain sale.
Read the story in the figures that
follow, and then ask yourself if you
ever knew such goods to be so
cheap. Read. Read. Read
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Our line this department larger than ever and have the
nobest Mems YOUTH Boys and chdren clothing
was ever laid clothing Our Mr. Harrison his selec
this line very particular and would be folly for anyone
buy heircohne until inspecting our immense stock
Dress Goods.

This season we will introduce the latest
shades and finest textures in this line, and
we intend to do as we have done in the
past. Sell them way down.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Gumbo File and Currie Powders,
Delicious for Dressing. &c.
JACOBS l. ELDRIDGE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-08-07

Save your Chickens by feeding
them Jensen's Chicken Powder.
Warranted.
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Get your Horses and Mules in
good shape by using Jensen's Con-
dition Powders.
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1GENNTS FURNISHINGI' GOODS. !
To Close Out.

Fine Sateen, fast colors ......Sc
Fast color Chalh sc
Lonsdale Domestic .............Se
Standard Prints. sc
Ribbed Vests (Ladies) ................1 Toe
Balbriggan HOSE. .15c
Babies Caps. ..................l0 to Csc
Fast Black Hose 10c
Ethiopian. Best Black Hose. ...2 5c
Collars and Cuffs (seD.. .........- 1Oc
All Silk Ribbon. ............3t to 40c
Embroideries ...2c to S1.50
Misses Steamer Caps. Csc
Ladies Riding Caps. ....5 soc
A new lot of Black Lawn just received,
and we are opening new goods every day.