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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
LOCAL NE WIS
The Prize Shoot.

Owing to the lateness of the
hour when the tournament closed,
partly, and also owing to the failure
of the BASNER's special reporter to
furnish the report in time, full ac-
count of the sweepstakes prize shoot
at the old fairgrounds on the fourth
of July could not well be given un-
til now. There were several shoots
and sportsmen were present from
Hampstead, Austin, Galveston and
one or two other places. As will be
seen by the score, the Brennan
sports redeemed themselves pretty
well from their bad record at Bur
ton not long ago. The shoots were
as follows:
Shoot No. Ten single blue
rocks Is yards rise $3.50 entrance :
Jackson I, Burnes 4, Brown 6, Til
Ter 6, Stewart 9, Miller 10, Horst 9,
Wheeler 6, Salley 5, Smell 5 and
Murphy 4.
No. 2:-Ten single live birds 30
yards rise S. entrance: Jackson 5,
Tiller s, Stewart 4, Burnes 8, Miller
S, Horst s, Brown s, Salley 4,
Wheeler Z, Smell 3, McGregor 5.
No. 3.-Five pair blue rocks 16
yards rise SO entrance and four
monies: Jackson 5, Lockett 5,
Miller 8, Murphy 0, McGregor l,
Perry 3, Stewart S, Burnes 4, Tiller
6, Smell 5, Wheeler Z, Eldridge L,
Beaumier 2, Koch 6.
No. 4.-Ten single leather wing
bats 16 yards rise 81 entrance
jackson Z, Lockett s, Rogers s,
Horst 8, Beaumier 6, Salley Z,
Wheeler Z, Eldridge 4, McGregor 7,
Brown 9, Burnes 8, Lockart Z,
Smell 5, Murphy 5, Stewart Z, Tiller
7, Miller s, Hammond 10.
No. 5.-This was at six single
live birds at "a yards rise, SIS en-.
trance. Jackson killed six straight
but the birds were exhausted before
the shoot was over and each one with
drew his money from the pot and
paid for his birds.
No. 6.-Ten single blue rocks IS
yards 1ise SIS entrance: jackson 6,
Wheeler 6, Murphy 2, Stewart Z,
Horst 6, Miller 4, Burnes 8, Ballard
Z, Smell s, Beaumler 3, Salley 3,
Brown 8, McGregor 8, Tiller 5 and
perry 5.
This disposed of the regular pro-
gram shoot, but four little private
shoots were arranged to fill out the
day. In the first one Wheeler won
first money; Jackson and Stewart
second; Horst, Tiller and Brown
third, and McGregor fourth. In the
second private shoot Jackson, Tiller
land Stewart won first money; Burnes
and McGregor second; Miller third,
Dand Brown and Smell fourth. In the
next Stewart won first; jackson Sec
ond; Burnes third. and Tiller fourth.
In the fourth and last private match
Jackson and Burnes won first; Stew
art and Miller won second; Tiller
and Beaumier fourth.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact, you
must have it, to fully enjoy life. Thousands
are searching Tor it daily, and mourning be-
cause they find it not. Thousands upon
thousands of dollars are spent annually by
our people in hope that they may obtain
We guarantee that Electric Bitters, if used
according 10 directions and the use persisted
in, will bring Good Digestion and Gust the
demon dyspepsia and install instead Eu-
pepsy. We recommend Electric Bitters for
Dyspepsia and all diseases of Liver, Stomach
and kidneys. Sold at Soc ST. by r. +,
Luhn, Druggist.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

SEBE CRESsHAw, a well known col
ored man of the city, died at his
home in Camptown on Friday night
after a sickness Of several days. At
the time of his death Sebe was occu-
plying the position Of porter at the
county jail. He was good demo-
cratic darkey, took considerable in
terest in politics and was liked by
both black and white. He was
raised in the country and came to
town from the colored settlement
known as Randles Hill, where he
has brothers and sisters and other
kinfolks living. His funeral took
piece at 6 o'clock Saturday evening.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
FOR SHERIFF.

J.R. ROBERTSON is hereby announced as
candidate for Sheriff of Washington county
subject to the action of the county demo
cratic convention.
AT the request of many friends, here,
with announce myself as candidate fol
Sheriff of Washington county, subject TO the
action of the County Democratic convention.
LEONARD G. GEE.
We are authorized TO announce D. E.
LEAGUE as candidate for Sheriff of Wash
ington county, subject to the action OF
the county democratic convention.
We are authorized to announce THOMAS
j. BvANs as candidate for sheriff of Wash
ington county, subject TO the action of the
democratic convention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

All who own Mules and Horses,
take notice:
For six weeks we have had an
average of from four to SIX sick
mules daily with bots and collie on
my plantation. in Fort Bend coun.
ty. We used the "Bots and Collie
Specific" put up by G. F. Jensen &
Co., Burton, Texas, and lost only
one mule. Col. l.. A. ELLIS,
Austin, Tex.
This is the best medicine for
bots and collie ON record.
G. W. REDDIcK,
Manager of L. A. Ellis & Sons
plantation.
Remedies advertised in this
paper put up by C. F. Jensen &
Co., Burton, Texas, are for sale by
Jos. Tristram.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

WHEN the Brennan Light Guard
went to Burton on Friday and while
they were going out from the depot
to the barbecue grounds the hack
broke down with them and some of
them came to grief by theirspants
splitting.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
For COUNTY CLERK.

The Banner is authorized to announce o.
a. SEWARD as candidate for County Clerk
of Washington county, subject to the action
of the Democratic County Convention.
The BANNER is authorized to announce
Capt. J. NJ Byrnes as candidate for county
!, clerk of Washington county, subject to the
action of the democratic county convention.
We are authorized to announce 10 P.
jackson as a candidate for county clerk, sub
ject to the action of the county democratic
convention
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Try Fairbanks White Clover leaf
lard, for sale by 81. FISHER.
LiQlOrS! LlQlOrS! Liquors

JUST received two car loads IL
quors, consisting of Brandies, Gins,
Blackberry Brandy, French Cog
nae Whiskey-alI grades-in bar
rels, halt barrels and 10 and gal
Ion kegs. Also all imported
Wines, Liebfrauenmllch, Royal
Schwarzberger Brauneburg Aus
bruch, Nodhausser Ziltlnger &c.
Zwetchenwauer, Rudolph Bader
Danzlg Bitters, Peacock Gin, j..
A. Gilka, Schutzen strasse, No. 9
Barlin and all imported and
domestic Bitters.
F. KRENTZLIN,
Wholesale Liquor Dealer.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
revival of trade at R. E. Lrhn's Drug Store
as their giving away to their customers so
many free trial bottles of DR.. Kings new
Discovery for Consumption. Their trade is
simply enormous in this very valuable
article from the fact that it always cures and
never dA1appoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Group and all throat and lung
diseases quickly cured. You can test it
before buying by getting trial bottle
free, large size 81. Every bottle warranted.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
OK Wednesday a colored sufra

OK Wednesday colored sufra-
gan tackled one of the courthouse
officials who has decided not to be
in the race this year for a small
loan. The colored friend did not
know of his determination to retire
at the end of his term, and aftor
speaking in glowing terms of his
crop prospects, intimated that he
would like to strike the official for a
loan to buy some bagging and ties
to bail his cotton while bagging was
cheap and before the jute trust rails
ed the price. The darkey did not
succeed in making the loan.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The colored meeting which was to
have been held in the city on Satur-
day was abandoned on account of
there being two funerals among the
darkeys in town. W. H. Blount,
however, made speech to a small
crowd of colored people at Fricke's
platform, the tenor of which was
not learned.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The Brennan Field Artillery band
attended the fourth of July cleebra-
ton at Burton and furnished the
music for the occasion.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
w. II. WALKER

Has erected a large Photograph
Tent on Sandy Street, next to
Healy's hardware store, and is pre-
pared to do first class work at low
est prices. Finest Cabinet Photos
for only $500 dozen. Four Gem
Pictures for 50 cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Mr.. Brown, of Burton, one of the
sportsmen engaged in the shooting
contest, had his shells loaded with
giant powder, and the conclusion
was so great that the jar of his gun
bruised his arm and caused it to
bleed profusely.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

ATTENTION is called to the adver-
tisement of the Brennan steam
laundry. This is a new institution in
BRENNAN and should be literally
patronized.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

SEVERAL Of the crowd at the
fourth of July demonstration went
out to the old fairgrounds to the
prize shoot, which lessened the at
tendance at the park considerably.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
BuckIen,s Arnlca SaIye.

The best salyein the world for cuts, bruis-
es, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tet-
ter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
:. III eruptions, and positively cures piles, or
no pay. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts
faction or money refunded. Price 20 cents
per box. For sale by r E. Luhn'
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

For Plum Pudding, Clarke &
Combs Fruit Jams, Jumbles, Golden
Crown Preserved Cocanut, Grated
and Sliced Pine Apple, Asparagus,
and Boston Baked Beans. Go to
SLOAN & HOppE
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Merchants Exchange, Saloon.

Merchants Exchange. Saloon.
noted and renowned all over the
State of Texas for Pure Old Straight
Whiskey, Wines of all kinds and CT
CARS Primo Buffo. Shall be happy
to SEQ you when in Brennan to test
the superior quality of my Whiskey
and truth of this assertion.
". II. MURPHY,
Southeast cor. Courthouse Square.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The picnic out at Bluff Springs by
the people of the Gay Hill neighbor-
hood on Thursday passed off nicely
and everybody had a good time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

For Cider and White Wine Vine
gar, Syrup and Molases, Best Laun
dry Soap, $3.50 per box $3.50
small boxes 20 cents.
Go to SLOAN & HoDDE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The new pavilion out at the Ger
mania cost nearly $500 and is one of
the best and handsomest pavilions
in the state.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
+. J. CHENEY & CO..
H. n

Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years,
and believe him perfectly honor
able In all business transactions,
and financially able to carry out
any obligations made by them
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
WALDINe, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials sent free
Price IS cents per bottle. Sold by
all Druggists.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

A colored woman had a narrow
escape at the depot on Saturday in
trying to board the westbound Cen
trail train while it was in motion.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The lost has been found. The
missing two-year-old child of Mrs
John Shackey, which mysteriously
disappeared from home on Friday,
was found asleep under the steps of
an adjoining house.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

BRENNAN will be as well represen-
ted at the state ercampment at San
Antonio as any otler town in the
state.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

SEVERAL Austin county farmers
from Welcome were in attendance
on the fourth of July celebration.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

For Dat Meal, Pearl Wheat, Nu-
devene Flakes, Tapioca, Corn Starch,
Thurbers Extracts, Spices, Dozier
Crackers, Cakes and Jellies. Go to
SLOAN & HoDDE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Mr.. EDWARD HoFFMANN has
bought out the clothing department
Of his fathers business on Main
Istreet. Mr.. Hoffman, is a young
man of fine business talent, of sterl-
ing qualifications and will make his
mark in the mercantile world.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Two Doctors Failed.

Mr.. r. K. Greenless, Randall,
Ark, writes: No prescription
ever effected more than a tenn
porary suppression of the chiIls on
myself. L was told to try your
Hughes tonic concluded to give
1t trial. One bottle made a CON-
plete cure"
Prepared By 4. A. Robinson & Co.,
Wholesale Druggists, Louisville,
KY. Sold by Druggists.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

AT the shoot of the Germania gun
club on Friday Mr.. R. Strickert won
the gold medal the second time. in
succession.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

SQUIRE Tanner, colored, who was
mixed up in row on the Ammons
place several days ago, was fined SIS
and costs in the justice court to-day.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Mr.. C. MlNKwITz, the county
treasurer, says that he has money in
the county treasury to pay all teach
ers up to date.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

KEY ALLEN, an old Brennan boy,
who is type-sticker on the Fort
Worth Gazette, was married in that
city few days ago.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
FoR CONSTABLE.

We are authorized to announce G. c.
BoYp as a candidate for Constable of Pre-
.cinct No. 8, Washington county, subject to
the action of the democratic convention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
III. FISHER.

IT Is said that two hundred stu
dents have applied for enrolment al
Blinn Memorial college next year.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

The Banner is authorized to announce
BEAUREGARD BRYAN as candidate for dis
trict attorney of the Dist Judicial distr ct,
subject to the action of District Democratic
convention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

MoRR1s BARBOUR, colored gentle
man who was too heightened to work
the road, was arrested on Wednes
day evening by Constable Boyd and
was fined So and costs.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
REFRIGERATORS.

Just received one car load latest
patent hardwood, non-flled, North
Star Ice Chests and refrigerators.
Call and see them.
II LN1Crrp
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

No crop mortgages have been
fled in the county clerks Office in
several DAYS.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Save your Chickens by feeding
them Jensen's Chicken Powder.
Warranted.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Mr.. HEARTFELT has secured the
contract for remodeling the court
house at Giddings.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

For Mocha and Java, Washed Rio
and Peaberry Coffee, Parched or
Green. Go to SLOAN & HoDDE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Get your Horses and Mules in
good shape by using Jensen's Con-
dition Powders.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The colered Methodist church at
Camptown has just been reprinted
and furnished with fifty new pews.
The church will celebrate its fifteenth
anniversary to-day in an appropriate
way.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Mr.. W. J. Low, who has been en-
ployed by F. W. Wood In the lum,
Der business has purchased lum-
Der yard in Sealy and will make that
place his home.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

BRENNAN is as large as any town
of its size in the state, the report of
the census to the contrary notwith-
standing.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

1t stands the test-Chicken Pow
der in tin cans put up by G. F.
Jensen 4 Co.. Burton, Texas,
makes hens lay, prevents and cures
all diseases, Guaranteed, % cents
box.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Cranberry Sauce, in cans. Pears,
Prunes, Peaches, Cherries in Brandy,
quart Bottles.
Jacob & Eldridge.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Good, reliable and cheap crockery
see the largest stock in town at
KNooP Il SCHAwE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Nh. E. G. LANGHANIMER had his
right hand severely torn and burnt
on Friday night out at the Germania
park by sky rocket bursting in it.
He appeared on the streets Satur-
day with his hand in a sling.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Save your Anlmal-Glve Jen-
sens Bots and Collie Specific
Never fails.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Momaja, Peaberry, Rio, Java, Mo
cha, parched or Green Coffee.
Jacob & Eldridge.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

On hand, half Million Heart cy-
press Shingles" large stock dry
Lumber, will be sold close.
FRANK w. WooD.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

The fine stallion of Giddings and
Eldridge was sold at auction on the
courthouse square on Friday and
brought S275. Col. Giddings was
the purchaser.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Gumbo File and Currie Powders
Delicious for Dressing. &c.
JACOBS & ELDRIDGE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

Mr.. Brown, of Burton, and Ben
S. Rogers both had their arms badly
bruised by the kicking of their guns
at the shooting tournament yester-
day.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

''Alanitou" Soda Water is not doctored
stuff. 1t is bottled absolutely natural. II.
Fisher Agent, BRENNAN, Texas. Samples
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

FINEST Cabinet Photos for only
$500 dozen, at Walkar's Tent, on
Sunday street.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

COUNTY JUDGE KIRK made q stir
ring talk before the colored normal
school at Camptown on Thursday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
HOW Is THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars
reward for any case of catarrh
that can not be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure.
L ca ENEY & Co
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10

GRAPE Juice Soda, a delicious drink
at Kiber's.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Nyanted. 1000 Boarders

Meals from 10 to II each day.
W. II. MURPY.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
500 PIECES.

Ribbon which propose accept your
own figures.
All of our Prints and Cbals at cents per yard.
Our stock must pc reduced inside of THIRTY DAYS So therefore
call us, prices will be object.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
For Rent.

Fer Rent.
Cottage on West main street,
apply to W. E. SLOAN.
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Farmers and Millers, Attention.

Farmers and MiIlers, Attention.
I have Just received 1000 Bushels
white corn, in sacks.
J. B. KEEP,
Brennan, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-07-10
Cotton Seed Huh Meal,

BRENNAN PULP FACTORY.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1890-08-02
Notice of Forfeiture.

To WILLIAM TATE TAYLOR, and the heirs
and representatives Of the estate of Al
BERT DOwD, deceased:
You are hereby notified that l have ex-
pended the sum Of two hundred (2OO) dol
lars in labor and improvements upon the
WHITE CLOUD lode mining claim,
situated in Wood River mining district,
Alturas county, Idaho Territory, in order
to hold said premises under the provisions
of Section 1924. Revised Statutes of the
United States, being the amount required
to hold the same for the years ending De-
cembeF 81, 1887, and 1888; that your pro-
portions of the same are as follows, tO-wit
for the said William Tate Taylor, $73.3315.
being eleven-thirtieths, and for the said
Albert Dowd, $50. 1873, being four-fifteenths
and if within ninety (9O) days from the
service of this notice, or within ninety
500 days after this notice by publication
you fail or refuse to contribute your pro-
portion of such expenditure as co-owners
your interests in said claim will become
the property of the undersigned, under
the provisions of said Section 1924, Revised
Statutes of the United States.
L. PEASE.
disqualification, October IL, 1889.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1890-08-02
A Vow Religiously Kept.

The death Of Mrs. Susan E. Mer-
rifeld, which occurred the other
day, in Americas, Ga. revives in
terest in one Of the most peculiar
cases ever known of a VOW of silence
made and kept thirty years. In
1850 Mrs. Merrifield, who, it is said,
was little woman of a peculiarly
bright and cheering disposition,
was telling her husband of some
occurrence, when he requested her
in very surly manner to be silent,
adding that the sound of her voice
was hateful to him. 1t seems that
Mr.. Merrifeld, while a good hus-
band in every other way, was in
the habit of venting his displeasure
when aroused by outside matters
by ill-humor with his wife, whose
good humor usually passed his
testiness by, but on this occasion
she replied that as it was hateful
to him be should never hear her
voice again. And he never did,
nor did any other person hear it, for
in spite Of her husbands remorse
and remonstrance from friends and
relatives, Mrs. Merriield kept her
word, though she continued to act
the part of good wife and mother,
fulfilling every duty scrupulously.
She even bore three children to her
husband after this vow was taken.
When communication was abso-
lutely necessary with those about
her she used slate, but reduced a
language Of signs to such perfec-
ton in governing her household and
children that it was seldom that
this slate was resorted to. 1t was
thought that when her husband
died she would resume the use OF
her speech, but while she sat by his
dying bed, devoted and loving to
the last, in answer to his supplied
tons that she might speak but one
word to him, wrote on the slate
with all the evidences of grief: 81
cannot, l cannot, God forgive and
help me. cannot! !" But whether
it was that she found it impossible
to break her will and her vow, OF
that long disuse had affected hel
organs so that she really could not
use them. could not be arrived at
but her family inclined to the latter
belief, for it is said that while or
her own deathbed she made distinct
but Intellectual efforts to speak t.
her children, dying with the seal O
silence unremoved from her lips.