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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30
THE SITUATION.

A New York correspondent of the
Chicago Times writing about the
business outlook and the causes OF
the present depression on Wall
street and other money centers
where speculation is usually rife
says: One hears the question a dozen
times day in the street: why is it
that speculation is so fiat when the
crop prospects are SO good? One
reason is that the railroads whose
stocks are most speculative are con-
slant borrowers, and at this time
they cannot borrow. It produces a
partial paralysis. The president of
one company tells of the enormous
wheat crop his road is preparing to
move, but meantime he wants to
sell S10,000,000 of new bonds. Who
is to buy them? This is only one
instance. Numerous others might
be cited. London used to absorb
the bulk of the new issues, but it is
taking nothing now. The Burling-
ton company will have to raise more
money or else leave its unfinished
extensions in the wilderness. It will
probably succeed in raising it in
some way, being still in good credit;
but is this certainty that more mil
lions Of debt are coming ahead of
the stock an inducement to buy the
stock, and when it is known, too,
that the money is to be spent in
building the lines which do not earn
working expenses? Not much, GER
tainly. Perhaps the sinking funds
will help out. Various financial
writers have asserted that the state
ment of the debt of the company
recently given ignored the existence
of the sinking funds. This showed
that they knew nothing about them.
If they had had a glance at the
statement it would have shown them
that the debt was stated with the
deductions for the sinking funds
fully allowed for. The condensed
account presented was the summary
of the work of a railroad accountant
of the first class, whose fluctuations
covered every department of the
companys accounts for ten years. =
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coNsr1rUr1oN-MAK1NG.

On Tuesday August II, the peo-
pie of Texas will be called upon to
vote on five amendments to the con-
stitution of the State.
l. An amendment to section 4, ar
ticle 6, relating to voting.
2. An amendment to section 5,
article Z, relating to the school
fund.
8. An amendment to section IL,
article 16, to reduce the rate of in
terest.
4. An amendment to section 90,
article 16, relating to ''local control
in the sale of intoxicating liquors.
5. An amendment to article 5, re-
lating to the judiciary.
1t is the pride and the boast of
the American people that they are
governed by written constitutions
framed by the people themselves,
which limit the right of the legisla-
tive power to impose, laws upon
them. Our government is dual.
The states exercise home rule under
constitutions limiting the law max
ing power; and the National govern
ment exercises rights for the gener-
al good which are specifically con-
ferred upon it.
In England Parliament is su-
preme. In America the people
send accredited delegates to con-
vention, which frames and submits
to them for their adoption or rejec-
ton a plan of government, called a
constitution, which is the charter of
their rights, and limits the power of
the legislature. AS plan of gov
eminent the constitution provides
for legislature, which from time to
time may enact laws for the govern
ment of the people subject to the
limitations imposed upon it by the
constitution. 1t provides for an ex-
ecutive department, composed of
the governor and the several execu-
tive heads, who keep the machinery
of government in motion. A judi
ciary is also created to administer
the law, constituting what it is, scru-
tinizing the acts of the legislature
and executive departments, and de-
ferring the limits of their power.
The great function of the judiciary
is to keep the law making power
within the constitution, and to pre-
vent the reserved rights of the peo-
pie from being encroached upon.
A constitution may be abrogated
by the people in their sovereign
power and another set up in its
place. Or it may be amended by
the substitution, in the place of
portions that time may show to be
defective, of such changes as may
be adopted to the new conditions.
Constitutions grow by amendments.
It is not necessary for the people to
send delegates to new constitu
tional convention and make the
whole instrument over, when it can
be perfected by few useful and
pertinent changes therein. These
amendments are framed by the leg
islature and submitted to the people
for their adoption or rejection at
the polls. Every voter should exer-
else his sovereign right to say by
what law he should be governed
and go to the polls and vote.
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DISTRICT CONVENTION.

CHAIRMAN AvEN, of this Precinct.
has called a precinct meeting of the
Democracy on July 30th for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
county convention, which meets on
the first of August for the purpose
of electing delegates to the District
convention called to meet on the
9th of August in this city to elect a
successor to Representative King,
resigned. 1t behooves every good
Democrat to attend these meetings
and in convention assembled ex-
press their choice for his successor.
1t is, according to the custom of ro-
tation heretofore observed, Burle-
sons right to name the representa-
tive this time, and whoever is nomi-
mated there, will receive the unani-
nous support of the Democracy of
Washington county. Maj. S. G..
Ragsdale has been fayorably men
toned for the position, and if he
consents to make the race, will no
doubt receive the nomination with
out opposition. The BANNER be-
lieves that no better selection could
be made and hopes to see him NOM
mated,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The report in the Galveston News
of Sunday that the Galveston artil-
lery took part in the sham battle was
erroneous. The Brennan field al
tillerY were in charge of the battery
and feel indignant that the News re-
porter should give the Galveston
company credit for what the Bren-
ham, company did. Some of the
company say that the News has
never seemed inclined to even do
them simple justice.
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The Greenville Herald says: Those
who attack the homestead law make
an assault on the women of Texas.
Only for this law thousands upon
thousands of women and children
the wives of dissolute, drunken OF
spendthrift husbands-would be
homeless and houseless. Thanks to
the law, a woman in this state can
hold her home against all the heart
less, remorseless shylocks and money
grabbers of the state. 1t is well that
it is 30. When you find man clam,
oring for therepeal of the homestead
law of Texas, you may know there is
sssome thing rotten in Denmark.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Az Ohio Democratic paper says
"Our Governor is the choice of the
Democratic party. He represents
the Democratic principles of good
government He represents, in ma
tional affairs, the Democratic idea
that the public revenues should be
limited to the actual necessities of
the government. He is the head
and front of the Democratic idea of
home government He is our lead
er, and will receive every Democrat
ic vote in November. In addition
to the Democratic vote, Gov. Camp
bellwould Unsupported bythousands
of Republicans. He will be elected,
and McKinleyism will be further re-
buked."
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THE LEASING OF CoNvICTs.

The recent troubles in the noun
tains of East Tennessee has brought
prominently forward the question OF
the leasing of convlcts and allowing
them to work outside of the walls in
competition with freel labor. The con-
Wet lease system, it is claimed, is the
cause of innumerable strikes and
dissention among laboring men.
To them it is distasteful to have to
work beside a condemned criminal,
who is driven to the utmost capacity
of human endurance and often be-
vond it, while it is an open secret
that under this system there is no
effort made to reform the criminal
and he comes out of his servitude, if
his physical constitution can stand
the tension, more hardened crimi-
nal than when he went in. There is
a growing sentiment in favor of the
adjustment of the system, and in
favor of conyicts being worked under
state supervision with view to their
reformation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

A cloud burst in Colorado Sunday
wrecked the Colorado Central road
for some distance, washed away a
cabin on the hillside in which was a
man named Brooks, who has not
since been seen.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

IT is said that Quay's resignation
of the craftsmanship of the republi-
can party is only a fore runner of
his resignation at the re-assembling
of congress to his seat in the senate,
Let it come. The country could
stand even more than that.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

IT is said that when Proctor re-
tires as Secretary of War it is prob
able that ex-Gov. Cheeny, of New
Hampshire, will succeed him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Mrs. JEFFERSON DAVIS is talking OF
selling the old homestead, ABeau-
voir, :" in Mississippi. The confeder-
ate veterans are anxious to secure it
and preserve it intact as it was dur
ing Jeff Davis lifetime.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The Austin Statesman has hand
some bran new dress, new head and
is otherwise greatly improved. The
capital city ought to send out the
best paper in the State, but it never
has.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Two girls in Alabama embraced a
deputy sheriff while their brother got
away. 1t is not stated that the sheriff
made any effort to get away.
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Thursday, July 80, 1891.

1t is said the citizens of Galveston
are as mad as March hares because
convict labor is to be used on the
harbor improvements there.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The Hall-Fitzsimmons fight which
was to have taken place under the
auspices of the Minnesota athletic
association, at Minneapolis recently,
did not come off. The authorities
stopped it.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The spread of Cholera in Mecca
Egypt, is increasing. There were
40 deaths reported there last Satur-
day and $50 the Sunday before.
The Turkish pilgrims are the worst
sufferers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Ex-PREsIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND
received hearty welcome at Sand
witch, Mass, Saturday. He was &C
companied by Governor Russell and
staff, George @. Mclaughlin, Joseph
Jefferson, Gen. Whittier and other
distinguished gentlemen. Governor
Russell and Mr.. Cleveland delivered
eloquent addresses.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Mr.. 7. j. PATRICK, ex-Commis-
sioner of immigration for North
Carolina, urges the people OF this
section to see to it that fine dis
play of producte is at once sent to
the Raleigh, n. c., Southern Expo,
sition. EVERYTHING can be shipped
free.
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THE Austin Statesman says "the
encampment was a superb and con-
spicuous success in every respect ex-
cept one. 1t didn't draw" The
memory of the treatment received at
a previous encampment in Austin
kept thousands of visitors away, and
knocked Austin out of thousands of
dollars this time. Chickens will come
home to roost.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

VACATION TINE is the name of a
bright little book by q. S. Drayton,
Nj. D., so well known as a writer
of Hygiene, just issued from the
press of Fowler, Wells & Co., IT'S
Broadway, New York.
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INVESTMENTS IN DULL TIMES.

Shrewd fnanciers who recognize
the fact that the time to make invest
ments is during periods of depres-
sions caused by monetary stringen-
cy, and who also appreciate the facts
that this country has not stopped
growing, and that industrial devel-
opment, instead of being overdone,
is still in its infancy, as compared
with what the future will show, are
quietly laying their plans for import
ant operations. Their wisdom will
be seen when activity returns, for
then their enterprises will be all
ready to take advantage of prosper
Gus times. The movements of cap
italists in this direction areillustrated
by reports in the Manufacturers Re-
cord. For midsummer week, with
Europe and America puzzled over
financial matters, the Records sum-
mary shows really remarkable de-
gree of activity in Southern develop
ment, and indicates what may be ex-
pected this fall and winter with a
return of confidence to the business
world.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Mr.. FooTE, a war veteran, whose
sense of honor has been shocked by
the frantic scramble for pensions of
everybody who was in the army from
1861 to 1865, has undertaken to re-
form the abuse. He says that not
more than one in three of the pen
sioners really deserve and need the
governments aid.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The lottery is cutting an import
ant figure in the politics of Louis
lana and the anti-lottery papers,
among which is the New Delta, which
takes the lead, says: ''The lottery
amendment is bound to be defeated.
Nothing on earth could stand the
pounding that il is receiving at the
hands of the true sons of Louisiana.
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THE oHIh CAMPAIGN.

Grave fears were entertained a
few days ago as to the ability OF
Gov. Campbell, who has been nomi-
mated by the Ohio democracy for re-
election, to consolidate the democra-
cy of that state sufficiently to secure
reelection. Prior to the meeting
and action of the convention there
was serious split in the party in
that state, and those opposing Gov.
Campbell's denomination were very
bitter in their opposition to the
old Roman-among the most prom
inent opposes of the measure being
Col. Mclean, editor of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer, who poured hot shot
into the Campbell wing until the
last ditch was reached.
Since the action of the convention
however, radical change has taken
place and the Enquirer, the organ
of the anti Complexities, has thrown
up the sponge and comes forward
nobly to the support of the ticket,
saying:
''The state convention arbitrated
the disputes in the democratic party
in Ohio. 1t rubs out the lines
which separate the sections. 1t
sets up the standard around which
all democrats rally. The question
of Gov. Campbells availability is no
longer one for discussion in demo-
cratic circles. The convention has
renominated the governor and asso-
ciated with him a ticket of individu-
ally and collectively sound, and com
mendable. 1t has set the pace for
all democratic instrumentalities. As
to the Enquirer, it has an unbroken,
underwriting record of support of
the tickets nominated by democrat
ic conventions. Its past perform
ances in seconding the action of the
organized democracy are an assur-
ance of what it will do now and in
the future, to which we will not add
superogation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

ROBERT SUH1MERLIN, ESQ, of San
Antonio, is in Chicago making ar
engagements to bring suit for Texas
claimants-the Jameson heirs-for
S40,OO0,OO0 worth of property in
Chicago, Milwaukee and elsewhere.
Mr.. Summerlin claims he can point
out property within a few blocks
from the Plankington house in Mil
waukee, worth $4,000 front foot
or more, improved with handsome
buildings, which the present owners
have no right to reap the benefit of
and cannot produce a perfect deed
to the land. Mr.. Summerlin says he
cannot only point out lots, but whole
blocks of real estate of which his
clients possess perfect abstracts, aud
squares of property within stones
throw of the federal building in Chi
cago. The attorney declares that
the present. owners holds abstracts
that were made by persons who had
no right to place their names to any
suck kind of paper, and all this he
proposes to prove in the Illinois,
Wisconsin and Michigan courts as
soon as all the facts become known.
The BANNER acknowledges the re-
ceipt of season ticket to the DIAL
las Fair and Exposition, October
18th to November LIST inclusive.
The President, W. G. Conner, says
that to make the Fair and Exposi,
ton remarkably superior to all 9th
ers, is the special ambition of the
management, and they feel assured
from the encouraging prospect be-
fore them that a most successful
and attractive entertainment will be
given.
, 1891-09-26

AKRON, O., Sept. 25.-Col. A. l..
Conger, member OF the Republican ma
tional committee from Ohio. recently
wrote Mr.. Blaine to see if he could take
part in the Ohio canvass this fall and to-
day received the following reply:
STANwooD. BAR HARBoR, Me-, Sept.
%, 189l.-Your favor received. l can
not take part in the Ohio campaign this
year for many reasons, which I need not
give. but | hope no effort will be spared
to elect Mckinley. His victory at this
time is very important to the country and
party. he and Mr.. Campbell represent
the honest difference between the two
parties at this time. There is no lodging
and no evasion and the voter need not be
deceived. The election of Mckinley
means the policy of protection and honest
money, the election of Campbell means
free trade and corruption of the currency.
1 believe Ohio will stand by Mckinley.
Very sincerely yours.
JAMES G. BLAINE"
, 1891-09-26
A Human Monstrosity.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25.-It was q
pathetic funeral that of Alfred Fl. George
in Oakland yesterday afternoon. The
little house was surrounded by a curious
crowd of small children from the neigh
borhood who had come to get a glimpse
of the strange being who had died. Three
hacks stood outside OF the door and a few
friends gathered in the little front parlor.
but it was more from curiosity than from
any other cause, for there we're few
who had lived in the neighborhood who
had not heard of Alfred Fl. George, the
dog boy" The lad, though apparently
not human. was given a Catholic burial.
His father. a bronzad Portuguese, stood by
and watched the ceremony with scarcely
q change of countenance. His mother, a
little woman who still showed signs OF
beauty, was dressed In deep mourning
and her tears and eyes showed that she
felt the death of the unfortunate child,
but the brothers and sisters of the un-
fortunate being in the coffin stood un-
moved as they hardly regarded the body
as that OF their brother.
The boy was known all over the neigh
borhood as the dog boy but few had
ever seen him, as for eighteen years of
his life he lad not been out of the house
but once. He was born deaf. dumb and
blind, and was utterly without mind. He
rcsembled more than anything else a large
dog or baboon. He could walk upright,
but never did 80, preferring to crawl
around the room. Whenever he was
dressed he tore the garments from his
back. The only way his father could
keep him clothed was to make a long
garment of the Mother Hubbard shape Of
the heaviest kind OF bed ticking, that
could not be torn. The unfortunate
being could make no artIculate sound
except whine or snarl. He would sleep all
day and remain awake all night. He
would never rest in bed, but would crawl
upon a large chest In the corner ct the
room, and there he would lie all day.
The features of the child resembled those
OF a monkey. The forehead was low and
retreating, the eyes deeply sunken.
caused by constantly screwing his fists
into them, and the jaw was large and pro-
truding. Once, and only once, was he
ever taken outside of the house, and that
was when the place caught fire and he
was carried out for safety. Then he cried
and whined until he was taken back. The
father is a Woodworking cobbler and has
eight children, all OF whom are bright and
active save this one.
, 1891-09-26
SAID TO BE A GO.
Union Pacific Affairs Alleged
to be Untangling.
Gould, Sage and Ames Taking
the Notes.
Commissioner Carter Talks of
the Western Arid Lands.
The U. z. Coming Out.

New YORK, Sept. 25.-Conterences
were held between the creditors com
mittee and the directors of the Union Pa
ciffc company during the day, and this
evening the creditors committee an
nounced that at the request of the direct
ors, Drexel, Morgan & Co. will tomorrow
offer to the public IS. SOC. 900 collateral
extension notes at 923. These notes are
part of the issue authorized for the pur-
pose of extending the floating debt of the
company and bear 6 per cent interest. No
definite information can be obtained as to
whether the offer has been UNDERWATER
or not, but members Of the creditors
committee assert the success of the plan
is assured.
The reports recently sent out from
chicago to the effect that the differences
between the Union Pacific and j. B.
Hagin, owner of the Anaconda copper
mint has been adjusted. is authoritatively
denied here. 1t is understood negotiations
to that end opened some months ago are
still pending but no one in a position to
know will venture an opinion as to the
outcome.
The Tribune tomorrow will say: 1t is
learned that Jay Gould has agreed to
subscribe for $4,000, 900 of the new
collateral notes besides accepting new
notes for his unfunded obligation against
the COMPANY. Russell Sage is also under
stood to have agreed to subscribe for
$500. 600.
In return 1t is said the loan to the
Union Pacific. endorsed by Gould, Sidney
Dillon and Frederick Ames, made by
Drexel. Morgan & Co.. would be modified
so as to release the endorsers from per-
soual obligations and that the notes
should be EXCHANGED on the same basis as
other floating debts.
WASHINGTON, Sept 25.-Land Com
missioner Carter's report shows the fol-
lowing vacant public lands in acres in the
several public land states and territories:
Arizona, 55.06l ,Oo5; California, so, 299,.
499; Idaho, 80, 7Sl, ISL; Montana, IA.
372, 1859; Nevada, SO, s 524; Oregon,
80, 220, ISL; Utah. 35, 428, 9s7; Washing,
ton, 20.40l SOL; Wyoming, so, S42, 434
Carter protests that the unsatisfactory ex
perience following the granting of swami
lands to the states cannot properly b,
urged against the plan proposed for tn,
settlement of the arid land question anc
hen says: while under the swamp LAND
grant states may have been Indifferent
and unwise in dealing with a grant which
was but a mere incidental matter, the
desert land grant states could not afford to
thu deal with a question of 71tal d
~tance.'