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, 1891-02-11
RACING NTH THE WIND.
Adventurous Experience of = LInemA
on a Railroad Tricycle.

Adventurous Experience of q LInemAn
on a Railroad Tricycle..
James De Doe. a lineman employed
by the Great Northern Railway COM
pany, accomplished a feat which, while
it was to a great extent involuntary,
is no less remarkable. De Doe Is furn-
ished by the company with one Of those
~tricycles so constructed as to run on the
regular railway tracks. The machine
works with a hand lever, and the speed
of ten miles or more an hour is quite
commonly attained. De Boo accom-
plished the extraordinary feat of keep
ing up with a short line train, running
thirty miles an hour, for a distance of
over two miles. He wouldn't do it
again, he says, for SIC, 200. He was
waiting in the yards for the 7:30 train
to Minneapolis to pass him.
The train passed all right and stop
ped for a few seconds with the tail
coach close to where De Doe stood
with his machine. That gentleman
conceived a brilliant idea He would
take a turn with a section of No. 6 wire
on one of the coach buffers, make the
other end fast to his wheel and save
labor. The connection was made in
such a way that he calculated he could
release himself by cutting the wire
when the speed was too high. He
chuckled when tho train started up to
think what a snap he was going to have
in getting to Como. The train was a
fraction of a minute late, though, and
the speed ran up to twenty miles In no
time. De Boo saw with alarm that the
little wheel on the other track was
jumping a foot clear of the rail every
few seconds. He determined to out
the wire, and reached round behind for
his pliers.
They were gone. The unusual mo-
ton had jerked them out of the tool
box. The speed was up to twenty-five
miles an hour now and the tricycle. was
spinning along or two wheels, with the
beam carrying the third tanning the
air like a kite tail.
De Doe was working hard to unwind
the connection with his fingers when
there wa a gigantic plunge. A tele-
graph lineman shot through the air
like a meteor and landed in a sand
bank beside the track. A railroad try
cycle kept going and lit thirty feet
further on a badly wrecked vehicle.
The concern had run off the track
st. Paul Globe.
, 1891-02-11

A Russian gentleman of distinction
once dined with Sir Stafford Northcote,
~ n TINA when England was sunnosed
to aim at interfering between Russia
and Turkey in their disagreement. In
the course of conversation the Russian
became very loud in abuse of England,
and Sir Stafford made no response un.
til his guest exclaimed, You English
are like the pigs which hunt in dirt for
truffles."
Say rather, monsieur, " remarked
Sir Stafford, 'the dogs which drive the
pigs away"
During the rest Of the dinner Eng.
lands sympathy for Turkey was a for.
hidden subject Exchange.
, 1891-02-11
ooIdl onlr the sound Of r..

l remember being struck with the ex-
preston upon the face of a ragged,
middle aged man whom I one day ran
against outside a banking house in a
country town. He had that look in his
eyes which one may see upon the coun-
tenance of young people during a very
impressive sermon-a sort of rapt, sub
lime expression, whispering of high
hopes and noble desires.
What is the matter with your" 1
asked him.
He was shy at first of unbosomine
himself. He did not like sharing his
comfortable self communings with a
commonplace mortal like myself. But
when the glory had faded a little from
his brown, hard featured face, he whis-
pered that he was only listening to
that there chink of gold" 1t did him
good, the mere hearing of the SOW
ereigns ringing against each other. All
the Year Round.
, 1891-02-11

The imitation pearls receive their lus-
ter from an animal product, the scales
of a small fish found in the Mediter-
ranean. 1t is called the bleak fish, and
when caught its scales are stripped off,
and by a secret process the iridescent
property extracted and reserved for
use. At first it vas applied to the out
side of the glass, but finding it soon
wore of a method was devised of ap-
plying it to the inside of the tiny glass
spheres through an orihce that is after
ward sealed. The artificial pearls thus
have all the luster of the genuine arti-
Gle, besides a certain brilliancy that
makes them even prettier. But they
are not pearls, and have never attained
much OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in st.
Louis Globe em pcrat
, 1891-02-11

Gliding on metals and porcelain con-
sumes large amounts of the precious
metal. About 1, 900 ounces of fine gold
are used in Birmingham every week,
and in the Staffordshire potteries some
sever to ten thousand ounces Of gold
are used per mum. Photographers
employ a great deal of this metal in the
shape of chloride of gold, or 'sel der"
a compound salt used for intensifying
or toning the Photographic image.
The production of gold leaf is a very
important industry. The product is
extensively used for gliding picture
frames, and for other kinds of mechan-
ical gliding, such as that which is ap-
piled to the binding of books and the
edges of the leaves.-Chambers' Jour
nal.
, 1891-02-11
ARE YOU GOING EAST,

Ii so YOU will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY? Because in the frrt place it is
to many OF the principal cities of the Eas,
the
SHORT LINE, and because on al
trains there are, free to all, new and ele.
CANT
RECLINING CHAIRS and. from
PointS in the Rocky Mountain region, OF
all through trains.
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to car
the climax Of luxury, all trains are fed OF
DINING CARS.
G. NJ. HAMPsoN,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
1927 Seventeenth Street.
, 1891-02-11

People often push others in a crowd in
the street in "a manner much ruder thar
they would ever employ were not those
jostled into their way entire strangers.
A Boston gentleman was crossing a
crowded street one day, when n we'll
dressed, ladylike looking woman gave him
a real blow on the shoulder while attempt
ing to push her eager way past him. He
lifted his hat
"MAdamr' he said courteously, next
lime you assault me in public, would you
mind striking a little higher up on my
Nhoulder, as that place Is lamer'
The lady rushed by him, her face fam
ing with Observation-Disclosures
, 1891-02-11

A writer in a medical paper says he
he had frequently obtained much relief
from facial neuralgia by applying IN
incan,escent light to the part affected.
He suggested that the lamp could also
be used in poulticing advantageously.
1t co2ld be laid over a laxseed or other
form of poultice, and constant neat
could be thus secured.-New York Tel
egram.
, 1891-02-11

The story in the wit and Mirthn Of
John Taylor, the water poet, of the
countryman in London who tried to
take up a stone to throw at a savage
dog, and, finding them all rammed hard
in the ground, declared that these were
strange folks who fastened the stones
and let loose their dogs, was told in the
thirteenth century by the illustrious
Persian poet, Sa'di.
, 1891-02-11

1t was just an ordinary scrap of wrap
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was 10 the last stages of consumption, told
by physicians that she was incurable and
could live only a short time; she weighed
less than seventy pounds. On a piece OF
wrapping paper she read of DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and got a sample bottle;
it helped her; she bought a large bottle, it
helped her more, bought another, and
grew better fast, construed its use, and is
now strong, healthy. rosy. plump, weigh
ing l40 pounds. For fuller particulars
send stamp to W. H Cole, Druggist, Fort
Smith. Trial bottles of this wonderful
discovery free at B. B. David's drug
store,
, 1891-02-11

The senior proprietor of this paper has
been subject to frequent colds for soue
years, which were sure u lay him up if
not doctored at oace. He finds that
Chamberlain Cough Remedy ia reliable.
1t opens the se,reuous, relieves the lungs
and restores the system to a healthy con-
dition. Ii freely used as soon as the cold
has been contraytsd, aud before it has be-
cJme settled IN the system, it greatly
single day what would otherwise have
been a severe Standardization Hotel
Reguter, Des Moines. Iowa. so cent
bottles for sale by A. E. Roedel.
, 1891-02-11

A Good Record. L have sold Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for ten years.
says druggist Z, B. Legg, of Vail. Ia.
and have always warranted il and never
had a bottle returned. During the past
ninety days | have sold twelve dozen and
it has gwen perfect satisfaction in every
instance" 1t does not dry up a cough,
but loosens and relieves it, 1t will cure a
severe cold in less time than any other
treatment. so cent and 81 bottles for
sale by A. E. Roedel.
, 1891-02-11
A FEW REASONS

Why you SHOULD try the celebrated DR.. a.
WAgners methods OF cure:
1. "Dr- H Wagner is a natural physician"
o. S. FowLKR,
TIL Great Phrenologist.
2 "You are wonderfully proficient in your
knowledge OF diseases and medicines"
DR.. ].
s. Sew can excel you as a doctor"
a "The afnicted dnd ready relief in your
presence" DIR. J, SINNs.
r. "Dr. II, Wagner Is a regular graduate
nom Bellevue Hospital, New York City; has
had very extensive hospital practice and Is
thoroughly posted IN all branches OF his be
loved science, especially on chronic diseases
q. "Dr. II. Wagner has immortaliZed himself
by his wonderful discovery Of specific RENE
dies for private and sexual diseases-"-Ntr
Rinia City Chronicle.
2. Thousands of inyalds flock to see him.
San Francisco Chronicle.
Z. THE doctors long experience as a spe-
ciallst should render him very successful. -
Rocky Mountain News.
, 1891-02-11
TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECES.

Mrs. John Curtis of Peoria, ILL.,. writes:
used one box of Usage Pills previous to
my second confinement; they worked like
a charm. Would pay $40 for a box
rather than do without them, as they
have proved a Godsend to me-" Write
Usage Medicine company, Wichita, Kas.,
Cor particulars, and their book to wives
mailed free. Sold by druggists. Sold by
W. N. Hunt, Cheyenne.
, 1891-02-11

There is said to be a growing demand
in Europe for leather made of human
skin. Some New York manufacturers
of leather goods tried to introduce 1t in
this country a few years ago, but failed.
They sent a pair OF boots made of hui
man skin to the Centennial exhibition,
but were refused space for making a
display Of the CHASTITY relics.-St Louis
D.nnIIf.
, 1891-02-11

Clarinda-What detains Cousin VIII
so long in the vestibule2
Clarissa-He's rubbing his gums on
the mat.
Clarinda-Good heavensl Why don't
he use a toothbrush.
Uncle Fred-Permit me to explain.
The young man is cleaning his rubbers.
-Pittsburg Bulletin.
, 1891-02-11

A gentleman in Union county, Mo.
who is too modest a man to have his name
mentioned IN the newspapers, was cured
of rheumatism by Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, after trying other medicines and
treatments for thirteen years. so cent
bottles for sale by A. Z. Roedel.
, 1891-02-11
ARNICATED EUREKA CREAM

is the finest and most effectual lotion for
chapped hands. rough and sore skin, es.
p%ecisllY prepared for this climate and
pleascs everybody. Try it. Twenty five
cent bottles. Druggists.
, 1891-02-11

W. have some very desirable lots 10
all parts of the city that We viii sch as
cheap as can be had and on the most fav-
orable terms, monthly payments il de-
sired. Call and get prices before buying
elsewhere. RISER & JOHNSON,
1901 Rarguson 81
, 1891-02-11

New mattresses. 81 so; new woven
wire springs, 81 rs; second hand heating
and cook stoves at lowest prices. Every
thing delivered free. Corner TSenty-frst
and Thomes. +. Bohnsted, Manager.
, 1891-02-11

Iae largest stock Of fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice hqueurs and superfne
cigars 1t GEORGE Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-02-11

Ed Knapp rs receiDing
fresh oysters aud CLAIMS fn
Ihe sheH direct from " etc
York eUery other day. at
his rest aHrdHf on StI-
IeeHfh street. supplying
of families a specially.
, 1891-02-11

Delivered to any part of the city
and in any quantity by the Cheyenne
Transfer Company, Sixteenth and Eddy
streets.
, 1891-02-11
CHRONIC COMPLAINTS REQUIRE
TIME FOR CURE

Persons at a distance who wish to be treated
by DR.. Wagner need not feel backward be
cause OF inability to visit him. II they will
write to the Doctor he will send them a list OF
questions which enables him to send medi-
cines, counsel and advice TO thousands he has
never seen. He has patients in every city
owl and station throughout Colorado, as well
as all over the United States. See his address
In his OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Tribune
, 1891-02-11

A hotel where you can get solid and
substantial value for the money expended
is the Occidental. Good table board %
cents per meal, or 81 per week.
Board and room 81 per day.
The Occidental has good rooms and is
well and comfortably furnished through
out. Visitors to the city will find the
Occidental a good stopping place. 1909
Themes street
, 1891-02-11

Take yoar pictures to
Tttr-nbHU and hare modern
frames ma ade.
, 1891-02-11
PLAIN FACTS PLAINLY SPOKEN.

At one time a discussion of the secret vice
was entirely avoided by the profession. and
medical works OF but a few years ago would
hardly mention 1t
To-day the physician Is OF a different opin-
ion1 he Is aware that 1t is his duty-disagree
able as 1t may be-to handle this matter with
out gloves, and speak plainly about 1t and
Intelligent parents and guardians will thank
him for doing 80.
, 1891-02-11

JOB fnnhns= Ii. Leader Office,
, 1891-02-11

hardly mention 1t
To-day the physician Is OF a different opln-
ion1 he Is aware that 1t is his duty-disagree
able as 1t may be-to handle this matter with
Tut gioxes' and speak plainly about u an1
him for doing so.
To all those engaged in this dangerous prac-
ttce / would say, nrst of all, stop IL at once.
Make every possible effort to do so; but II you
Iail, II your nervous system is already too
much shattered, and, consequently, your will
power broken, take some nerve tonic to aid
you In your effort. Having freed yourself
nom the habit, 1 would further counsel you
TO go through a regular course of treatment,
ior II is a great mistake TO suppose mat any
give himself up to this fascinating but dang
erous excitement without suffering nom some
Of Its evil consequences at some future time.
The number Of young men who are incapaci-
tated TO NIL the duties enJoined by wedlock Is
alarmingly large. and in most OF such cases
this unfortunate condition OF things can be
traced to the practice OF self-abuse, which had
been abandoned years before, Indeed, a few
months practice OF this habit is often sufh-
Client to induce spermatorrhpa in later years,
and 1 have many of such cases under treat
ment at the present day.
YOUNG MEM
Who may be suffering from the effects OF
youthful follies or indiscretions, will do well
10 avail themselves OF this the greatest boon
ever laid at the altar OF suffering b Imantty.
DR. WAGNER will g~uarAntee TO forfeit nve
hundre dollars for every case of seminal
character which he undertakes and falls TO
cure.
NT1ddlS AGED MI ON.
There are many the age OF thirty to sixty
who are troubled with too frequent evacua-
lions of the bladde often accompanied by a
slight smarting or burning sensation and a
weakening OF the system In a manner the pa
tient cannot account for. on examining the
urinary deposits n ropy sediment Will often
be found, and often small particles OF alpu-
men Will or the color VIII be a hin
or milkish hue, again hanging TO a dark and
turbid appearance. There are many men
who die OF this difficulty ignorant OF the
gamaR DIR Wagner will warrant "A cure In
all such cases and a healthy restoration of
the genitourinary organ. Consultation nee.
Thorough examination and advice, $500
All communication should be addressed
DR.. H. WAGNER.
Al4 Larimer ST. Box 27S3, Denver. Colo.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30
For the LegisIature.

In view of the approaching Au-
gust election, when a successor to
Hon. h. G. King, resigned, is to be
elected for the 72nd Legislative dis
trict of Washington, Burleson and
Lee, it is time for the people to be
casting about for suitable man for
the place, and here the question is
being talked about, and the name of
MAI. S. G. RAGsDALE,
of Caldwell, has been mentioned as
a suitable man for the position.
Maj. Ragsdale is Ex-District At
torney of this District, and lawyer
Of considerable prominence, and if
elected to the position would no
doubt make a good representative.
II nominated he will be accorded
the hearty aud enthusiastic support
of Washington county.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

CAPT. I. G. CLAY writes the BAN
EER that out of ten of the best in
formed gentlemen in the neighbor-
hood of Independence that were re-
Gently asked about the constitution
al amendments, not one of them
could tell what they were and sug-
gests the discussion of them. But
the Captain wrote before the last
Weekly BANNER was sent out. 1t
contains two column discussion of
them, in which is brief synopsis
of all five of them. He further sug-
gests that the Democracy make
some arrangements to have them
discussed from the stump, which
the BANNER believes would be a
good idea.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The picnic and barbecue in the
Independence neighborhood near
Maj. Daily's place Friday was a
grand success. The dinner was ex-
cellent and super-ahundant and
everybody seemed to enjoy immense
ly the pleasures of the day. This
section of the county is noted for
its hospitable people and The pleas
ant entertainments they get up.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

PRoF. W. q. FLYNNE has received
a circular letter from q. q. Pritchett,
State Superintendent of Public In
struction, requesting him to serve
as a member of the board of exam
liners at the examination of teachers
for the 18th Senatorial District,
which will be held in Brennan from
the 18th to the 31st of August in
elusive.
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LIEUT.. CHAs. WILKINS of the Light
Guard, and Mr.. Ed. Haubelt Of the
Light Guard band returned from
the eucampment Saturday morning.
Mr. Haubelt has a sore head, the
result of a fall from crowded street
car Friday evening, and fortunately
carries an accident policy, which
though it does not help relieve his
suffering, will go far towards paying
expenses while he nurses his wound.
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Ladies as we'll as gentlemen are
increasingly particular about get
ting proper attention. They pre-
fer to buy SHOES IN A SHOE STORE,
where everybody from the proprle-
tor down understands shoes and
feathers, and feed and fitting. They
don't believe that men whose souls
are absorbed in pins and ribbons
and underwear and false bangs
and hair oil, can have any room IN
their brains for shoes. Hot wealth
er is the latest style now-and SO
are our shoes-they are low cut in
style and price. Brennan Shoe
Store. W. STUCKERT.
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HOM,S THIS!

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that canot be cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have
known F. J. Cheney tor the last Is
years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transac-
ton and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their
firm.
WEST & TRAUx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
WALDINa, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Price rs cents per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists.
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AT the residence of Mr.. L. B.
Stockbridge, Thursday night, ia the
presence of few friends and rela-
tives, Mr.. E. L. Stockbridge and
Miss Edith Outlaw were united in
marriage, Rev. E. Ward officiating.
The BANNER returns thanks for a
parcel of nice cake, a reminder of
the feast that was served, and
wishes for the happy couple long
life of prosperity and happiness.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

Mr.. CHAUNcEY B. SHEPARD left Sat
urday for New York, where he will
be for a month or more. Mr..
Shepard has entirely recovered
from having his leg broken and has
had settlement with the insurance
company with whom he had an acct
dent policy, getting S25 week for
10 weeks, $475 in all.
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Try sL.ck;DRAueHT tea for Dyspepsia

Four of the section hands at
Section 4, on the Central. three
miles West of here quit Wednesday
evening for some unknown cause,
and during the night some one
called the section boss to come out,
but he refused to answer the suru-
mons. Two or three pistol shots
were fred and few rocks thrown
against the house.
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Mr.. Gus oTUCKERT, the young
man who got his eye knocked out
with a picket, during fire in Sealy
some time since, has just returned
from Austin, where he had an artifi-
cial eye inserted, which leayes him
without any deformity of the face,
and which looks as natural as his
good eye.
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The bridge across Ralston's creek
between here and Rosedale is repor-
ted to be in a dangerous condition.
There are a number of holes in it
large enough for a horses foot to go
through, besides it is very unsteady.
Prompt attention on the part of the
authorities might save the county a
damage suit.
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MeELREEs WINE OF cARDuI for Weak Nerves

The town COW is getting weary.
She has been chunked with brick
bats yanked out of the gable end of
farm wagons and "high-Iifed" until
the motion of a hand or the sight
of a bottle starts her for the back
streets in a hurry.
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CA7ARRH

Readily cured by the use of Nor
gan's Inhaler.
No medicine to take.
No washes to use.
Pleasant to inhale.
A positive cure.
For sale by
R. E. Luhn,
Brennan, Texas.
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SOM of the citizens of the Green
vine neighborhood had an exciting
chase Wednesday night after what
they thought to be Mexican lion,
but which turned out to be when
captured, a large coon.
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DIR. L. B. CREATH, of Kentucky
Ridge, near Kenneyville, was in the
city Friday and brought up with
him half dozen sample ears of
Kansas corn which he raised this
year on the Ridge. Some of them
measured ten inches in length, were
large ears and large firm grains.
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An Independence correspondent
says that Notwithstanding the drouth
there, which lasted from June 9Th
until last Tuesday, there will be
enough corn made for home con-
sumption, while cotton is dong well.
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The Velasco fever is raging IN
Brennan, and when the report
reached here that it had been de-
clared a deep water port, and that
corner lots had advanced 100 per
cent, it was feared that it would
run into something else.
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The watermelon crop in this sec
ton has been exceedingly fine and in
consequence the market has been
crowded and melons cheap. Three
good ones for a quarter is the pre-
vailing price.
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THERE is quantities of fine fruit
grapes, peaches, apples, figs, pears,
plums, watermelons etc, on the
market in Brennan, all of Washing
ton county growth.
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Two cars loaded with parts of the
old compress left Friday evening for
Ardmore, ]. I.
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The colored Normal School at
this place IS progressing finely, and
has an attendance of 80 teachers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1891-07-30

The friends of religion have been
quickened and several souls con-
verted since the meeting began.