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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THERE was a mild sensation at
Clay Station Saturday last &C.
casioned by a couple of young
bloods trying to make targets out
of each other for a little pistol
practice. An outsider who inter-
vened in time to prevent blood
shed got one of his knuckles
severely skinned by knocking
aside one of the pistols.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE reign ofkIwinter draws
on pace, each succeeding
norther being little more tinged
with figidity than its predecessor.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25
THE DEATH ROLL.
Sudden Demise of Mrs. C. A. Kane Mon
day Afternoon.

day Afternoon.
Mrs. Catalonia A. Kane died
very suddenly at 2 O'Clock Mon
day afternoon from heart failure,
at the residence of Mrs. Davis on
East Sandy street, in the sixty
fifth year of her age. Mrs. Kane
had been confined to her bed
several days with broken limb
occasioned by a fall received last
Thursday morning. She was
thought to be recovering as rap
idly as could be expected fer one
of her advancing years. Her
sudden and unexpected death
brought a shock to her large cir
Gle of acquaintance, and is in
deed a sad blow to her only
daughter, Miss Laura Kane, in
whose bereavement the city as
an entirety sympathizes.
Mrs. Kane was an active, con-
sistent, consecrated member of
the Methodist church whose
gentle deeds and kindly minis
trations have frightened the
lives, eased the suffering and
lghtened the burdens of all with
whom she has been thrown in
contact during her long years of
residence in Washington county.
She was also an active and en-
thusiastic member of the Daugh-
ters of Rebekah Odd Fellows,
whose life was devoted to dis
seminsting the teachings ard
practicing the principles of tt g
great order. Her surviving chill
dren are Mr.. P. D. Mortimer of
Austin, Mr.. Ed. Mortimer of
Rosebud, Mr.. Emmett Kane of
Houston and Miss Laura. Kane
of this city.
The funeral will take place at
three o'clock this (Tuesday) af-
ternoon at Prairie Lea cemetery
under the auspices of the Odd
Fellows.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

"For FIVE weeks lived on cold water, Sc
to speak" writes man who suffered ter
ribly from indigestion.
He could hardly keep anything on hi
stomach. What stayed, wasn't properly
digested and gave him terrible pangs.
his is not an uncommon case. Dyspep
tics don't get enough nourishment. They
are G, nerally thin and weak.
They may eat enough, but they dom
digest enough. Much of what thew ca
turns ints poison. If this keeps on there:
no telling what disease they may get next.
That's why it is best to tske Shaker Di
gestive Cordial as soon as symptom of indi
gestion appe'r.
1t CURES all tho evils of indigestion, and
prevents the evil which indis estion cau.es.
sold by druggists, price 10 cents to SI.oc
pr bottle.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25
Tobacco Raising.

Mr.. George E. Mudgett, a
former resident of this place, at
present residing at Willis, spent
Monday in the city. Since re-
moving to Willis he has become
an expert in the raising of to-
bacco, and may conclude to join
Alderman Haubelt in producing
the weed in this county. He
says the land which Mr.. Haubelt
has set apart for tobacco culture
is specially adapted for the pur-
pose, and is quite confident that
the first years experiment will
yield handsome returns.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

n ChANOE III l1O "SooASA VI a
most pronounced type is pre-
dicted by local wiseacres.
THE infant daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Busse died Sun
day morning with lockjaw.
HENRY FIELDS was incarcerated
in the city bastile Monday morn
ing, charged with engaging in an
unlawful scrap with Gene Cope
land.
THE Santa Fe is hauling timber
to the Brennan Manufacturing
company at the rate of eight and
ten cars a week. Most of the
huge logs are ash brought from
the vicinity of Clay.
Hon. CLINT G1DDINGs is a re-
cent purchaser of. handsome
road wagon, selected from the
car load of vehicles which F. W.
Schuerehberg exhibited at the
Dallas Fair. 1t is a beauty and
no mistake. So are the balance.
FANNIE WALKER, a colored
resident of Camptown, died Sun
day night. Deceased was
member of the Seven Stars of
Consolidation, and was buried in
accordance with the ritual of that
order.
THE Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union will meet at Gid
dings Memorial church at $50 p.
m. Wednesday. All members are
urged to attend, as this meeting
closes the year of organization
and is the time to elect officers
for the next year.
THE case of Nelson Morris VS..
BRENNAN Compress, Oil and
Manufacturing Co., was called
for trial in the county court
Monday morning. Defendants
plea of limitation was sustained
and judgment was entered for
defendant.
The finishing touches in the
way of recent improvements
have been made to Editor Ran
kin's Main street residence. The
painting, paper hanging and
decorating were done by and I'M
der the direction of Mr.. R. A. |
Hackworth, and is as pretty a |
Job of finishing as can be shown
in the city.
THE Bastrop Advertiser says:
g A. S. Lewis, of BRENNAN, came
over Sunday to effect arrange
ments for moving his family and
household goods to Brennan. He
left Thursday for Brennan, Mrs.
Lewis and the children leaving
Friday. Many warm friends re-
greet their departure from among
us, but wish them every hap
piness and prosperity in their
new home"
SUNDAY at Houston Mr.. John
Mayer, of Morgan, and Miss
Mary Zeiss, of this city, were
united in marriage. They passed
through the city Sunday night
en- route to their future home at
Morgan and were met at the sta
tion by numerous friends and
relatives who sho wered them
with congratulations and best
wishes during the trains brief
wait. The bride is the adopted,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Zeiss, of this city.
The marriage record of Wash
ington county has reached its
18th volume. Those who hold
fast to the belief that thirteen is
an unlucky number will have to
their engagements about
three years or go elsewhere for
the necessary documents. The
new book contains blanks for
twelve hundred marriages. Dep
uty Hoffman, says the first we'd
ding recorded in the new book
will be admitted free of charge.
Possibly this proposition will
overcome the aversion some have
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

Hon. CLINT GIDDINGs is a re-
cent purchaser of. handsome
road wagon, selected from the
car load of vehicles which F. W.
Schuerehberg exhibited at the
Dallas Fair. 1t is a beauty and
no mistake. So are the balance.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

FANNIE WALKER, a colored
resident of Camptown, died Sun
day night. Deceased was a
member of the Seven Stars of
Consolidation, and was buried in
accordance with the ritual of that
order.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union will meet at Gid
dings Memorial church at $50 p.
N. Wednesday. All members are
urged to attend, as this meeting
closes the year of organization
and is the time to elect officers
for the next year.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE case of Nelson Morris VS..
Brennan Compress, Oil and
Manufacturing Co., was called
for trial in the county court
Monday morning. Defendants
plea of limitation was sustained
and judgment was entered for
defendant.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

The finishing touches in the
way of recent improvements
have been made to Editor Ran
kin's Main street residence. The
painting, paper hanging and
decorating were done by and I'M
der the direction of Mr.. R. A.
Hackworth, and is as pretty a
job of finishing as can be shown
in the city.
The herald., 1897-03-22

on the 9th. On the 18th Judge succumbed,
making in all six deaths. One by one
the other sailors were obliged to quit
work until, on March 1, nobody was left
except the second and third mates, the
captain and his wife. All were well
nigh exhausted and when a strong
,ey .herly gale blew up that day the
-ye wom1n WAS obliged to take the
wheel and for eight hours without re-
lief and without so much as drink of
water she kept the ship on her course.
The provisions were running short, al
though supply had been obtained on
January IL from the American ship
Governor Robie, from New York for
Melbourne, when off the island of
Trinidad, and the crew were left with
out other than the barest necessities.
A sharp lookout was kept for passing
vessels, but none were seen until the
Kasbeck hove in sight. The only vessel
previously sighted during the entire
voyage, with the exception of the ship
Governor Robbie, was north-bound
Lamport and Holt steamer which
passed the Oakes off Pernambuco, but
was too far off to distinguish signals.
The Cakes is a three -masted ship built
by the late Commander Gorrin of
Philadelphia in 1883. On March 13 she
was re-insured at 80 guineas premium.
The herald., 1897-03-22
INDEX
TO TELEGRAPH NEWS

Proposed tariff changes rouse Can
-adian desired to retalate.
A Missouri farmers frightful crime; five
murders followed by suicide.
Another chapter to be added to the story
of the murder of Pearl Bryan.
A boiler explosion at Chicago kills two
men and wrecks the engine.
Imposing ceremonies attend the unvell-
ing of the monument of William of Ger
many at Berlin.
The state capitol is deserted by state
legislators, but pile of bills waits the
Governors approval or veto.
The clipper ship, T. F. Oakes reaches
port nine months over due; she would
have foundered but for the codrage Of the
captains wife.
The towns of Crete are notified by
telegraph that the blockade has begun;
Greek military preparation continues with
ceaseless activity.
On the death of Cisneros Masso sue
oeeds to the presidency of the Cuban re.
public; Weyler too sick to conduct opera
tons against the insurgents.
The flood situation in the Mississippi
valley improved in so far that the rivers
have generally ceased to rise; an enor-
nous extent of territory is under water
and the suffering is very great.
The house will begin debate on the tariff
bill this morning and continue it till
Thursday; the Senate will consider the
English arbitration treaty; McKenna' s
appointment to a cabinet position spoils
Col. Otis chance to become Assistant
Secretary of War.
The herald., 1897-03-22
MURDERER BLANTHER
Escapes the Detectives by Taking the
Morphine Route

OiPiiiiiC i>ottS
HOUSTON, Tex, March 21.-The man
recently arrested at Valley Mills as
Joseph Blanther, the San Francisco
murderer, for whom a reward of $1,000
was awarded, committed suicide this
morning by taking morphine in the
county jail. He was teaching school at
the time of his arrest, and stood we'll il
the community.
SAN FRANCISCO. March AL. E.
Blanther, whose suicide is reported from
Texas, was wanted here for the murder
of Mrs. Philopena Langfeldt, an aged
widow. Blanther. who had been lieu
tenant in the Austrian army, had been
in San Francisco for several months.
His money had given out, and he was in
bad way financially. He brought a
letter to Mrs. Langfeldt from friend in
Mexico, and was cordially received by
the old lady. He called at her house sew
eral times, and they became very friend
ly. On May 18th last Blanther called on
Mrs. Langfeldt and the next morning che
was found dead in her room with her
throat cut. Her money and jewelry were
missing. Suspicion fell on Blanther, but
the police were unable to find him. II
was learned that as ]. A. Forbes he had
purchased a railroad ticket to Ell Paso,
Texas. and there all trace of him was
lost
The herald., 1897-03-22
Will Begin Promptly This
Morning
DINGLEy TO 0PFN THE BALL
New Members Who Wish May Have
Speeches Printed
McKenna's Appointment to a Cabinet
Place Spoiled COL Otis Chance to
Become Assistant Secretary
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
WASHINGTON, March 21.-The pro-
gram of the tariff debate, which opens in
the house tomorrow, is simple but ardu-
Gus. The house will sit from 10 in the
morning until IL p. M, with a recess
from until each day for dinner. The
general debate will close Thursday
night. Beginning Friday the bill will
be read for amendment under the FIVE
minute rule until o'clock on the follow
ing Wednesday, March 31st, when the
bill and pending amendments will be
voted upon. The committee on ways and
means, by the terms of the special or
der under which the house will operate
will have the right of way in the matter
of amendments and such amendments
can at any time supersede pending
amendments of individual members, a
provision made to give the committee
the fullest power to perfect their bill
The debate will be opened by Mr.. Ding
ley the chairman of the ways and
means committee, for the majority
Either Mr. Bailey of Texas, the selected
leader of the minority, or Mr.. MoMil-
lin of Tennessee will reply. Mr.. Bailey
has rendered to Mr.. McMillin this privil-
ege in Difference to his long service on
the ways and means committeee but it
Is not yet decided whether the latter
will avail himself of the proffer The
night sessions of the house during
the general debate will be given up al
most entirely to set speeches by new
members who desire to get their views
in the Congressional Record for the
benefit of their constituents. When the
Wilson bill was under discussion the
time at the night sessions was not con-
sumed and there is likely to be repeti-
tion of lack of speakers on this OCCASION
as members under the order are given
leave to print. and many OF them will
take advantage of this opportunity
without taking the floor
IN THE SENATE.
The senate will devote the major por-
tion Of the week to the consideration of
the Anglo-American arbitration treaty.
Ii the appropriation bills, which have
upon in the last session, should be re-
ported to the senate they probably will
receive prompt attention. There is pos
sibility that these bills may not be taken
up Immediately in committee owing to
the absence of some committee mem
bers. 1t is also possible that when re-
ported that they be somewhat changed,
or, II NOT changed in committee. that
they will be in the next senate. Many
The herald., 1897-03-22
News From Korea

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-News
from Korea states that the king of ko-
rea has returned to his palace in Seoul,
after a years absence in the Russian
legation. The king fled from his palace
through fear of assassination year ago
and has been under the protection of the
Russian minister ever since. His re-
turn to the palace has long been urged
by the kings subjects and there was
great rejoicing when he finally decided
to come out from under Russia's wing
The herald., 1897-03-22
Verv Bad Kid

SAN FRANCISCO, March 21.-"Kid''
Egan, one of the crowd of pugilists who
prepared Corbett for his defeat at Car
son. was arrested on Market street this
morning and booked at the city prison
for carrying a concealed weapon. Since
the Corbett- -Fitzsimmons fight Egan
has been drinking heavily. Today, after
an all-night carousal, he got out on
Market street and created some excite
ment by fiourishing pistol in threat
er1ing manner
The herald., 1897-03-22
Too Rough for Trial

NEW LONDON. Conn, March I'll
The expected speed trial of the new
United States gunboat Wilmington,
originally scheduled to take place in the
sound tomorrow, will have to be deferred
for few days at least, as the unfavor-
able weather has caused delays. The
onicials are Of the opinion It will not
take place before Wednesday. but the
date IL uncertain.
The herald., 1897-03-22
STOCKS AND BONDS

BONDS FOR SALE-FOR SALE AT PAR,
$4,000 in 10 year per cent, semi-annual
gold coupon bonds in denominations of
Sl00, $500, $500 and $1,000, In amounts to suit
buyers; incorporated under the laws Of
Arizona in 1898; capital stosk. 750, 900
and forever non-assessable; one share
given gratuitously with each dollars
worth Of bonds purchased; Bonds se-
cured by first trust deed on the compa-
ny's property valued at many millions; a
net earning OF 500 900 a month to be made
and dividend of sl.60 per share paid an
nually. together with coupon interest at
your own bank, making 500 investment
earn you $3.50 per annum. For prospectus
giving full particulars. call on or address
The Volcanic Copper Mining and Smelt-
ing Co.. $50 s. Broadway. Los Angeles,
California. ALI
The herald., 1897-03-22


at the
surrounding
in
OIL o La a
Il
The herald., 1897-03-22
A Paralyzed Minstrel

NEW YORK, March 21.-Biily Birch.
the old-time minstrel. was stricken with
paralysis tonight while attending a
meeting Of the Elks lodge. He was re-
moved to his home.
The herald., 1897-03-22
WANTED D-MISCELLANEOUS

logg's liquid boiler compound; best scale
remover in the market: free from all acids
or other impurities; warranted to do all
we claim. Correspond with M. w. KEEL
LOGG, $50 Concord court. Pasadena Alb
wANTED-A TRAINED NURSE WISH
es an invalid, willing to travel; gives
massage; reference from the best ply
sician In Los Angeles. F. M, box 80, Her
aid. %
The herald., 1897-03-22
WANTED-TO BORROW

WANTED-MONEY; $500 ON 2 LOTS.
close in to oil region. 10 per cent GUAR
ANTY TRUST & COLLECTION CO., 21
Bryson block.
The herald., 1897-03-22
FINANCIAL

L. B. COHN-
The Los Angeles pawnbroker. LAG N.
Main ST., loans money on diamonds,
watches. jewelry, firearms, pianos, libra
ries and all other collateral securities:
also sells unredeemed pledges for money
loaned and one months interest added
make no mistake. it is the reliable l..
B. Cohn. the Los Angeles pawnbroker.
9-l0
The herald., 1897-03-22

MONEY TO LOAN IN ANY AMOUNTS.
on diamonds. watches. jewelry pianos.
safes. lodging houses, hotels and private
household furniture interest reasonable;
partial payments received; money quick;
private office for ladies'. G. M. JONES,
rooms 12-14 254 s. Broadway. 28-tf
The herald., 1897-03-22

AMERICAN LOAN COMPANY LOANS
on real estate. collateral security and
personal property OF all kindss also upon
ceipts, ETC.; warrants bought; best rates.
private office for ladies. 11Sla s. Spring
ST., over Royal bakery. Alt
The herald., 1897-03-22

90 saeilloaaI 'as.ihea ~. eeFa geo
The herald., 1897-03-22
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOK KEV7-W7oCELI@H
FOR RENT-TYPEWRITER ERS; WE BUY
and sell all kinds of typewriters; rent
for SO per month. Typewriter Exchange
121a w. Second st. At
FOR RENT-DRUID HALL. DOWNEY
block Friday Saturday and Sunday
nights; also day time. Apply at hail. be-
tween 8 a. m. and IL m. IT
FOR RENT-LODGE ROOM AT TURN
er hail. every first and third Friday OF
each month. Inquire of janitor. 14tf
FOR RENT-CHICKENR RANCH; WE'LL
stocked; location desirable Apply at 255
Roster st. 26
The herald., 1897-03-22

wANTED-BY YOUNG LADY, POSI-
tion as typewriter; five years experience:
good references. Address f. j.. Box $50,
Herald. 23
The record-union., 1897-03-07
To ThWart the Safe Burglar.

There does seem possible a pretty
good protection, however. The sugges-
ton lies in q recently published inven-
ton for constructing prison doors and
window gratings. The idea was to
make them of ordinary steel pipes, all
filed with liquid under pressure, and
connected by a main pipe with an
alarm which would operate by reduc-
ton of pressure. Attempted saving
let's the liquid escape and rings the
bell. If such q scheme were applied
to a safe, by traversing it on all sides,
either inside the outer plates or out
side, and were connected with an alarm
set on a lamppo6t prominent on the
sidewalk, it ought to come near being
good protection. The door could be
arranged with piston and cylinder in
side the safe, so that opening the door
would set off the alarm.
Then drilling at the lock, driving in
the spindle or other successful attacks
on the lock would still leave the bur-
glar at the mercy of the alarm when
he opens the door. Nitro-gylcerine,
dynamite or powder would also effect
the ringing of the alarm, and the plan
would also protect against the electric
arc itself, since the network of small
pipes would be in the way of any large
arc, and become melted. And a small
arc for mere drilling at the lock would
be no better than a drill, since the
opening of the door would eventually
ring the alarm.
The connecting pipes could be left
exposed, because tampering with them
would ring the alarm,
Or, instead of fixing the pipe system
to the safe, construct it as a cage to
contain the safe, the cage being large
enough to makethe safe inaccessible
to the hands of the burglar.
Such a system would be protective,
at least, until the burglar, already an
expert electrician, had time to become
a master plumber and pipefitter, and
could invent schemes for beating the
alarm.-Electrical Review.
The record-union., 1897-03-07
Webster, Statesman and Angler.

In the midst of his triulnphs as the
defender of THE Constitution and the
greatest constitutional lawyer of his
day, Daniel Webster never forgot that
he was a sportsman and an angler. In
the autumn of his splendid career Mr..
Webster once wrote: TT has so hap
pened that Ill the public services that
have render, i in the world in my day
and generation have been conn ected
with the general Government. / think
1 ought to make an exception. I was
ten days a member of the Massachu-
setts Legislature, and / turned my
thoughts to the search of some good
object in which I could be useful in
that position, and after much reflection,
/ introduced a bill which, with the con-
sent Of both houses Of the Legislature,
passed into law and is now a law of
the State, which enacts that no man in
the State shall catch trout in any man
ner than in the old way, with an ordi-
nary hook and line
The record-union., 1897-03-07
THE CITIZEN FROM CLAYBACK.
lie Was Invited to Get Hot Meal,
and Accepted the Invitation.

With a four-foot umbrella a flow
cred carpet-bag, and a distinctly rural
makeup, he was doing a noisy quick
step towards the depot to take a train
fer home.
Step right in here and get a hot
meal. Dinners all ready" shouted the
orator for the restaurant with a a big
name and an abbreviated menu.
L accept, stranger. promptly re-
sponded the horny-handed transient.
''Derned good feller," he muttered
While getting into the nearest seat.
There was nothing on the list that
he did not want. He put away three
cups of coffee and called for a repeat
on all the substantials.
When a ticket was placed before him
he did not take time to put on his spec
tacles, but stuffed it into his pocket to
read to the folks at home.
Rising from a table that would hold
no more empty dishes, he ignored the
cashier who hailed him, profusely
thanked the man at the door, told him
to be sure to call if ever at Clayback.
and was half a block away, vowing
to himself that the meal was a snort
er, before the situation had been
grasped at the restaurant
When overhauled the man from Clay
back won the hilarious crowd at
tracted by vehemently insisting that
"A feller invited me inter dinner, an
now they're tryin' ter bunco me outen
dollar. I hain't got no dollar, an
I'll fight afore I'll be robbed
With the aid of policeman and by
ISLANDERS a compromise at % cents on
the dollar was effected, and the Clay
back citizen dubbed the family UNI
brella while registering all kinds of
oaths to get even if it cost him two
farms and forty head of stock.-New
York World