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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

THERE'LL be hot time in the
old State before these guberna-
torial and senatorial aspirations
are settled properly and perma-
nently.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

THE mutterings of little Japan
over the Hawaiian matter viii be
drowned in the uproar that will
go up from the American house
o'lords when the question of
annextion comes up for consid-
GRAFTON.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

The confidence restored ad-
ministration stands checkmated
with little deficit of SAT, 600, :
O0O. 600 in the first eight months
of Dingley prosperity. Mr.. Nc
Kinley may yet be willing to use
q few 50-cent dollars before the
end of his administration.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

THE Yale Students who sue
ceeded in getting one of their
comrades put into an insane
asylum, as a practical joke,
should be made examples OF. 1t
is just that sort of thing that is
bringing ridicale on our COLLEGES.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

The more a man goes around
in the world the less cranky he
becomes.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

As the supply of ivory is be-
coming short, billiard balls of
cast steel are being used in
Sweden. By making them hol-
low the weight is made to cor
respond with that of ivory balls.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23
Fine Career of a Texas comrade.

| 71OSG cause WHO'LL IcAdS OS11S II
to honor, there is none whose
character as a soldier or civilian
is a source of more just pride tc
them than Joseph D. Sayers.
] Major Sayers was born at Gre
NADIA, Miss, Sept. %, 1916, and
in 1851 removed to Bastrop
Texas, where he still lives. II
| April, 1861, he left school to as
sist in the capture of Federal
troops who were endeavoring tc
escape from Texas to the north,
In August, 1851, he enlisted in
the Fifth regiment of Texas
/ Mounted Volunteers, which was
a part of the brigade first COM
manded by Brig. Gen. H. H.
Sibley, afterwards by Brig. Gen.
Thomas Green, and finally by
! Brig. Gen. W. P. Hardeman.
Major sayers was, in September,
1851, promoted to the adjutancy
of his regiment, and the bri-
gade was ordered upon<an I'M
fortunate expedition to New Mex
leo. It's first engagement was
on the 21st Of February, 1852, at
Val Verde, near Fort Craig, n.
NJ, wherein Brig. Gen. Candy
commanded the Federal and Col.
Thomas Green commanded the
Confederate forces. The Feder-
ais, though largely outnumber-
ing the Confederates, were de-
feated, and splendid battery of
light artillery was captured. The
campaign was an exceedingly
severe one; the Confederates be-
ing poorly armed, badly clothed
and fed. After several engage
ments they were compelled to.
abandon the country and return
to Texas. On the 30th day of
April, 1862, Lieutenant Sayers
was promoted for distinguished
bravery at the battle of Val
Verde,'' as the order promoting
him reads, to a captaincy in the
artillery service, and was placed
in the command of the battery
which had been captured and
which was thereafter known in
the transit Mississippi department
IS the 'sVaI Verde Battery. .
battle &c Camp Bisland.
pu Teche, IN Louisiana,
1858, While he wasin cons
nand of his battery, Captain
5ayers was severely wounded
md was compelled to use crutches
continually from that time until
lfter the close of the war. AS
loon as he could ride on horse
pack, although badly crippled,
captain Sayers returned to the
lrmy in Louisiana, and was pro-
noted to a majorship and was
assigned to duty as Chief of Staff
or Major General Thomas Green.
lie was again severely wounded
It the battle of Mansfield, La,
N April s, 1884. AS soon as he
vas able to again ride horseback
le returned to the army, though ,
till on crutches, and Gen. Green
aving been killed at Blair's
.anding, La, he was assigned
D duty upon the staff of Lieut.
ZEN. Richard Taylor. He went +,
18th Gen. Taylor across the Ms
issippi river in the winter of !,
1894, and performed military
uty upon the staff of that gen.
raj while he was in command of
le department of Alabama, b
Mississippi and Eastern Louis S
ina, until he surrendered to il
General Candy, when Major r
ayers returned to his home inl a
exas on parole. IO
He is now serving his sixth I,
term in congress, Il
nd has been reelected for the n
,venth term. He has been a Il
ember of the appropriation T
,mmittee during each session Il
congress of which he has been ~
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23

Brenham. Thursday, Dec. %. 1897
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-23
The Weekly Banner

JOIN Q. RANKIN, Eaitcr and Proprietor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Ua>UJNG ION III m.
Cadets from Nirrinia-Mr. Calhoun Has
Not Yet Accepted.

WASHINGTON. June A.-Aithoush the
President has rendered the appointment
OF Comptroller oi the Treasury 10 Judge
W. J. Calhoun. late special commissioner
10 cuba. the latter not yet formally ac-
ceptcd IL.
While the President has rendered me
the appointment which came entirely un-
solicited on my part, ! am entirely at sea
whether 20 accept it or not The TACT
Is the tender is made burdcncd with GER
tain conditions, which make 10 imperative
that ! must carefully consider them be-
fore making ny my mind one way or
other" That is Mr Calhoun's way OF
putting II.
Gen. Stewart L. WCodford, minister 10
Spain. had IL long talk with President Nc
kiulcy this morning on Cuban anairs.
Gen. Woodford will doubtless leave here
for his new post about tine 2Oth OF July.
In the meantime he will devote con-
siderable time TO studying up spanish
American affairs.
A long list OF appointments as cadets
at West Point is published to-day. Among
them are: J. c. Pegram. Of Petersburg.
Va. with J. r. GOode Jr., Of Skipwith.
Va. as alternate; j. NJ. Kite. Of Graves
Mil. Va. with A. r. Carpenter. Of Red
Hill. alternate.
The President appointed young Phil
sheridan. son Of the late General Sheri-
dan as cadet at large.
H. H. Flatford and =. IT. Mccall. Of the
Eighth Virginia Congressional District,
called al the white House to-day 10 per-
suado he President 10 abolish the civil
service regulations. They want the doors
thrown wide open.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25

Hail That Killed Birds and Dogs-stones
Large 80 Ostrich Eggs.

TOPEKA. KAN, June 24.-The worst
hail-stDrm knoSE IN the history OF Kan
sas struck this city shortly after .
o'clock tonight. Hail-stoncs weighing z
from twelve 10 sixteen ounces stripped
the trees Of ffeir foliage snsas win
doy panes on every hand. including the
finest plate glass stone-fronts cut down
telegraph ana telephone wires. ridded
awnings. and inflicted unprecedented dam
age throughout the city. Dogs were
struck i'm the streets and instantly killed.
Horses were Knocked to their knees.
Runaways occurred throughout the city.
When the fury of the storm had passed.
dead birds were found everywhere. \
heavy wind and terrific lightning accom-
panied the storm
Topeka to-nicht looks like a city that
witnstood "A siege II war guns. There are
not dozen buildings in the town that
are lot almost windowless and many
roofs were cayed ln. The roofs Of street
cars also were pierced. The damage
wrought can be imagined when IL is
known that the h1.istones ranged In size
from that Of hens egg 10 an ostrich
egg. and that thirty minutes after the
storm one Maidstone was picked up which
measured four eel inches in circumfer-
once. Surgeons are busy dressing the
wounds Of persons injured I'm the storm,
and reports Of injuries continue 10 be re-
ceived. Many Were hart in runaways on
the street.
SELMA. Kan. June PA cyclone pass
ga nftecn miles northwest OF this city
last night The home Of q man named
Gcesv was DESTROYED and the following
killed: Mrs. Anna Geesy aged thirty-four;
Mona Geesv Hcei thirteen. Ida Geesy
AGED nine. -Four members Of this family
are also hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
DR. STfFIEH TALKS.
He Does Not Say lie Would Decline Call
to the second baptist Church.


CHESTER. PA. June 24-Special.-
Rev Dr. Stiner was seen this evening
al his home on Seminary Hill by a Times
correspondent and when told that the
people of the second Baptist church talk
ed of extending call TO him, said he
didn't believe IL.
Would you accept a call. Doctor
asked the correspondent, IF one was
extended"
NO call has been extended, and there
will be none" he responded.
Il have preached for the Second Bap-
fist church a number OF times, as is well
known but if a rumor has gone out that
a call is TO be extended TO me il is only
a rumor. The church is looking for
pastor. and J have jokingly said TO the
officials that they should call me, but as
an actual fact. / have suggested men who
would bc acceptable and have reason TO
believe that one of these preachers will
be chosen. but the probabilities are that
the pulpit will not be permanently filled
until FAM
Dr. Sitter expressed great eratihcation
al his CORDIAL reception at the hands OF
Richmond Baptists and the people, and Is
keenlv apprcciatiye Of the fayors receiy-
ed from press and public.
Should "A call be extended. he would
he strongly urged by the Seminary. Facul-
ty and community TO decline il. as he is
Justly popular on "The HILL where his
official and social relations are OF the
most pleasant character.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
IDlETRiIS EICLfDLD.
A Reception rendered Them by the Queen
At Windsor Castle.

WINDSOR. ENG. June 2J.-The Lords
Of the Admiralty and all the admrais oi
the foreign ships which are taking part
i'm the naval review off Spithcad on Satlr-
day n0Nt. including Rear Admiral Miller,
United States navy. were received by
Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle to-day.
Each of the admirals was accompanied by
aides -de-campc. those Of tho American
Admiral being Commander William II.
Emory. chief OF Admiral Miller $ sian;
Lieutenant J. &. COlwcll. naval attachc
of the United States Ambassy i'm London,
and Iicutenants Rogers and Andrews.
The admirals were met at tho railroad
station by royal carriages, and were taken
10 the castle through "a shower oi ram.
At the depot and at the castle for This
occasion dctachmcnts Of Blue Jackets
formed the guard of honor. The British
First Lord OF the Admiralty. the Right
Hon. George G. Goschen. was in fun uni
form. and the admirals were ablaze with
decorations and resplcndent in fun dress.
At the castle they were entertained at
luncheon. and were afterwards received 10y
the Queen.
At the castle they were entertained at
luncheon in the Waterloo room. which
was decorated with the flags of the DIFF
ferent countries represented AT the re-
ception
The Queen received the admirals sitting,
and spoke very cordially 10 Admiral Mil
Ter. who then presented the members OF
his staff TO her Majesty.
The naval officers were afterwards
shown through the castle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25

NEW YORK, June 23.-Accordins 10
present arrangements. John l.. sullivan
and Bob" Fitzsimmons are 20 box SIX
rounds at Ambrose Park OH July 9Th.
Martin Julian, manager OF Iitzsimmons,
went to Boston a few days ago ana Sc
cured John LIS signature 10 an agree
nent. as already stated. That is proof
OF why the report has been sent out
that John l.. is in training
The report is that John l.. wishes TO
prove that he is not a "has been lie
is Al present at BILLY Muld0on's farm
al White Plains. He thinks that there
IS another fight left in him yet. lie says
that he is but little older than Fitzsim-
mons. and he is determined on getting
himself in shape for the coming fight.
lie predicts that with good training he
will reduce himself 10 100 pounds.
The question is will the public stand
for an encounter between John l.. and
Fitzsimmons? The cute ones thinks that
"fltz' could not select an easier mark
than the once mighty John l.. Every
one remembers how he looked when he
had a friendly set-to with Tom Sharkey
at Madison Square Garden.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
4 DTTY on HIDES.
The Republicans stand to Their Guns
Compromise Tobicco Rate.

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. June N.-The
Republican Senators decided in caucus
tonight b. q vote OF p to II to sustain
the action OF the Finance Committee in
Placing duty upon hides. but did not
pass upon the question of the amount OF
duty TO be imposed. The committee was
also sustained i'm the rate fixed upon I'M
ported wrapper tobacco. The only other
DISPUTED questions considered were watch
as and watch jewels. and upon these the
Finance Committee Was reversed, the
House rates being accepted on watches
and watch jewels being made free
The debate on the tobacco schedule was
confined 10 brief speeches by Senators
Hawlev and Fairbanks. The Finance
Committee had originally fixed the rate
on unstemmed wrapper tobacco at $l.S
Der pound in opposition 10 the House
rate OF g per pound Tie reports of the
leaf growers Immediately began a con-
tcution for the restoration Of the House
rate which was resisted by the smaller
manufacturers. particularly Of the wes-
tern States The Finance Committee
yielded 10 the growers to the extent OF
advancing the rate 10 sl.s5. Senator Haw-
lev tonight represented the growers IN
their efforts 20 secure - rate. The eau
Gus decided without division 20 stand by
the compromise rate OF S.75.
The question OF reciprocity. trusts, and
Hawaiian sugar. beer. tea. and internai
revenue Were not discussed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
titrmpfs Mt Lynching.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA. June IA
dispatch 10 the citizen from hes "'S1
SAYS: Two unsuccessful attempts were
made to-day to lynch the negro. Sylves-
Ter Johnson. who assaulted Mrs. Atweh
Yesterday The negroes of the city are
unfolding the accused.
During the preliminary examination:
G. r. Pendleton arose in the court ana
asked the audience If there were not
enough whites present TO take the negro
and hang him. Great excitement en-
sued and loud cries Of yes were heard
from an parts OF the ROOM but nothing
was done. and the negro was safely re-
moved TO the jail.
Later a mob Of negroes attempted 10
Kill Pendleton. but the authorities IN
terfered and protected him. Intense ex-
citement prevails. and the Island city
Guard will sleep at their armory to-
night. although they have not peeh Or
Jered into service. Threats 10 raid the
armory have been made, ana serious
trouble is feared.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
WIN BE IINcHID.
4 Mob Gathering at stone Clif-Negro to
he Haugued.

TAYETTE STATION. w. VA, June -
Special. Clark Lewis. the murderer OF
several people i'm this county, will be
hanged here at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon.
II is also probable that before that hou-
a lynching will occur.
Joe Bragg. constable. shot and in
stantlv killed Tom Miller. white man
aged twenty-four. near stone Gin last
night Miller was drunk ana under ar
rest hv Bragg. Nhcn for some unknown
reason the constable shot him twice once
in the for head and once in the ahd0-
men. 4 coroner's jury was summoned
and decided that Bragg should De held on
a charge of murder. The feeling IS very
bitter against Bragg and nc has been
lodged i'm Jail at Thurmond. This AFTER
noon a mob formed for the purpose Of
lynching Bragg and he has been secretly
conveyed 10 the mountain with view
Of bringing him here under the shades
Of night for safe-kcepsie. Ihe sherih Is
eummoning citizens 10 help him guard the
i4n
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
DYSCOUIRi or GoID.
The Scramble for il May Lead to Trouble
with England.

DULUTH. MINI. June 4.-Gold has
been discovered on oak Point Island IN
Rainy Lake. which viii undoubtedly lead
to an international boundary dispute be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States. According go maps OF the Geo.
logical Survey. the island is In Canadian
territory. but according 20 the wording
OF the treaty of Ghent the island Is a
part OF the state of Minnesota.
Canada has issued patents TO several
valuable mining locations on the island
and vigorous protests arc being sent -
Washington by American pr3spectors.
The miners throughout the Rainy Lake
district are consiccrall ~ wrought mp over
the matter and there is pfjpahiilly Oh
trouble unless something is done.
The way things now stand. the lnied
States loses entire control even Of her
waller I'm Rainy Lake. as, act3. hhs 10 l"e
Gooloeical SurV,v. the United States can
not get a boat into Rainy Lake without
frst going into Canadian waters. rms Is
a direct violation of the treaty. ihe
Three Hundred Island boundary dispute
is of minor Importance compared 10 this'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
j. !. Sutherland Weds.

The Washington Post Of yesterday
prints an account Of the marriage in that
city Of Mr.. James J. Sutherland. and Miss
Florence r. Ingram of Richmond.
The only James j. Sutherland IN Rich
mond, is the well known liveryman. and
his friends believe ne has become a
benedict.
Inquiry al Mr.. Sutherland's place Of
business brought out the fact that he
went 10 Washington on Wednesday 10 at
tend a large auction sale Of livery stock
In that city.
The publication In the Post caused
much surprise among Mr.. Sutherland 5
friends.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25

Clork Cochran was called to his room.
and found him suffering from nausea.
but he soon recovered. and declined TO
have a physician called. He returned 10
bed. and nothing further was thought Of
the matter until Mr.. Cochran returned to
the hotel about o'clock this morning.
and went TO Mr.. Cookies room to inquire
for him. Mr.. Cooke was dead. and the
physician, who was Immediately sum
moned. said that he had apparently been
dead for several hours.
The members of the Illinois delegation
were at once notified, and the Sergeant
alarms took chargc Of the body. which
will be prepared al once for shipment to
Chicago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Tyler aud Lassiter.

PETERSBURG. VA, June Especial.
The Democrats of Prince George held =
convention at the County Courthouse to-
day and elected the following delegates
10 the State Democratic Convention. to
be held at Roanoke on August 1lth next.
Charles Conner. Judge Timothy Rivcs. 4.
A. Brown. Captain G. Shirley Harrison
and Captain A. X. Hobs.
Resolutions were adopted endorsing Ty-
Ter for Governor. and Lassiter for At
torney- y-General
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Petersburg's Recripts and Expenditures

PETERSBURG. VA, June 4-Speciai-
~ Il meeting OF the City Council to-
night. reports were submitted by Mr..
George J. Seay. chairman Of the city
Finance Committee. showing that the
estimated receipts 20 the city for the fiscal
year beginning July lst next. Will be
S202. 900: estimated expenditures, sls5.Ooo
The expenditures last year were s2Ol 90.
Tho matter of allowing water rents TO
be paid quarterly instead of half yearly
as az present provoked much discussion.
The matter was referred 10 the Water
Committee as was also the question in
reference to The introduction Of water
meters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Collector ki,jrrfh bead.

NEW YORK. June 2L-James T. Kill
bretn. Collector Of the Port OF New York.
died last night at southampton. J.. l. He
had been III for some time with pneu-
monia, and his condition has been very
serious on several occasions. but he seem-
ed always 10 rally. lie spent bad niaht
last night and this afternoon began very
perceptibly TO sink. At 5:2o the attending
physicians gave UP hope. and an hour
later AR. Kilbreth died. Ills family was
at his side when death occurred.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
TINDsOE CfSTTF ILirMINdTFD.
Its BrilIiancy Can be Seen Ten Miles-rhe
Jubilee Over.

LONDON. June 24.-Windsor Castle Is
brilliantly Illuminated tonight with the
changing colors Of Bengal lights. Inc
magnificent spectacle is visiDie Tor Il us
tarce OF ten miles -. o.,o ,or tho
The day has been busy one TOT tne
foreign Princes now in the city. Ihey
have called upon each other at the Varl-
Gus houses where they are staying. large
receptions were given tniS eNrnins py ,ns
German and Austrian Ambassadors. and
Lord Frederick Roberts. OF kandaher
gave a special reception to the indian
officers. So far as the London public Is
concerned the fetes are virtually ended
Some ilhlminations will be continued until
the end OF the week but many houses.
together with the decorations. are al
ready being dsmanticd.
The very oppressive heat or the fay
was followed this evening hv sudden
wind and heavy thunderstorm. which
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
The Gcuerai Vas Wrong.

COLUMBIA. $. G.. June 2i-AdJutant-
General Watts. of the State Miiitary'
May 2Sth. preciptated night between
a battalion Of infantry and the students
of the South Carolina College by order
ing the troops to clear the diamond whiie
the students were playing game OF
ball. Charges were preferred against
General Watts 10 Governor tlerpe". py
tho college authorities. He ordered a
court of inquiry TO investigate the
charges.
The court to-dayq completed its work
and reported its findings and recommen-
dations 10 the Governor The court mas
that General Watts showed lack of iudg-
ment and disregarded the rights of others;
also that he assumed authority that was
unwise and unwarranted.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Charged With q Crime.

URBANA. OHIO. June 2i.-Elias
Storms. shoemaker aged g.. was
brought into court yesterday for alleged
assault at ST. Paris upon his grandchlld,
Lulu Bargcr. only II years old.
In view OF the tragic happenings on
June ith the Sheriff arranged 10 take
storms out OF the county In case IIs
could not give bail.
The Old man was arrested on the am
davit OF the girls father. and claims
that the case IL one attempted black
mall 10 secure some property.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
Mississippi River Commission.

NEW YORK. June 2i.-The Missis sippi
River Commission convened In tho army
building to-day. and went into executive
session 70 deliberate and possibly make
some changes In the annual report Of the
commission Crtii the report reaches
Secretary Long the commission viii not
disclose its tenor
Tho Congress 6nal apprOp citation for
damages to property from the overiiowing
Of the Mississippi fivcr amounts TO Sl.tB.-
1888 for the fisc Al Year ending June 80. lsoN
This sum will be- distributed by the COM
mis- sion after the hearing Of testimony
on damages sustaired in the three dis
tricts extending from Cairo 20 the Cult
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
VOL. I2-NEW SERIES. NO.I27.

tional Parliamentary Conference I'm IA
Nor Of arbitration which commences Au-
gust 9Th
Mr.. Foss. OF Illinois on behalf of the
delegation. then announced the sad news
of the death of his colleague. Mr. COOKE
He gave NOTICE that al some future tiie
he would ask the House to pay trin"'e
10 the character and public service" oi
Mr. Cooke.
The customary resolutions were adopt
Cd and a committee TO attend the funeral
was appointed. Then. as further marx
II respect 10 the memory OF the decchs-
cd. the House adjourned until Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-06-25
TYLER CARRIED THEM ALL.
Yesterday Was a Successful Day ftI
the Farmer Candidate.
LYBCHDURC, AMELIA, PRINCE GEORGE
Vote at Roanoke for the Man from
tho southwest-The Sentiment
Divided on Attorney -Gcneral.

LYNCHBURG, Va, June 2i-Special-
a nass-meeting of the Democratic voters
OF this city was held tonight 10 elect
delegates TO the Ronanoke Convention.
The following were chosen Carter Glass
and John w. Craddock. delegates at
large; John ID. Horseley. f.. &. Hammer.
Howard, j. Gordon Payne, l.. q. Ben,
T. ID. Davis, J. ID. Sullivan. ID. 4. Halsey,
X. ID. Yancey q. w. Smith. N. c. Man
son, Henry Silverthorn, and Royster Jes-
ter.
RESOLUTIONS were passed instructing the
delegates 10 vote for Tyler. The dele
CATION ~ divided as to Attorney General.