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

MRS. KATE CABELL CURRIE, of
Dallas, was elected president of
the National Association of the
Daughters of the Confederacy at
their meeting held in Baltimore
last week. A high honor worthi-
lY bestowed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE matrimonial market con-
tinues brisk, notwithstanding the
depressed condition of the cotton
market.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

PARTIES who have recently re-
turned from the Klpndike coun-
try confirm the report that
another rich strike had been
made near Dawson.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE Palestine Press says:
<'We do not hear much of OUT
'pcssum, persimmon and 'tater
crop in the government agricul-
tural report, but none the less il
is a prominent member on our
programme in these parts"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THERE is a movement on foot
in New York to bar Old Santa
Claus out of the churches, but
he viii be reluctantly admitted to
the Sunday school chapels.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

WEYLER is charged with pock-
citing a cool million dollars while
'tlording it, over the poor I'M
fortunates in Cuba.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

TIE Chickasaw Legislation Aus s
dec3 led to haxe $50
and Tor that purpose aass aIS6ro-
priated $40, 900. The old caFital
is about to fall down, so a new one
is imperative.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

IT is said that 10000 head of
beef cattle have been recently
purchased in Texs s, with which
to provision the Spanish army in
Cuba.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

The Waco Tribune has the
following sensible advice con-
corning the farm tenant agita-
ton: Public opinion here
abouts will not condone violent
or incendiary language or senti-
ment. Neither will it look len
iently on any threats of violence
to land owners or tenants who
are willing to continue paying
money rent. No true friend Of
the renting element will counte-
nance an Incorporate course, in
word or deed. We say TO the
renters: Keep cool, be reasona-
BILE, hold down the element that
talks about sowing Johnson
grass "using the strap" and
burning houses, and you will
win your fight. Otherwise you
will not win"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

AUSTRALIA ranks first as a wool
producing country, the United
States and Russia following in
that order.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

MARK HANNA has no dead
thing on being returned to the
United States senate from Ohio.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE stock of gold in the world
is estimated at $3.50, 900, 900, 900.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

POLITICS in the republic of
Columbia is approaching crisis.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

THE Gulf, Colorado and Santa
Fe railway contemplate erecting
a handsome new pressed brick
depot in Houston at an early
date, the appointments of which
will be as fine and the finish as
neat as any in Texas. In addi-
ton to the new depot the COM
pany will construct a train shed
to extend from Congress street
to Preston Avenue, which will
afford their patrons needed pro-
lection in rainy or warm weather.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

REPRESENTATIVE CALvIN's reso-
tuition authorizing the appoint
ment of a committee OF six to
take measures for marking the
Confederate soldiers graves who
are now buried in Northern
States, passed the lower house OF
the Georgia legislature by unani-
nous vote, amid great applause.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

the fact that each applicant set
, forth a statement of injuries re
ceived in the service of INCL
Sam we can form a faint idea o
the number of men who have
perjured themselves in the hop,
of robbing the government the!
| fought to perpetuate. Tht
quality of the patriotism that il
to be measured by dollars anC
cents may be illustrated by the
remark of gentleman in Bren'
ham. He said: ''My father
lives in California and draws &
pension. He landed in New
York from England in 1854. He
was offered 81, ZOO to go in the
army as a substitute. This was
more money than he ever dream
ed of possessing and he enlisted.
He never got any further south
than Washington, but he served
his ninety days and now
draws a pension of S24 a month.
The 81, 700 he got laid the foun-
dalton of a handsome fortune,
and he is of the opinion that
patriotism pays.
Quite a number of the widows
of revolutionary soldiers still
dEauApensions and it is estimated
last one viii VI 1 :
s15 According to sne SAME
estimate the last surviving widow
of the civil war will draw her
stipend in POOP. The amount
paid out in pensions: since 1861
is Sill, 1853, 225, O77.2O. The pay
ment last year amounted to S141,-
900, 900 and this year, under a
party whose boast is that no pen
sion application is ever rejected
they will reach S150,00O,000. We
are fond of comparing our gov
eminent and our liberties with
those of foreign despotism. We
speak of the immense standing
armies of European powers, and
congratulate ourselves on living
in a land of peace and freedom.
But, let's see about it. The total
expenditures of the German gov
for army, navy, inter-
est and all are about $500, 1000, 000l
or about double our pension ap-
They sustain an
army of 1000, 900 men on about
one-half the money we pay to
/ 100000 perjured bounty-jum-
pers. l will modify the latter
statement by admitting that there
are a few-perhaps Is per cent
Of these pensioner justly entitled
to the pay they draw; nay more,
the deserving ones should have
twice as much as they get and
several hundred thousand of the
others be sent to the penitentiary
Tor fraud and perjury. But one
feature of the case that is seldom
aiken into consideration is the
act that the German army of t.
700, 900 men is removed from COM
petition with the men who are
;axed to support them.
With US the pensioners are on
leck for every government posi-
ion that is worth filling and
in every line of industry
With those who are taxed to pay
hem their fraudulent pensions.
Quite recently in Texas the
members of the Grand Army !
AVE memoralized the Repubi-
an State Executive Committee
o as far as possible commend {
or federal Office the grand army
and when that was not
give the appointment ,
0 sons of veterans. Like Oliver
'wist, they continually cry for
1ore. In all sincerity and with
10 partisanism the pension poll
Y of the government is the '
'ravest wrong ever perpetrated, t
side from the granting of negro I
uffrage. 1t is making its i'm t
ress in the character of the I
american people and producing +
race of pauperS. In the North
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-11-25

The man with loose habits is
the one that is oftenest tight.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
ATHLETIC TRAINING.
What an Expert Trainer Has to Say
About It

Professor Francis FAIRIES is Director
of Physical Education in the University
of Pennsylvania. He contributes to
Outing various suggestions to those
who enter on training for athletic con-
tests of any sort. The preliminary con-
ditions for all is the same. Each must
ascertain before beginning the training
whether he has a good constitution,
whether he is free from any organic
trouble or disease, such as weakness or
ailment of the lung, heart or kidneys,
or whether he suffers from nervous de-
bility Sound nerves are as essential
as sound lungs and heart.
The candidate must further decide on
the kind Of contest for which he is to
train and find out whether nature has
adapted him to it. There is one other
vitally important requisite to successful
competitive training. The candidate
must ask himself in all sincerity this:
do 1 possess the will power to train
faithfully?" The necessity of being
able to answer the last question affirm
atively may be understood when it is
remembered that the athlete in train
ing must diet rigidly, must abstain
from all dissipation and must take reg
ular rest and plenty of it. Let me
warn the athlete who trains and dissi-
pates at the same time not to do so,
because he will inevitably break down
and be oyertaken sooner or later by
disease"
Twelve weeks is the right time to be
given to training for a contest when
one enters the list for the first time.
Long distance running from three to
five miles, Professor FAIRIES considers
the best all round exercise to give wind
and endurance, no matter for what kind
of athletic contest a candidate is train
ing. He should also be careful to train
the body all over 1armoniously, legs,
arms, trunk and chest, every part. The
man with one part of his body abnor-
mally developed, like the acrobat in a
circus who uses mainly his arms and
shoulders, is sure to break down before
his time. The man who can lift a
small OK and yet cannot walk ten miles
without fatigue cannot be called an
athlete.
The directors lay great stress on keep
ing a level head and a determined will
of the "do or die kind He recon-
ments never to give up contest till
the end, no matter if you finish as the
last man. Do not let two or three or
half a dozen defeats discourage you.
Light all round physical training is
good for everybody, no matter how del
icate, but no one under eighteen should
take severe training.
The record-union., 1897-05-23

ers of Europe have been waiting with
an impatience that would have been
greater if they had known just what
will happen when the Turks are at
leisure for anything less important than
the slaughter of Greeks. As might be
inferred from the name, there are two
Bairams. The comparatively unimport-
ant one marks the end of Ramadan,
that ninth month of the Mohammedan
year during which no true son or
daughter of the Prophet can eat, drink
or smoke between sunrise and sunset.
Such prolonged fasting imposes real
suffering, and its conclusion is nat
urally made an excuse for much fes-
tivity, which takes the form of an ex-
change of visits and presents among
friends and acquaintances. This sea-
son Of rejoicing is the lesser Bairam,
and it is only indirectly a religious OBJ
servance, The other Bairam is differ
ent, it being the concluding ceremony
of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The
chief feature of it is the sacrifice on the
tenth day of the Mohammedan month
of a sheep by every householder with
means enough to warrant the expense.
Each head of a family kills the animal
with his own hands. The meat is given
to the poor, and the festival lasts while
the consumption of this food goes on
Possibly the Sultan, who is a man too
learned in foreign ways to be really
good Turk, did not regard the killing
and eating of sheep as rites very inn
portant in themselves, but they gave
him an excuse for delay, and therefore
he professed as at other times an Off
cial orthodoxy of the strictest kind.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
Arbitration Enforced.

Sometimes trade guilds, in early days,
quarreled with each other, and when
such "contumelious words" arose, the
Aldermen, we read in 'iSt. PauPs Ca
thedral and Old City Life" stepped in
to arbitrate, a day of love being ap-
pointed at ST. Pauls on which the dis
putants might treat of peace and con-
cord John Bridd, a baker, was at one
time the cause of much trouble. This
same John did skillfully and artfully
cause a certain hole to be made upon a
table of his called a moulding borde,
pertaining to his bakehouse, after the
manner of mouse trap, there being a
certain wicket warily provided for clos
ing and opening such hole. And when
his neighbors and others, who were
won't to bake their bread at his oven,
came with their dough or material for
making bread, the said John used to
put such dough or other material upon
the said table, and over the hole before
mentioned" Said Johns crime consist
ed in placing a confederate underneath
the hole, who used to levy a considera-
BILE contribution from each lot of dough,
''to the scandal and disgrace of the
whole city," The case was fully proved,
for Bridd, though he asserted his inno-
cence, was held not to be able to give
a satisfactory account of the mouse
trap hole, and said John was put in the
pillory, along with others who were
found to be guilty of like fraud. They
were kept in the pillory with pieces of
dough hung around their necks, by way
of trade sign, until vespers at ST. Paul's
were ended. The tables wherewith they
compassed their cheat We're destroyed,
''for it is neither consonant with right
nor pleasing to God that such false
hood, deceit and malice shall go unpun-
iShed"
The record-union., 1897-05-23

blissfully unconscious of his ridiculous
catch, was striding rapidly along
through the rain, increasing at every
step the distance between me and my
Inflated property. There was only one
thing to be done, and it was clear to me
that it must be done quickly, too Pick
ing up my skirts, ran after the man at
top speed 1 must have been an i'm
pressive object, in my bedragged and
hatless condition, but l had no time to
think of that then. When 1 finally
reached him, caught at his sleeve and
managed to grasp out:
80, sir-excuse me-but you've got
my bonnet.'
HE turned, and, judging from the ex-
preston on his face, l imagine he was
quite as much surprised as / had been a
minute or two before. He was a digni-
fed old gentleman, with looking
blue eyes.
Your bonnet, madam? I-have-
your-bonnet? he repeated, slowly, en-
phasizing each word, as if to make sure
that he had heard me right.
It's caught on your umbrella, ex-
planned. feeling my face get redder every
moment; you must have picked it right
up from my head as you passed me, but
1 never felt it at ALL
by this time we were both laughing
heartily over the absurdity of the affair,
but 1 can tell you, it will be lesson to
me- Never again will l go out until l
have fastened my hat securely to my
head by every means known to women.
New York Tribune
The record-union., 1897-05-23
A View of the Bird Question.

'The Bird on a Womans Hat" is the
subject of an editorial by Edward w.
Box in the Ladies' Home Journal"
which presents the live practical side
of the movement against the slaughter
of birds for their plumage. The cru
sade, Mr.. Box considers, has been car
ried on upon unwise lines, and over
Zealously. There is a practical element
in this desired reform" he writes, land
it is this: Anybody who has given even
the most cursory attention or study to
botany knows that all forms of life
have their origin in plant life. Every
animal which exists either lives directly
on some plants or on insects which de-
stroy plants. The birds find their sus-
tenance mainly in the insects that in
jure vegetation and ofttimes kill it en-
tirely. A sufficiently large number of
insects will kill a crop. If there are no
birds, naturally the insects have every
thing their own way. / have recently
gone to considerable pains to find out
from farmers TO what extent the de-
crease of birds is affecting their crops,
and 1 find that the condition is more
alarming than we, who live in the cit
les and large centers, have any idea of
All TIE " WllOUl poke OF
wrote agreed that last year the in
crease of insects was unusually great,
while the decrease of birds was even
greater. For every hundred birds
killed, about sixty are born. Hence it
is easy to see that the greater the num-
Der of birds killed the more exposed
become the crops Of the farmer to the
insects. The same may be said of our
trees, for the bird is really the balance
of nature. To what extent this ball
ance is being upset by fashion is easy
to realize from the statement that dur
ing 1896 the plumage of over three
millions of birds was received in New
York 1t is these things
which I would like women to think
about when they purchase birds for a
demand. If women would moderate
their buying of hats adorne with birds
or their plumage fewer birds would be
slaughtered. Those who kill the bird
cannot be rightly attacked. They SIM
ply supply a demand. The reform in
this matter lies with the women who
have adopted this fashion,
The record-union., 1897-05-23
If Men Were
More Particular.

Women would not have half the
the patience men have in wearing
ILL fitting clothes. If men were
only more particular in this respect
it would help our clothing business.
There is a tirst-class tailor on the
premises whose business it is to make
the garments we sell fit perfectly.
He looks after the s. so quite as
carefully as he does after the $50
ones, and often insists on changes
after the customer has said 'Never
mind. This is good enough as it
is"
We have a reputation at stake,
and are anxious that our Clothing
should be not only right in PRICE,
right in QUALITY, but also right
in FIT.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
IMPLEMENT OF THE BONNET.
A Painful and Exciting Incident of a
New York Rainstorm.

They were talking of the variety Of
queer little incidents which the streets
of New York have to offer for the daily
entertainment of the idle but observing
pedestrian.
why, it's regular continuous per-
formance, if you only keep your eyes
open and look about you," concluded the
man whose fund of "reminiscences had
made him easily the star narrator of the
party.
Indeed. believe you," remarked the
little woman in the corner, who, up to
that point, had contented herself with
listening to the stories of the others. Il
believe you, because was in one act of
it myself yesterday on Twenty-third
street. I assure you that 1 am not par
ticuiarly proud of the part played but
then I did it purely from necessity, not
choice.
when I started out to shop that af-
ternoon the sky was perfectly clear, but
in about an hour it came on to rain
very suddenly. and was caught without
an umbrella. / had a new bonnet on,
too; one of those tiny things, you know,
made mostly Of jet and lace, and barely
resting on the top of my head. It didn't
even have strings to hold it on. Well, I
was hurrying along as fast as possible,
my sole idea being to get that bonnet
under the sheltering roof of the nearest
store, when, happening to glance a little
distance ahead of me, saw something
which fairly paralyzed me with aston
ishment. I stood still for a moment
unwilling to believe my eyes. But there
M mis- q xo r1oro osyxyo NV ohQ
ished bonnet. which I had believed to
be perching securely upon the top of
my head, dangling from the rib of a
mans umbrella, several yards away.
Worst Of all, the owner of-the umbrella,
The record-union., 1897-05-23
ON TIE DIAMOND FIELD.
Baker & HamiItonS Defeat the High
School Boys.
Capitols Beat the Waterhouse &
Lesters-Games That Are to be
Played To-Day.

1t is seldom that a more enthuslaS-
tis audience ever assembled at pall
game than at Oak Park yesterday al
ternoon While the crowd was not
large one, the ''rooters" were out In
force, and they, with the crowd, made
noise enough for a thousand.
Yellow ribbons, the colors of the Ba-
ker & Hamiltons and the dainty col
ors of High School boys were much in
evidence, and every good play-and
they were many-was applauded.
Manager Morton enforced a new rule
yesterday. to the effect that none but
those taking part in the game were al
lowed on the field, and it added greatly
to the pleasure of the game. The Baker
& Hamiltons appeared in new white
uniforms, with yellow trimmings, and
made a splendid appearance.
During the preliminary practice it
looked as though the hardware boys
were not |'in it." as the students fielded
almost faultlessly and passed the ball
about in splendid style, but when
''game'' was called they became some
what ratified and made errors at crit
ical moments. The NeWbert brothers,
Will and George, as the battery, played
Inc game lOF InelG sue. lie 1Ol llIci
pitched asDlendid game, and kept his
hits well scattered. George Newbert
caught a grand game, and it is Won
derful how a midget like him can hold
the speedy delivery of his veteran
brother. A catch of a foul fly by him
after a long backward run was a
feature.
Will Newbert made the longest hit
ever made on the grounds. 1t was a
long drive over the left fielder's head,
and the batter made the circuit of the
bags almost before the fielder got the
ball.
Halsey Smith pitched a fine game,
but was not well supported, especially
at critical moments. He allowed but
seven hits, and struck out six batters.
He was well supported by Cowden.
Thiell carried off the batting honors for
his side with three long drives.
The High School boys made two runs
in the first inning, one in the fourth
and two in the fifth. The Baker &
Hamiltons scored four in the second,
one in the third and two in the fourth.
Jack Stafford faultlessly umDired the
game and not kick was registered
against any of his decisions.
Following is the score:
The record-union., 1897-05-23
ENl3ls{S1l(l'z! IllHl< ks2Sl0
Fine Dress L.aCes.

Like the last strokes of brush
on painting, Lace adds to gar
ment softness and completeness. 1t
IS becoming to young and old, and
especially so this season, in the
soft, cobwebby effects.
We can suit eli tastes and purses,
and our Lace salespeople are rarely
idle. Just now interest seems to
center on Deutelle Oriental Laces,
with pointed or wave borders. The
patterns are taken from very fine
goods. Prices, I2tc to 25c.
Other Dress Laces, 35c, soc,
Csc and 75c yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
For Confirmation.

Fine quality White Illusion,
about II inches wide, at 75c.
White Confirmation Wreaths, in
different sizes, at I5c, 25c and soc.
White Wax Wreaths, handsome
and full, 81.
Cream or white Silk Ribbon for
Sashes, I5c to soc yard.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
What we are Doing in
Cotton Dress Goods.

Figured Dimity Lawns, in fancy
patterns, S15c yard.
New line of Printed Organdies,
large floral patterns, on white
and tinted grounds, 25c yard.
Plain White Organdies. I5c to
81 yard.
Fifty designs in Lappet and
fancy Printed Lawns at I5c. Light
and dark grounds.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
The Court Smiled.

Some years ago, in a suit which
turned on the state of mind of lady
who had been member of a sisterhood,
the late Chief Justice, then Mr.. Cole
ridge, was cross examining a witness,
who gave evidence as to the plaintiff S
behavior while an inmate of the sisters
home. Among other things it had been
deposed that plaintiff had been guilty
Of a breach OF discipline in eating a GER
The record-union., 1897-05-23
Health for Children.

The children of to-day have the
benefit Of Corset Waists, designed
especially to fit their forms, per-
mitting Of the full expansion of the
lungs and the greater freedom of
motion. 1t is sure to affect their
health and form as men and
women.
We have the most scientifically
devised Corset Waists in the mar
ket, white or drab, at soc, 75c and
81. They are in special models
for ages 6 months to I6 years.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
Uncooked Egg.

To prepare an uncooked egg so is
shall be tasteful and delicious beat the
yolk in a glass with teaspoOnful of
sugar until very light, stir in a tea
spoonful of sherry, port brandy; add
to this the white of the egg beaten to a
froth, and mix well. This should fill
the glass. If wine is not desired lemon
juice may be used in it's place. This is
a strengthening and valuable prepara-
ton for an invalid.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
No Great Danger.

In the criminal court, the presiding
Judge on the bench, German asked to
be excused from jury duty.
''Why?" asked the Judge.
Wen, your honor, 1 don't understand
good English
'Oh, you will do replied the Judge,
You won't hear much good English
here anyhow. w."-Philadelphia Record