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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-03
SHORT CLIPPINGS.


Tee was first mentioned in Chinese
annals 2,7oO B. C.
Most of the shoes worn in Japan are
made of straw or wood. In the entire
country there is but One factory where
leather shoes are made.
Algebra, almanac, cipher, zenith,
zero, talisman, alcohol, alkali, amber,
cafnphor, cotton, crimson, jar, 'lah,la-
Nun, lutte, mattress, sugar, amulet, ar
senal, magazine and few other words
are from the Arabic. -
Women have better perception. of
color than men. An eminent authority
on color blindness asserts TINT under
a very severe test the color vision of one
man in five is defective, while in wom-
Ell the average is:one in tairty.
At the seaside or in the country,
where the air is clear, 1900 microbes
must be inhaled into the nose every
hour, while in London the number
often reaches $4,000. The organisms
ore caught by the nose and passed to
the digestive organs, which, when in
health, destroy them.
It is a common experience among
mountain climbers to find butterflies
lying frozen on the snow, and so brit
tie that they break unless they are
very carefully handled. Such frozen
butterflies ON being taken to a warm
er. climate recover themselves and fly
away. Six species of butterflies have
been found within q few hundred miles
of the north pole. ..... ...N
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-03

President Isaac Lewis Of Sabins.
Ohio, is highly respected ali through
that section. He has lived IN
Clinton County 10 years, and has
been president of the Sabina Bank
20 years. He gladly festifes To the
merit Of Hood Sarsapafilla, ahd
what he says is worthy attention.
All brain workers find Hoods Sar-
sapalilla peculiarly adapted to their
needs. 1t makes pure, rich, red
blood, and thus gives nerve, mental,
bodily and digestive Strength. - 40
clam glad TO say that Hoods Sarsa
Farilla is a very good medicine. G.
pecially as blood purifier. It In,
done me good many times. For several
years suffered greatly with pains O.;
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-03

and enjoyment on the part of the in
dividual or individuals who will at
tend.
The Bee greets Nevada with renew
ed assurances Of it's most disting:
uished consideration. Amid her sis
ter States she shines out a sparkling
jewel Of consistency in an otherwise
unbroken sisterhood of hypocrisy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-03
JAPANESE LITERATURE.
Mach Activity Among tho Learned Men
of tho NIikado,n Healm.

moch ACTIVITY Among tho Learned Mon
of the Mikado'N Realm.
There is a deal of literary activity in
Japan just ut the present time, which,
however indicative possibly it may be
of better times to come, is now and OF
itself far from commendable, says the
London Dial. The overwhelming pre-
dominance of the mere periodical is what
the writer especially complains of. \
native Japanese regrets, among other
things, the in"1mpetency of versifyinr
in the Chirese language, which is
spoken o. as something common, the
degradation Of literature by the COM
mercial spirit, the excessive prevalence
of fiction, the cocksllreness of impor-
tant airs taken on them by the class of
youthful critics that has sprung UP.
He says of the latter: "With no ado
quate knowledge Of English, men com
pose treatises on the comparative
merits of English poets, and raw Ger
man students express d preference for
one German poet rather than another"
Work, nevertheless, Of a much moro
substantial form than as thus indicated
is happily under way. A history of the
recent war with China, in charge of the
government, is in contemplation, which
It is expected will require five years and
10000 yen for it's accomplishment Be-
sides, the Imperial university has
committee of 16 scholars in its employ,
collecting, classifying and editing the
voluminous material requisite in tbe
preparation Of an exhaustive history Of
Japan.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-03
BILLS ALLOW ED.

Following is list Of the bills al
lowed by the Board of County Com
missioners at their regular meeting
on Monday, Feb. l, 1897:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-02-03

CONTINUED ON THIRD PAoE,1
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
About Irrigation.

Western Texas is looking for
ward to the day when her fertile
soil will yield as regularly as the
season comes around, regardless
of the fall of moisture from the
clouds. 1t is believed that this
result will be in reach as soon as
the constitutional amendment
allowing the issuance of bonds
for irrigation purposes shall have
been adopted. 1t does seem that
the people of Western Texas are
entitled to the benefits the
amendment contemplates since
they alone are subject to its pro-
visions. The campaign in favor
of the amendment is being vigor-
ously pushed by its advocates,
and there seems to be very little
doubt of its success. Mr.. Henry
Sayles of Abilene and EX-Sena-
tor Lasker of Galveston were in
the city Thursday, and both of
them are enthusiastically in ia
vor of the amendment. Several
representative citizens and bust
ness men assembled at the bank
ing rooms of Giddings & Giddings
in the afternoon, and discussed
the matter in an informal but most
energetic and enthusiastic man
ner. In irrigation the results are
so certain and the profits are so
liberal that once capital is con-
WINGED of the feasibility of an ir-
rigation scheme there is no diff.
Guilty in securing its corporation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
A Lunatic at Large.

The BANNER of last Tuesday
contained an account of the
antics of a non compus mentis
irresponsible who dragged a
negro out of the waiting room at
the union depot Sunday night
and beat him quite severely.
The man was arraigned in the
mayors court for trial, but was
released on the theory of in
sanity. The same individual got
loose in the western suburbs of
the city Wednesday evening, and
badly frightened Mrs. August
Kieke, by flourishing a club and
beating on the door with it after
the lady had fled to the house for
refuge. The man was finally
frightened away by Mr.. P. A.
Henderson. The officers are
searching for the lunatic, and
will doubtless keep him safely
under lock and key next time he
is captured.
The man, whose name is not
known, was arrested late Thurs
day night, and safely housed in
the county jail.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Chalk-Talk.

Referring to the ''Chalk- Talk
which Mrs. Maud L. Green will
deliver at the Methodist church
Monday night and the Presby-
terrain church Tuesday night the
Boston Traveller says: 1.-THE
little folks watched with eager
interest and bursts of merriment
the rapidly developing pictures
under the deft fingers of the
artist. When the lesson was
brought out by a sweep of the
crayon, and a few bright and
earnest words, the thoughtful
faces of the little people showed
the work and words effective. At
the meeting for adults in the
evening, the interest was un-
abated, and a deep impression
was made which will no doubt
develop still more earnest tenn
perance sentiment in this city.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
OFFICERS INSTALLED.
Cartmel Lodge of Odd Fellows and
Brennan Lodge Knights of
PythiaS.

The installation of the recently
elected officers of Cartmel Lodge,
No. 80, 1. O. o. F., occurred at
the regular Tuesday night meet
ing at the hands, of District
Deputy Burnett. The officers
installed were:
Alex Griffin, Noble Grand.
R. A. Hackworth, Vice Grand.
R. E. L. Wright, Secretary.
C. C. Wiebusch, Chaplain.
At the Wednesday night
meeting of Brennan Lodge, No.
10, Knights of Pythias, Deputy
Grand Chancellor H. Il. Harri-
son installed the following
officers:
R. E. Pennington, Chancellor
Commander.
R. j. Swearingen, Vice Chan
cellor.
c. B. Fielder, Prelate.
J. P. Buchanan, Master Work.
A. E. Mundy, Master at Arms.
j. c. Fischer, Inner Guard.
H. C.. Heine, Outer Guard.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Hon. Heber Stone for Congress.

The Austin correspondent of
the Houston Post says:
.Itmsy be stated authorilatively that Hon.
Heber Stone, of Brenham, will be a candi;
date for the democratic nomination for con-
gress in the Ninth district before the next
primaries. Mr. stone was chairman of the
senate finance committee in the Twenty-ffth
Legislature, and is well kRown as a successful
business man aud patron of educational in
Stitutiens, and there are many who consider
him available because of his strength in the
lower end of the district, which generally
gives the democracy much trouble. Mr..
stone will have Hon. A. S. Burleson, of
Austin, 10 compete with. and either K. A
John or A. S. Fisher, of Williamson county.
II. NJ. GarwOod, of Bastrop. is spoken Of,
but the chances are that he viii not run. L.
H. Brown, Of San Marcos, and o. B. Story,
OF Lockhart, who have also been mentioned,
will positively not become candidates. There
might be such thing as Judge J. Il. Robert
son, of this cisy, eventually getting into the
race, but If he has any inclination to run tor
Office at all, it appears from the encourage
ment he has received in that direction that
the attorney generalship is the job he should
try for
Mr.. Stone is an able financier,
IA shrewd business man, and a
true-blue democrat, and if nomi-
mated will poll the full democratic
strength of the district, as he is
personally popular with all who
know him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Lawn Party.

A lawn party complimentary to
Miss Katie Carlisle was rendered
the young people Thursday
evening on DR.. J. S. Hollands
lawn. The night with the cres-
cent moon shimmering among
shubbery and flowers seems
happily suspicious for lawn
fete in the nature of a water
melon carnival. Every possible
arrangement for the superlative
enjoyment of each particular
guest was made, and the follow
ing young ladies and gentlemen
were on hand to enjoy the pleas
ures of the evening:
Misses Katie Carlisle, Minnie
and Cornelia Fowler, Kate Town
send, Mary Sails, Kate Eldridge,
bessie Eldrldge, IDA May ana
Lillian Lindemann, Kitty
Searcy, Julia Epstein, Jessie
Shepard.
Messrs. Kirk Harrison, Guy
Cohn, Seth Searcy, George
Wright, Harry Pennington,
Murph Perry, Jimmie Cochran,
Ed Krentzlin, Ed Hickey, Harry
Cohn, Tom Miller, Heber Stone,
Root. Williamson, Harry Swain.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Constitutional Amendments.

Notices of the election to be
held on August 3 have been sign
ed by County Judge E. P. Curry,
and will be posted for twenty
days. The election will be held
to decide upon the three following
amendments to the state consti-
tuition:
1. Permitting the formation of
irrigation districts in west Texas.
2. Authorizing certain counties
to give aid in the construction of
railways.
8. Validating bonds held by
the state as an investment for the
permanent school fund.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Chalk-Talk Program.

Mrs. Green, the national chalk
talker of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union, accompanied
by Miss Henderson, will reach
Brennan on the afternoon pas
senger via the Santa Fe tomor-
row. Mrs. Green's first talk will
be delivered at the Methodist
church Monday evening begin
ming at $50 o'clock. Her second
address will be made at cores
ponding hour Tuesday evening
at the same place. The regular
meeting of the local union will
be held at, the Presbyterian
church Tuesday at 5 p. m. We'd
nesday at $3.50 a. m. there will be
a meeting of the young people
and a general rally at the Bap-
list church. An admission of
five and fifteen cents to cover
actual expenses for the chalk
talks will be charged.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

The man who eats because he is hungry is,
thus far, on level with brutes. The man
who stops eating tn moment his hunger is
the wise man. Nuture needs no more food
than she calls for. Continued excess brings
about Indigestion or dyspepsia, with loss of
flesh, strength, sleep, ambition and mental
power, and an accumulation OF aches, pains
and many dangerous local maladies.
The stomach now can do nothing alone.
We must appeal 10 some artihcially digested
food which can also digest other foods That
Is 10 say, we must use the Shaker Digestive
Cordial. The effect Is prompt and cheering.
The chronic pain and distress ceases. APP
petite presently revIves. Flesh. and vigOr
gradually comes back, and the sufferer re-
covers. But he must be careful in future
A trial bottle for 10 cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Giddings Tennis Tournament.

Brennan retained the cham
pionship in the lawn tennis
tournament at Giddings. Guy
Cohn and DR.. Cox won first in
doubles in class "B." T. A. Hol-
land and T. A. Low won first in
doubles in class GA" Chas.
Carlisle and B. Holland won
second in doubles in class GA"
T. A, Low won first and Bruins
Holland second in singles in class
ga" Mr.. T. A. Holland, who
holds the championship in singles,
didn't play. The visiting players
were rendered a complimentary
dance Wednesday night.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
PRIZE WINNERS.
The Pool Tournament at the Lobby
Closed Friday Night.

The Lobby pool tournament
which has been in progress
several weeks closed Friday
night. There were two classes,
ten players in each class, and
the games were twenty five balls
each. Each player had to play
one game with every other player
in his class, which made a pos
sible total of 225 balls. In class
ga" Hal Coleman won first
prize, silk umbrella, by a score
of 211 balls. Wilbur Abbott in
the same class captured the
second prize, a diamond scarf
holder, his record being 204
balls.
In class "B" Louis Roesler
won first prize, a handsome
billiard cue, by scoring 219. The
second prize, a silver match box,
went to Jas. Harrison, his re-
cord being 210.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Sunstroke at Caldwell.

A Caldwell special of the 9th
inst says: At noon to-day Mr..
Emil Engleman, a well-to-do Be-
hemian farmer, who lives near
Cooks Point, was in town and
fell dead on the sidewalk from
sunstroke. Deceased was about
So years old and leaves a wife
and one child. The weather yes
terday and to-day has been in
tensely hot, the thermometer reg
istering 104 in the shade.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
m1ddletou-Petty.

At 10 o'clock Thursday morn
ing, at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. James HEARTFELT, Rev. E.
W. Tarrant officiated in we'd
ding ceremony which united the
hearts and lives Of Mr.. Charles
Middleton of Bastrop and Miss
Leyla Petty of Colorado City.
The ceremony was witnessed by
a few intimate friends.
The bride is a sister of Mrs.
HEARTFELT, whose guest she has
been for several days. She is
amiable in disposition, attractive
in appearance, accomplished and
lovable. Those good qualities
which are combined in good
wife are possessed by her in, an
eminent degree, and her friends
are many.
The groom is a son of Mr..
Frank Middleton of this city, and
an employee in the operating de-
partment of the NJ. K. & T. rail-
way. His friends are many both
here and elsewhere.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

The mystery concerning the
origin of the fire which destroyed
the Collins homestead nsar Ken
ney Thursday evening has been
cleared away The eight-year-
old son of Mr. John Thiel, the
present owner Of the premises
started the fire, and let itget be-
yond his control.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

Mr.. FELIX A. VENNEY, one of
the founders of the Temple Tri-
huRe, has gone to Chicago to
assume the management of new
theatrical organization.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE infant daughter of Mr.. l..
Jacobs died at Bellville Wednes-
day. The remains were brought
to this place Thursday for inter-
ment at Hebrew Rest.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

In justice court Thursday
morning Mr.. Burney Dunlap
plead guilty,to simple assault and
was fined S5.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

Mr.. W. j. GRADER, who buys
IN carload lots to save freight,
received another shipment of
bicycles Thursday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE postoffice has redeemed
ff1pse hundred keys at cost of
$50 since the order reducing the
price from fifty to twenty cents
was received.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE heat that kills further
north only serves to increase the
cold drink mans business in this
climate.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

A NUMBER of citizens of Flores
vile have subscribed S25 to pay
for brass band at the hanging
of Maxine Martinez, July 80, as
requested by him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
LOCAL NE WIS

The railroads are doing a good
business in transporting summer
excursionists.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Notice OF Dissolution.

The firm of Garrett & Robertson has
this day been dissolved by mutual
consent, w. f. Robertson retiring, Jas.
NJ. Curry having bought out his inter
est and assumes liabilities The new
firm will be under the style of Garrett
& Curry and all debts due the old
firm are payable to the new firm.
f. P GARRETT,
w. E. ROBERTSON,
June II, 1897.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

a SHOWER got close enough to
town Thursday evening for the
thunder accompanying it to be
heard distinctly.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE weekly meetings of the
rGermania society will be held
hereafter on Sunday afternoon
instead of in the morning.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

IT seems that the weather clerk
has forgotten the moderation
that usually characterizes his'ad-
ADMINISTRATION in this climate.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE Knights and Ladies of
Dixie installed officers at their
Friday night meeting.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

AT last the bicycle instead of
ITS rider has taken a tumble, and
a twenty five per cent reduction
IN price is announced.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE Woodmen of the World
VIII have a special meeting to-
night for initiation.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE members of the X. Y. 2.
club will be rendered a moon
light picnic at Watson's tonight
by their young gentlemen
friends.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THE advance agent of pros
perity is believed to have been
fouIly dealt with.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

AN extensive addition is being
made to the Abbott ware house
on Clinton street.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

jim HUBERT, thought to be an
escaped conyict,was arrested and
jailed Friday by Deputy Burle-
son.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

Two picnics yesterday made
things at Stone ivelier than is
their usual won't.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

ANOTHER railroad Brennan
surely needs. The Hearne and
Brazos Valley could and should
be built.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

STOCK for Mr.. VIM. Buecherl's
new grocery store at Prator Bros.
old stand is beginning to arrive.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

AN additional room is begin
added to one of Mrs. Pauline
Graders West Main street resi-
denees.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

The statement made in last
weeks BANNER that, "Earlywine,
and Harris Springs held barbe-
cues on the glorious Fourth, /" has
been construed to mean that
the affairs were joint eelebra-
tons. Such was not the case.
AS a matter of fact the Harris
Springs celebration did rot
materialize.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

BUSINESS is dull in the, courts
at present There are also some
other lines in which it is not very
brisk.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
Gang az tele

A GANG of telephone linemen
are at work in the city putting in
some additional lines and rear
ranging the old ones.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

LaxOl is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend ii in place of Castor
Oil.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

a SLIGHT shower visited this
section yesterday. 1t only whet-
Ted the agriculturists appetite for
more.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

'Dead Stuck" kills reaches, ants, moths
and bedbugs. Nod-poisionous. 25 cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

THERE were forty suicides in
Chicago last month.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
SUMNER COMPLAINTS.

in Adults and Infants will be promptly
cured by
SeYera'S Cholera and DIarrhOea Cure.
Price % and 50 cents. For sale at Jos.
Trisram.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15
a New pisa ..

4 new and fatal 7isease has
attacked swine in this section.
Messrs. Lehman and Richard
/. son report the loss of a dozen or
more fine hogs from the ravages
of the new scourge. The symp-
toms of the disease are as!strange
as the disease itself. When the
disease is contracted the animal
Immediately turns a dull red or
wine color and dies in a short
time. Several of those that have
died were very fine specimens
and were in excellent condition.
Tincture of iron has so far proved
an infallible remedy since its use
was recommended.
On affidavits charging a dig
turbance of the peace Roxie
johnson and Harriet and Mary
Mcdonald were arrested Satur-
day and their cases set for Mon
day morning. The disturbance
complained of occurred on the
other side of Hog branch, within
ten feet OF the limit of the city's
jurisdiction.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-07-15

more.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1897-01-26
Notice of Judicial safe.

By virtue of three DEGREES of the circuit
court OF alhoun county, rendered ut the
February term, of 1895, the October term,
Of 1895, and the February term, of 1895, in
the chancery cause of Barlow Henderson
Company and Others against y. Ellison and
others, the undersigned commissioners for
the purpose will sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder, at the front door of the
court ,ouse of said county, on the first dav
OF the February term. 1897, of the circuit
court OF Calhoun county. the real estate in
ssid cause decreed 70 be sold, viz. Two
tracts of land containing respectively 259s
acres and 20 acres. situate on the waters OF
Beech Fork in said county, conveyed 10 y.
Ellison and J. w. Ellison BY william Eli
son, by deed dated November Sth, 1898,
which deed is filed in said cause
Terms of Ssle:-20 per cent of the pur-
chase meney cash in hand on dav of sale.
and the residue on credit of 10. 20. and 80
months, the purchaser giving his notes with
good personal security for the deferred in
stallments- bearing interest from date
WALTER PENDLEToS, r.,
J. M. HAMILTON, Noni rs'
Bond has been given as required by decree
in above cause. Testc
m9S4w. R.W. Hall Clerk