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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
NOT AT ALL SCARED.
The Commemorate Attitude Of the Mutual
Life Insurance Co., of New York.

A@AAS 4AS1AS-A-SS wa "a ~" WIN"
The Express understands
through Messrs. Edwin Cham
berlain C Company, general
agents, that The Mutual Life In
surance Company of New York
has again put itself on an enviable
record, so far as the interests of
its Southern policy holders are
concerned.
While other companies, be-
coming alarmed, have notified
their agents to discontinue bust
ness, the "Grand Old Mutual"
throws itself into the breach and
declares itself ready to receive
with open arms all who desire to
take advantage of its shelter and
protection. Not only does this
apply to Texas, but even to New
Orleans, where there has like
wise been no change or GOODNESS
in its welcome.
1t is another instance of this
sturdy old companion of all that
is best in life insurance standing
by the people in their hour of
greatest need, while other "fair
weather friends fly at the first
approach of danger.
Every one must commend the
attitude of The Mutual Life in
this emergency. Its calm, dis
passionate, business-like treat
ment of the situation is full of
hope and courage to all, as it IS
the deliberate Judgment of the
oldest life insurance company in
this country as to a condition
which has produced consterna-
ton and panic throughout a wide
territory.
Surely if the most substantial
and conservative of financial in
situations in America, if not in
the world, offers such safe an
chorage, one may take heart that
a helpful friend is in plain sight.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
TICK-TACKTNG.
Showing the Sprintiug Record of Ewo
BRENNAN Youths

BRENNAN Youths
Things were dull in Brennan
Saturday night. "Sowing the
Wind" was billed for the Grand
but was caught in quarantine
and the date had to be cancelled.
In lieu of this few of Brenham's
bright particular stars arranged
a little "sowing the wind" on
their own hook with Messrs Ed.
Krentzlin and Simon Fischman
in the leading role. The per-
Torrance was of the stick tack"
variety with plenty of vim and
90 in it. It was a continuous
performance and was rich, rare
and racy, especially the latter.
A word of explanation about
click lacking" Its a comedy
drama and the stage fixtures are
very simple, consisting of spool
of coarse thread with small
nail at one end and a lump of
rosin at the other, with one or
more sixshooters as accessories.
The nail is stuck under the
Notwithstanding of a convenient
residence. The caste then ar
range themselves at the other
end of the line, while one of the
number applies the rosin to the
thread. The result is a noise
that will set ones teeth on edge
where the thread joins the
Notwithstanding.
Everything worked like a
charm for those who were into
the secret, and these were the
entire crowd with the exception
of Messrs. Fischman and Krentz-
lin. At an agreed signal two
boys, each with a pistol nearly a
yard long, emerged from their
hiding places and gave chase to
the stick lacking" party. Such
running as followed has not been
seen in Brennan before since
the days of jack rabbits, and it is
told for the truth that Messrs.
Krentzlin and Fischman did not
stop running until a quarter to
six o'clock Sunday morning.
In lieu of "Sowing the Wind"
they f'burned the wind"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
The Water Question.

Unless the supply of water in
the new well, which will be test
ed today, comes up to the city's
requirements, there is a very
strong probability that BRENNAN
will have artesian water in the
near future. The city council
will meet in adjourned session as
soon as the test is made, should
it be unfavorable, and decide on
ways and means for raising the
necessary funds for carrying on
the work. The taxes levied at
present for the payment of bonds
lack I cents on the S100 valua-
ton of being up to the limit al
lowed by law for such purposes,
and will enable the city to float
$4,000 or $4,000 additional
bonds, if desired.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Following is list of marriage
licenses issued by the county
clerk for the week ending Oct.
10, 1897:
T. A. Schawe and Bertha
Meyer.
Rudolph Schulz and Ernstine
Ludwig.
Jacob Love and Ellen Sullivan.
Emanuel johnson and Mamie
Stteler.
John Pomykal and Rose Repka.
Frank Prencik and Anna
Pomykal.
William Thompson and Mamie
Boyd.
Henry Rosenbaum and Hen
riettassLoesch.
Relious Atkinson and Fanny
Ross.
Enie Neil and Albertena
Rehnke.
VIM. c. Henderson and Toy
Jackson.
Dock Armstrong and jose
phine Roberts.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
A WEDDING AT RICHMOND.
Dr.. ]. B. York and Miss Mabel Thistle
the Contracting Parties.

The announcement of the mar
riage of DR.. B. York, of this
place, and Miss Mabel Thistle, of
Richmond, which will be solem-
nized in the latter city at 8
O'Clock this wednesday, even
ing, is an item of deep interest
and pleasure to the many Bren-
ham friends of the groom.
DR.. York is one of the prominent
young doctors of BRENNAN whose
friends are circumscribed in num-
Der only by the extent of his ae-
quaintance and whose uniform
in the practice of his
chosen profession has established
his reputation on sure and firm
foundation. He is a graduate of
the Ohio Medical department of
the Cincinnati University.
The ceremony will be solem-
nized at the Episcopal church in
Richmond, Rev. DR.. Lawson Off
ciating. DR.. York and bride will
arrive in Brennan on the mid
night passenger via the Santa
Fe and will take up their abode
at the Exchange hotel.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

In Europe Asia, Africa, Australia and
America, the five great continents, h4ker
medicins ave being used ty sutf ii hu-
mani y for the cure of sicknt IS and disease.
New was there snch a universal demand
never such wonderful results
Shaker Digestive Cordial, cure for indi-
ge ton, is prepared from herbs and ronts,
and is natural remedy, which cures by aid
ing nature aud rot by hghting her.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes those IA,
who have become thin by not digesting
thrir fool.
ltrestores the spirits and the appetite of
those who are detected and tagged out
from the wearing effects of indig :stion.
1t re ieves the symptoms OF dysr epsia,
and, after using for a reson- BILE line,
finally cures the comp'ajrt.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle 10 cents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
sUFFERINGs ENDED.
Death Comes to the Relief of Hermann
Gearing, the Bridge Jumper.

Death Comes to the Relief of Hermann
Gearing, the Bridge Jumper.
After thirty-six hours of ex-
cruciating agony, at eleven
o'clock Sunday night, death re-
lieved the suffering of Hermann
Gearing, the man who attempted
suicide Saturday morning by
jumping from the highest span
in the Santa Fe long bridge. His
death resulted from internal in
juries, in addition to, a broken
thigh and ankle. The deceased
was about thirty five years of
age and leaves a divorced wife
and three children who are resi-
dents of Houston.
The body has been held to
await the arrival of a brother
who is expected here from Hous-
ton this (Tuesday) morning in
response to a telegram from DR..
T. o. Hynes.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

JUSTICE w. R. EWING is again
doing business at the old stand,
having returned from Whitman
where he went reveral days ago
to recover from the dengue.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

Mr.. l. n. BETTIsoN received a
telegram from Galveston Monday
conveying the sad announcement
of the death of his brother, Mr..
Joseph w. Bettison, which re-
suited from a fall received last
Friday from a long ladder. The
deceased was forty eight years
old and leaves a wife and several
children to mourn his untimely
death.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

BRENNAN had a freight block
ade for a while Monday and the
northbound Santa Fe passenger
was delayed three quarter of an
hour in consequence.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE partridges in the surround
ing fields and meadows suffered
to some extent Sunday by reason
Of numerous shooting parties.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
BETHELoNIAN BAZAAR.
Beginning at ST. Johns A.M.E. Church
Thursday Night,

thursday Night,
Beginning Thursday night and
continuing throughout the bal
anee of the week a bazaar will be
held at st. Johns A. M. E.
church in Camptown. Prizes
will be awarded for fine quilts,
fancy work, preserves, iAven-
tons, etc., and also to the most
popular lady, the most popular
officer of a secret lodge, the
prettiest baby and the largest
baby not over eighteen months
old: There will also be guessing
contests, masquerade parties and
many other sources of amuse-
ment.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

JUDGE E. P. CURRY officiated
at the wedding of Mr.. Relious
Atkinson to Miss Fanny Ross
which occurred in the court
house Monday morning.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

ALL trains are running on
schedule time and doing a fair
business both in passenger and
freight traffic. Quarantine is a
nightmare that is passed.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE Brennan State cham
pions in tennis are doing some
hard work for the State meet,
which occurs at Dallas the in
coming week,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

SOME thirty Immigrants are
expected to reach BRENNAN to-
day by Messrs Winkelmann C
Bohne, steam ship agents.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE people of Brazos county
tore up a bridge last week to
keep out fever refugees from
Navasota. Can any quarantine
record in the state beat this?
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

In county court Monday Ar
thur Carey was fined S25.on a
plea of guilty to petty, theft.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

A REPRESENTATIVE of the
American Well Company of Dali
las is expected to arrive in the
city today to test the capacity of
the water in the new well. He
will bring deep well pump with
him to be used in ,the expert
ment.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

SEVERAL of the city's dancing
fraternity attended a ball at
Witliff's platform Sunday night.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

The case of L. ]. Miller against
Adolph Remmert was continued
in justice court Monday until
Nov. 2.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE Hampstead public schools
have resumed after a short vaca-
ton occasioned by the recent
fever fright.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

Mr.. T. A.. Low and family
have returned to Brennan for
permanent residence.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
The Price of Cotton.

| WIZ N'$5hC III VIC 4doO 1ClIO1O VI
Secretary Hester, on the cotton
crop. This gentleman is secre-
tary of the New Orleans Cotton
exchange, and has for years de-
voted his whole time and talents
to the study of cotton.
His figures will give the pub
lie fair idea of what to expect
during the years we are to be
favored with the present brand of
Mckinley prosperity. The farm
er brings his cotton to town and
is offered 5 cents for it. "What
is the matter?'' he cries in dis
may. "Oh," replies the buyer,
"a 100000 bale crop" The
buyer isn't to blame, for he pays
all the market will stand.
But what are the facts ? 1t is
fact that the crop of last year
was entirely consumed before
any of this crop was placed on
the market. 1t is another fact
that the amount of cotton
brought in sight this season, ac-
cording to Mr.. Hester's figures,
was 1,890,649 up to Oct. 10Th and
to the same date last year the
number of bales was 1859, 1859.
Thus we see that there was less
cotton in sight by nearly one
million bales than at the same
time last year, and yet cotton is
selling for two cents a pound less
than then. Those who believe
in ''honest money" tell you the
low price of cotton is caused by
the fact that Mr.. Neal, a New
Orleans speculator, has issued
an estimate of a 10000, 900 bale
crop. This every one knows
is, an overestimate, the govern
ment report making the crop 8,
100000. But admitting that the
outlook justified Mr.. Meals esti-
mate, we must remember that at
the beginning of the last years
cotton season there was an en-
ormous surplus from the year
before, which added to last years
crop would make as much, or
very nearly so, as Mr.. Neal esti-
mates for this year. Then we
must consider the fact that last
year the business of the country
was paralyzed by an exciting
election, and productive of
ruin, reputation and all the
the disasters imaginable in case
Bryan were elected, all this
would naturally have a depress-
ing effect in prices. We now
have confidence restored" the
government pledged to the gold
standard and Hhonest money"
We have a protective tariff and
all the good things which were
to bring prosperity, and yet our
great staple that the world must
have, is selling for 80 per cent
less than last year.
These startling facts are COM
mended to the earnest considera-
ton of the honest voter who be-
lieves we can ever have prosper
ity under the gold standard.
Those who understand and en-
dorse the views of the advocates
of the free coinage of silver are
not surprised. The experience
of the past 20 years shows them
that we must expect a continual
decline in prices as long as the
curse of the gold standard is
maintained. There is no incen-
tive for a man to invest his
money in any kind of property
when he knows it will be worth
less a year from now than it is
today. Hence business is stag
mated, and will remain 80, until
we have change from the pres
ent financial policy of the gov
ment.
Our taxes are higher every year
and the ability to pay is less.
And when l say taxes, 1 do not
mean the State and county tax,
but the enormous interest levied
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

AT last this quarantine bust
ness which has made all Texas
ridiculous is at an end. 1t takes
time for people to regain their
mental composure after being
frightened out of their wits, but
this condition is gradually being
accomplished.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

The circus is coming. In the
Sunday Dallas News Sells Bros.
and Forepaugh are advertised, to
be in Brennan on Nov. 20. They
first announced Nov. 18th as the
time, but changed to the later
date on account of quarantine.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE next attraction booked for
the Grand is Thomas Keene in
Richilieu on Nov. list.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

BUSINESS, which has been fet-
tered by quarantine for a month,
is expected to rebound with a
whoop.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THERE are slight indications of
business pulling itself together
again.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE Dallas Fair is attracting
its usual quota of visitors from
this place.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THAT new dynamo for the
Electric light plant is still delin-
quent-tied up in quarantine at
New Orleans.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

WILD geese are going south in
considerable numbers.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE weather is once more as
pretty as a day in June.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

WHEN leaves have turned a
golden brown; when nights are
cold with autumn chills; when
families wander back to town
then papa's mail is full of bills.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
THE LECTURE TUESDAY NIGHT.
The Subject Of the Creation of Man Con-
tinued by Mr.. c. ]. Buck at the
Methodist Church.

AS announced in Tuesdays
BANNER Mr.. Buck continued the
subject of the Creation of Man as
given in the Mosaic account, with
the view of exhibiting in We'd
nesday nights lecture the ac-
count given by History and
Science of the same momentous
event, thus showing the parallel
ism of the two. The amount of
information and fairly just infer
ence which the speaker derived
from a rapid analysis of and criti-
cal comments upon the first six
chapters of Genesis in regard to
Adam and his Immediate des-
cendants down through the dis
persion abroad of the descendants
of Noah seemed like the reading
of a complete volume from an al
most blank page. The apparent
ly incoherent statements and ir-
relevant references madein those
chapters, seemed under the
speakers handling, like perfectly
fitting Mosaic thing all joining
together and making solid and
handsome floor of parti colored
designs,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

A NUMBER of overland movers,
en- route to the coast country,
passed through the city Monday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE BANNER is informed that
serious trouble was narrowly
averted during the progress of
the ball at Witliff's platform Sun
day night. The row was be-
tween Messrs. Booker and Wit
lift, and the presence of an Off
Ger was all that prevented a seri-
Gus outcome.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE recent flight to the country
to escape possible visitation
from Quadroon John resembles
in some respects papa going to
the circus just to take the chill
dren. Every man who left Bren-
ham is ready to aver that he was
not in the least scared. He SIM
ply wanted to satisfy his wife.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
THE initial number of the Wood

THE initial number of the Wood
County News, published at
Mineola by R. NJ. Smith, has
reached our sanctum. 1t is a
neatly printed and well gotten
up 5 column s page all home
print weekly, and deserves a
liberal patronage.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

THE value of a kiss has been
decided by a Canadian court to be
just 20 cents. A young lady
sued for $1,000 for being kissed
against her will, and the jury
rendered a verdict for the above
amount. Either the luxuries OF
life must be valued at a very
low price in Canada or the quality
of the lips were not up to the re-
quirements.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

BRENHAM's quarantine ex-
penses, aside from the per diem
of Health Office Hynes, only foot
up about $40. This is actual and
not exemplary damages, how
ever. The damage to business
resulting from the tie up will
never be known, but it is safe to
say it reaches into the thous-
ands.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
FORGOT THE BABY.
Showing How Paterfamilias Rushed Away
From the Yellow Fever.

trOm lne Yellow feTeI.
Said young married man to
his better half, during the prog
ress of domestic preparations for
leaving the city from the fever
fright of last week:
'Wife, don't let me forget
those cartridges. You know I'm
very fond of hunting and our So
journ in the country will be a
splendid opportunity for crafty
ing my tastes in this direction.
alright, replied the lady ad-
dressed and then with wifely in
stincts she suggested the wisdom
of preparing a list of just such
things as would be needed during
their temporary sojourn in the
rural districts.
The list was prepared some
what as follows: Cooking stove,
Box cartridges, four Chairs,
Dining table, Pointer dog, Two
bedsteads, Box cartridges, Four
mattresses, Shotgun, Two rolls
carpet.
Everything was in readiness
for the start. The shotgun and
cartridges were in convenient
places, while the pointer dog
ratified his small chain by which
he was tethered to the rear axle.
Paterfamilias saw his gun and
cartridges in their proper places,
heard the barking of his favorite
and faithful dog and, was happy.
Suddenly something struck
him with great force. He gave a
quick start as if suddenly re-
Numbering that he had an over
due train to catch. Then he
dived into the house, was gone
from sight an instant, then reap
peared, bringing-the baby.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21

Mr.. GUSTAV NEUMANN died
Sunday night at Long Point in
the twenty-second year of his
age with consumption, after an
illness of more than a years
duration The funeral occurred
at the Gay Hill cemetery Mon
day afternoon. Deceased was a
son of Mr.. Ludwig Neumann,
and a young man of bright pros
poets until laid low by the fell
hand Of the disease that ter
minated his existence.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
LOCAL NE WIS

SHELBY has raised the quaraE :
tine against Brennan.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-21
Market Report.

COTTON.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1897-12-08
Reflections OF q Bachelor.

Some girls faces can beat any chap.
eron out of the business.
A woman always has lot Of funny
ideas about men which she is ashamed
to tell her husband about.
Noah s wife probably insisted upon
having fly screens in the ark, even
though there were only .wo flies
aboard.
Il the women had their way the
men would be like horses. When a
horse is going to shy you can tell it by
his ears.
No woman can see how her husband
can be lost when the lord knows
there are such lots Of men that arc SO
much worse than he is. >
When you 60 driving with a girl
and she asks if she can hold the reins,
/ wonder why she most always asks
you if it doesn't seem funny not to
have anything to do with your hands.
-Ne,o York Press.