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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-03-11

for deep-water harbors within easier
reach than New York. The nearer
the port to the shipper, the shorter
the haul by rail and the higher the
price OF the product shipped. What
are called the "GOuld roads" cross
Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and some
other states on diagonal lines. The
Illinois Central is the only great
longitudinal trunk line running
through the west and terminating at
a deep water port. From Chicago to
New Orleans it gathers its very profit
able trade, and the startling growth
of the commerce of New Orleans
during the past few years bespeaKs
the result. Last year New Orleans
ranked second among all the ports Of
the United States in its exports Of
corn, its shipments increasing from
|S,756,OOO bushels in 1895 to 3j,3OO,O 900
in 1896, or 100000 bushels more than
we're shipped during the same LeriOd
from New York.
'From September last until the
close of January, nearly 100000
bales of cotton were shipped from Gal
weston, 10 addition TO 5000, 900 bushels
of corn, 100000 sacks Of oil cake, L.
446, 900 sacks Of cOttUnSeed meal, 5000
barrels of oil and large qualities Of
copper, lead, lumber, lard flour, honey,
nuts and fruit. Two hundred steam
erS carried these exports and landed
at leading foreign ports. A few years
ago all of this freight would have
found its outlet at New York. Texas
alone raises 100000 bales of cotton a
year, of which Onc-half is shipped
from Houston and the remainder from
Galveston and New Orleans. Port
Arthur is right in liue to take a great
part of this trade.
ST. Paul, Omaha. Kansas City and
St. Louis ale from so to 42O miles
nearer Port Arthur, Houston and Gal.
weston than they are TO New York.
The gulf ports are taking the com
MERGE of the great west because the
haul to them by rail iSshOrter and the
port charges are very little, or nothing
at all: yet these gulf ports, excepting
New Orleans, 'haye no straight direct
railway line to the north like that
which is about tO'be opened from Kan
SaS City to Port Arthur via the new
Kansas City, PittSburg and Gulf rail-
road, 1t is time thltattention should
be called to the rapidly approaching
completion of this new railway, the
only one of consequence running
through the heart of the Mississippi
valley to a deep water port on the
gulf.
The new railroad originated in the
mind Of far seeing native of New
York, Mr.. A. Z. Stillwell. \ \
He early fOresaw that the time must
come when the competition of the
wheat grower in India, South America
and Russia with the wheat grower of
the West would lower the price of
grain, and that by force. of circum-
stances the western farmer would be
compelled to seek lower rates for the
transportation of his products in Or
der to meet foreign competition.
When prices were high the farmer
was able to'pay high freight rates,
: but when competition cut the prices
o. grain to the minimum he insisted
upon lower freight rates.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1897-03-11
Personally
Conducted
Excursions.
THE PHILLIPS
ROCK ISLAND EXCURSIONS,

are the most popular, and carry the
largest business of any other Califor-
MIA route. This signifies that you get
the best attention and receive the
best service.
The lowest rate tickets to Califor-
mia are available on these excursions.
Don't start on trip to California
until you get our Tourist Folder, con-
tanning map showing routes and all
Information. For rates and reserva-
tioDs apply TO any agent Of the c., r.
|. & P. railway, or address
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G.P,A. Chicago, III.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
STATE NEWS.

"A brace of rug and lace cur
tain peddlers were arrested al
Victoria last week and heavily
fined for selling goods without
paying occupation tax.
During the visit of Sells Broth
ers show to Cleburne last week
several citizens had their pockets
picked for various amounts, re-
sulting in the arrest OF three men
giving their names as VIM. For
hes, H. O'Brien and G. Rice, who
had sewed up in the lining OF
their clothes about S240 in cash.
These culprits were remanded to
the county jail, and as district
court is in session their cases will
receive immediate attention.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
Resolutions of Respect.
BRENNAN REBEKAH LODGE,
|. 0. Q. F. No. 1874,

AOIhG4N41rAE1 1OI1DEhAI1 AODOIS l
l. o. o. F. No. 1874,
BRENNAN, Tex, Nov. %, '97.
Whereas, In the mysterious
dispensation of Providence, our
venerable and highly esteemed
Sister c.. Kane, the chaplain of
our lodge, has been removed
from this place-the land of the
dying-to the glorious land of
life, light and love, where sick
ness, sorrow nor death can never
enter, therefore be it unani-
mously
Resolved, That we, her sisters
and brothers in the sacred bonds
of Friendship, Love and Truth"
do deeply lament the loss of our
honored officer, and extend heart
felt sympathy to her devoted
relatives in their bereavement.
Resolved, that one so long and
favorably known in the COM
munity, will be sadly missed, not
only as mother and sister, but
also as neighbor and friend.
Resolved, that a copy of these
resolutions be presented to our
worthy brother P. G. M, B. S.
Rogers, and other members of
her family, copy furnished the
papers of our city for publica-
ton, and the original be placed
on file and entered in full upon
the minutes of this lodge.
Fraternally submitted by P. G.
H. G. Rees, in behalf of B. R.
Lodge.
Adopted in full.
W. S. BURNETT,
Secretary.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
COUNTY coDRT.

In the county court the case Of
The Alamo National Bank Of
San Antonio VS.. The First Ma
tional Bank of Brennan, H,
Knitted and F. Fischer, a suit fol-
$500 and interest, was tried
Wednesday morning, resulting
in verdict in favor of the Alamo
National Bank of San Antonio,
against The First National Bank
of Brennan, and in favor of The
First National Bank of Brenham
against H. KNITTED and F.
Fischer.
VIM. Reed VS.. Isaac LANCE,
dismissed at plaintiffs cost.
VIM. Swantkowsky, continued
by agreement.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
THE KEROSENE CAN.
Results in Little Rosa Zimmerman
Being Seriously Burned.

The deadly kerosene can anc
the unloaded gun continue to be
potent factors in the destruction
of life and the infection of pain
full and serious injuries.
Wednesday morning little Rosa
Zimmerman, whose parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Zimmerman,
reside on South Ant street, was
the victim of a frightful accident
from the first named cause, re-
sulting in intense suffering which
may ultimately cause her death.
In attempting to light the din
ner fire in the kitchen stove her
clothing became saturated with
coal oil and readily ignited from
the match with which she at
tempted to start the fire in the
stove. With her garments stream
ing fire the little girl dashed
frantically into the street, and
famed by the stiff breeze the
hungry flames completely envel-
oped her almost simultaneously.
Some neighbors saw her deadly
peril, and running to the rescue,
succeeded in divesting her of the
flaming garments with the ut
most expedition; not, however,
until she had been horribly
burned. The fire did its most
effective work about her neck
and shoulders, but nearly every
portion of her body was severely
burned.
DR.. R. E. Graul dressed the
injuries and hopes to bring his
little patient around all right in
the course of time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
THE TONGUE BROKE,
And Bad Wreck Was Narrowly Averted
on Ant Street

And Bad Wreck Was Narrowly Averted
on Ant Street.
A serious runaway was mar
rowly averted on Ant street late
Wednesday evening. AS the
carriage contained Mrs. j.
ID. Giddings, Mrs. George
Burke and Mr.. Charles
Giddings started down the steep
incline from the Central crossing
the driver attempted to check up
his team and in so doing broke
the tongue out of the vehicle.
The affrighted horses dashed
forward at furious pace and all
but overturned the vehicle in the
deep gully which does service as
a sewer for that thoroughfare.
Fortunately the driver swung on
to the reins and succeeded just
in the nick of time in getting the
plunging horses under control,
Just when it seemed that another
step forward would have wrecked
the carriage and dashed its oc-
cupants to possible destruction.
Another turnout was secured
from Lusk's stable and the party
proceeded homeward, none the
worse for the thrilling and all
but serious adventure.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
Benefit Concert at Germania Hall We'd
nesday Evening.

Benefit Concert at Germania Hall We'd
nesday Evening.
Those who braved the threaten
ing clouds Wednesday evening
to attend the benefit concert at
Germania Hall were amply re-
paid for flying in the face of the
weather clerk by enjoying a musi-
cal evening such as has not been
furnished previously the present
season. There were eight num-
bers on the program, each of
which were rendered as only
such musicians as made up
the personal of the contri-
butors are capable of
doing. These were: Mrs.
Haubelt, Miss Sophie Roesler,
Miss Augusta Roesler, Miss
Velaska Pratch, Miss GRADER,
Miss Ella Werner, Mrs. L. M.
Simon, Miss Bertha Becker, Miss
Mary Rouse and Mr.. Ed. Haubelt.
After the conclusion of the
program dancing was engaged in
for some time.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
FIREBIEN'S PARK.
Some Timely Suggestions in Regard to
This Popular Institution.

To The BANNER: There is q
trite old saying and a true one
that 'EWhat is everybody's bust
ness is nobody's business. The
author of the expression doubt
less intended no allusion to Fire
mems Park located at Brennan,
Texas. Nevertheless the truism
applies with special force and
appropriateness to this institu-
ton. The actual investments out
there aggregate several thousand
dollars worth of perishable prop
erty not one whit of which is pro-
tected by insurance by reason of
the policies being allowed to
lapse through the Indifference or
carelessness of the Park Com
mittee. The pavilion, theater,
stables, barroom, shooting stand,
park keepers residence and other
wooden structures are wholly at
the mercy of incendiarism or &C
cident. These represent sum
which in the aggregate amounts
to approximately $4,000, and
the destruction of which would
mean a financial loss from which
the fire department could scarce
ly recover as well as the
abandonment of the annual
Maifests and summer night con-
certs which have SO long con-
tributed to the pleasure of visi-
tors and to the financial profit of
the department.
The affairs of the Park are in
the hands of the Park Committee
and this committee ought to lose
no time in having a meeting for
the making of satisfactory and
adequate arrangements looking
to the proper protection of the
property left in their hands.
A FIREMAN.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

A flatterer means half he says.
If the flatterer is a woman, she
means three quarters of it.
It is now confidently believed
that Foraker, with the assistance
of the democratic vote, will be
enabled to effectually shelve
Mark Hanna in Ohio. Bushnell
will likely be the lucky man for
senatorial honors.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
Broke a Leg.

George M. Digger, foreman of
section II on the Santa Fe, which
is located eight miles above Sealy
on Mil creek, while going to work
Tuesday morning fell off a hand
car, breaking his left leg in two
places below the knee. He was
carried to Sealy on the handcar
by his men where he received
medical attention. He has since
been removed to the company's
hospital at Temple, Texas.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

INCIDENT to the regular weekly
meeting of the Brennan Field
Artillery Tuesday night was a
liberal supply of liquid refresh
ments furnished by Mr.. Arnold
of the Lone Star Beer Agency,
the disposal of which neces-
STATED an adjournment to Casino
hall. In addition to the refresh
ments John Tanners artists were
on hand to furnish one of their
inimical concerts.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

DAME RUMGR reports a couple
of street clashes between prom
inent residents of Chappen Hill
Tuesday, one of which came near
resulting seriously, deadly weap-
ons being drawn before mutual
friends could interfere.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

A PARTY of young people con-
sisting of Messrs. ]. B. Matth-
ews, Dan Matthews, E. K. Fell
der, and Misses May Turner
O'Riordan, Lula Thornhill and
Leila Clay attended the Hughes
Thornhill reception at Chappell
Hill Wednesday evening.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02
LOCAL NE WIS

PEcANs are SO plentiful that
they almost go begging on the
market.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

THE regular monthly session of
justice court for Burton will be
held Saturday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

CONSTABLE W. H. CRAWFORD
of Chappen Hill who is represent
ing Constable Burch during the
latter's absence spent Wednes-
day in the city. He alternates
day about between this precinct
and his own bailhwick.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

Mr.. R. soHAwE of Phillipsburg
called on the BANNER Wednesday
and left a cash deposit for his
subscription for another year ard
also ordered the old reliable sent
to his son, Mr.. F. A. Schawe, at
Rosenberg.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

Mrs. L. NJ. SIMON will sing one
of her superb solos at the Metho-
dist church this morning.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

A PARTY of Thanksgiving hum
ters consisting of Messrs. H. K.
Harrison, George Tucker, VIM.
Morriss, W. ]. GRADER, c. H. and
Ole Carlise will spend the day
on the Yegua in pursuit of squir-
rels, quails etc.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

AT the Catholic church in
Chappell Hill at 10 O'Clock We'd
nesdsy morning Mr.. Steve
Kaminsky and Miss Mary
Krulchek were united in mar
riage, Father F. Pridal, of this
city, officiating.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

LOOK over your left shoulder
at the new moon that made its
appearance last night and make
a wish.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

RoEsLER, the shoe man, has a
change of advertisement in this
issue. He is selling out at cost.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

PICK-PocKETs, bunco and con-
fidence men will do well to look
ga leetle outs on circus
day. Four additional policemen,
Messrs. T. E. Treadway, Attic
Dever, Eugene Robertson and
John Brown, have been appoint
ed to assist the regular police
and other peace officers on that
occasion.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

The prospects for a gloomy
Thanksgiving SO far as the
weather is concerned are very
flattering,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

Miss LAURA KANE has re-
signed her position in the post
Office and will probably remove
to Austin to reside with her
brother in that city,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

Mr.. GusTAF Visit and Miss
Emma Grabord will be married
in Cedar Hill neighborhood to-
day (Thursdayl.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

The BANNER is pleased to
chronicle the convalesence OF
little Henry, the four-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. R.
Schulze, from an attack of that
dread disease, diptheria.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

The rites Of matrimony between
Hays Robertson and Matte
Winston were solemnized at the
courthouse Wednesday morning
By Jus6ceaW r. Ewing.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

ANOTHER wedding among
prominent Brennan young peo-
pie is on the tapis for an early
date. No questions answered at
present.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

THE banks of Brennan will re-
fuse to open their doors today,
not from a scarcity of funds but
for the opposite reason-sufficient
prosperity to enable them to OBJ
serve Thanksgiving properly.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02

TIE Bre Jam Musical SCI ~
had expe to begin work for
the winter 2n Friday night,
but owing e circus the meet
ing has been postponed until
Friday night week.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-12-02


issue. He is selling out at cost
Look over your left shouldel
at the new moon that made it,
appearance last night and make
wish.
The prospects for a gloomy
Thanksgiving so far as the
weather is concerned are very
flattering,
Mr.. GUSTAV Visit and Mis-:
Emma Grabord will be married
in Cedar Hill neighborhood to,
day (Thursday).
ANOTHER wedding among
prominent Brennan young PEG.
pie is on the tapis for an early
date. No questions answered Al
present
The rites Of matrimony between
Hays Robertson and Matte
Winston we're solemnized at the
courthouse Wednesday morning
by Jus6cesW r. Ewing.
THE Bret am Musical sogess
had exped TO begin work for
the winter 2n Friday night,
but owing &c circus the meet
ing has been postponed until
Friday night week.
THE banks Of BRENNAN will re-
fuse to open their doors today,
not from a scarcity of funds but
for the opposite reason-sufficient
prosperity to enable them to OBJ
serve Thanksgiving properly.
THE BANNER is pleased to
chronicle the convalesence of
little Henry, the four-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. R.
Schulze, from an attack of that
dread disease, diptheria.
Mr.. R. SCHAwE of Phillipsburg
called on the BANNER Wednesday
and left cash deposit for his
subscription for another year ard
also ordered the old reliable sent
to his son, Mr.. F. A. Schawe, at
Rosenberg.
A PARTY of Thanksgiving hum
ters consisting of Messrs. H. K.
Harrison, George Tucker, VIM.
Morriss, W. j. GRADER, C. H. and
Ollie Carlisle will spend the day
on the Yegua in pursuit of squir-
rels, quails etc.
DAME RUMGR reports a couple
of street clashes between prom
inent residents of Chappen Hill
Tuesday, one of which came near
resulting seriously, deadly weap-
ons being drawn before mutual
friends could interfere.
AT the Catholic church in
Chappell Hill at 10 o'clock We'd
nesday morning Mr.. Steve
Kaminsky and Miss Mary
Krulchek were united in mar
riage, Father F. Pridal, of this
city, officiating.
A PARTY of young people con-
sisting of Messrs. ]. B. Matth-
ews, Dan Matthews, E. K. Fell
der, and Misses May Turner
O'Riordan, Lula Thornhill and
Leila Clay attended the Hughes
Thornhill reception at Chappell
Hill Wednesday evening.
PIcK-PoCKETs, bunco and con-
fidence men will do well to look
ga leetle out'' on circus
day. Four additional policemen,
Messrs. T. E. Treadway, Attic
Dever, Eugene Robertson and
John Brown, have been appoint
ed to assist the regular police
and other peace officers on that
occasion.
INCIDENT to the regular weekly
meeting of the Brennan Field
Artillery Tuesday night was a
liberal supply of liquid refresh
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-04-16
HERE AND THERE.

The good dairy cow makes profit
on each dollars worth of feed, and the
more of suitable food we can get her to
eat the more profit are we certain to
get.
The Poland-Cbina is porlS-pro-
Queer of the very best quality, and a
beauty to look at; bred, fed and inn
proved for generations, he stands to-
day almost perfect hog.
1t is the poorest kind of economy to
ever stint an animal in its food; but in
generous feeding there is the great
danger of waste from feeding that
which the animal does not need.
The sheep was first improved for
its wool; next for mutton. And now
our people are acquiring taste for
this most excellent food, and the de-
mand exceeds the supply. We want
more good muttoF sheep.
Improved stock of all kinds must
have improved care, for they can't take
care of themselves like the hereditary
rustlers. Some enthusiastic breeders
claim that this Is not true, that the
breeds they handle are the best rustlers
on earth. But if you will observe close
" you viii not see their stock rutsling.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-04-16
ETHICS OF DRESS.
The Rich Girls Example to the
Poor Girl.

The Rich Girls Example to the
Poor Girl.
How far is the rich girl, who sets the
fashion, responsible for the evil in
fiuence wrought upon the poor girl by
her fascinating example? Such ques-
ton cannot be lightly set aside, and
every woman may well ponder 1t. Leav-
ing out the question of physical health,
and only considering the peace of mind
disturbed or destroyed by arousing an
ambition which can never be satisfied,
what a pathetic thing it is to find that
your example has made another wom-
ans or girls life miserable!
1t is presumable that no sound-mind-
ed, truly thoughtful, person can hope
that fashionable life is going to cease
in order to better the life of the unfash-
ionable world. Nor is it necessary.
The best that can be expected is the
spread of humane and charitable in
fluences to the effect of oblterating
Indifference where gentle and sympa-
thetic tact and thoughtfulness are so
necessary. The poor need educating in
sensible channels as much as do the
rich; it is for them to discover that
happiness does not clothe itself in gaudy
raiment, and set itself down to intern
perate feasting. Contentment is not
a possession OF the millionaire, nor does
1t serve as thrall to the millionaire's
daughter.-Anna Hunter Barron, in
Chautauquan.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1897-04-16


r,ous as feeding but the income
is greater. idespised silver doll
lars flow into the hands OF the pro-
gressive farmer as the result of we'll
applied energies, u proves conclusively
that diversified, Intensive farming pays.
But how about the other kind OF
farmer, the slow-going neei-do-well,
who is no more fitto run farm than
circus? He can perhaps sign his
name-to mortgage on the old
farm, to buy nschinery, or build
new house; but he could not tell II
his life depended upon it, how he was
going TO lift that mortgage. He takes
no paper, but plods ahead from morn
ing till night in his own peculiar way,
using his Drawn altogether and not his
brain. From disuse it soon becomes
deadened and benumbed, and he be-
comes simply a working machine.
In many cases his wife is by far the
better manager-could better run the
farm, but this kind of a mans head is
always well developed in one spot-the
bump of self-esteem. He knows it all,
and is too jealous of his manly prerog-
alive to listen to any suggestions from
his wife. He plants the same ground
to the same kind of corn he has planted
since he began farming. So many
acres of cotton, or whatever else the
neighbors plant. The garden is run by
the woman" if she can attend to it, il
not there is none; and the half dozen
or dozen hens must roost in the trees
the year round, and lay in the fence
corners.
The wife may have pleaded for bet
ter accommodations for the chickens.
She is generally shrewd enough TO see
there is money in poultry when prop
erly managed. But it is seldom that
her husband will give her any assist.
ance in that direction. AS the result
of these 'little leaks" the money lender
takes the farm, and they must go forth
from the home wherein both have
toiled so hard-the result of misapplied
energies.
Farming is science for which every
one is not fitted by nature. One must
combine brains with Drawn, be good
manager as well as worker, to make a
success at farming. People are coming
more and more to a full understanding
of this fact, and the time is even now
approaching when young men and
women will no more think of engaging
in the pursuit of farming, unless they
have special "bcnt' that way, and
prepare themselves thoroughly for it
than they would think of attempting
to operate railroad. Disaster will a.
surely result in the one case as in the
other.-Mary Hungerford Cook, in Ru
| ra1 Would