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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
SUICIDE AT YOAKUM.
MI. R. A. Stuckert, Well Known in Bren'
ham, Takes His Own Life.

Mr.. T. A. Low, Sr., received q
telegram from Yoakum Saturday
conveying the sad announcement OF
Mr.. r. A. .Stuckert's tragic death.
The telegram was from MIR. Stuck
ert's bookkeeper, and read as fol
lows:
Come at once. Mr.. Stuckert has
killed himself"
The manner of his death or the
cause assigned for the self-destruc-
ton are purely speculative. He has
been a sufferer from Bright's dis
ease for some time, and the rash act
was probably committed in a fit of
dependency induced by his attic
ton.
Mr.. Stuckert was a former resi>
dent of Brennan, and has numerous
relatives and friends in the city who
will receive the news of his death
with many regrets, and whose hearts
viii be touched with tenderest SYM
pathy for his bereaved wife and
children.
Mr. Low left for Yoakum on the
5 o'clock train this morning.
The remains will be shipped to
this place for interment, and will be
met by committee of Knights of
Pythias, of which order Mr.. Shuck-
ert was useful member.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
The Aldeyrnanic Vacancy

More or less interest is being
manifested IN who will succeed to
the aldermanic vacancy caused by
the lamented demise of Mr.. H.
Ringener. Ordinance rs of the CITY
statutes applicable to the subject
says IN substance: I'm case of
vacancy in the Office of mayor or
alderman, by refusal to accept, fall
ure to qualify, or by death. resigna-
ton, CT otherwise, the city council
shall order special election to fill
such vacancy, and such ell sction
shall be held like the annual elec>
ton, except that ten days notice
therefor shall he deemed sufficient"
1t seems to be the intentio n of
the council to let the vacancy in the
board remain untitled till the
regular election in April, provi ded
the necessity for electing a sue
cessor to Mr.. Ringener is not fou nd
to be at once imperative. The cost
to the city of a special election IS
quite consideration, and one no t
to be incurred by an economical
government unless the necessity for
it cannot be avoided.
The council will take definite &C.
ton in the matter at their meeting
this evening.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

lee funeral of Mrs. Louise
Wallace took place at Prairie Lea
Cemetery at II a. m. Saturday, Rev.
t. P. Newsom conducting the OBJ
sequies- A drenching rain that
began about the time the funeral
cOrtege started to the cemetery
greatly Inconvenience the assem-
blage and necessitated shortening,
the sad services to considerable
extent.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

SEVERAL swollen streams resulted
from the tremendous rain Saturday.
New Years creek was on such a
tear that parties returning from the
city to their homes on the other side
found it impossible to cross. Mr..
J. n. WEIGH, of Independence, was
one of these, who by reason of the
fact was forced to return to the city
and spend the night.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
HOw'S THISI

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured
BY Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and beIieve him
erfectly honorable in all business transae-
lions and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
West u Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Margin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intel nally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials tree.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
Much Ado About Nothing.

Mr.. Julian Mcfarland, salesman al
". L. Carrington's, the West Sandy
street grocer, was awakened from 8
sound nap late Friday night and in
formed that a ROBBERY was being per-
petrated on the grocery establish,
mept. His informant said that while
passing In front OF the store
he had heard noises which
could not be other than burglars at
work on the inside. MIR. Mcfarland
made all haste to get to the store,
prepared for whatever emergency
the exigencies of the case necessi-
tated. On arriving, however, he
was agreeably disappointed An
examination of the premises showed
all the bolts, bars and window glass
to be in their proper places. The
cash drawer had not been molested
and no article of merchandise could
be missed. A satisfactory theory
as to what produced the peculiar
noises will furnish key to the false
alarm. It might have been the
south wind that went shrieking,
tearing madly by, or it might have
hSen-rats.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
CARD OF THANKS.

In behalf of his mother, Mrs. A.
Al Giddings, and other relatives, I
desire to extend heartfelt thanks to
the good people of Washington,
Waller and Austin counties who so
generously donated their services in
searching for Chas. Giddings, dur
ing his late disappearance, assuring
them one and all of our sincere APP
probation of their kindness.
Respectfully, HEBER STONE.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
CUPID'S CAPTTvES.
Galveston and Austin Invoke the In
fuence of the Love God in Captur-
ing Two of Brenham's

Fairest Prizes.
The reporter turns from the con-
temptation of the many stirring and
tragic scenes that have characterized
the city this week to engage in the
more pleasing task Of reporting the
deadly havoc wrought by Cupid in
the social circles of the city, as
result of which BRENNAN has lost
two OF most charming young
ladies, one to become a resident of
the Capital City as the wife of DR..
Harry E. Baxter, and the other to
take up her abode in Galveston as
the wife of Mr.. G. G. Perry, a
popular drummer for the firm of
Holt, Papst & Leinbach of the
Island City.
Miss Jessie Gather left the
city on the Santa Fe Monday
morning train bound for Temple,
ostensibly to visit relatives. She was
met by her future husband, Mr.. c.
G. Perry, and together they took the
train for Bolton, where the nuptial
ceremony wss solemnized Monday
evening. At its conclusion the hap
Ply couple again boarded the cars,
this time bound for the Alamo city
to spend the honey moon. The bride
is daughter of Nlr. E. Gather and
a sister of Mr.. VIM. Gather of this
city, and the BANNER but states a
self-evident truth in saying that
Brenham's rosebud garden Of girls
has been culled of one of its fairest
and most highly regarded flowers.
Miss Marguerite Fisher also be-
came imbued with a desire to spend |
Monday with friends, and left on
the afternoon Central for Hemp
stead. Her family and friends were
none the wiser ill telegram was
received from Austin Tuesday after
noon announcing her marriage to
Dr.. Harry E. Baxter, a prominent
7oung dentist of the Capital City.
The people of Brennan have
light acquaintance with DR.. Baxter,
S he has occasionally played a
ornet in the Second Regiment
Band, and accompanied them to
DALLAS in that capacity during the
leeting of the National Encamp '
lent of Odd Fellows. His charms /
1g bride is the eldest daughter of
lr. F. Fischer, and young lady (
nown and admired by the entire t
Ity. Since her return from Ger /
lany two years ago, where she re-
aived finished education in music
The Leipsic Conservatory, EN- il
racing four years course, she has f
cen to Brennan what Lord Hamlet {
as to Denmark, "The glass of t
Ishion and the mould of form, the d
bseryed of all observers, f
The BANNER, in common with a f
ost of friends in the city, extends d
est wishes to the respective brides
i'd their liege lords. A
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

Rev. J. 7. BROWNING engaged in q
spirited controversy with an obstrep-
erOus bovine recently in which he
came out second best, and is carry
ing his left hand in q sling as a re-
suit of getting it mashed between
The COW and the barn.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

Ct. MEIsTERHANs, an erstwhile boot
and shoe maker of the city, has gone
TO parts unknown, that bourne from
whence SO many of his ilk never
return. His departure is deeply re-
GREETED by several heavy holders of
his 81. o. US"
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
EUREKAll
The Great Consumption Cure at Last
Discovered,

No patent panseea, nor King Cure-All ;
but simple root that furnishes a sure and
speedy remedy for the worst cases of con-
sumption; bringing adequate aRd sure re-
left in reach of thousands and thousands of
suffering humanity who cannot afford less
successful and much more expensive treat
ment. Do not confuse this remedy with the
nauseating obnoxious and worthless produc-
tons that are continually being palmed of
on an oTer-credulous public. Do not con-
denim without investigating. Read what Mr..
Barry Swain, of Brennan, Texas says in re-
gard to his experiment with the GREAT DIS
coVERY. If you doubt his statement write
to any responsible resident of Brenham for
corroboration.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

TIE Inconvenience OF slippery
streets and impossible roads will be
more than balanced by the corn and
cotton for which the heavy rains are
paving the way.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

TIE official count of the votes
pOlled at the November election
shows that the enormous number
of i3, SSS, 1852 voters assisted in saw
ing the country.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

VISITORS from Navasota Saturday
reported rise of eight feet in the
Brazos river, with prospects of the
water getting much higher.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

A.LATE telegram from Hampstead
Saturday night announced MIR. 4. j.
Shapard resting easy and apparently
inproying.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

ALEX. Wyatt, colored, was placed
an Jail Saturday on q cspias pro fine
executed by Constable Burch.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

A HOT box delayed the south>
bound Santa Fe short time Sstur-
day evening, and necessitated chang
ing engines at this place.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

TaE New Year came in with q
dreary drizzle and a suggestion of
Ia grippe.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

TaE business of collecting bills
embraced the principal transactions
Saturday, by reason of the excessive
rain buyers were very scarce.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

A GREAT many people swore of,
while some resorted to plain quit
ting
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

Tax first chsttel mortgage for the
year 1897 was filed for record in
the county clerks Office Saturday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

DR. o. GRAN received fine quar-
ter of venizon Friday, sent by his
son. Charles, who is Christmasing
on the YeguR:
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

ACCOUNTS of damage by high
water will follow closely on the
heels of complaints about the long
drOuth.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

The Juvenile members of Bren-
ham society enjoyed social at the
residence of Mrs. Lula Robbins
New Years evening.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07

JUSTICE Court was in session at
Hreenyine Saturday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-01-07
WHAT MR.. SWAIN SAYS:
BRENHAN, TEXAS. April.

had been sick in bed, fiat of my back, for
two months; was so weak could not speak
above whisper. TIE doctors waiting on
me exhausted every remedy known to then
profession, and finally said could never
leave my bed alive, and my death was a
question of only few days. My friends ad-
vised me to use the GREAT CONSUMPTION
ROOT DISCOVERY as last resort 1 began
taking the treatment; in ten days felt much
better; and at the expiration of one month
was able to return to work l write this hop
ing to benefit persons suffering with con-
sum ptien. If they give the remedy fair
trial they are sure to be benefited as have
been. Respectfully,
HARRY SWAIN.
This great remedy is as pleasant to take as
wine and as harmless as water. The best
physicians in the country recommend its use
by perso Us suffering with weak lungs. 1t acts
as a gentle laxative on the bowels, thorough
" cleansing the system and purifying the
blood, and is an infallible remedy for CON-
Coughs, Catsrrh, Asthma,
and ali forms of Lung, Kidney
Or Liver omplaints- One package of the
GREAT CONSUMPTION ROOT DISCOVERY VIII
make two quarts of medicine, the regular
srice of which /; $3.50. A trial package will
oe sent postage paid 10 any address, with |
ull instructions for preparing and using, on !
eceipt of S1.2S, halF the regular price.
Address E. F. RANKIN,
BrenhAm, Texas.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19
GIRVIN'S,
8 South Main St.


From Sawards Coal Journal.
The anthracite trade is in somewhat
frmer condition, and. as our reports have
shown during the past three weeks,
there have been indications Of a re-
turn of strength to this important industry.
There is no longer the rush to sell at any
price; in fact, the sales at present are in very
small lots and it is a fact that the restriction
OF the supply to the market requirements
has been better maintained during the past
six weeks than has been usual in recent
years. 1t is this which gives that strength
which is noticeable to the market, and so
long as that view is taken by certain Of
those who are in control, there will be better
results in the price realized When it is
possible to bring the dozen persons who are
at the head of the producing companies to a
unanimity of action, then there will be an
end to the destructive competition which has
been noted in recent years and this fuel will
be sold at a price commensurate with its
value. proper regard for the law of supply
and demand is all that is needed, and CON
certed action upon this point is imperative.
We see no reason why the coal that is to be
disposed of this year should not bring to its
owners higher range of values than was
the result Of last years transactions. 1t is
better for the miner, the carrier, the whole
saler and the retailer that this be attained
and maintained
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19

Scranton, Pa, March 19.-James
Blair promoter Of early western rail-
roads and of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western, died at his home
here last night aged 80. When 15
years old he secured work I'm coun-
try store at Gravel HILL" N. j., a
place which later became Blalrstown.
and was named after his brother John
l. Blair. in 1926 ne established a store
at Marksboro, N. j., and continued It
for 40 years, although engaged during
much of that time i'm more extensive
enterprises. He amassed a fortune es-
timated at $1,000. 000
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19
He Alleges Ts'ud t6 Preparing Ponnsyl
vaniasa temporary Capitol.

He Alleges T-'ud hi Preparing Pennayl-
vanit'sN sNremporary Capitol.
Harrisburg, March 19. - Yesterday
was a very quiet day I'm both bodies OF
the general assembly. The senate held
a shor; session during the morning,
and then took a recess until Monday
evening. The house held two session.
with a slim attendance at both. Mr.
Nesbit, of Northumberland introduced
a resolution TO investigate charges Of
fraud in fitting UP the Grace Methodist
church The resolution was referred
to the buildings and ground commit
tee, which held a short session after
the morning session to hear Mr. Nes-
bits charges IN detail 1t Is thought
final action viii be taken on the reso-
luton next Tuesday.
The afternoon session was taken up
almost entirly in consideration of three
bills relating to the agricultural, edu-
cational and mining interests of the
state. The first measure authorizes
school directors or controllers to es-
tablish and maintain out of the public
treasury free kindergartens for chill
dren between 2y-and 6 years The bill
passed second Fading.
Mr.. Piolett, of Bradford, led the fight
against a bill to abolish the state
board Of agriculture and won. Mr..
Nesbit, Of northumberland, the author
of the measure, said the board is prac-
TALLY dead, and that it's days of useful
ness are gone since the establishment
of the department Of agriculture. He
is member Of the board, and did not
see any use in continuing its existence
The third bill under consideration re.
duces the salary of the mine inspect
ors in the anthracite region from SO OOt
to $4,000 year The measure was de-
feated.
The senate passed the bill prevent
ing employers of labor from discrim-
mating against any employees because
they are members of labor unions.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19
A nun Day I'm Coneress.

Washington, March 19.-The house
was in session yesterday for only IL
minutes, and that time was consumed
in the reading Of the journal The
ways and means committee was not
ready to report and accordingly, on
motion of Mr. Henderson, OF Iowa, the
house adjourned. The session OF the
senate was brief and uneventful. There
were $50 bills introduced, making 76!
for two days, and the first report OF
the session was received on the bin fol
a commission to adjust the Pacific
railroad debts.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19
AT KepchinsISi's Arcade Cafe.
Cream Of tomato soup tonight.
Hot lunch tomorrow morning.
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Alice seager was a Pottsville visitor
to-day
Mrs. Joseph Ball is visiting relatives at
Minersville
BENZ. c, Church, of South White street, is
on the sick list.
James o. sampsell is suffering from an at
tack Of la grippe.
R. A. Davenport and John Ramage visited
friends at Lofty to-day.
Lewis Klein was passenger on the Potts
vile train this morning.
Mrs Mary Ramer, Of West Coal street. is
suffering from an attack of la grippe.
Poor Director Steve Middleton, of Gilber-
ton, was seen about town this afternoon.
Harry Reese, of South Jardin street. has
been doing jury duty at Pottsville this week
EX-Policeman John Stanton and Thomas
McAllister spent yesterday at the county
seat
Dennis Mmphy, who sells the Columbia
beverage at Ashland, transacted business in
town to-day
John Martin, the genial local agent for the
Pennsylvania Railroad, made business trip
to Pottsvills to-day.
E. J. Campbell, local editor on the Ashland
Local, circulated among acquaintance in
town last evening.
William Webster accompanied by William
Orme, Of st. Clair, we're passengers to Phila-
delphia this morning
Miss Flossie Hoover, Of South Jardin
street, has gone to Pottsville to spend several
days among friends.
Miles 1. Meredith, representing the Phila.
delphia Inquirer school of education series
is registered at the Hotel Franey.
| j. j. Price, the North Main street dry good,
and carpet dealer, last night returned from
Philadelphia where he spent three day,
| purchasing stock.
j. j. Reilly and NJ. J. O'Neill returned thi.
afternoon from New York, whore they saw
l the eCorbett-Fitzsimmous fight reproduced by
rounds at Procter's theatre.
Capt. William Gable Of Shamokin, ex.
member Of the Legislature and ex-Internal
Revenue Collector is at the Hotel Franey, a
! personal guest Of Manager f. /. Stempson
Mr.. Gable was in the hotel business for many
years and Mr.. stempson became his protege
in the business at Shamokin. They are warn
friends
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19
More Tronb1e for llrthe omcInls

Michael Whalen, James Kenna, Michael
Conroy, John Clemens and Martin Delaney,
the convicted Blythe township officials, were
taken from jail yesterday by P. & R. Of
fcers Jenkins and Zimmerman, and given a
hearing on the charge of issuing excessive
school orders amounting to 81, 600 during the
term of 95 and '06, Thos J. Devlin was
also arraigned ON the same charge He en-
tered $500 bail for court and the others were
returned to Jail. Capt. Daniel Christian was
the prosecutor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-03-19
RELIEF FUNDS
RUNNING Low |
The Station VIII be Closed After Toe
night Pending Improvements.
A CLERGYMAN'S GIFT AND LETTER
The Distributing Committee Has Issued All
the orders It Cares TO Give at Pres
ent and Practically Has only
Potatoes on Hand.

It cannot be said that the relief work i'm be-
half of the distressed worthy poor of the
town has been productive of many fruitful
results during the past few days aud Sc there
is to be genuine relief extended to these
people there certainly must be much more
work Of a more earnest character than is
displayed in many quarters. But as the
oasis appears to the weary traveller on the
desert, so The following graceful letter
strikes the mind Of those who are engaged in
the noble, but somewhat discUuaging work
II is written by Rev. A. NJ. Milukas, the
curate Of st. Georges Lithuanian Roman
Catholic church, on South Jardin street, and
is published in full that the public may know
the excellent spirit entertained by the rev
erened genteman'
ITO EDITOR OF EVENING HERALDi
DEAR SIR Having been away last week
and having had hard work for four days this
week in our church during and after forty
hours devotion, / could not pay sufficient
attention to the generous efforts of our citizens
for the relief Of the suffering and the needy.
From what / have noticed though | am
persuaded that the EVENING HERALD ought
to be credited with the very excellent and
beneficial work it has done for the relief
movement.
PLEASE find enclosed check for $40, which
you will kindly transmit to the treasurer of
the relief committee.
Yours respectfully,
"A. NJ. MILUsKAs."
The generous personal donation comes in
excellent time TO serve as an incentive to
others to display charitable spirit, as the
relief station is now sorely in need of help.
Last night sixty families were given aid
there and they reduced the stock and funds
in hand so much that the distributing COM
mittee was almost tempted last night to close
the station and keep the door closed until
such time as the donations should assume
more healthy shape, but it was
finally decided to open the station
again tonight and dispose of what remains
on hand, and then close the doors until
further notice The entire supply Of flour
has been exhausted and there is practically
only a supply of potatoes on hand. The re-
1 lief extended last night was principally
through orders issued on stores and they
have multiplied to such an extent that the
distributing committee fears it has exhausted
the funds in the hands Of the treasurer and
will issue no more until the general committee
meets and recapitulation can be made
| The general committee will hold a meeting
in the Council chamber at eight O'Clock
tonight aud it is hoped members Of all the
/ subcommittee will be in attendance. The
committee on entertainment will hold a
meeting at the same place just before the
| general committee meets.
All storekeepers who have been filling
orders issued by the distributing committee
are requested to send in their bills tonight