Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 141, Ed. 1 Saturday, June 11, 1898 Page: 1 of 4
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BRENHAM DAILY BANNER.
BRENHAM, WASHINGTON COUNTY, TEXAS, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1898.
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NUMBER 141
HARRISON DRY GOODSfl
Extensive alterations and Improvements
Robbers Attack the Passenger Train at
Coleman Junction.
FIREMAN LEE JOHNSON BADLY SHOT.
have the crime of murder to
answer for when captured, inad-
cf holding up
that
The Bnndits Were Peevented
Reaching the Mail orEx-
press Car.
From
FOR THIRTY DAYS
Entire Stock of Summer Goods to be Closed Out ot Actual Cost
Dry Goods; Shoes; Clothing; Hats; Parasols; Umbrellas; Shirt Waists;
Sailor Hats; Wen's Furnishings; Hosiery; Notions; Trunks, Valises; Etc
We Have Decided to Make this Desperate Reduction in Prices
IN ORDER TO REDUCE OUR IMMENSE STOCK
Not lo change our Location, but to get things in readiness for Extensive Alterations, to increase our
facilities
DON'T FAIL TO CALL ON US
We will assure you a Saving on every Purchase..
PLEASE PERUSE THIS PARTIAL PRICE LIST OF SEASONABLE GOODS
Ribbons! Ribbons!
A fall lino of lho latest sh-des and fancy
ribbon*, from io a yard up to the bort.
A fine line of Fash ribbons a-e being of-
fered at preen lower than over.
Roman stripe sash ribbon at 15c a yard
Morie sash ribbon at loc a yard
Tafiata sash ribbon at 25c a yard
The latest novelty, Necktie ribbon,
at.... la I-3C a yard
Baby ribbon in all shades at 1 and 2c a yard
Parasols! Parasols!
Steel rod Parasola worth 75c, at 36c
Serge steol rod parasols at 50c
Silk parasols at 9oc
Fino grade silk parasol at . $1 00
A nice lino of Novelty p.-rasols from $i to $4
We have a very pretty line of Parasols
for the children from 25c to $1.
Hosiery- Hosiery-
Ladies' last black bos* at fi«; a pair
Seamless fast black hose at 10c a pair
Fine kat black hogo at 150,200 and 25 c a pair
Children's loss at 5,10,15, 20 and a5e a pair
Misses hose at 10, 15 and a pair.
Ladies' plaid hose at 25c a pair
Ladies' tan hose at io, lO md 23c a pair.
Children's tan hoso, loto 25c a pair.
Ladies' balbriggan hose, 10 to n pa'r.
The bestpair of Lades Ho;e on earth fur tbo
price—25 cents.
LADIES' SAILORS.
All colors in ladies' Sailors, 25c, 50c. 75c.
A genuine Mohair Braid Sailor, worth 1 75
we are telling for 1 00.
Lawns, Dimities, Organdies.
We have a full line of tho ncwc-t dosign.%
also a nico assortment of soli) colored Or-
gandies, ranging in jrica frym 5c to 25c a
yard.
Laces! Laces!
Torchon, Valer.cene, Point I) gens, and
all new designs, from I cent a yarI up.
WHITE LAWHS.
India Linon Lawn, AT
Striped and Checkod DimiJes VKRY
Nainsooks, LOW
Cross-barrcu Lawn PRICES.
Victoria Liwn
MEN'S AND BOYS' SHOES.
READY MADE SKIRTS.
OOC, 75c, $1 00, I 25, I 50, 2 OO, 2 50 -fc 3 00
These sk:rts ure made of first-clan ma-
terial, in figured and solid goods, and
are peifeclyfitting.
Wo call special attention to a line of Linen
skirts at 60 and 75c.
Men s Vici Kid shoe, bats and coin,
wot th 4 oo, at $2.50
Ilarri on's leader, something well worth
2.75, at
Hot Shot—all ptyle toes
The Cuckoo, point too
L. a. W. Bicycle Shoe
Tan N Wilier
J'atent leather j umps
Low quarter donrou at
The -K- ntti' ky Flat" for
Old ge. t's comforts—heavy calf ..
Veal calf Citodmoor tilow shoes ...
Pedro—ono buckle and lace
Congress Creole
Lexington box tee—buckle
liivgan shoes at 50c, a pair.
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1.50
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1 25
1.25
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HATS FOR GENTLEMEN.
Wo have the lar^o&t stock of the newest
shapes, and can save you money on your
purchase in litis line. We have also a fino
■cats, boys and chil-
rom 50 to I.50.
Fine of Straw Huls fur ivi
drtn, running in price fro
We Have many other Items oi Equally as Good Value, Which We Have Not the Space to Mention.
if HE HARRISON DRY GOODS COMPANY,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
SOHMID BR OB.
BBALERS IN
Staple and Fancy Groceries, "Dry Goods, Notions, Boots,
8'ioes, Hats, Crockery, Hardware, Wooden ware,
Cigars, Tobaccos, Etc.
JlOEXH rot Tjflf SICK-LIST BBtWB Or THE
LONE STMI BREWING ASSN. of San Antonio.
We keen a large assortment of I/quori, among thorn the celebrated brat.<U ot '■ Bro-ik
Hill," "Old Cattor,' and "Old Valley," Imported, California, Missouri
and Texas Wines, wliich »e offer at loir prices.
ZCKCHKB BCILMNO, NEAK TOOK DEPOT.
It is Very Gratifying to Us.
■ j, lij,. f ..]l j. . liL.^szr—
To know that our patrons io unanimously agree that our
■took of Spring Merchandise ia by far the moat desirable ever
shown here. Buying jour gooda from ua will iu«ure your
money'* worth in every instance.
We Allow no Shoddy Goods.
The CITY DAIRY
KOimiyAKT nK»:N(I4N.
TKLKl'UONK 15,3 KINOS.
Milk Cows Eoa2lti,Sol 1, Fichaaaed
HEBER STONE, President.
M. K.
JlHKIMt THIrtI'itAM, Viuo President
HAIUUBON, Cashier.
MILK, ISUTTKIt AMU
CHKASI CHKKSB IN
AMJi UlIASTITV.
The patronago of tho public respecl fully
solicited.
J. Ii4 WILKIiV,
Proprietor.
F. W. WOOD
i
the prodaota of the best weivcn
never before attempted by ua.
are
m
We have made great effort to place before yon the choicest
and most oorrect garments from the fashion counters.
In Clothing.
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and offer*
Cold weather will be
ALEX SIMPN,
—deal**. in—
LUMBER.
Seart Cypress Shingles
FIBB BRICK, BOCK. LIMB,
HIGH GRADE CBMBNT
BRIDGE TIMBERS CEDAR PILIHB
Vitriiied Pipe for Well Curbing,
Buckeye Mowers and Sulky Rake*.
Barb Wire, Avery Stalk Cutters and
Farm Wagons.
First National Bank.
Oaoilal'iind 8urp 1 ua.'S 180,000.
dzrbo rone
HEBER STONE HENRY HODDE
ED. AMBLER B..E. WTTTE
MRS. A. M. UIDDING3 f. W. WOOD
Accounts
solicited.
JOH. TRISTRAM
T. A. LOW
H. K. HA HRIBON
of Farmers, Merchants and business men generally rospectluil)
RESTAURANT
Main Street, Next Door to Dixie Saloon
THIS NEW TAD ml th* CITT.
M KAL8 AT ALL HODU.
»ny
Uitc
beat
aa a
Wo employ nothing bat the
cooks. Polite attention to alL
call
Oysters Daily,
n. b. Williams, rmriun.
Buy a SUPERIOR
Cools.
Itovo.
NONK
BtSTTJSK.
Sure to pleaee you. All kind>
ot Cooking Utensils in Iron, Tio
nn.) euamlod ware at tbe LOWEST
PRICES. If you need bolta oi
screwe of any kind, or size we'u
got e'm
dun't rnauKT we bell all
COLUHS II* PAINTS.
M.
A. HEALY,
RBENIf AM. TKXA9.
W.A.WOOD*Co.
DBALiaa is
j. 8. WILLIAMS, Prop.
BRENHAM,
TBI AS.
We have tbe
Coolest and most
handsomely
appontel
Zn Bronlinm
Vout pattaaage is respectfully solicited, with
the aauMBre that j on will be veil pleated
witk va isr^Ka
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Tomplo, June 10.—C. P. Res-
soguie, General Superintendent
ganta Fe, Galveston: Train 42,
Conductor Thompson, Engineer
Stanton, held up by four or five
masked men at Coleman Junc-
tion at 10:45 p. m. today. Fire-
man Lee Johnson shot through
bowels and badly wounded and
now in charge of doctors at
Santa Anna. Robbers did not
gain entrance to express or mail
car. Train Agent Buchanan
was on train and will take trail
today. Sheriffs at Brownwood,
Coleman, Ballinger and San An-
gelo have been notified. Un-
derstand from Sheriff Kirk at
Ballingor that four men passed
between Paint Rock and Eden
this evening and on being ap-
proached they put on masks and
would not be identified. They
were heavily armed with Win-
chesters. Full report to follow.
W. B. S."
Galvestoi.r Ju-.:r*iC. "W. B.
S." is the division superinten-
dant at Temple, and his full re-
port has not yet arrived, but in
his brief telegram he tells a story
of what has proven to be one of
tho most daring hold ups in the
history of southwestern Texas.
Coleman Junction is a little
station about 27 miles from
Brownwood, where the Santa Fe
trains that run from Temple to
San Angelo stop and make con-
nection with the little branch line
that runs to Coleman. As far
as can be learned at present, the
hold up occurred right at the
junction and at a time when most
of the passengers were asleep
and not thinking of anything of
tho nature taking place. The
expression in the telegram which
states that the would be robbers
failed to gain entrance to the
express or mail car would, in the
lack of details, indicate that they
had been foiled in their nefarious
scheme and had been driven off.
It is not yet known whether the
unfortunate fireman was shot
while attempting to drive the
robbers away oc whether the
shooting was done to intimidate
tho remainder of tho train crew.
Thore was one man who, how-
ever, would not be intimidated—
Claim Agent Buchanan, who was
on the train, and to whom, in the
absence of complete particulars,
must be given the credit of driv-
ing the robbers away. Mr.
Buchanan says nothing about it
himself, but private advices re-
ceived here say that he was ait-
ting in the coach and hearing the
shot that sent poor Jonson to his
probable death, immediately
jumped out and oponed fire upon
the robbers. No particulars are
yet given, but the act is deserv-
ing of none the less praise. The
night, at that time, was pitch
\lark, and yet, not knowing how
many of the bandits there were
or where they were standing, Mr.
Buchanan bravely jumped out of
the car and attacked them single
handed.
Tho four men who Sheriff Kirk
says were seen between Paint
Rock and Eden and who pulled
masks over their faces when ap-
proached were undoubtedly the
train robbers, and thero is not
much char.ce of their getting
away, with tho sheriffs of four
towns in close after them.
Later telegraphic advices re-
ceived at the office of the general
superintendent of the Santa Fe
here, say Dr. Alexander at Santa
Anna is attending Fireman John-
son and that the man is in a very
low condition and will probably
die. The bandits will probably
LUMBER.
Haart Bhtnglea, Window*, Poor*,
Briok, Lima and Oemant,
itndebaker Wagons,
Goouina Qlidden Fonc* Wire
Brenham Taia*.
dition to
a train.
Mr. Scott's full story of the af-
fair will probably arrive here to
morrow morning.
To Convoy Troops.
Washington, June 10.—Anoth
er formidable American fleet has
been assembled, consisting of 16
warships of various classes, led
by tho big battleship Indiana,
which for all around effectiveness
stands at tho head of the navy
This fleet is assembled at Port
Tampa and is to serve as a con
voy of tho troops transports from
that point.
Tho formation of the formida-
ble convoy fleet is duo to reports
more or less indefinite that Span
ish ships were lurking between
Florida and Cuba with a view of
interrupting the transports. The
navy department has not given
serious credit to these reports,
yet they were more or less cir-
cumstantial. In order (o avoid the
slightest possibility of a dash by
some Spanish ships against the
troops transports, this new fleet
of 16 warships was determined
upon. Whether it was on orders
from Washington or was due to
precautionary measures of of-
ficials in command in the south
is not disclosed. It is known on-
ly that Commodore Remy, com-
mander of the naval base at Key
West, brought together thispow-
c f*°ot of Convoys.
Merritt Favors Holding the Philippines.
Sanfrancisco, June 10.—At a
banquet given by Mayor Phelan
to Maj. Gen. Merritt at the Pa-
cific Union club, at which a num-
ber of prominent men were pres-
ent, responding to a toast in his
honor, Gen. Merritt said the suc-
cess of the American troops in
tho Philippines could not be
doubted. The territory acquired
by tho United States by right of
conquest should not be relin-
quished. What the navy has
won the army will hold. He
closed by saying: "I believe in
a new national policy for the
United States which looks to the
acquisition of additional territo-
ry represented in outlying islands
that are requisite for the devel-
opment of national strength and
growth."
Big Movement Expected at Chickamauga.
Chickamauga, Juno 10.—Ru-
mors are again flying thick and
fast that a large portion of the
volunteer army hero is to be
transferred to Tampa or some
other point near the scene of
action. The rumors are neither
denied or confirmed at headquar-
ters and it is practically impossi-
ble to learn whether thoy are
based on fact.
Railroad men state positively
that they have been ordered to
hold enough cars here to move
several thousand man, but this
may have been decided upon by
the army officials to meet possi-
ble emergency orders.
Spain's Hopelessness.
London, June 10.—The St.
James Gazette this afternoon
publishod a long editorial point-
ing out tho hopelessness of furth-
er Spanish resistance, and sug-
gests that America seek the set-
tlement of the Cuban question in
Spain.
SANTIAGO HAS FAIXXX.
At Least Houaton Has a Bulletin te That
Meet. •- 'J|
A midnight 'phone message
from the Post states that they
have a bulletin announcing the
fall of Santiago de Cuba. The
bulletin lacks confirmation, how-
ever, and smacks too strongly of
the stock exchange to be given
much credence.
Juantamino, near Santiago, is
in the hands of the Americans
and will be used for a landing.
The County Convention.
If any curious inclined person
should enquire how it came that
a democratic convention is ex-
pected to be held in Brenhsm
today the only logical answer
would be that; "like'Topsey, it
just growd."
Way back when spring was in
her teens, on March 8th, the
democratic executive committee
had a meeting and decided thata
county convention should be
held on June 11th, 1808, but
from that good day to this the
convention has had no further
official recognition. The cus-
tomary call by the chairman has
been as a bet overlooked.
But all the same in Lusk's new
hall at 11 o'clock today we're
going to do a turn towards hold-
ing a county convention. It's a
little too late for the boys from
the parting of the waters to learn
of our intentions in the premises,
but the oversight is their mis-
fortune rather than our fault.
PERSONAL.
left yester-
visited
o
MOTHER'S
FRIEND
takes married
women through
the whole period
of pregnancy in
safety and com-
fort It Is used externally and « relaxes
the muscles so that there la no dis-
comfort. It prevents and ralleyei
morning sickness, headache and rising
breasts, shortens labor and preserves
the mother's girl-
ish form.
M a battle at
Send for a Fata
copy ol our illus-
trated booklet
about
Honors nam.
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Acreage is Greatly Seduced.
Washington, Juno 10—Final
reports to tho agricultural de-
partment of cotton planting make
the area planted 22,460,334 acres,
against 21,091,304 acres in 1897,
a reduction of 1,631,060 acres, or
6.8 per cent.
Tho decrease in the different
states, compared with that of last
year, is as follows:
Virginia, 8 per cent.
North Carolina. 7 per cent.
South Carolina, 8 per cent.
Georgia, 6 per cent.
Florida, 11 per cent.
Alabama, 4 per cent.
Mississippi, 4 per cent.
Louisiana, 7 per cent.
Texas, 8 per cent.
Arkansas, 7 per cent.
Tennessee, 10 per cent.
Missouri, 18 per cent.
Gklahoma, 2 per cent.
Indian Territory, 12 per cent.
Coming home from "com-
mencement exercises" at noon
Friday the small boys sent up
cheer after cheer at the happy
thought of three months solid
vacation, with promotion await-
ing them at the beginning of the
next term. Those who had
crossed the frontier between the
first and second grades were par
ticularly hilarious.
The first consignment of wat-
ermelons for this season arrived
last night.
lengthy visit to
Mr. Louis Starke
day for Weimar.
Mr- W. C. Henderson
Bellville yesterday.
Mr. E. C. Laas of Greenvine
spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. Chas. Wieren of Burton
spent yesterday in the city..
Mr. K. W. Reese of Sempronius
spent yesterday in the city.
tI.^r' E- Kitchen, of Chappell
Hill, spent yesterday in the city.
Mr. John Chappell returned
yesterday from a length
Chappell Hill.
Mr. A. H. Rogers was here
yestorday from Chappell Hill.
Deafneaa Cannot Be Cured
by local a; plications, as they cannot reach
he diseased portion of tho car, There is
only one way to cure deafness, and that ia
by constitutional remedies. Deafness ia
caused by an InfNmed condition of tbe mu-
cous lining of eustachian tub». When Ihis
tube £<MS inflamed you bare a rumbling
sound or impfrlect hearing, and whtn it ia
entirely closed deafners is the result, and
unless th i inflammation can bo taken oat
and this tube restored to in normal oondi-
lion, bearing will be destroyed forever; nine
eases out of ten are caused by catarih, which
is nothing bm an inflampd condition of the
mucous mifaoa.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any c«se of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cure! by Hall's Ostanh
Cure, tend for circulars, fr. e.
F. J. Cuinit & Co, Toledo, O.
Sod bv drurguts. 750.
Hall's Family Pil's ere the beat.
Mra. Cleveland's lecture.
Owing to counter attractions
only a small audience assembled
at Athletic hall Friday afternoon
to hoar Mrs. L. B. Cleveland's
lecture on "Health and Eeauty."
Those present consider them-
selves very fortunate at having
an opportunity of hearing so
worthy an exponent of right liv-
ing. Her subject, "Health and
Beauty," appeals to all women
and she proved the terms to be
synonomous; that it is impos-
sible to have beauty without
health and that health brings
happiness and sunshine into the
the home.
The lecture was replete with
practical lessons on home-life
and family relations.
Mrs. Cleveland carries with her
excellent endorsements as a cul-
tivated refined southern lady.
Those who autended her first
engagement declare that as a
lecturer she is brilliant. These
go further in saying that no
lady, and but few, if any men,
evor made a more favorable im-
pression on a Brenham 'audience.
She will lecture at the same
place again Monday afternoon at
5 o'clock. Her next engage-
ment is at Houston4^
A POSTAGE STAMP edition of
"old glory" now floats from the
top of a smokestack 86 feet high
at the Brenham Compress, Oil
and Manufacturing oompany.
This is the first "flag raising"
reported in the city and should
not therefore be passed un«
noticed.
—Texas has 4640 conviots i
der confinement.
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