Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 47, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 22, 1903 Page: 2 of 4
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BRENHAM DAILY BANNER,
JOHN a. KA>*KIN^
Bditor, PvbUthtt and Pwprtiwr
Wednesday Morning, April 22.
THE WOMAN OF THE CONFEDKRAC/.
[A recitation delivered by Mrs.
Mary Hunt Affleck of the Bren*
ham Tom Green Chapter, U. D.
C,, at the Veteran's Picnic in
Firemen's Park, Brenhara, April
21st—San Jacinto day,]
The woman of the Confederacy
is not a creation of romance, but
a character that brightens the
gloomy past like a star of unfad-
ing resplendence. We are told
that the Spartan Jmother without
a tear sent her boy to battle, but
the Spartan mother was born in
an atmosphere of bloodshed.
She loved it as the lion loves to
scent hia desert prey. The wo-
man of the Confederacy was
reared in the holiness of home,
fed upon purity and softly rock-
ed in the whitest lilies of life, but
when her country called, she
baptized her darlings in the tears
of her breaking heart, and led
them bravely to its altars of sac-
rafice. Then she returned to
that desolate home, where hope
fainted on the threshold and
famine walked constantly; there
she waited with unswerving
fidelity, to greet the sal heroes
returning from the Gethsemane
of Appomattox!
The world has never known her
equal! Crowned, with virtue
and refinement, and ail the lovely
graces of a polished age, she will
live forever in the literature of
time. She had no superior in
joy when she walked in beauty
through her peaceful land; and
in sorrow she has had no equal,
since Rachel wept for her chil-
dren and the heart of the blessed
mother broke at the foot of the
cross! The Mecca of the Con-
federate soldier was where she
kept the hearth-light burning;
there the helpless cripple was her
hero, the sick man her honored
guest, and the ragged private
her grand oavalier. Her dainty
fingers fashioned for them the
coarse socks and homespun
suits, and made many a treas-
ured wedding dress into silken
banners, that grandly waved
above them, on deathless fields
of glory. And these soldiers
kept her in their loyal hearts, on
the long march, and in the bat-
tle's din, and by the bivoucac fire,
when they dreamed of home, and
sang "Annie Laurie."
When the war Was over they
took her dimpled hands in theirs,
and led her through those disas-
trous years into a brighter future
where they have grown old to-
gether beneath the tents of peace.
Ah! many a sweet Southern
matron can say today to the gray
haired companion of her youth.
"John Anderson, my jo John
We clamb the hill th<»ei:her.
And ra»ny a canty diy, Jo tin.
We're had wi* ane another;
Now we maun tottar down. John
But h»n<3 in vand we'll fo,
A- d sleep thegither at the foot,
John Anderton, my jo."
There is another woman whose
memory is dear to the hearts of
those whom she followed so faith-
fully through the dark days of
the Confederacy—the old black
mammy of the South. 8he was
the guardian of our infancy, the
companion of our childhood, and
the trusted friend of our maturer
years. Whose were the hands
as gentle as hers to lead us away
from childish sorrows? Where
the voice as soft as hers, to lull
us to sleep with those old cradle
songs, whose sweet melcrlies
even now vibrate over our hearts
strings,
"Wh o ape r member* wish a sigh
The days that are no more?"'
No marble shaft rises above
her humble grave, but the chil-
dren that she loved, lean their
gray heads over the silence of
death.
And out of life's hollow die?mb!ancr,
It p fhways of woe and deceit
Tiiey bring the >weet Rose ot Remembrance
To lay at the'r old Mammy's feet
The guilotine of the Revolution
severed the heads of the beauti-
ful wemen of France, but the
jtory ax of the Civil war only
wounded the woman of the Con-
federacy, and left her to suffer
sorrows of all those blood-wash-
ed years. You of that olden
time know how bravely she en-
dured—how grandly she passed
down the century, by the red
graves of her kindred, tne broken
shrines of her youth and the
blackened walls of her ruined
home! She drank of the waters
of Marah, but her songt. were
ever those of Miriam. Her pitcher
was broken at the fountain of
Hop.-, and she wept by the rivers
of Bauykm, but to the Confeder-
ate soldier, whe was the whitt*
"dove in the eMi of the tock.'
and 'alwaye his Sweet Rose of
Sharon.
Zenobia. walked in chains bs-
hind the cn&riot cf her con-
queror, with the dignity and
grace of the Qjeen of Palmyra
though her people were captive
and her throne room was empty.
So the Woman of the Confeder-
acy followed behind defeat, sp
the wheels of desolation roiled
over her battle ■smitten land and
in all wars aftermath of sorrow,
ehe was a, veritable Rutn gather-
ing up the smallest grains from
the sickied field of Hope, until
Tim8, the Lord of Life's harvest,
led her forth, «nd crowned her
the Queen of the nineteenth cen-
tury ! Today, she is the guar-
dian angel of that hallowed past
where the heroes in gray are
asleep.
Some'neath the marble's sculptured'Suight
In quiet revt a e lying,
And some where forest blossoms white
Like flags of peace are flying.
Above them at th j dawn of day,
The birds sweet mat rg sing.
And lilies down the t-tilight gray
Like bells of vesper s*Ing
And breezes stir th * scented air,
1 hr u ;h summer's golden hours,
An i w nter snowflakes glimmer there,
Lik° v. h'.te December f.oweri.
No bugle breaks the holy calm,
That deethful war has lent,
But fame tings an eternal psalm,
By every "'low green tent"'
No camp fire lights the dewy meres,
Along the sleeping line1,
But there through aii the pa's.ng years,
Her tcrch of memory rhines.
With this Woman of the Con-
federacy these old days will
abide forever, for she waters
them with her tears and keeps
them in h jr heart, with the names
of Lee the soldier, Jackson the
Christian, and Davis the grand-
est man who was ever falsely
accused, since the Divine Pris-
oner wore the crown of thorns!
Let the Daughters of the Con-
federacy, make themselvee
worthy of their illustrious moth-
ers, by cultivating their sweet
graces, and preserving the beau-
tiful past they have made so holy.
Let them teach their children the
true story of the Civil war by
placing in their hands authentic
histories, and further ages will
unfurl the conquered banner,
and bow in reverence to the he-
roes of the Lost Cause and the
Woman of the Confederacy!
Mary Hunt Affleck ,
3100 Reward $100
The readers of this paper will be pleased
to leam that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure in
all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Hall's
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity- Catarrh being a
constitutional disease, requires a constitu-
tional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the system,
(hereby destroying the foundation of the dis-
ease, and jfivirg the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list ot
testimonials. Address
F. J. CHJ5NEV & CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall's Family Pills are the best.
The United States has refused
to be drawn into an alliance with
Great Britain and Germany
against Guatemala.
Prompt action of an American
naval officer, F. J. Drake, in
China, saved foreign residents
of Kwon Tung from injury.
Cnr<« Blood. *kln Troubles, Cancer,
Blood Poison, Oreatest Blood
Purifier Free.
If yoor blood is impure, tbjtfi, disease4,
hot or full of humors, if /bu have blood
poison, cancer, carbuncl?', eating sores,
scrofula, eciema. it chine, risings and lumps,
scabby, pimply skin, bone pains, catarrh,
rheumatism, of any blood or skin disease,
take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B ) accord-
ing to directions. Soon all sores heal, ach s
and pains stob, the blood is made pure and
rich, leaving the skin free from every erup-
tion, and giving the rich glow of perfect
health to the slun. At the same time, B. B,
B improves the digestioo, cures dyspepsia,
strergthei s weak kidneys. Just the medi-
cine for old' people, as it gives them new,
vigorous blood. Druggists, ft per large
bottle, with directions for home core. Sample
free and prepaid by writing Blood Balm Co,
Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and special
free m dical advice also sent in sealed lette-.
B. B B. is especially advised for chronic,
deep-siated ewes of impure blood and skin
disease, and cures after all else falls.
WHO KNOWS WHAT Hfi EATS?
Farm and Ranch contends that
in these days and times it is
truly a wise man who knows
what he eats. His canned beef
may be dessicated donkey; hia
hon»y may be corn -starch di-
gested with eulphurio acid, and
his eyrups the same; hie currant
jellies may be cnad« of starch,
gelatine and flavoring extracts;
his raspberry jam may be boiled
buiapkiu with a few clover seed
sa&ttered through it. This un
certainty attaches to all mamx
factured food products, though
in eorne cases the contents of the
package may correspond with the
label. Those who live from pa-
per bags and tin cans can have no
assurance as to what they eat
Here is where the farmer has a
distinct advantage over all other
classess, for when he aits down to
a well loaded table he knows what
is before |iim, and can eat with
confidence the products of his
soil and labor. Of course there
are things h% must buy atthe gro-
cer's—things he cannot produce;
but these are things regarding the
purity of which there is little
room for doubt—such as coffee,
tea. salt, spices, and even flour
(if he does not have it made from j
his own wheat). With such ex-
ceptions as these, he can raise'
in his own field, orchard,
garden, poultry yard and stock
pastures the best of everything
that is good for him, and live
and feed his family upon better
food than the millionaire can
buy, even with a carload of
money. But it is also true that
many farmers do not live accord-
ing to their privileges.
Too many of them participate
in fhe consumption of "factory
made" farm products which are
mysterious to all but the manu-
facturers. But it is also true that
farmers are gradually adopting
the better way, growing their
own food products, as well »s
having the very best fresh from
the tree, hen-house and pasture.
CONSTIPATION
It is surprising how many people there arc who
allow themselves to become and remain consti-
pated. Tliey apparently do not know that this
condition poisons the entiie system. Not imme-
diately of course, but after a little time as the poi-
sonous impurities accumulate they attack the vital
organs and undermine the constitution. As a re-
sult, the victim becomes pale, hollow-eyed and
sallow, the breath is foul, the head aches fre-
quently, the strength slowly declines and the once
stiong, active body becomes weak and nervous.
Prickly Ash Bitters
is a cleansing tonic and restorative just suited to
such conditions. It is a genial stimulant for the
stomach, liver and bowels, purifies the system thor-
oughly and invigorates the kidneys, conveying
strength and new^life to the whole internal organ-
ism, Under its marvelous reviving influence there
is at once a brightening up in body and brain, re-
newed energy, strength, vim and cheerfulness.
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SOLD AT DRUG STORES.
PRICE, $1.00.
Joe Tristran, Breiiham, Texas.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
B. 8. ROGERS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Oftke— Second Floor Gr»b«r Hull ding
Practice? in all the Courts of the State
\j\[ 0 HENDERSON,
itterney and Coonselor-at-Law-
Lieeasfd and will practice in all State ax d
Federal Courts.
BRENHAM, TEX/ 8.
FOR OVER SIXTY TEARS-
Mrs. Wins low's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by mil-
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success.
It soothes the child, Boftens the gums,
allays all pain, cares wind colic, and
Is the best remedy for diarrhoea; it
will relieve the poor little sufferer Im-
mediately. fold by druggists in every
part of the world. Be sure and ask
for "Mrs. Winslow s Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty-five
cents a bottle.
DR- T. J. PIER,
Physician and Subgeon.
Krenhsm, Texas.
!?£>. Office in Bassett building, opposite
Exchange Hotel! Phone 88.
c hoicj. jrn
:. Emi)
Dr. Emily Shedd,
Homeopathic Physician.
Office on Sontbwest Street, # residenoe ot
Miss Julia Roberson.
Brkkham, Txxas.
Not being physically able to do justice to
a general practice, I have decided to do only
an office practice. Morphine, Whiskey,
Cocaine, Tobacco and Rupture, also private
diseases of men, as well as all female diseases.
A cure guaranteed in every case where pa-
tients will strictly follow directions. Consul-
tation vkek. J. S. HOLLAND. M. D.
TEXAS ITEMS.
—Red Men had a big time in
Dallas.
—A $130,000 fire in a Dallas
vehicle house.
—Houston has subscribed $4,-
100 to the world's fair fund.
—First shipment of snap beans
of the season made from Bee-
ville.
—Mrs. Lucinda Ford, aged 65
years, of Waller, took her own
life.
—Plowing with a traction en-
gine was tried with success at
Houston.
„ —An apostolic delegate is to
'spend a week in San Antonio,
beginning April 24.
—A canvass of the legislature
shows a preference for Parker
for the presidential candidate
with Olney a close second.
Carlisle & Co.;
Gad'! Insurance Agents,
Breiiham, Texas
Olllce Over Grafter's Jewelry Hto»«
FISCHER BROS,
BUTCHERS.
* *
Dealers in
Live-Stock
AMD SADSAOE
Manufacturers.
B»onh»ra, Texas.
Highest Market Price Paid for
Marketable Stock.
Schmid Bros
dealers ik—
Pckif? the blood and put the sys-
tem in order for summer work by
using at this fime a short course of
Prickly Ash Bitibrs. It is the
greatest blood purifier on earth. At
J. Tristram's.
It is understood that gushers
at Sour Lake will cease to be by
reason of crowding the wells.
Ice oold drinks at the popular
price, 5 cents. M. J. Amsler,
Jr., A Co.
') "IV Willi* J
Hats, Boots and Shoes.
A Fine Stock of
Choice Family tiroccries
Always on hand.
gole Acpnts for Lose Star Brewing Co,
FOK SALE.
Four small oottages on Vuloan
and Rippetoe streets. Prices
from 8600 to $1,000. Apply at
Banner office.
■ 1 Li.
ELECTRIC
LIGHTED
TRAINS
Are operated by the
Between
TEXAS
And the
North and East
Between
BIRMINGHAM, MEMPHIS,
And the
North and West
Between
OKLAHOMA
And the
North and East
Observation cafe cars, under the
management of Fred Harvey. Equip-
ment of the latest and best design.
ills is IT
FOR
$25
will sell one-way tourist tickets
CALIFORNIA COMMON POINTS
with privilege of
stopover at many
points in California.
For further particulars see alJente or
address
W. S. KEENAN, G. 1\ A.
Galveston, Texas
wm. s. vinson,
City Scavenger,
I* Prepared to Look After the Sanitary
Condition of Your Premitjj.
Prompt Attaatlan Given to ail l^sn,
Santa Fe ScXoon
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RES TA XJRAJQ T,
OppoilU) Union Depot, Brenhimj Texan.
OPEN DAY AND NIGlr.
Hot and oold lunch. Fish 'ad Ovsters
^ n° 0rdervat H" R0nw- it Liquors
town?«t ^ dty- No b&cr place in
tow> to get whit to want. Amrican Beer
ajiyj on tap. Agent for TeapJ» Cough
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CALIFORNIA
it's the "Switzerland of America"
and the Balmiest Climate .
On Earth.
Commencing March #h, the
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Rankin, John G. Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 28, No. 47, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 22, 1903, newspaper, April 22, 1903; Brenham, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth484340/m1/2/?rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.