Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 20, No. 173, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 20, 1895 Page: 4 of 4
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SHOULDER STRAPS STOPPED HIM.
A Story of Uenteoant Guy Preston'* KTero-
i»m >t Htanriluj; Rock.
"Do you know Lieutenant tiny
Preston?" asked an ariny officor
■topping at the Windsor. "No?
Well, he's a good fellow. Yon want
to cultivate him if he ever strays
■this far away from his station at
Tort Robinson.
"I know a fairly good story about
him, if you care to have it.
"Ho was one of the younger class
•of second lieutenants that camo into
the northwest just-before the Indian
troubles which cimninated in tlio
fight at Wounded Knee. Preston
had been assigned to duty in the
Ninth cavalry, the 'black regiment,'
you know, and those negro soldiers
had a pretty strong doubt about bis
heroic qualities.
"But he gathered his men, accord-
ing to orders, when thohostiles were
roundod up there at Standing Hock
and held one side of the square
which inclosed tlio warlike and dan-
gerous band of savages. The Indians
had como out of their tents with
their blankets around them, and
their leadors declared that they were
unarmed, and that they wanted to
'talk.' The negro cavalrymen, dis-
mounted and 'resting at will,' were
inclined to wander about rather
moro than was agreeable to Pres-
ton's tidy West Point ideas, and lie
hauled them back in line. They
looked at his jaunty uniform and al-
most wished they might see him in
real trouble, just for the pleasure of
testing him.
"Well, the Indians got to the mid-
dle of the horseshoelike inclosuro of
troops, and then at a given signal
by their chiefs they threw off their
blankets, and each one was seen j
armed with a rifle, hatchet ami scalp- j
ing knife. They fired point blank j
at close range and with deadly efiVef, !
at the soldiers. Of course you know
the story of tlio battle. That is a
tale that is told.
"The attack was so sudden and so
unexpected that the soldiers were
thrown into confusion, and they
turned and ran to cover. It was the
worst possible thing, but tlio first
thing that suggested itself to the
imperiled men.
"Only Lieutenant Guy Preston,
the youthful West Pointer, looking
aroupd at that savage band of mur-
derers, caught sight of the gold bars
on his shoulder straps—the insignia
of a rank in tho army of the na-
tion. And the thought came, 'I can't
run away carrying that.' And he
halted, turned, railed back his men
and formed the first lino which ro
pulsed tho Indians and finally eon
quered them.
"Maybe it isn't as much of a story
as it seemed at tlio beginning, and
yet I have always thought it wa,
well illustrative of tho view an army
officer must take of his position. He
cannot carry the proofs of that posi-
tion, the evidences of a trust reposed
in him by his country—ho cannot
carry that insignia to dishonor."—
New York Herald.
Headache.
This distressing malady is caused
by a run-down state oI the health,
and is often a forerunner of other
and more dangerous diseases.
Brown's
Iron Bitters
cures headache by removing the
cause of it; and this Is the way It
does It.
It purifies and enriches the blood,
quickcns the action of the kidneys,
the liver and the bowels, and gently
and pleasantly stimulates the diges-
tive organs, and in fact thoroughly
renovates and tones up the whole
system—and you have no more
headache. And besides it is pleasant
to take, and will not stain the teeth
nor cause constipation.
Is this not better than dosing
yourself with disagreeable and dan-
gerous drugs, which at the best
can do no lasting good?
Don't he deceived by imitations. tht
crossed red lines on the wrapper.
( »iir I ook, "Howto Live a Hundred \ cars,"
t'.-'i* all about it; should be read by every-
body; ti cc for 2C. stamp. :>7
6RQ//U CHEMiCAL CO., BAI_TIMORE, MO
HE OVERREACHED HIMSELF.
Ab4 It Wm an Kxrectlingly Unhappy Tiinfl
For Hiin.
A very wealthy society man in
this city a few years ago had estab-
lished himself as tho most valued
friend of a charming lady and her
two daughters who occupy a fino
house on the avenue and entertain a
freat deal. Tho man in question
dresses well, has handsomo bachelor
apartments, where ho gives delight-
ful little suppers, which tho debu-
tantes think deliciously bohomian,
and hois tho soul of liberality whop
it comes to contributing toward a
fund of some charity which wiu
place his name on the list of patrons.
In spite of these qualities thcro
. liavo been from time to time a num-
ber of suits against this irreproach-
ablo for unpaid tailors' bills, rumors
that he paid his valet only in sweet
word# and smiles and hints that ho
had even cheated 1 summer hotel
out of a board hill. These disquiet-
ing whispers, however, had never
reached the ears of tho mother and
danghters, and they regarded tho
friend as only second to the angels
and saints and tho l'at rector of tho
fashionable church where they at-
tended services.
At Easter tho amiable man decided
that the many attentions which had
been shown him by the pretty girls
and the charming mother must bo
returned by at least an Easter sou
vonir. The worthy man hied him to
a Fifth avenue china shop. Ho knew
that very lovely gifts would bo sent
tho girls, and that to compare with
them his present would need to bo
something very pretty. For a whole
afternoon the society miser remained
Dr. C. F. BROWN'S
SOUAte
The kind that Cures—
Rheumatism fl| III Lame Back
Stiff Joints MAI M Lumbago
Cramps I Villi Chest Colds
INFLAMMATION OF EVERY KIND.
Alio Spavin, ltir/^'boiic, Splint, Galls or Screw
Worm in Mo< k.
I.i use 35 years, Never failed to Cure.
I AMOI H JlKXEDY ok A Famoi J» Pi: jI IAN.
i'rlfo, Cii4. All J>riiK.;;i*t*.
. F. Brown Chcrrical Co., 72 John St . Now '/orI
amK1 tno bric-a-bracanclcostly omnf.
trying to make up his mind to sjKSid,
$18 for a Sevres cup or a box foi
sweets. Suddenly tho salosman trip-
ped on something, and stretching out
his hand to steady himself knocked
over a superb vase of rare cloisonne
of delicate pink crackle. It. fell to
tho floor, shattering into dozens of
pieces. Tho shopkeeper gazed at it
in silent despair.
"How much was it worth?" askod
tho customer.
"Oh, $35 wouldn't pay for tho
handle ovon."
"Dear mo! Can't it be fixed?"
"No indeed. I shall just sweep it
out as it is," and his voice choked
with emotion. A bright idea camo
to tho miserly society man.
"See here, my friend," ho said,
"I will givo you $5 for thoso pieces
just as they nro." Tho man looked
surprised.
"You do them up in tho samo
sized box you would have used for
tho vaso an! wrap it up and deliver
it at this address which I will givo
you. Instruct tho boy to fling tho
package down at tho door, ring tho
bell and run away, so as to avoid an-
swering epiostions. Do you agree?"
Tho sliopkeopor agroed.
The society man dined that ovon-
ing with his friends. It was the day
before Eastor, and gifts from all over
wero arriving. Finally a servant en-
tered with a box carefully done up.
"This was left at the door with no
name or message, madam," ho said
as ho set it down. Tho girls merrily
lut tho string, and tho society man
stood' by, smiling, ready to burst
into a passion of indignation. The
card was found first, and ho was
obliged to accept thoir expressions
of surprised pleasure. Then tho innor
box was opened. Tho miserly swell
gave ono glanco and rushed from
tho room. The shopkeeper had over-
dono his part. Every individual frag-
ment of porcelain was wrapped up in
a separate bit of tissue paper. —New
York Advertiser.
The Alleghany river was called by
the Delaware Indians the Welikhaune,
"fair water." Hp feral other namos werf
given to this stream by tho early ex-
plorers.
The coasts of tho world are protected
by 6,208 lighthouses.
r
The "Manner's'' Job Ofllcc.
i« skttck r«K! ahki)
TlIA.n i-.VKli to !>Eil\j ...
You
THIM* MKIitr.Y Hi UK-
msu vor i hat wi;
save Yot: Munki
'i"W0 ween*.
reach*
silver wil|
normal lore!"
"rise'' ic prices was nqd .
•ptnuxlie effort of epecnlu.
• tarn. There can b»i no p
for tbe people of this ocuntrj
••All tbe single gold standard.
I
AND COMPANY.
NO, NOT AT COST, BUT NOTHING MORE THAN ONE OF OUR
GREATEST OF ILL MIDSUMMER CLEARANCE SALESI
IN WASH DRESS GOODS.
Our entire stock Wash Dress Goods, White,
Lawns, Fancy Organdies, Dotted Swisses,\ry
Fancy Dimities :
Dotted Swiss; Clearance Halo
GENTS
AND BOYS
Wai
11
7 1 -2c
Kc
10c
12 l-2c
(I l-2c
8 c
10c
12 l-2c
White Iii'li
So i
f)C I
<i « 7 1-2'
>• " 10c j
and Victoria Lawn; Clearance Sale.. 5c
• i ii <i << " (j 1-4
(t i n a »< 7 1*2
u n n n 10c
ITS
Wo Will
Month
()loso Out Iliia
Our Entire Slock
WHITE INDIA DIMITIES, 8 and lOc.
Was 20c White l'iquc
II 25c " '■
" 8 l-2c Figured Mulls
" 10c China Silk Mulls
" 10c Batisto De Suisso
Clearance Salo 15
" •' 18
" " 5
'• " 5
" " 8
Twenty Patterns Fipured Swiss Organdies, 10 and 12 yards to each
Pattern, were 82 50 and 83.00 per pattern, <r i nn j <r i nn
Clearance Sulo price ullU 4>liZU
Was 40c French Organdies Jul}- Salo only 25c
15c grade Fig. Satin Kxtra Quality... .Clearance Sale... .12 l-2c
Was 15o Black Organdies; Clearance Salo 10c
Was 7 l-2c Garner & Co,\s Signal Percalcs; Clearance Sale.. 5c
Slcol River and Garner & Co's Standard Brand Calicos... 4c
10 yards Fig. Challics, was 20c. July Sale Only 10c
10 yards Fig. Lawns, was 20c. July Salo Only 10c
10 yards Turkey Kod and Navy Bluo Fig. Oil Calico
was 85c, July Sale Only . .20c
Gent's and Boys
Straw Hats
As Follows:
4c grade; closing price....
10c grade; closing price....
35c grr.de; closing price 25c
60c grade; closing price... ,50c
Hoc grade; closing price... ,65c
45c grade; closing price... ,35c
2 l-2c
8c
OUR SHOE DEPATMENT
Odd lots to be closed out during the great
J uly Sale :
Was 00c—Ladies' Black Oxford Ties, Patent Loathcr Tip, Com-
mon Sense Hcol and Opera Toe, sizes 6, 7, 8 and 8; price.. _ 39c
Was $1.00—Ladies' Bright Dongola Kid Button, Patent Loather
Tip, Opora Heel and Too, sizes 3, 3 1-2, 4 and 4 1-2; price.48c
Was 81.45—La lies' Dongola Kid Congress, Common Senso Heel
and Toe, size 3, 3 1-2 and 4; closing price 98c
Wan 98c—Dadics' One-Strap Sandals, Dongola Kid, Opera Heel
and Toe, with Bow and Buckle, sizo 2 1-2, 3, 3 1-2, 4, 4 1-2, 5
and 5 1-2; closing price 55c
DREW 8ELbY SHOES ARE INCLUDED IN
THIS SALE.
98c
25c
25c
These are CHEAP.
Was $1.25—Ladies' Tan Juliet, Opora Heel and Too, Fancy Tip.
sizes 2 1-2, 3, 3 1-2, 4, 4 1-2, 5 and 5 1-2; closing price
Was 98c—Ladies' Oxford, Dongola Kid, Patent Leather Tip,
Opora Heel and Toe, sizos 3, 3 1-2, 4 and 4 1-2; closing price
Was 60c—Misses Tan Oxfords, Spring Heel and Fancy Tip, sizes
13 and 1; closing price
Ono lot Ladies' Samplo Low Quartered Shoos in Black and Tan,
roal value $2, $2.50 and $3; were $1.50, $2 and $2.50; sizes
3 1-2 and 4; your choice during this salo 980
Our ontiro stock Drew Solby & Co. Fino Kid Oxford Ties and
Juliottes j to close out.
Ono lot of the well known Sachs Shoe Co.'s Customs and Hand
made Low Quartered Shoos; wore 81,98 and $2.25; sizes
2, 2 1-2, 3, 4 1-2, 6 1-2, 7 and 8; clearing prico
Ono lot Gent's Fine Hand Mado Shoes in Tans, Patont Leather
and Kangaroos; Odds and Ends from Our Stock; former
83.50, $4, $4.98 and $5j closing prico $1.75, $2,50, $2.95 and $3,75.
THIS SPACE WONT HOLD EVERYTHING. ASK FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Department.
Our entire lmo of Men's Sum
lner Ooats and Vests and
Odd Ooats
One lot Men's Con<ts, sizes 35. 36 ami
87; closing pric; 5°
One lot Men's Black Alpaea Coats, sizes
85, 38, 42 and 41; closing price....$1 25
One lot Men's blk. Alpaca, Coats, as-
sorted sizes ; closing price 1 65
One lot Men's Fancy Coats anil Vests
in Cheviot, were $1; closing price... 75
Men's Mohair Coats & Vests in grey.. 1 98;
Gent's Linen Dusters, si/es broken,
were 50 and $•!; now, ^5 and $1 50
Gent's Fancy Slripo Worsted Suits,
sizes broken; were $3 50; now 1! 98
CI.< )THING —Continuiii).
One lot Gent's lllsck Serge Sack Suits, sizes 35, 37, 39 and 40, were jiio: closing prico
One lot Gent's Kino Trincc Albert Suits, Tailor Mo 1J, in Cadet Greys; Side I'ricc
$7 5o
. 12 50
Boys' and Youths' School Suits.
$6.50 grades will close at $5
, $5 grades will close at $3.50.
$4 grades will close at $3,
$6.50 grades, Navy, will close at $5
$3 no Grades will close at....
2 50 Grades will closc at
HOY'S TWO l'lECE SUMMER SUITS.
.. $2 98 $3 00 Grades will close at $2 55
2 20 i 25 Grades will close at 95
TO CLOSE, BOYS' KNEE PANTS AT 10c.
TO CLOSE, BOYS' KNEE PANTS AT 20c.
TO CLOSE, BOY'S KNEE PANTS AT 25c.
BOYS' KNEE PANTS, NAVY BLUE, AT 25c
( FOR MEN.)
Unlaundercd White Shirts, to
closo at 40c, 50c and 65c.
Men's Work Shirts, to closo at 20c
Men's Work Shirts, to close at 2bc
Mon's Work Shirts, to close at 35c
Men's Work Shirts, to close at 40c
Gont's Negligee Shirts, to close at.
50, 65 and 75c
10 doz. Men's .Balbriggan Under--
shirts, to close at 20c.
50 Dz. Ext. Qual. Balbriggan Shirts, 25c..
o Dz. Nainsook Shirts to close at 30c.
10 Dz. Bleach Drill Drawers to closci4C20t.'
10 Dz. Samo to close at 25c.
15 Dz. Brown Drill Drawers, 15, 20 and 26c.
Just received an elegant line of Gent's Neck-
wcar, to close out during J uly sale.
MISTBOT BROS.' Dry Goods Co.
BRENHAM
TEXAS,
\
Queen and Crescent Route
TO TBI
ATLANTA EXPOSITION. •
It will be one of the greatest lii'rs ever
known to America.
Many features ot the Chicago World's
Fair and many additional and new ones
Exposition open Sfptcmber 18th to De-
cember 31st, 1895.
Do you want to go 1
Write to W. C. Kinearson, G. P. A., Cin-
cinnati, 0., for printed matter.
EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR.
The "GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE"
runs a Solid Vestibule train to KANSAS
CITY and CHICAGO, leaving FORT
WORTH at 8:15 p.m.
This train also lands you in Donver or
Colorado Springs for breakfast second morn-
ing, only one business day out.
From LINCOLN, OMAHA, and other
Eastern Nebraska Cities, it saves a whole
nights ride as via any other line.
The equipment, road bed and motive
power are strictly first-class and 'up to
Date." '
The rates are as cheap as eonsistent with
first-class service and the requirements of
safety.
If you are going East, North, Northeast,
West or Northwest, call on the nearest ticket
agent tor maps, information, and etc. or ad
dres* the undersigned,
J. C. MCCABR, G. P. A.,
Kort Worth T<-xfs
DIKRKB. J. S. WILLIAMS
D1ERKE & WILLIAMS,
froprietors
rp
»MI Si
BREKHAH, TEX.
J. L. AMMONS
Merchant Tailor
Worth east Oorner Public Bcuare,
iUtJCH ti AM, TKXA8.
Suits and garments mado to oiJor and are
guaranteed.
Lunch Stand and Short Order
House in connection.
MEALS SERVED AT ALL TIMES
WINES,
LIQUORS, BEER, CIGARS, ETC., ETC.
Prompt and courteous attention.
Fresh, Cold Beer always on tap.
A share of your patronage is solicited.
W. A. WOOD fcCo.
DIALKR8 IK
LUMBER.
Heart Shingles, Windows, Doors,
Brick, Lime and Cement,
Btndebaker Wagons,
Gonnine Glidden Fence W lit
Brenhara. Texas.
New Market.
FRITZ FISCHER,
Batcher,
And Dealer in Lire Mi,
•9
Sandy Street, next door to Opera Saloon,
Brenham, Texas.
Choice meats of all kind at reasonable
1 prices. Orders filled promptly and deliver-
ed free of charge.
THE OLD RELIABLE
Opera Saloon
Under the Opera House.
Brenham, « m m Texas
Is supplied at nil times with the
very best and purest articles of
Wines, Upon, Brandies and Cigars
Did You Get Your Texas Lands?
I know ol over a Million acres of land in
Texas awaiting the righttnl owners to get tt,
and if yon ever had relatives or kindred who
went to Texas, write L. Fi'i.to.n, Attorney.
Denton Texas. Nearly all persons who
went to Texas in an early day had lands
granted to their heirs. Any attorneys having
egal Directories -an tell you as to Fulton
All good8 guaranteed to be as
represented or money refund id.
Prompt and Polite Attention and a
Generai Invitation extended to al!
when in need of something in our
line.
Mixed Drinks a Specialty
Respectfully,
F. QRASSHUCK. Proorietor
sum* FE SALOON
This favorite aloon has recently
been leased by Mr. H. Fischer, haL
been moved to the corner of thel
Hamilmann block, and restocked with.'
the finest liquors to be had in tht> '
market. Mr. W. H. Murphy has
been placed in charge as manager 1 !
the business, and invites hJs Mends
find former patrons to give him a call
American beer always on tao.
weise.
* I
DEALER IN
Staple & Fanoy Grwtrfeg,
(Minkwitz' oj/d stand)
BRENHAM ,
TEXAS;-
r
u,
WOOD' WOOD!
Sawed and Split tor Store* and Sre place
delivered to any of tbe City at £4.60 per cord
cash or. delivery. Yard near Central freigh
O. A. LINDKMANN
depot.
times » assortment
Groceries, which he olltra at
bedrock prtcM »oa ca»h. keeps on hand
PC HE LlytJOKS FOR FAMILY USE.
Ice Cold Lone Star and City Beer on tao-
me a trtai Tues,|a>r an<> Friday. Ulr'
' C Jb\ WEISK.
If you're not already a subscriber to the
jjanntr now is a mighty good time to com-
mence.
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