The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-07-13
The Case of NJ. Coleman at wealth
erfOrd.

To the EDITOR OF the Herald,
WATERPROOF, July Z, 1880.
was considerably surprised to read in this
mornings HERALD, under the head of Wealth
erford Correspondence two items, one espe-
CHILLY rejecting upon Weatherford and her
officers, the otherapon the citizens of Parker
county and her courts of justice. am SUR
prised, not only because the HERALD has
heretofore enjoyed the reputation Of beng a
faithful and impartial chronicler Of passing
events, but because the latter item particu-
lsrly does great injustice to the citizens,
courts and officers Of Parker county | refer
to the latter item more particularly because
| happen to know that it contains only
enough truth to make it the backer false
hood No suit has ever been instituted by Il
farmer or other person in any of the courts
of this county against Coleman & Co.,
as defendants consequently no jury has ever
been called upon to assess any damages
against Coleman IL Co. NJ, S. Coleman was
prosecuted in the county court yesterday for
"causing public road to be INSTRUCTED" the
complaint being made by citizen of the
neighborhood where the alleged obstruction
was placed. The pros cution was fairly,
courteously and ably conducted by II. NJ
Chapman, esq, county attorney pro ten,
and was totally devoid of the sentiment of
prejudice against the Texas & Pacific rail-
road, attributed to him by your correspond
ent. And notwithstanding the vigorous
prosecution on behalf of the state, aided by
! In Il
who testified that the public road in question
was INSTRUCTED by M. 5. Colemans directions
and remained SO for three or four days,
compelling wagoners to go around or unload,
drive across then reload, the defendant
was acquitted by a jury Of Parkerites. The
statement that any attorney said or init
mated that it was far better that the country
be invaded by Indians than by railroads Is
totally false and an accusation against The
attorney in the case that is not only unde.
served, unjust and untrue, but slanderous and
uncalled Tor.
AS u journal desiring to build up all of
Texas and pull down none, we trust you will
give the above place in the HERALD 80 that
we may be set right before your readers who
have read M untruthful account of the way
the citizens of Parker county, both farmers
ana Ollicers, act as against railroads and their
employees. The good people Of Parker coun-
ty are tullyalive to the benefits that will &C.
cruc to them by reason of the accommodations
and advantages of the Texas & Pacific rail
road. Our appreciation has been attested
by liberal contribution Of cash, amounting
to more than Sl50,000. Parker county and
her people, all things considered, will com
pare fayorably with any county in northwest
Texas, Weatherford Oas natural and other
advantages that will make her nm attractive
and thriving little city of some 5000 in
habitants, and only asks a living chance and u
fair and impartial representation at the hands
of those who undertake to write of her or her
people. Holding, as | do, the office o county
Judge Of Parker county, the facts MS above
stated came out before mo on the trial Of the
case aud are not heNsay or imaginary facts.
}. NJ. RICHARDS.