The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04

show, 1 hope. She has many good
cookers and fine cocks, as H3how
from personal experience, and nqjordi-
nary bird can carry off maJorN of
the honors from her. Far-off New
Hampshire, Michigan, Texas and
Florida-four eXtremes-wll Tmeet
with us and join in q friendly contest
of their RiehTnohds with our Rich
ards, and all The intermediate states
will sweep dov IN on the Crescent City
for the double purpose of witnessing
the grand and wild revelry of Mardi
GraS and subsequently "A series of
interstate cooking. That we have
gathered much strength since our last
meeting is indi]putable, and it is not
at all unsafe toIsay that the finest and
most perfect game blood of the coun-
try will be in NAw Orleans during our
tournament. AMMAN would not be
wise to take any but his best, and 1t in
good fix.
Among the features of the week
will be Il main between the celebrated
George Shave Necks and the equally
famous War Horses. These last have
proved wonderfully stubborn and
aggressive fighters, and, not only in
the Interstate contests between Geor-
gia and North and South Carolina,
but in many affairs of lesser note,
they have demonstrated their worthi-
ness for all the honors that have been
given them. Mr.. Tom O'Neal, of
Louisville, will be there with his Ken
lucky Dominiques to meet the lorna
does of DR.. Irask of Michigan, or
Wingate's Irish Brown Reds of New
Hampshire, or Salisbury's Reds OF
New York. Binford, Of Texas, l am
informed, will let loose some of his
famous old Dusty Millers. Mr.. Hud-
dleston, too, will be ready to join issue
with any that may feel themselves
better men," while Lewis, OF Ken
lucky, and his TarantIlas, with their
well-earned fame, will not allow any
slight difference in weight TO spoil Il
match. Many others could name,
who, with fourteen TO twenty-five
cocks, will be found in quarters, ready
for the entertainment, eager Tor its
opening, and Jealous in Participation,
and not the least in list are those IA
nous New Orleans cocks, which, to
whip. is to break their owners, for
their faith in the courage and win
ming qualities of the birds is that OF
that sublime sort that is not at ali
abashed by financial consideration,
out fairly .'unbelting," the lay it ON
their color and iigur;tlv,Iy say,
= Them is my sentiment During
= the week the sport Will be varied by
the introduction of a Welsh main.
then, after night or two,by a gTand
battle royal, either of which VIII be
worth long ride to see. Shake-bag
lights, long heels VS.. short heels, ana,
M fact, every variety OF entertain
ment possible to this line of sport may
Oe witnessed and enjoyed.
1t is perhaps proper that / should
state that we have been Induced to
2 | name the date given because of the
?. Nfact that while the birds viii 10y that
time have become fully clad in their
= perfected feathering, the tiIle is one
that will enable people to travel at
2 about one-half the usual Charge in
: consequence of the disposition OF rail
e road officials to reduce the EXPENSES OF
visitors to Mardi Gras, by mailing the
: payment Of full fare going voucher
J.. Tor free ride home. The committee
: appointed to arrange for the reception
y OF guests will designate the hotel or
hotels which have kindly cCAsented
r to reduce heir usual rate for the ben
n eft of ourViSitorS, and for Those who
may go with Il number of cocks which
# are INTENDED to he put in order"
ii there, willlocate rooms where all de-
S sired priv,cy may be enjoyed We
shall furnish coopS as far as possible,
n perhaps Id, but it will be well. wher-
y ever practicable, for all who expect to
/ contest to take with them aSmany
y Serviceablt coopS as they can. l
l. make thiSmention because our COM
l. mittee, nc knowing definitely how
p many cock will have to be provided
Ie for, may fill short of the require
ments of tt day, and thus work EN-
/ barrassmeL to some one. This we
le wish to avid, for, l can confidently
;, speak for te association when l say
that it is ID desire that each, every
? and aifi MAJ yhave an uninterrupted
! week of nlEment, unmarried by a
/ single unsati, factory or disappointing
e fea ure. To Ibis end we shall work,
7 and in order y attain it will need the
: hearty and transportation OF
: every breedeSof pure S5nnSsa fowl in
$ every sectioEa ii they give 1t our sue
D cess will be reat; pleasure profound
and satisfaction supreme will reign.
: In my list o. cocks that will do the
D agreeable fOreur patrons l uninten-
italy omittedto mention those won
: dertul pertorIers. "Tait'S ClaiborneS,
9 whose sterlintcourage, ferocity under
D punishment ad stubborn, determined
5 endurance hay gloriously illustrated
, our southern pits for over thirty
z years.