Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-08-06

spring, and stock were thin In the early
spring aud summer, etlli the loss oil
cattle and other stock was inconsiderable
mot one having died where hundred
were reported ia the newspapers. These
exaggerated reports OF 'no grass, no wa
ter, and stock dying by the thousands"
were started In this country by the cattle
barOns themselves, and done for the ex-
press purpose Of keeping agriculiurists
aud small stockmeh from coming to this
vail y.
SO far as the condition OF the range is
concerned here now, stockmen who have
been here ten years say they have never
seen II so good for the last eight years.
In this county there Is an increased
acreage OF grain and vegetables planted,
and prospects for crops are above the
average. We have plenty OF running
water in this county (Reeyes), both 10
Toyah creek aud the Pecos river, for irri.
cation, and can farm as well here in dry
as wet eason. Our rainfall during
June aud July amounted to over six
inches, and some crops, especially vines
and sorghum, are growing finely without
irrigation. oar people are ell doing we'll
none have moved away, and the general
sentiment Is that we have the best climate
aud richest valley In all Texas, and we
highly appreciate the efforts OF THE GA
zRrTE In trying TO correct exaggerated
and hurtful reports of drought and SUI
fering that have gone out TO other states
from this portion of Texas.
NO HARD TINES.
Correspondence Of the Gazette
BRowNwooD, TEX, Aug. Thrown
county will make about third Of a crop
Of corn, no wheat or oats, and half crop
OF cotton.
There is no danger OF a famine Of even
stringent want here, as those of our farm |
ers who viii make crops will be able and |
are gong 10 take care OF those that do |
not
We have now au abundance of grass for
stock, and the general outlook for bust.
ness has improved 80 per cent. IN the last
two weeks.
As an Offset to the "hard times" re-
ports IL is only necessary 10 say that new
stone and brick buildings are constantly
going up here, aud that real estate in
his city Is higher now than ever before
TORRENTS OF RAIN.
Correspondence OF the Gazette.
w Ills OlNli lEAst aug. IA luIlOus
.ain storm, accompanied by terrific
wind storm, passed over this place about
80 this evening. The rain fell in tor.
'ents for about thirty minutes, and the
streets presented the appearance Of
,oung rivers, A large portion Of the
roofing OF the opera.house was blown eff
Ind the damage from water will be con-
siderable. A portion of the Jones block
5 also said to be roohess. No other dam
ICE except TO fences and shelters has
seen learned of. This rain, il general,
viii insure au exceedingly large crop for
Fan Ilndt.
IN sCuRRY COUNTY!
orrosponoence OF the Gazette
SNYDER, TEX, Aug 3.-Ralns are in
ormittent. The range is fair and cattle
re improving. Some beef is going TO
lSrket aud trade is looking up,
RAIN AT BELLS.
peclal to the Gazette.
BELLS, Tx, Aug. "a very heavy
ain fe Il here to-day, Alling the creek ,
anks full We have also had good rain,
ere this week, aud as consequence
lrmers are In fine spirits.
DELEGATES TO GALVESTON.
poeai TO the Gazette. J
PILOT POINT, TEX, Aug. 5.-Capt. j
|. Weeks stockman, and Mr. S. b.
'abor, farmer, are the delegates from this
recinct to the state convention,