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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

rrnsnnndence d the Gazette.


BREcKENmpGE, TEX, Feb i0.-The
infant boy of John Garner, aged nine
months, died OF congestion Monday
evening.
Commissioners court Is In session
An order was passed yesterday TO 1T up
the iail with steel cages at cost OF
s82sS. The work is to be completed IN
sixty days.
J1siice Barker's court was also III sesr
sion several DAYS this week. The cases
apaingt the Barnett boys, who trleu 70
naint the town red last Saturday, was con-
tinued until next term
County Attorney L. Il. Ward Is making
II hot for offenders OF the law
A candidate for county and district
clerk Announces IN the local paper TINS
week. being the FIRST one TO break the po-
litIcal ice IN this county.
Cant. John Marberry II making ar
ranaenents 70 open adiary. lie mas re-
Gently bought several fne Jersey cows
.ha ~ Il one beng two-year-old beiieI
for which he paid $50
tnr citizens are much reioiced over inc
news that Mr.. j, Y. webb OF tAis pias'
secured the mail route from Niseo "
Breckenridge. ~. .r,... arm,
Mr.. j. NJ. Galloway, sne popular IN
clerk OF M, c. Nickers CO., mas pousn
| inc horse and buggy, and says lnal u
Il now a candidate for matrlmony'
col. N. II. Wilson, one OF our mos
nrosnerons grocery merchants, anu
man Of most excellent Judgements Say
Thai TuH GAZETTE Is without nolVt 70
Hggt newspaper In the slate-
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

ing brave was on It's way to the ''happy
hunting gronndsn
These Incidents occupied Int a brief
space of time. when the order TO charge
was given The enthusiastic shouts OF
the rangers and the triumphant yell of
the friendly Indians greeted the welcome
order IL was responded TO by the defiant
fwar-whoopn of the Comnnches, and In
those virgin hills remote from civilization,
tho saturnalIa OF battle was inaugurated.
The shouts OF onraged combatants, the
vail Of women, the shIill CRY % terrified
children, the bowling OF frightened dogg,
the deadly reports Of ritlo ana revolver,
constituted n dlscoidant confusion of
sounds, bent together in an uncnrthly
mass Of Internal noise.
The conflict was sharp and qncl--a
charge; n momentary exchange OF rife
aud arrow shots, and the hear-rendlng
wall Of discontinue and dismay, and the
beaten Comanches abandoned their lodges
and camp 10 tho yletors, aud began dis.
orderly retreat. But sufficient method
WAS Observed 10 take advantage Of each
grove Of timber, each hill and rayinc to
make a stand against their puFsuorS. The
noise Of battle now diverged from com
mon center like the spokes Of wheel,
an& continue % greet the car from the
distance f0 81
-. ~. 1880 ,e,,,s,.,n
Col. En M ~ mug one "a the party,
when u. following met olloquy en-
sued. "Capl ltoFs, what sour Of s,i0
morning isitf "Woriang e g J o'clock
al the evening Iu tNg excitfWent
OF battle the hight " me rot noilcef
~ wv .otp ,,s,'.. - -, .t,..,.. i...,.,,
~, ,'i'o' y h"s my ~" s'ss''
io. ~, ,l :, ~, Nm. ,hor, .,d g.., ,yl,l
- na, III ~ ,ori,ad Co., 10 l,,,.
=, tha hli,s ,,ear ~
An tmnos,ng linz az C,ois.anches dra,, Il
49,, Il, hattie nyrav vaa anflclent
a az 81 ,hn o,ost,n1 gard md Rosa
Ma ,.,,,, 30, ,,,an ton,,ht ANA routod aver
100 c,,monchaa and ,vers now confronted
~ ~ az so, email. ssr,ng Ss,cc frcsh from
,S ~ s vI,g sey 1iisa nor,hward IN
no camadIan Thax had come
~ 10 .r,ro tha finale i.ccsD and their
ha,sJ conner.colara,l allies from
he rantured caun. ID yetake prisoners.
NJ rrtakc aver four hundred head OF
| horaea ana al immense quantity of plun-
] der Thev dld nat fancy Inc defiant state
M nrenaration AWAITING thom jn the val.
4 Nv ana we're gaitinz 40 avail themselves
/ ~ snu,o Ineautiona paoyoment. IL was
moi made. howeyes,
roI Ford. ably seconded by Lis lieu
,easnts Ross NsI,.,n. ~ pjtta. preg-
ton ana Tanl,ersir. endeavorsd "a force
/ mem IN bring fhcSy force IN view. The
Il chiefs NJ ire sriendly Indians bcQa0d
n,.r,nission N edgance. Col. Ford cum.
nlIed with tho rnnnrst. ana gave lnstruc.
lions 10 sioel Of the comanches'' and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
FRONTIER SKETCHES.
Battle Of the .sAnielopc Hills" on the
South Canadian IN 1895, Fongh by
Col. Ford ANA Sui Ross.
\ Desperate Battle ih which Com~nciss
warriors Die but Mover surrender
Graphic Description,

lFrom the forthcoming yolemo omitted "a
dian Wars IN TcXas,n ~ James II, Donhicldfs J
rttcn for the Gazette.
In the year 1858 Col. John s. Ford led
an expedit onary force composed OF 100
Texas rangers and III "reserye,n or
friendly Indians, the latter commanded
by Capt. s. Il. Ross, against the maraad-
ing Comanches in their strong
hold amid the hills OF the Can
adlan river. The COmanchos, thongh
proverbial for their sleepless Vigilance,
were unsusploious OF danger; and 80 un-
expected was the approach oftho rangers
that on the day preceding the battle Col.
Ford and Capt, Ross stood In tho old
road from Fort smith TO Santa H0, Just
north OF the Rio Negro or
false Washita,n and watched
through their glasses tho Comanohts
running buffalo in tho valleys
stu more 30 the north. That night the
Toncahua spies completed the hazard
Gus mission Of locating definitely the po-
sItion OF tho onemy's encampment. The
next morning May I'D the rangors and
friendly Indians marched before sunrise
TO the attack, Before reaching the main en-
campmcnt d small bodyof Comanohcs was
struck. Tho Toncahuas claimed te PRIV
iiege o. wfeahins sehsg I'M, npon '. No.
neleuitaly onv .n ~, s,,,,n",,
snort, nhalr anu sans aa y,,s ~. wo NM
nnn oni.,lsn ~ nr Psao \ rad
nov uohiahon nv ""s aa,a,...I d'..,h y,
inelr saNasp PRIV p',i,at,. u $50 80 ~
lhe restraints anu h~'i'''i''''"''s ~ wy
tlyity.
SNORT .i,ho ai, n. ~. .ne sun nau a,sn'g 4
IN. tops os NV nv. mus sn' aanSD ,, oh 4,
luil view q TUG nossau ean'Rs pasn ~ ~.
onc W uu p ~ ~ dnnosiss sySa ~ .l,.
onuauia,i, anu vu onp.9 l,i,,i," ~ ~,
slIealh, ~ Wv UNIV v, liz :, Nv
famous a ,a, ,a..is an,,., ,o,ho ~,
! ny p.s.u.u s,'n '.' a,,,issI ~ ,ho ~
on tns RAhssis Mas ss an,,.s an,bns,,sn
leln9' anu .no ,,.,i hs ~ oInI,s,Ian ,.bjai
lounu wiz ~ . W ~, ~ ELL IN
was s'eea',S suis,s'g Ter,s ono IN,
y nlasiDpu 1919 ~ -nnrre1 TX th,
ilp''.S sou .a,, s,,,,a 4siinred ~ m,
cnnAa ~ ~, H. 5ashs, ssr,,ss md Cana
SYnli''.ua ~ ,aso',iel 81 XII enemies M,
10y, NY, sa,. tor,s aeross tnat MI,
a,~-m,y = No rssbed TITO the camp sonnd
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

of those scenic exhibitions OF
gallnniTg. The fonts ois homemanship
were splendid, the lanccs were used with
great deSterlty, and tho whole exhibition
was a novel show to civilized man. Sew
eral OF our Indians were wounded h
these encounters, hut they had accom-
plishud al that had been required OF
them. The rangers were ready 70 delivers
charge, when information was received
that the reserve Indians hsd removed the
white badges from tbolr heaGg because
they served az targets fortna CAmanches,
consequently we were unAbid % dlstin,
gulsh friend from foe. Inn neeoealtatcd
the entire withdrawal Of our Indians
The Comanches witnessed our pres
paratlong nad commenced torecoii. The
rangers advanced, the trot, the gall1p,
the headl0ng charge, followed IN rapid
succession. Lieut.. Nelson made
skillful movement, AMI struck the
cnemy's left Aank. The Comancho line
was broken. A running fight for three
or four miles ensuCd. The enemy
was drisen back wheraFes he made
stand. Tho most determined re-
sistance was made IN tlmbered raylnc.
There we lost d Waco warrior, and hnd
young George w Pascal wounded. ThU
Comanches loft seven dead on the
spot aud had several more wounded
Placido, chief OF the Toncahuh Indlangl,
fought like demon. ID was dlilcnlt
10 restrain him and his warriors. We were
contondlng against heavy odds and with
a lively foe. His ambuscade had to DO
anticipated and avoided. Our horses
were exhausted by the hasd work already
performed. II was now neal Up. nv
md II was deemed advisable TO Withdraw
tIi,i weary men
if these engagements scyentg-asc
C0uaselles "bit the dnst,' Oar loss
was i1ga lied and Ave, or six wourded
THIS coat ~ mail wOYn by Pohaoits
Quehla was suut 70 Aaistln, whore II Is
/ prUemveh BE- y Ioougof the capitpl--a
clriDgs aHd valusble relic Of by.gone
days. T DIS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Direct routa East VA S. 1Riif Itg stt.ie
daily bctwoos a. Aenik and 50 ns.,,' ,.o,,t
an9aanreia ~ Kansas, Dcluf4doi MN VpeIi st.
ana Oniiioraia connect Win Etpf ~ ttn'. *
an Inca. Al Alchieon ctorS'- =. ,. lR,, ", .
Express 3fnlp4 f0f nii ppnFt h .a.',lS .Vill'
Ncbraaka AZ Omaha e.nFpofifA Z #,''tf tn.
an lines leailnK 10 40 $1rlh 1nn " x ,,,,,.ta
poyI1r accsnmod ifQat ffai tt9e (. ,.'.l
Palace Nnrt THh thtQn3fl " iFl't e''it ~, t,aIl
81 q td4rtik nnY q VA 1'ialt. 2eS2 ,,,i ~
PsAsepgfr AScps 'lfe'l n. u ''
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
PllotPolnt.

Special TO the Gazette.
PILor PoINr, TEN, Feb. ll.--The re-
mains of Mr.. Il. N. Bradford were received
last night by number OF friends OF the
deceased and conveyed to his late resi-
dence, four miles south OF the city. This
morning the body was brought ,here and
deposited ia the Masonic cemetery in She
presence OF a large number Of sympatniz.
inc friends, Parson Brewer of the Conn
berland Presbyterian church, OF which
MIR. Bradford was u consistent member,
officiating. lFis age was nifty years.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

one Of the best sthnds n tAis tlly3aA-a
grent bargain. Tho saesimee qhats
for sale the clothing, geii! aiQisaine
and merchant tailcrlDe business, elp
Houston and Sccoua streets, for eesn n
on easy terms or improved papeF. thls
stock Is complete IN every departments
aud purchased at bottom haires in,n
flTst hands, and u fair reduction VIII nel
made from the iiEet cost 70 aaybody mhv
desires TO purchase the cntlxe business
TO those indebted 10 me, reg 70 HtaN
Ms am about TO dlscontlnap business ~
this city, Will DO thankinAR they ~al
come forward aBd settle their accounts
without any tnBthcr delayA otherwise !
will place then. n the headed ny httoF,
ney for collection. y, MORAY
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

oorrosnondoncc Of Inc Gaaette.

Correspondence OF the Gazette.
LANE, Tx, Feb. s--Wo had plenty of
rain last Tuesday night. The wheat crop
is not Killed as we supposed. II seems
to be coming np nicely after the rain.
We regret to record the death OLD.
Roach OF this place. He was worthy
citizen. lie was buried with Masonic
honors, and would have been buried also
with Alliance houors II they had had tileir
regalias in time.
Our public school Is doing well, though
we have had very Indictment weather.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
smnli.pox Near Cotulla.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Feb. IA telo-
gram from Cotulla reports-that there are
five cases of smallpox Ia Mexican
family near that town, though no fears
are entertained that the disease win be-
come epidemic. The smallpox scare
here has entirely subsidized, though one or
two stray cases have occurred since last
report.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Special to tho gazette.

special 10 the Ga2otte.
SAN ANroslo, Tux, Feb. Il Hon. T..
l.. Gable, the railroad magnate, has just
negotiated and completed the purchase OF
the Dan Lewis ranch, which adioins the
G000-acre farm recently bought by the
same gentleman from Mr. Babcock. THIS
valuable property Is In the vicinity OF San
Antonio and gives to MIR. Gable living
water for his entire tract. lie will make
considerable improvements on the lands
thus acquired and In all probability will
become a permanent resident in this Csiy
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
Big Blaze Mt breckenridge.

Cisco, TEX, Feb. ll.-A fire occurred
at Breckenridge last night, The losses
are as follows
The Stokes house aud contents, $4,000
J T. Webb, hardware, $4,000.
Veal Bros, furniture, $500.
Garner Bros, groceries, $4,000.
X lights of Pythias and Odd bellows,
$500.
-Four other buildings, $1,000.
Scarcely a thing was saved. There was
no Insurance.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
STATE NEWS.
GATHERINGS from over the state Reported
specinily FOR The Gazette b. It,
own Cotrespondents.
mayior reuale conero located.

DEAroN, Tx, Feb. II --Spccials WY
received this morning frors the locatls0
committee, who were In session at CalA
well, that the exact place ot the location
had been determined upon. The location
gives satisfaction 70 some, wAilc others
seem disposed 10 erumhlc,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
Little Blaze Mt Colorado
oOrospOndenee OF the ela1ette.

UOrrcspOnuence OF inc IH1eIIc.
CoLoRADo, TEX, Feb. l0.-A little
barn in the rear of the Mooar Bros. "nne
stable" caught fire about a. m, but the
flames were promptly subdued by the
fire department. Had the fire not been
discovered when 1t was 1t woulc have
burned hole in the business part Of the
city near Second street and possibly got
away with the st. James hotel.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
Colorado.
sOcciai to the Gazette.

COLORADO, Tx, Feb, 1.-THE Colo
RADIO and Brazos Cattlcmen's convention
Will take place here on Tuesday, March
People from the Fast aud Color do.
wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and New
Mexico and Mexico are expected. A big
time is anticipated.
The smallpox case tarns out to .pe
nothing but measles.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Special to the Gazette.
WnITRsDoRo, TEX, Feb. ll.--J. Nj,
Brooks residence, few miles southwest
OF town, was burned ON the night of the
9Th inst, caused by cat upsettlng the
lamp. The flames spread so rapidly that
only few articles Of bedding and bu-
reau were saved. The house and con-
tents were valued at about $1,000 and in-
sured ia the Phoenix of Hartford for
$780,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Special TO the Gazette.
poHrspoRo, TIKI, Feb. livery ttttle
news Of interest to the readers o. TIE
GAzr1Tk for the past few days.
One Henry Blackwell was arrested
here yesterday for the theft o. pair oil
boots from shoemGker AZ Whites0oro.
Marshal Love was photographed, ana came
and took the ln2n 70 WhltesboEo.
A valuable Aorse was stolen from 7, >.
ltashlou fow nights ago The horse
VA marked With the P0ttsboro Protect.
i've ami detective association thus; X
IN moth front feet. The association he's
heen out Ia full force Tor two days, hll
az vat nc trace q thu auilnai can "
foun1
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Special to the Gazette.

1II'tTNI % VUV VIHIVIIV.
SAN ANTONIO, Tx, Feb. % .--Thc
Jury in the Bnrkhart murder case are
still locked up and unable 10 agree, aud
Judge Noonan refused to DISCHARGE them,
though the foreman Of the Jury has twice
made such q request, Two OF them still
hang out for acquittal.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
neSar County hospital.
snnciAl 10 the lsAznftn.

SAN ANTONIO, Tx, Feb, II. The
corner stone of the new joint city and
county hospital, which, when completed
viii cost $4,000, was laid this afternoon
with imposing services. Mayor Callahan
and County Judge Wursbaoh dclv red
short addresses AZ the conclusion Of
the ceremonies several kegs OF beer were
tanDp1
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
THE FIRE RECORD.
Fencing burned.

Special to the Gazette.
PnoT POINT, TIN, Feb. ll,--Mr. J..
Il. Boswell lost nearly 90 panels Of fence
by fire last night. The fire was set to
burn grass and rubbish preparatory to
plOughinp
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
paiestine


SpcUINI % tNU NAIuIIc'
PAhRsTINE, TEX, Feb. 1.-THE negro
who assaulted the Mexican yesterday
with an AK was arrested at Jacksonville
that evening and returned TO this place
by the town marshal. The negro gives
his name as Jack Johnson, alias Jay
Gould. Some hopes are held that the
Mexican VIII recover, and the negro Is
held until the result Is known.
Another cold spell Is upon us, pro-
duciug ice last night and bringing out
oyercoats to-day.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

What 4 world cis pretty tllisfs g Y.
Geo. Eatx', 90 IIopsion oppteve Iay'V'
4 I3args.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

saesiAl % t4e sase ~
esgoS. Tx, Fee Arrived
VA, f;rsuae irom Rev 4ogk steamship
i,ir,ap from Vera fasl ana sailed LOT
lirasleaf
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Mlsahell Bros, al their ola stand Pr
pose 10 board kpxses u ilrHtelass s'y''
for $3.50 per xsonth, Try ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
Cooper.
norrespondence OF Tho 1azctle.

CoopER, Tx, Feb. Farmers are
making good use Of the fine weather
commissioners court Convened to-day
with a full docket. There 10 Hultea num-
Der Of petitions before the court asking
for elections Ia the seyerl subdivisions
10 determine whether or net hogs shall DC
permitted 10 run at large This y the
term Of The court TO adjust road matters
appoint oyeEseers and lety comfy taxes.
We are anxiOusly waiting the maj Do
cision OF the directory 81 the Gun, Sol9r
RADIO & Santa Fe railway.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

Sun Tor its0psbody'
A pair Of Raymocd rink rolieirsf u'er'
only az. at Andcrson's gun store'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
Another Judgment Against The rSKas
Pacific.


N0tNIltI W FIIV 0''EFNt07s
JEETEHsoN, TEX, Feb. Mrs Laura
Kirk recovered judgment against the
Texas s. Pacific Railroad company for
gil, 100. In November, 1880, her hus-
band was Killed by the said railroad. The
same question of removal ir9n state
district court at Marshall TO the United
States circuit court here, was involved
a1d passed upon by the United states
supreme court, as in the case Of McAiiis-
ter against the road, reported yesterday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

For . cents. per ponnd a. the fprl "vIsA
Grocer cofupany's.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

IoHe-i.epx IoAttA 5""P
AZ the Fort Worth Grocer company = ~ .
cents cake.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12

For months past we have been prepa
'tiil complete. Those that have been clos
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-12
Msarseilles Quilts.

Moth 'ug in connection with this
great 50. . will give us more satisfas-
tion than showing this unparalleled
purchasein lob lots Of toweisand quilts
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-02
Ireland viii be Free.

The last letter Of George Moore In the
Paris Figaro has the following predic-
ton: In two years certainly and before
Gladstone shall have attained HE eigh-
tieth year. the reaction will come. and,
amid praises and general scclamations,
q free Parliament will be given to Ire
land. Then the Irish-Americans who
have subscribed their millions Of dollars
to realize this idea will come In crowds
to Ireland, and In seven years all trace Of
seven centuries Of Saxon conquest Will
be efisced. And II look still further
In the future, see the inevitable war
with Russia beginning upon the Afghan
frontier and continuing By the frst de-
feat Of England, after which the Irish
who will then rule In Dublin
will proclaim the total independence Il
THAR island
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-02
Three Little Children Bitten
to Death by a Rattlesnake.

A sad and terrible account Of how
three little children met their death
comes from Covington county. near An
dalusia Ala. The three little children OF
a respectable family ranging from 2 to 6
years old, vent out In the afternoon to
play near the house. A large pine tree
had been blown down and they were
playing around In the holes made by
the roofs Of the tree being torn up. The
evening passed and at night the children
were missed. The parents instituted q
search and soon found them lying near
the roots Of the fallen tree. The two
younger ones we're dead and the oldest
was In dying condition.
Upon investigation 1t was found that
the children had been bitten to death BY
a rattlesnake which had made its den IN.
der the roots Of the tree. Their bodies
were terribly swollen and looked ss II
they had been bitten In several different
places.
The oldest child died during the night
and the three little innocents were bu.
ried together. In their play they bad
aroused the snake and were bitten to
death before they could escape Its terri
bic assaults.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-02
NO COLOR LINE.
A Richmond Hotel Refuses
Board to a Colored Dele
gate Of the Knights of
Labor.

New York, Sept. 27.-Sixty delegates
Of District Assembly No. 40 will attend
the General Assembly of the Knights Of
Labor in Richmond Va.
Every knight Of La Dol" said one Of
these delegates yesterday, when he en-
ters the order knows that his obligation
makes him disregard the color, creed
and nationality Of his fellow men,
bers. District No. 40 has now among its
members number of cOlored men. One
Of these colored men happens to be de-
legste. In fact he was one Of the first
chosen. When our committee was max
ing arrangements with Col. Murphy Of
the Merchants Hotel of Richmond he
. i'd he would gladly accommodate No. 8.
but he could not defy the custom and
usages of the city by allowing the COL
Ored man the equal rights and privi-
leges with those Of his white fellow de-
legates.
The cOlOred delegate when he heard
that, secured q place for himself and
said the other delegates could select any
hotel they liked. The other delegates
however by q unanimous vote declared
they would only 60 where their colored
brother was admitted on the same foot
ing. The assembly then looked about to
devise way out Of the trouble. It f.
nslly sent the colored delegate and q
white brother to Richmond to secure
board for the entire delegation among
colored families in that city. No mem
Der Of District 40 will board any where
except wish celoeed family. This &C.
tion by District 40 we hope will work
good and be Of great benefit to Us and to
humanity.
In Richmond there Is District Assem-
bly, which ignores the colored Knights.
District No. 1913 action will bring we
hope the white brothers to their senses
and start break up Of the color line.
We are all anxious to begin the work. It
may be that the greater part Of the ses-
sion Of the General Assembly will be ia
ken up with this question and not on
the Home Club. The Home Club is not
very bad after all. You ought to have
heard some Of them on the question Of
cloor and they were men who were In
Richmond when Lee surrendered.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1886-10-02

There Is one clt hanging over the
prospects Of Louisiana and 1t may effect
her prosperity in the Immediate future
very materially. The reports from the
cane fields are the reverse Of encouraging
and they grow less hopeful as the sea-
son advances. The backwsrdness caused
by late and wet spring is not overcome
and in many cases cannot be now. A
gentleman Of large experience In sugar
growing and making, states to the Item:
Ihave Just ridden over 5000 acres Of
cane fields In the coast parishes above
the city and it is my firm conviction
that not more than enough good cane
can be got out Of the entire area to re-
plant 1t leaving none for grinding. As
ked for the reasons Of this woful failure
the gentleman replied: The backward
spring and fears that ruinous injury bad
been caused by the freeze Of last winter
caused factors to hold back advances and
limit the planter In the amounts fur.
nished to make his crop. Consequently
the needed amount Of fertilizers and
cultivation were not applied and the
cane was laid by when quite short. The
grass naturally got ahead Of the cane
and prevented its proper development.
Ny belief is that the year 1885 will
prove very hard one for the sugar plan
ters generally.-N. O. City Item.