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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
MASSACHUSETTS.

The Peerless Russell Holds the Old Bay
State in Line.
Special to the Gazette.
Boston. Mass, Nov. 4, 1 a. MN
Massachusetts, the contest was evenly
balanced. Boston gave Russell d. for
governor, about IA, 900 majority, while out
side of the Hub the Republicans gained
considerably over the vote of last year.
The Democrats won, however, by 1900 ma
iority.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

CINCINNATI, Ono, Nov. Sat 9 O'Clock
only nine precincts in Hamilton county
showed gain for the Democrats of $50.
This indicates majority of 5000 for Nc
kinley
Three hundred and twenty-five precincts
outside of Cincinnati show Mckinley 43, $40,
Campbell 37,006, Ashenhurst l,Sl4, Seitz
LOLA. Same in 80, Ryan 40,92S, Crowley
81, 431, Lockwood 2,492, Curtis IS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
KANSAS.
1t Wasn't the Democrats Fight There
and We Don't Care.

TOPEKA. KAN, Nov. 3.-Nine district
judges We're voted for in Kansas, and in
each Of the l06 counties the following Off
GERS: Treasurer, clerk, sheriff register of
deeds, surveyor, coroner and one county
commissioner. 1t will be a difficult matter,
even after the returns are in, unless the
victory is sweeping, to tell the result
or to tell whether the peoples party has
gained or lost during the last year Dis
patches from all over the state say the
weather has been wretched. A cold driz-
zling mist all day and d raw east wind made
existence out of doors most uncomfortable.
There was very light vote everywhere,
particularly in the towns. Besides the
light vote, the only other noticeable feature
of the polling was failure of the sub
Alliances to vote in blocks as they did last
year when they swept the state.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
In MARYLAND.

BALTIMORE, MD., Nov. 3.-The city wears
a holiday appearance, election day being
legal holiday. The election is proceeding
quietly, and no trouble is anticipated. The
election of the entire Democratic state
ticket is conceded. The struggle between
Latrobe, Democrat, and Wartield, Repub-
lican independent, for mayor is very ear
nest. The Australian ballot system is in
use to-day. The counting of the vote will
not be over until late tonight. The Nc
Kinley Campbell and Flower-Fassett con-
tests claim much attention.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Complain. Against the Santa Fe.


AUSTEN. TEX, Nov. 3-Fisher, a local
dealer at Dallas, filed complaint stating
that the Santa Fe refuses to receive Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas cars at
Fort Worth loaded with McAlister
coal and destined for Cleburne.
The Santa F'e insists that the coal must be
put into its own cars at Fort Worth before
it will consent to haul it or accept the local
rate to Cleburne as its divisions of the inter-
state rate. The commission holds that the
Santa Fe company's contention amounts to
a palpable discrimination.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
10000 Republican Majority.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. Sat mid
night returns from twelve counties, includ-
ing Allegheny, but exclusive of Philadel-
phia, show net Republican gain of 1919
for Gregg, Republican, for auditor-general,
and about the same for Morrison, Republi-
can, for state treasurer Philadelphia county
returns are coming quite slowly, but one
fourth of the wards being in at this hour.
They indicate, however, that the Republi-
cans will carry the city by about 10000. and
that the Republican majority in the entire
state will be not less than 40, 600.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
ILLINOIS.
In Chicago.

CHICAGO, Ill, Nov 3-Only local issues
are involved in The election to-day, but con-
siderable interest is being manifested.
Cook county elects local judges and officers.
This is the first election under ballot re-
form. and much satisfaction is being ex-
pressed. Four tickets are in the field,
Prohibition. Democrat, Republican and
Peoples trade and labor The victory will
probably not be decisive to either party,
lines not being tightly drawn.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
In Kansas.

KANSAS CRY, KAN, Nov. 3.-An orderly
and hotly contested election is in progress
all over the state at noon with the situation
complicated. The Republicans appear de-
ternined TO regain lost ground. Party lines
are closely drawn and the fight is being
waged on the principles of the Peoples and
Republican parties. The Democrats have
little hope of success except where they
fused with the Peoples party.
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Subscribe for the WeeklyGAzETTE.
jerome X. Jerome's Start in Lif.

Jerome II. Jerome'S Start In Lie.
A cousin of Jerome F.. jerome is a doc
tor practicing in Victoria, and it was his
father who gave Jerome the first start at
publishing his works. He says that al
though the family always thought the au-
thor very decent fellow, their unanimous
opinion of the works in manuscript was
that they were CHASTITY rubbish.-London
Star
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
The Pennsylvania Vote.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. 3.-The vote of
Pennsylvania will be compared with the
state treasurer's vote of 1889, which gave a
Republican plurality in Philadelphia county
of 80, IA, and Republican majority in the
state outside of Philadelphia county of GIG
votes.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
NEBRASKA.

Democrats Didn't Find Time to Vote in
that State.
OMAHA. NEB., Nov. 3.-The election is
progressing slowly owing to the Australian
system, as it requires from six to eight
minutes to prepare ballot. The vote will
be very light. Reports at noon say the Re-
publican ticket is in the lead. The religious
question is playing leading role in the city
election
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
THE GAZETTE MACHINE.
How the People Can Save s25 on First
Glass Sewing Machine.

A sewing machine is household neces
sity, and when first-class machine, equa
in all respects to other machines, can be
bought for one-half the money, it is tn
part of wisdom and economy to save the
useless expenditure. Ladies who wish to
buy first-class high-arm No. sewing ma
chine can see such machine at The GAz-
ETTE business Office, and they can buy such
machine for only S23 if they subscribe 10
the weekly, daily or Sunday GAZETTE
The GAZETTE invites the ladies to call
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Welded to Her Idols.

TOPEKA, KAN, Nov. Sit is evident at
this hour, II p. m, that there have been
Republican gains in every county in the
state, and the assertion that the Alliance
has lost strength is verified. The Republi-
cans have carried majority of the counties
in Kansas.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

CLEVELAND, OHIO, Nov. 3.-The sky is
overcast, but the weather is too cool for
rain. Votes have been polled rapidly up to
II O'Clock, and the bulk of the vote will be
in by noon in many of the precincts. The
Australian system is tried for the first time
in Ohio, and the fear of disfranchisement if
there was delay in getting to the polls re-
suited in early and rapid voting.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

New YORK, Nov. 3.-After O'Clock the
voting Stacked off aud at noon it appeared
the number Of votes was considerably less
than at previous elections. Republican in
spectors in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth
precincts were reported fired out" by the
Democrats, and Chairman Brookfeld went
TO police headquarters for protection.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
It's Gone.

city of Philadelphia, with one ward still to
hear from, give Gregg Republican) for au-
ditor general IS, $50 plurality. Forty-two
counties out Of the sixty-six in the state ex-
elusive of Philadelphia give Gregg
1893 plurality. Morris (Republican) for
state treasurer runs about even with
Gregg. Gregg now has 52,S73 plurality,
which will be materially increased.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
OHIO.
1t Was Cold Day and Democrats Went
Home Early.

It Was Cold Day and Democrats Went
Home Early.
Special to the Gazette.
COLUMBUS, ONO Nov. 3-Midnight.-
The Republicans have made clean sweep
in Ohio, electing Mckinley and the en-
tire state ticket by over H.
600 majority and capturing both branches
of the legislature. Chairman Neal of the
Democratic state committee comedies Nc.
Kinley's election by 5000. I'VE are
showed UNDER he said, "the Republicans
have the legislature, too, but l cannot tell
by what majority"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Democratic Gains.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 8. - In
Northampton county the Democratic ma
jority is estimated at 5000, gain of 500.
Philadelphia Democrats claim Luzerne
county by 1900, gain of over 1000 over
1889
Republicans carry Cameron county by
1000, a Democratic gain of twenty-six.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Forty-one Nebraska Precincts

OMAHA, NEB., Nov. 3.-For Judge of the
supreme court, Edgerton, F. NJ. B. A.
Post, Republican q Forty-one precincts
outside of Omaha city gave Post, 2Sl5;
E,dperton 1850
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

who will be arrested if tdey attempt to
vote. Everything is quiet and there is no
disturbance. In the lower portion of the
city business is suspended and the streets
are as deserted as on Sunday. In the upper
part many stores are closed and unusual
uuietneSS prevails
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

NV NoEE. Nov. 8.-Five hundred and
-..s s'r.is ont of So in New York city,
s.r ser "a majority of 90, $50 Flowers
-; 80 ,s.l 500 Of the So election districts
New York city is rs. i39.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Virginia Solid.

RICHMOND, Va, Nov 3.-Further returns
indicate the election of Democrats from
Brunswick, Dinwiddie. Prince George and
Surrey counties. A Democratic gain of
three members of the lower house. Demo-
Gratis elected six members without opposi-
ton and nine members from counties repre-
scented by Democrats in the last legislature.
For the senate Democrats elect without op-
position members from the Fourteenth and
seventeenth districts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
IOWA.

Boise Sweeps the Hawkeye State by a
Handsome Majority.
Dies MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 3-The polls
will not close until s p. m. A heavy vote
was cast throughout the state
One hundred and twenty precincts show
net Republican gain of 1884
Two hundred and fifty-eight' precincts
give Wheeler 35,021, Boies, "a. SIS. The
same precincts in 1890 gave Hutchinson
S0-i64; Boies, so, l42, a net Republican gain
Of W.
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Counting Slow.

Toledo Ohio.-No returns at p. m. from
this quarter OF Ohio. The vote is very
heavy and the count is slow, owing to err
rors in marking Australian ballots, which
causes delay and discussion among the
judges of election.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
In South Dakota.

HURON, S. D., Nov. 3.-Eighty-nine pre-
cincts in South Dakota. including the cities
of WATERFOWL, Sioux Falls, Huron and
Aberdeen. give Jolly, Republican, 1925;
Smith, Independent, 1866; Woods, Demo-
crat 15l3
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 3-One hundred
and forty-fve precincts give Wheeler 49,,
$40, Boies lS,412. The same precincts in
1889 gave Hutchins 1908, Boies 1889, a
net Republican gain of 1884.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Thirty-Three Iowa Precints.

Dies MONIES, Iowa. Nov. 3-Thirty-three
precincts give Wheeler Is, 454, Boies IA, 2S3.
The same precinct in - 9gave Hutchins 49,
$50. Net Republican gain, 293.
Two hundred and ninety precincts show
a net Republican gain of $3.50.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Heavy Philadelphia Vote.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 3.-Indications
are for big off-year vote. The city
treasuryship fight is bringing out big city
vote. Nothing official as to the result can
be learned until tonight.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

Ten" YORK, Nov. Sin the Twelfth and
gDs s.- cs'lEI ssicral districts the polls are
ST. oy United States marshals and
as.sHSols, many holding warrants tor
-F'eSt of Illegally registered persons,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
At Toledo,

ToLpEo, ONO. Nov. 3-Weather cool
and fair. The vote SO far is very heavy.
The Australian system works smoothly ex-
cept in several large precincts where about
a minute is required for each vote.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

~ YORK. Nov. 3.-Two hundred and
r. election districts out of SS7 give
dmJG ll,>9,, Fassett 25,SS2. Three hun
f., and twenty election districts give
~"eF is,Ull, Fassett 10000
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
Political Riot.

BOONE, IA, Nov Sat a Democratic
meeting in Grant township, twenty miles
from here, desperate fight occurred be-
were drawn, and Charles White was fatally
stabbed. Fifteen arrests were made and
more to follow.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
PENNSYLVANIA.
Pattison and Purity Place the Keystone
state in our Column.

PITTsBURG, KAs., Nov. 3.-The election is
proceeding quietly. a much larger vote is
being polled than was anticipated. In the
Judiciary fight, the state ticket in Ale
gheny county has been lost sight of and re-
turns will probably show the usual Repub-
lican majority. The two old established po
litical parties, generally bitterly opposed to
each other, are united against the new
party known as the Straightouts. They
will hardly succeed against the united DEM
ocrats and Republicans
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

CINCINNATI, Nov. 3-Thirty-nine pre-
cincts in Ohio outside of Cincinnati, McKin-
ley, 4OS9 Campbell, S092; Ashenhurst. 211;
Seitz, 81. The same in 1890 gave Ryan
1928; Crowley, 1884; Lockwood, 266;
Curtis l.
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Flowers CITY Majority.

NV lEs. Nov. 3.-The Commercial
AG '@,r bulletin says: Flowers ma
,-.',E y New York city is about $1,000"
:. a.. 2.a. AID Express bulletin puts it at
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Russell Ahead.

Boston, MASS. Nov 3.-One hundred
and ninety-fve of Boston's 201 precincts
give Russell, Democrat, "a, S55; Allen, Re-
publican, 1905
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Republican Losses.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Nov. 3.-Chester
county shows Republican majority Of
1000, a loss of about 1000. Delaware county
shows Republican loss estimated at 95S.
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Increased Democratic Majority.

BUBUQUE, Iowa, Nov. 3.-The total vote
in this city is 5313, gain of 107 over the
vote of two years ago, which indicates an
increased Democratic majority.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

- HIAP-ET"N, L. I. Nov. s. 1t is known
a. a. police are holding back returns. 1t is
SI--,Ia. el hy those who are well posted that
ii-vSeF "I. carry Richmond county by
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

Cincinnati, Ohio.-F'ifteen precincts in
Ohio, outside of Cincinnati: Mckinley,
2090; Campbell. 1862.
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Heavy Vote I'm Iowa.

Dies MONIES, Ia, Nov. S-The most ex-
citing state election in the history Of Iowa
has closed. The result is only matter of
counting now. Both sides remained very
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

ORANGE, N. J., Nov. 3.-The Princeton
football team beat the Orange team by
score of &c to nothing. Princeton played
ducking center game with no rushes or end
DlayS
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Russell Surely Elected,

BosToN, Mass, Nov. 3.-Russen 3D. is
surely elected in Massachusetts for COVER
| nor by 5000 to TO- 900 majority.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 3.-The Cum
berland county Democratic chairman esti-
mates %, 900 Democratic majority.
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BosToN, Nov 3--The weather is clear and
cold. Indications are a heavy vote has been
cast in the Massachusetts state election to-
day.
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sl'r'.s.aEsrrR, y Y, Nov. 3.-Returns
~, I'll "a. vote for Fassett 1862. for
"es lt6.s: majority ior Fassett 1929.
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MISSISSIPPI

One Republican and q Few Independent
Members of the Legislature Elected
Special TO the Gazette
New ORLEANS, La, Nov. S-The cleo
ton in Mississippi to-day was quiet, light
vote being polled in consequence of thu na.s.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

,,,...FNFy'. y Y, Nov 3.-Geneva gives
- Plurality for Fassett, a Democratic
s-'- over ISIS Of siNty-nine.
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a., ~" oNE. Nov. 3.-The Press Associa-
s,-... Flowers majority in the state is
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Great Interest in Iowa.

Dies MONIES, Iowa, Nov. 3.-Interest in
the election to-dayis intense, and the streets
are crowded.
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K "ATEaTowN, y. Y, Nov. 3.-Curtis R.)
- ia congress for the Twenty
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Heavy Vote at Davenport.
DAVENPORT, Iowa, Nov. ga large vote
is being polled.
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Large Vote at Roches ter.

ROCHESTER,. n. Y, Nov. "a large vote
is being polled in the city and fair vote in
the country.
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VIRGINIA..

The Republicans Routed in the Few
Counties They Held.
RICHMOND, VA, Nov 3-Returns indi-
cate gain ofthree members in the lower
house for the Democrats. The Democrats
elected sixteen members without opposi-
ton.
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FAIR SCHEDULE

Of advertising rates, such as The GAzET1
s ssh' sssa TO- sas1as iiil Z two for -
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At Cleveland.

CINCINNATI, ONO, Nov. 3.-Mckinley is
elected by at least 10000.
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NEW JERSEY.


TRENTON, n. j., Nov. 3.-The Demo-
Gratis will have a majority in both branches
of the legislature. At the political head
quarters of the Democrats in this city
claim is made that Democratic senators
have been elected in Hudson, Hunter, Mid
dlesex and Sussex counties. Democrats
also claim to have elected forty assembly
men in the state
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Not to Break Their Hearts the Republi-
cans Were Given a Congressman.
HURON, S. D., Nov. 3.-The election in
this state is only for congressman to fill the
Gamble vacancy. Candidates are, Jolly
R.), Woods d., Smith a.
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MARYLAND.
Browns Majority Now 10000 With Other
Democrats to Hear From.

BALTIMORE. MD, Nov. 3.-F'rank Brown,
the Democratic candidate for governor, has
majority between %, 600 and 10000. as the
figures at Democratic headquarters.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-04

WASHINGTON. Nov. 4, a. m.-For East.
ern Texas, fair weather, southerU vindA
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CT FAvoEITE cUsToMERa
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-06
THE WORK OF MARCH IL.
Done by the Best and Most LAVA bid
ing Citizcns-A Desperate Situation

Done by the Best and Most Law bid
ing Citizcns-A Desperate Situation.
The grand jury then proceeds to discuss
the events Immediately preceding the
slaughter of the prisoners, and says:
I'VE have engaged ourselves most assidu-
ously with the examination of q large
number of witnesses mbracing those who
were present at the meeting on Canal
street in the vicinity of the parish prison,
as we'll as several hundred of our fellow
citizens taken from every rank and class
of society. 1t is shown in the evidence
THAI the gathering on Saturday morning,
March Il, embraced several thousands of
the first. best and even the most law
abiding of the citizens of this city, assem-
bleo-as is the right of Americans citi-
zens Ito discuss in public meeting ques-
tions of grave import. We find general
sentiment among the witnesses and also
in o 1r intercourse with the people that
the verdict as rendered by tte jury, was
contrary to law, the evidence, and Sc
cured mainly through the designing and
unscrupulous agents EMPLOYED for the
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-05-06
special purpose of defeating the ends of

special purpose of defeating the ends of
justice.
Justifying the Law of the Mob.
At the meeting the determination was
shown that the people could not submit
TO the surrender of their rights into the
hands of midnight assassins and their
powerful allies. The assassination of the
late chief of police shows the elimination
of Conspiracy His death was deemed
necessary to prevent the exposure and
punishment of criminals whose guilt was
being fast established by his diligent pur-
suit. The condition of affairs in this COM
munity as to certain class of violat-
ors of the law, had reached such a
stage that the law itself was well nigh
powerless to deal with them. So far reach
ing was their power and influence in the
trial of criminal cases, that good citizens
were profoundly impressed by the repeated
and signal failure of justice The arts of
the perjurer and briber seemed to predom-
mate in the courts, paralyZing and rem
dering powerless the ends of Justice. Ger
tainiy this was a desperate situation.
The Uprising Was Invincible.
ain the public meeting above referred to,
general and spontaneous in its character
as truly indicating an uprising of the
masses, we doubt if any power at the
command of the officers would have been
sufficient to overcome it's intentions. Evi.
dence is before us from official sources
that eleven persons were killed in the at
tack on the parish prison. In the careful
examination as to citizenship of these
men, we find that eight of them were
beyond question American citizens, and
another had declared his intention in this
court which act carries with it the re-
nunciation of allegiance to his native
country.
Too Big Crowd to Indict.
I'VE have referred TO the large number
of citizens participating in this demon
stration, estimated by judges at from
6, 900 to 5, 600 Regarded as spontaneous
uprising OF the people, the magnitude Of
this affair makes il difficult task to fix
guilt upon any number of the partici :
pants. In fact, the act seemed to involve
the entire people OF the parish and the
city of New Orleans, so profuse is their
sympathy aud extended their connection
with the affair. In view of these considera-
tons the thorough examination of he
subject has failed to disclose the neces-
sary facts to justify this grand jury in
presenting indictments