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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15

fight ensued. The people OF Fermont soon heard o.
the ARRAY and quickly the shore was lined with people
II became evident that Decker being an expert SWIM,
NOR cOud not be taken without being severely handled
and he was struck VITA and Otherwise punish
before h WIS captured. After long and desperate
fight the man was taken and brought 10 the SHORE.
Later he was taken TO Nyack and Justice BannisteF
committed him 10 the county jail.
NYACK.-U. W. johnson. who was short time
ago well-lnown business at Stony Point, hanged
himself on SUNDAY in barn here. lie had been drink
ing heavily lately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15

Mrs winslows Soothing Syrup for children
,eethlng gums reduces inflammation ale'
nsir cures wind collie dsrrh rs cents bottle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
Upholstery?
Tapestries.

MAGNIFICENT Gobelin Tapestries
woven in one piece for chair seat and back
1000 nth 700 219s worth 40 90
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
Announcements.

A Though pure and simple, and so mild,
IL might DO used By any chil1,
Yet SOZODONT Is 50 swift and sure
Tina. mouth and teeth with WOhdlous speeo
From tartar and from faint freed
Til they become sweet, white ana pure
Browns Complicated SapOnaceous Dentlfrlce
the best powder IN the world for preserving me
teeth 'Isereshing and delicious" ~ cents BOTTLE
HENRY A. DASIEIS, NJ. D,
90 WEST S9TBST.
Diseases System Genito- rnary Orgahs
Impotence and Sterlity. Hours 70 /. to &
M-a Winslnru,s Soothing Svrnn for nhildren
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-15
Chenille PortiereS,
two hundred stylea

the largest and finest stock have Snowman
trey range of coorIngs embracing OF the riches
combinations produced by the weaver
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Contrary.

Not all the residents of Cape Cod are &c
centric, as those who Sre not familiar with
the region might infer from the many
stories which are told of queer characters
there. But it is no doubt a fact that many
Cape Cod people have strongly accentuated
dispositions in one way or another.
In Cotuit, many years ago, local legend
runs, Captain Bsrnahas Z and his wife,
Abigail, who were both queer after their
way, lived at peace for good many years,
in spite OF the fact that Abigail was said to
be the ''contrariest woman on Cape Cod "
Whatever WAS said or proposed she was al
most sure to go against it.
But Captain Barnabss was as patient az
his wife was contrary, and by dint of al.
ways allowing for his wife's disposition.
and usually proposing the exact opposite
OF what he wished to DO, he got along very
comfortably for many years.
But at last, on one evil dav, when Mrs,
Abigail Z was down at the harbor visit
ing L relative on board schooner then in
the port, she fell overheard and sank in
the water.
,.sGaptain Barnabas was near by and was
called in haste. He reached the spot and
Immediately went out in boat to search
for his wife.
Look heren some one called out franti-
cally, seeing him push of Your going
the wrong way of the tidei You're looking
up the tide not down the tide
The captain kept on.
"Mebbe," said be calmly, you want
acquainted with Abigail. II twas any
body else they'd "a gone with the tide, but
bein as it's Abigail | reckon If she hain't
gone sg'inse the tide it want her that fell
in"
This time Barnabas' philosophy was
wrong. His wife's body was found next
day down the harbcr. For once she had
gone with the tide.-Youth's Companion.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
TIE LADIES' ORCHESTRA.
i Very Interesting Programme Given
Last Night.

Although the atmosphere last night was
decidedly too cool for comfort in an open air
thedter good audience greeted the rise of
the curtain At Como park pavilion.
The first part was a comedy in one act,
''Ruth'S Romance, " which was acceptably
rendered, Miss Ethel Raynes making a
very pretty picture IN her simple
country costume. she read her lines
very well, a little too fast perhaps at times.
She Is admirably adapted in face, form
and voice to the ingenue style and VIII
doubtless make her mark on the boards
Mr.. Edwin Brownies Jack Dudley was 4
very acceptable piece of work as was also
the Capt. Wilton Of viii Boughton.
Part second was the Ladies' orchestra in a
concert of five numbers. three Of which
We're solo numbers. The first number was
Solitude" caprice by liercddante
given by the orchestra, which was well
executed, though considered too difficult
for an orchestra of eight pieces.
Irene Jewell Newton sang Braga's
angels Serenade.' with violin Obigato
by Miss Bessie Ramsdell. Miss Newton IS
not only skilled in instrumental music but
possesses vocal abilities of no mean order
Full, clear, sweet and strong, her voice a
rich fute-like cOutralto OF sympathetic
tinbre, rang out on the open air. showing
careful training and rare meditation. Her
Cnunciation was clear and distinct The
StNCLtSb tCSI d Singer tdl nave Is sing
ing in the open air, yet it did not.
apparently, cause her an extra effort. She
responded to an encore with My Pretty
Red Rose" accompanying herself on the
guitar. The audience couldn't get enough
and would have kept her singing all the
evening. The third number was Reeves
"Danse ETHIOPIA" by the orchestra. The
fourth was a clarionet solo, ROllinson's
Air and Variations" by James D. New
ton, which was thoroughly appreciated by
the audience. The last number was a gui-
tar SOLO by Mrs. Newton, which the audi
ence desired TO encore.
The third part was VIII Boughton's
''Soiree Maggie in which he introduced
his musical specialties. This was a portion
OF the programme which not only appealed
TO the audiences love of music, but 10 their
sense of humor as well
This is the last week of the orchestra.
and it is to be hoped that each evening will
be greeted with full houses. 1t is rare that
a programme of so much that is meritori-
Gus is offered at the low price OF admission
charged.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
YESTERDAYS SESSION.
Pro ceeGinEs of the Texas CoIored Baptis
Sunday-School Convention-An
Interesting Sermon.

! The convention assembled i'll a state Sun
| day-school conducted by Professor David
| Abner, vice Rev. l.. L. Campbell, the SUI
| perintendent OF missions, on the sick list.
The following taught classes:
No. Nv. T. Bledsoe; number present,
u; collection, 81 30.
No. 2-J. P. Elliott; number present, u;
collection. Sjc.
No. Be. NJ Griggs; number present, a ;
collection, 81.
No. Mrs. L. A Gleaves; number pres
ent, 9: collection, 65c.
No. Mrs. l. NJ Terrell; number pres
ent, IS; collection, 81 20
No. miss lefty Hines; number pres
ent, :; collection, 81 so.
No. Miss l.. B. Hyson number pres
ent, S: collection, 81 10
No. S-Mrs Matte Bolt: number present.
S; collection, 81 81.
No. miss V. Y. Cokely; number pres
ent, s; collection. 75c.
No. 10-R. L. Taylor; number present,
Il: collection, s. 90.
No. 1I-Miss a. ]. Wynne; number pres
ent, g.: collection, 65c
No. 12-T. II. Daily; number present, Is /;
collection, 81 G5.
en 10 s. l' Direction o. g Queen number pres
No. I'D. y. Scott; number present, -;
collection, 81 -.
Totals-Number present, 1926; collection,
81 81.
DR.. o. c. Queens class collected more
money than any other. The superintendent
of missions presented the doctor with
copy of the Baptist Pulpit the produc-
ton of E. NJ. Brawley, D. D., colored di-
vine.
Rev. William Massey of Austin preached
a very eloquent and instructive sermon
from Nehemiah Kill, 10; theme: "Bible
Law on Ministerial Support" In the aft
ernoon Rev. L. L. Campbell the supcrin-
tendent of missions. preached the mission
airy sermon from Romans i. "A. The young
divine preached from the following heads:
l. Examples of Doing Good
?. Trials in Doing Good.
3. African Missions.
4. United States Missions.
.. Texas Missions.
g. Convention Missions.
1t was a treat to all who heard him. The
collections for missions amounted to $50
\ number of delegates still remain to see
the last Of the convention. This session has
been one of work for the mission cause
Destitute regions have been especially
cared for, and the outlook in that line of
Christian eudeavor is quite fiattering
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
BLACK, WHITE AND RED
ALL COLORS MAKING FOR THE
INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
The oklahoma scramble About to be Re
peated with Probably More Dis
graceful Scenes.

GUTHRIE, O. t. Aug. 23.-Rcccnt inform
alton concerning the opening of the Indian
lands has caused an influx of people here
that IS surprising. Boomers are arriving
with wagons Of every description. headed
for the Iowa and Sac and Fox reservations.
When the presidents proclamation
IS issued throwing the lands open for set
tlement there will be a scramble
almost equal to that which took place ON
the opening of Oklahoma. Some have gasa
so far as TO build tlatb0Gts with which to
cross streams. Others have houses on
wheels stocked with provisions ready TO
move at moments notice. On a line which
extends from the Cimarron to the South
Canadian, distance ofsiXty miles or more,
are enCamped thousands of homeless peo-
pie anXiously awaiting the presidents proc
lamation The Southern negro, the Northern
white and red Indians mix under United
States marShal5' surveillance unconcern-
edlY, but when the order to move Is given
there will undoubtedly be trouble \
great deal of Importance IS attached to the
information from Washington that as
much as ten days notice viii be given prior
to settlement. This viii only add 20 the
excitement of the occasion, as it win cause
numbers of people to congre@ate on the
borders to engage in the race Tor home
stead or :; town lot.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
GO M M SSIo ~ $ i 4 I'D
The UsuI Commission ; ALI -
ot@tng Can Ddut II sConnlso nand Remit
THE GAZETTE, FORT WORTH, TEXAS.

AZTEC STEAM CUEES CoNSrNp-
TON, Bronchitis and NEURALGIA.
Now is the time for those suffer
ing with any Of the above diseases
to call at 900 RusIl street and b..
treated with AZTEC STEAM, which
system has never failed - crur.
The names Of persons i'm yoar
city who have been cured pr this
treatment will be given, and yo.
can inquire Of them and be con
WINGED that they have been c,uet
by Aztec Steamss Any person at-
hictcd with Consumption. Hrou
chitis or Neuralgia can be cured Il
they will try.
Drs. WILLIS & WHITE,
800 Rusk St. Fort Worth. IaN
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

\ physician oC reputation calls the atten-
Jiou Of mothers 10 the use Of olive oil in the
uUrsery. lie says: IN a large proportion
OF the diseases Of infancy and childhood it
Will lie found OF ;le greatest value 1t IS
especially useful in ali forms OF bronchial
disease, whether scute or chronic. 1t re
Iieyes the congestion Of the mucous lining
Of the air passages, maintains an equable
temperature, affords = soothing warmth,
and 1t is without doubt highly nutritious.
Prot Won Gicle of the General Hospital,
Munich, taught me in 1873 the value OF this
OIL in all kinds CT chest troubles. 1t is bet
Ter and safer than jackets of Indian meal
or any Of the common applications found
IL the nursery.
The oil should be gently warmed. Then
the patients chest should be bathed pro
fusely with it. Afterward a strip of clean,
old and soft shifting, large enough 10 en-
velop he whole chest and thoroughly sat
urayed with the oil, should be carefully
applied. Over this & larger piece of dry
cotton must be firmly but not too tightly
adjusted lnupctions will be found excel
lent in all cases where artificial nutrition
Is sought for" .s.,,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

of ore. Mr.. Sloan pounded up some of the
ore and washed it in pan and got out con-
siderable of the yellow stun which he took
up with quicksilver. Yesterday 4 Young
man picked out number of small pieces
from the quartz specimens at the postoifice
which is pronounced gold. some of which
are to be seen in the showcase 1t the Nor
ris hardware company. Specimens have
been sent 10 the state assayist at Austin.
!. ". Graves. the Lender man. Is a forty
miner, and he expresses no doubt as 10 the
gold. The silver bearing gaieua ore con-
tinues to the present debth-about twenty
nine feet
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
WALLER COUNTY EXCITED.
Recent Attempted Assassination of White
People and the Killing of
Few Negroes.


Special 10 the Gazette.
BRENNAN. WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tex,
Aug. 23.-Dr. Silliman Of San Felipe came
Up last evening from Waller county and
reports considerable excitement among the
people near PattisOn on account of two re-
cent attempts at assassination among the
white people, and among the negroes on ac-
count Of two or three recent killings.
He says that i few nights ago Mr.. War
Zen Cooper, who was returning from church
IN his buggy some little distance in the rear
of any of the attendants going towards
PattisOn, was attacked from the rear by
some unknown party, who climbed upon the
rear of his buggy, and before he could defend
himself or push the would-be assassin of
he stabbed and cut him five or six times.
Another gentleman. whose name he could
not remember. WAS also attacked one night
recently down there. While riding horse
back he was stopped by three armed men.
and bullets from two OF their pistols struck,
one his saddle and the other the horse The
third man showed his siX-shOoter near his
stomach and fired, but he turned the pistol
with 4 slap of the hand just as it went of
and his horse getting scared at the
shooting lunged forward and he
put spurs to him ard GOT away unhurt.
Mrs. Si,liman said that two or three ne
gTues were recently killed down there, but
that none Of them met their death at the
hands Of the cold-blooded assassin, but in
fights and generalr rows.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

The Riverside Grays went to Joshua yes
terday and crossed bats with the nine of
that town. The score stood: Grays Q,
Joshua 0, the latter nine being shut out.
The Riverside Grays nine were, battery.
Jarvis and McAlIister; first base, Joe Lytle :
second base, b. Warren; third base. +. c.
Johnson; short stop, r. F. Tackabery
Shaffcr; right field, John Wilson. Albert
Williams umpired the game. a large
crowd was present and Justify cheered the
yiCtorS
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
He likes Fort Worth.

Col Bates and e. Mont Reilly have re-
turned from Bolton. where the colonel
traded his noted siX-year-old Kansas pacing
horse to Mr.. Rely for residence property
in this city TO the amount Of $500. The
horse has record OF 2:12, and is q cousin of
both Maud S and il G. Col Bates will re-
side in Fort Worth in the future, and viii
winter his fine horses here. He says this
is the finest town in the South
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Killed by His Brother.



JACKSONVILLE, MADISON COUNTY. Tex,
Aug. 20.-Sidney Turner was shot and
killed yesterday by his brother, Jack Tur-
ner. Supposed to be the careless handling
of gun. Both colored.
John Woolley, who accidentally shot him
self week or two ago and at the time was
thought 10 be mortally wounded, is gettin g
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

Yesterday afternoon little Vera Alma
Judkins, two-year-old daughter of Officer
JudEins, met with a painful accident. She
was playing around doorway which was
three OF four feet from the ground, and
losing her balance fell out, breaking her
right arm in two places and injuring her
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Equality of the Sexes.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 23-To-day was the clos
ing of the International Socialist work
mems congress. The congress adopted 4
resolution declaring absolute equality Of
the sexes and demanding the repeal of all
special legislation Tor women as an article
OF Socialist creed.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Bonds for Graham's Prisoners.

VI V1IE1
GRAHAM. You've COUNTY. TEX. Aug.
21-Cnited States Commissioner Gcrand
forwarded bonds for our Federal prisoners
at Dallas, He qualified the sureties and
according to their lists of taxable property
the sureties We're worth about four times
the amount of each $4,000 bond. We ex-
pect Eugene Logan and Marion Wallace on
tO-night's stage. Commissioner Gerand
said that Sam Wagoner's bond was not yet
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

Special 70 the Gazstte.

Special TO the Gazette.
fLoREsvILLE, WILSON COUNTY, TEX, Aug.
23-Ycsterdav a crowd OF Karnes county
boys came 70 town and got on high lone
some. To celebrate their stay in the city
they fred of their pistols indiscriminately,
and one Of the shots took effect in head Of
County Attorney Bruegenhof.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Baseball.


ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug 23.-St. Louis
Runs, s.; hits, Z; errors, 4. Columbus
Runs. ,; hits, 9; errors, S. Batteries-NIc-
Gill and Darling, Gassright and Donohue
Umpire-Dayis
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 23.-No game; ;
rain
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
LUMBER BURNED.
Mill, Machiney and Dry hiln-The Loss
About $4,000.

Special to the Gazette
CLAwsoN, Ten. Aug. 23.-The C,awson
lumber mill. together with machinery and
dry kiln, We're burned to-day. Cause. high
wind and sawdust afre. The planer and
lumber in the yard were saved. The loss
is $40. 900 or ,0C0.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
License or No License.

STANTON, VA, Aug. 23.-After the most
exciting and vitUperative campaign ever
known here, the election yesterday for
license or 10 license was carried by the
license people, by ninety-two majority.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
$4,000 Stakes.

New YORK, Aug. 23-The richest stakes
ever run for in the United States will be
decided at Sheepshead Bay on Saturday
next. when the tuturity will become a mat
ter of history. 1t is calculated that it will
be worth $4,000
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Residence at Elgin Burned.


ELGIS, BAsTRoP COUNTY. Tex, Aug
23.-The residence OF Mrs. Ellie L. Miles.
with its contents, was destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss, $500; insured for 500 in
the Hartford.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
VINEYARDS DESTROYED.

PARIS. Aug. 23.-There has been in the
department of P.yrenos Quintallo a terrific
hailstorm, which, it is reported. destroyed
hundreds of vineyards around Crete.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
PERSONAL.

d. L. Williams and wife of Teyarkana,
Ark, are visiting the family of J. NJ viii
Jams, 1904 East Weatherford street.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
MANSION

MANSION.
! p NJ Dewitt and family Abilene. Robert
| Kercheval, St Louis, Mo; James 7 Dane,
| Gordon; j l. Waite, Par.on, Kan. 4
! Simpson, Memphis, Tenn; d = Mullins s-.
! wife. san Antonio; j d Campo. G.
| manche; Thomas u GLADDEN. au "
| Wichita Falls; J Il Bel Galvcs.y-. e., 4
| Tucker, Archer City: George + ] .. ra..
| Harrisburg. Tex: X j Feazeu Nj, u '.r'.
ner, Galveston; A II NicElwee and wife
J New York: Frank Jones, h VI =. T-ra-
! Ed Lyons. Albany. Tex: JuO T Dale N---
! vile, Tenn; d VI Parker, Por.",,; ;. A.
| Turner, Tex; Jerre Leblanc. Denver; Cas-
| 4 LuXton Loney. England: & l. Russo
| TuLare, Cal; Miss Emma White. Ni-a. &.
| Falls; Mss L Nidmanu, FL P-1. ID 70
/ Morris, Wa1ahachie; j L BUrrnwa. r.'-,.
! vile.
At THE PICKwICE.
+ + Barnett, Seymour, Tex: j > l---+
Bonham; " II Hart, ST Louis, No; r. l
| Crawford. st Louis, Mo; ! ! Aiu'-
Bryan; Miss N c Allen, Hamilton: NJ
Allen, Hamilton; Oscar Lynch, Texas p u
McCUc, New York: j G. WitharsUoyr a-.
wife, CrOwe!!; " J. Rogers. WiJH.'a
" q 7wyman, Detroit Mich: e. " 'a.-
son, Kansas City, Mo; \ ! Harlis.
= Combs. QuGnah; " 3 Wa
lace, Galveston; r { Combs. Tesa-s
Ben Cu,moTe, Houston. lsEa-
b * Cofuau. Texas; Sam Leviul=-5-.. -'=-
las; ) X Zimmerman. Kansas CiL: GsJt
Weld. Shreveport. La; 7 VI it.-ltr'- -
Jr, Oklahoma; y ~ Evarts. New f.--
VIM Hunter. - Louis, Mo; Ben y l..-..
Caldwell; John NJ Pratt, Jr. Grand H-r--
Mich; Tom Brooks, Cay Hill; Joe Have
Chicago; " B Patterson, Wichita falls
e " Taylor, Texas; \ Goldsmith, > l.. %.
No; Stuart Warren, Texarkaua; n q Has
Bolton; II NJ Pease, Dallas.
ELLIS
W B Barr, st Louis; John y Poaa Az
tin; II G. Mayer, Galveston; O Il ~,
Houston; Lewis Schoeu. Ssu Jose. Cas- g.
II Mckinley, Dallas; Z II sparrow a--
family, Tennessee; AdOiph Kenney. Dl--5.
l. G Schulter, Memphis; William Live
Dallas; Sol BilIitz, Louisville; I II Lawson,
Missouri, Kansas and Texas railway. =
win Brown, Dallas; J Nellla..--.
New York; Isaac Chose, Boston. u
L Kean and wife, St Louis.
" II Arnold aud wife, DaDville, ny: i Il
HausSal, Wichita Falls; II NJ Freeman,
Lebanon, Tenn; Miss Meekins, FL Peso; ID
II Dunn, New YORK; Charles K Gar-Le-'
Chicago; Harry Skinner Dallas; L RAJ
ton, Cameron: Ray Irvine. LeT-s5e..zf
Tenn: Joe ; Clarke. San Saba; f ! v.
Donald, Waco; Nj Carter, San So s,.s.ss
Subscribe eostas>s@ees,y GAzEsIz
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

the arm. The break caused a considerable
shock 10 the child's nervous system, but
she was resting well a last accounts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24

Messrs. Benson & Co., proprietors of the
Ellis hotel. are Eow making preparations
for the fall and winter trade and 6Bdt-
carpetilSssefa6e fPets and painting
w. = under their management and
setting table second to none in the state,
has become deservedly popular with the
travelling public, and is the leading hotel OF
our city.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
GOLD AT GRAHAM.
Special to the Gazette.

Every Blast in the Norris Well Brings up
Additional Specimens
Special to the Gazette.
GRAHAM. YOUNG COUNTY. Aug. 21-Since
my letter of the 18th the gold has been dis
covered n considerable quantities in the
mineral-bearing quartz Every blast in the
Norris well brings up additional specimens
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-08-24
Why southerners Excel in Horsemanship.

Why Southerncrs Excel in Horsemanship
1t will be accepted as truism that the
man or people that does any given thing
the most constantly will be apt to excel in
that one thing. Apply this TO the riding
of the southeruers. Now the climate and
soil, the thicker population, and more in
dustrious habits of the eastern and middle
states produced excellent roads at much
earlier period than in the south. In fact
there are few places in the south TODAY
where the roads can be called tolerabIe
Good roads are won't TO be followed nv
wheeled transportation; poor roads force
people to cling TO the saddle. When the
northern farmer goes to the nearest town
he drives because the roads are good, and
he can carry his stuff to better advantage;
the southerner rides because the roads for
a great part OF the year are impossible to
wheels. This breeds the universal habit
of horseback work.
The same thing applies to women. To
visit their neighbors, go to church or shop
ping in the nearest village, the women
must make use of the saddle This neces-
sity of the country, where the roads are
bad, becomes habit of the city, where the
roads are better. The southerner has been
in the saddle constantly for many genera
tons, and today boys and girls alike ride
the colts in pasture, with only stick to
guide them. In the north these conditions
and habits ceased long ago Riding is a
mere fashion of very recent origin, though
it has acquired such an impetus that it
may have come to stay.-Colonel T. A.
Dodge in Harper's.