The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-10

ago, therefore Latta's surprise can well be imagined when, not knowing that either Matheson or Boudinot was in town, on last Tuesday even- ing, when going to his supper he was assaulted by the above men toned persons, who, in company
 with one Albert Taylor, after cursing him for everything low and humili- ating, pulled a cowhide apiece and and commenced Leating Latta over !. ..l..s load and in the face. Latta re- sisted as best he could and succeed ed in getting back to the store.
 Putting his revolver in his pocket he again started to supper. This time he saw nothing of them until on his return, when, before he was aware of their presence, he was covered by Winchester in the hands of Mathescn and ordered to hold up his hands. He was dis armed and no sooner was this ac- complished than Matheson struck at him with the Winchester a one handed lick, which had Latta not have warded of with his arm would have killed him instantly. Boudi- not then endeavored to hit him over the head with his pistol, but this lick also was caught by Latta on the arm. Fur6her damage was avoided by the appearance of some ladies, who shamed the cowardly, would-be assassins into leaving. On the 3rd as these men entered the store, Latta asked for an apology. They both pulled their guns and covered him and bis brother, who had not said word and who was in another part of the house, and told him that they would see him in hell before they would apologize. Latta turned with their guns still on him and walked back into the office. Snatching up his Winchester, he told them to apollo gize or run. Matheson ran. Bou- dinot jumped behind the door with his gun in his hand and started past the window when Latta shot him. Latta comes of a good family, is man of excellent reputation, and the whole country is in sympathy with him.
 He has gone to Fort Smith and given up to the authorities, whom he wired as soon as the shooting oc- cured.
 OTHER AFFAIRS.
 This has been one of the most eventful weeks in the history of Fort Gibson. Monday and Tuesday everybody talked the bond sale question, which is now of greater moment to the Cherokee people than any financial question that has ever been before the people. On the 29th ult. the chief receiy ed another bid for the bonds, but refused to make it public to his people. It is now thought the sale will be made soon. There is no question but what it will, but the Cherokee people must be patient. On Wendesday white cit izen was cowhided in broad daylight on the streets by three men, two In dians and white man. Cause too much talk. On Friday morning the man who was whipped shot one of the Indians, Frank Boudinot, shooting off his middle finger on left hand. The shot was fired from the inside of the postoffice building through window. The party, Thomas J. Latta, who did the shooting, and his brother, wbo was in the room with him, have been arrested and taken to Fort Smith. On the 4th the colored yeomary of the country went in celebrating their liberty two miles from town. There were per haps one thousand white, blacks and Indians and candidates. I was more than glad to hear the instruc- tions of the officer of the day to bis aids.
 Advising them to keep order at all hazards. With the instructions if one of the guards becomes intoxi- cated arrest him and disarm him.
 One speech by Professor Thomp- son, colored citizen, on matters generally pertaining to the colored man, his freedom, etc. Then Col. Jackson, white adopted citizen, and one of the movers in the allot- ment question. Mir. Jackson is a fine talker, speaks his sentiments on all questions pertaining 10 the h. dian problem. After his speech Col. Houston Berge was called, he is a national party man, and ad- vocates his party as the progressive party. He bitterly opposes the pres ent chief and his administration, says the Cherokee government is on the downward grade, and called the attention of the voters to the election next Monday and asked them to vote the progressive ticket, which means for the national party. Everything passed quietly and it was pleasant occasion.