Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-27

The Men Grumbic because 'orey
Dun't Take MS own Medicine

The Men Grumbie because 'orey
Don't Take MS own Medicine
BY Associated Press.
Canton, ohio, March 2s.--contrary to
expectations, the twenty-five women
wives and daughters Of Peoples party
men OF this city. did not turn up at
he camping grounds of the Common
veal army on account OF tho weather.
and us a consequence the men were
obliged to hustle for themselves as far
as their breakfast was concerned
At o'clock Ia the morning tile camp
was turned into veritable Valley
forge. Small groups OF men could
be seen shiverng In every limb, try
ing TO obtain shelter from the freezing
blnnts which came from the west
TWo-thir1s OF the men who hnd started
with the army had taken lodging in
the city prison, but AZ an carry hour
they began to gather at tho gfounds
TO get their rationg. Some diiAculty
was experienced IN getting men VINO
used the cooking utensils 10 advantage,
but finally, at the east side OF the tent,
gasoline stoves were set w ana the
morning meal commenced. The dona-
ton, which consisted OF one dozen
boiled hams, 200 lonyes OF bread. five
bushels OF potatoes, baked beans aud
an abundance OF other catnbles. were
soon utilized, and everybody was thor
oughy satisfied as far as his stomach
was concerned.
Fortunately the abundance OF sup
piles prevented the tramps from get
ting ITO any alterations over how The
Rtuff should be divided. and for the
FIRST night OF the march everything
passed on harmonlousiy. and the pros
poets seemed flattering TO the men,
Notwithstanding the cold weather.
Many OF the men were hoard to Erum-
BILE about Mr. COXcy taking lodging at
the best hotel IN tho city aud were Of
the opinion that he should take dose
Of hlH own medicine. Several were
tervlewed at the city prison last even
ing as 20 what thCy Intended to do in
case provisions were not furnished en-
route. and each and every one Of them
said they would make a raid on the
farm housed Al the grounds this
morning the most noticeable thing WIS
the absence OF anybody TO command
the much -bOspnttcrod forces. Carl
Browne, the chief marshal, did not ar
rive upon the scene until 1880 o'clock,
he also having taken n room In one OF
the prominent hotcl1
Once upon the grounds. his orders to
the men were after the style OF q circus
tent man, but the men were slow IN
obcying orders.
inside the old perforated circus tent
the scene was "a curious one TO behold.
Horses and men who had bunkud to-
Eether during the night were huddled
iu small groups ondoavoring to keep
warm while waiting FOR the temporary
cooks 10 prepare the feast
No table had been provided for the
men 20 cat on. and there was limited
supply Of knives, forks and plates, CON
soQuently tho CommlsBary with aides
handed out the sandwiches, which con-
Buutod the bin Of fare. AZ 1880 prep
nratlons were made TO get dinner and
strike camp, 80 Ns TO be on the road
az ~ o'clock II ia probable that the
only trouble win be experienced from
the trumpa who will not work and
want all they can eat, Those who
slept under the tent were asked how
thoy passed the night, and they said
with utilizing the horse blankets and
straw they were able to sleep fairly
well.
stark siding, ono mile east Of the
city, favorable rendezvous for
trampa. added now squad, number
Ing about flfty, 10 the army this morn
Ing.
Mr., Coxey, who, II Is claimed IS
financially embarrassed and has been
given until March 2s 10 settle an In
dehtcdncss OF $4,000, seems to be much
worried over the afralr. and 20 verify
the rumor o number OF PopuliHts OF
this city have issued q circular to the
citizens OF the United states asking
them 20 contribute to the relief Of Mr..
CoXey and heip him 10 mt tho mort
gage which was Incurred through his
purchase " the famous horse Acolyte.
for which he agreed TO pay $4,000.
Contributions nude this morning only
amounted 10 81 80 aud the prospects,
are moi. nattcrlng IN this locality for
Tnvevfas rntfeF