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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

brief reference to this matter again,
but 1t appears that there Is deter
mined effort on the part of a portion
of the daily press OF this state TO sup
press a fair and true statement of facts
as they occurred. and to studlOusly
represent to the people an account that
is unfair, unjust and untrue
on motion of Senator Greer his bill
TO amend the mechanics lien law was
taken up, amended and passed.
The chief change In the law is to
give material men liens upon railroads.
on motion OF Senator Shelburne, the
drainage bill was taken up. Senator
Lasker moved TO substitute the house
bill FOR the senate bill. the only change
being that 1t contained the emergency
clause. The substitute was adopted
and the bill as substituted passed.
Senator Rogers bill to amend the
gene al corporation law was taken up.
An amendment was agreed TO making
II lawful for lahorers, workinEmen
wage enrners and farmers to protect
themselves In their various pursuits
other amendments were offered aud
discussed Mt length and the bill was
still pending when, at 525, the senate
adjourned until tomorrow
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

WASHINGTON, April 10.
In the diplomatic correspondence be-
tween the United states and Turkey
during the past year which has just
been made public there Is q good deal
about American missionaries In Turkey
and IL appears that nearly All OF tho
llWCultles which have arisen have been
due TO the troubles which have arisen
over the acts OF missionaries objected
20 by tie Turkish government The
correspondence Ia the Melton case Is
quite vpluminous aud the complaints
of certain missionaries that the Turk
ish government and officers did not do
thalr fun duty In prosecuting the as
Fauants OF Miss Melton forms an Inn
portant part Of the correspondence.
Minister Terrell, however, IN his last
note 10 tho Turkish minister, which Is
made part Vt his report 10 Secretary
Gresham, says:
I'm securing the conviction OF the
wicked men who beat Miss Melton,
dpfcnscless woman, IN 1898, In the vii
loge of MosuL the Ottoman govern
mont has shown an energy and de-
termination TO enforce Justice worthy
the highest praise. The conviction was
erected in q remote province and
with many difficulties. Miss Neltoh
could not even recognize hor assnilnuts,
but The Turkish government has de-
toetcd them In q Wild district nearly
a thousand miles from It's capitol and
has secured their conviction" Another
question raised by the missionaries
was the objection 90 tine order OF the
Turkish government that property pur-
chased by foreigners should not be
used FOR school houses and churches.
also the restrictions upon printed mat
ter Complaints were made 10 Minister
Terrell by the missionaries that they
had also sent letters to tho home OH
Gers and those IN turn wrote to Sec
rotary Gresham and lncloscl the letters
from Turkey. Most OF these We're sent
io Minister Terrell, the secretary say
Ing that he hoped that the familiarity
of the minister with tho subjects would
enable him to remove the unfayorabls
conditions complained OF.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
ANornan DnnEwRnY rusn.n
rhe Drummers Again Entertained in
n Royal Manner.

rhe Drummers Again Entertained in
n Royal Manner.
The hospitality Of the Texas Brewing
company on occasions OF state gather
Nnga ls famous, 70 when II was an
bounced yesterday afternoon at 4
O'CLOCK that the march to the brewery
would begin the announcement was
Z Fully i50 OF the visiting members ao-
septcd the invitation OF the Brewing
. company and attended the reception
n a body. There was no arranged pro-
GRIM for the event. but an Informal
lpne was speedily made and carried out
Firat Howard Peak on behalf OF the
Fisitors made few brief remarks
Thieh We're responded TO by President
cetti, followed by Charles Swasey, the
lcw president Of the association, and
Several others.
Meantime all preparations to receive
,lhe visitors had been completed, and
bitter the speech-maklng was over a
+ srond rush" lead by Howard Peak
End Charles Swasey was made for the
fear Of the establishment, where the
1unpnny's product was being dis
pensed. quite a few minutes were
pent here, where, amid the music OF
'iarrlco's military band many forcihle
ilusratons OF putting down beer were
,pade.
after fun Justice had been done to a
Rumher OF kegs q march was made
through the establishment, where Mr..
twasoy. assisted" by howard Peak,
Explained the entire workings Of the
lnchinery,
This done, the visitors were led IN
he Casey-Swasey company's estab-
ahment, whore they were entertained
p n much stronger manner. Next a
march was made to the Brewery ex-
hange few minutes We're sppnt
ere, when the visitors again lined no
bout the flowing kegs In the barrel
DOM; Here the visitors were again
Dyally entertained until about O'clock
chen march was made for uptown.
,pe larger portion OF the visitors by
'h's time feeling" that they had been
i,yally entertained.
lhe vleltors were escorted through
irt By Carrioo's military band. who
I. ne afternoon
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
THEODORE OuaAHT is GUILTY,
so DECLARES THE SAN FRANCISCO
CoRoNERs JURY.
MINNIE WILLIAMS DIED OF AspHYxI-
ALTON AS A RESULT OF HAVING A
PORTION OF HER CLOTHING FORCED
DOWN HER THRoAr-sUcu is THE
JuRYs FINDING.
SAN rRANcIsco. Aprll 10.

GAN bttANClSCO, April ~.
Tho coroner's jury concluded Its in
vestlgations today in the case Of Theo-
dore Durant, the alleged murdere Of
Misses Williams and Blanche Lamont,
and the jury retired for elaboration
about ii O'Clock, and shortly before
noon returned a verdict declaring Du-
rant guilty OF the murder OF Minnie
Williams.
Tho usual crowd was present in the
court this morning. DR.. Bartlett, who
conducted the autopsy, testified that
Minnie Williams died of asphyxiatlOn
as result OF having part Of her
clothing forced down her throat by
the murderer and that the knife
wounds found on various parts OF her
body were inflicted after her death.
He also testified that the girl had been
outraged. and that previous TO the time
Of the tragedy she had led a blameless
life.
Several other witnesses wore exam
ined on minor matters, and about
o. clock the coroner announced that he
had no more testimony to offer, though
he called Durant to the stand, and the
latter left his scat as II to present him-
self for execution, and then looked to-
howard his attorneys who advised MIN
not to speak, and no further effort was
made to question him. The jury uld
not occupy an hour in dellbcratton, nna
returned a verdict before noon charg-
ing Druant with the murder Of Minnie
Williams.
1t was the case Of her death that
was being investigated. The case OF
the murder OF Blanche Lamont VIII De
taken up later.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
THE ENTERTAINMENT.

The entertainment at the Hotel
worth last night ccllp3el In magnitude
Eny recent social event In Fort Worth
II was "a magnificent exhibition Of hos
pltality which was fully appreciated
boy the citys guests, who will not soon
forget the delightful evening spent In
company with the charming fair. There
We're ave hundred plrtIg ipont3 In the
festivities, which continued no t0 a
= late hour The decorations OF palms
and cut flowers were rich I'm their pro-
Fusion. Fourteen numbers were played
by Prof CarricO's well-known band.
Ind dancing WAS continued until we'll
loMarls morning.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

hands OF Mayor Paddock a beautiful
watch charm with appropriate re-
marks. TO which he responded with hes
itatlng modesty bot manifestations
OF deep gratitude.
II had large diamond setting. and
was inscribed presented 20 John j.
Knight by the II, p. AS OF Texas,
April 10. 1895" Mr. Doughty, the re-
firing scoretary-treasurer was pre-
scented with handsome gold headed
cane by Joe ]. Booth, the president
elect, and bearing an inscription sim
liar TO that on Mr.. knights charm. Mr.
Knight presented to Mr.. Booth In be-
half of the San Antonio post heauti-
fully carved Mexican cane, which was
study for the ingenuity shown in
its decoration with animals and rep
tiles.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

vested in trucks. ladders and other np-
pllances used by fire companies and in
a lot and house, In which the same is
stored and cared for, and no stock or
shares are issued. Seventh-Thls char
ter is intended and designed as an
amendment to its charter ms aforesaid.
w. b. Thrasher collector Of Travis
county settled today. showing: Ad va
loren collections, Si6,Ol2. 90: occupation
collections, $23, $3.50.
Coleman county paid interest on
bonds SlS9o and redeemed court house
bonds $4,000.
Governor Culberson has returned to
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
ARKANSAS ASSASSINATION

Magnolia, Ark, April le.-Last night
two men with their faces blackened
TO look like negroes applied to NJ. l..
Carlton. formerly prominent NOR.
chant at this place. at his plantation
IN Lafayette county. for work. Tbey
We're told he had none and upon ask
ing for food We're directed 10 IT,
kitchen, Soon after the men enterod the
house one OF them deliberately sbot
Mr.. Carlton and fired two shots Mt
MIS-. carlton, but missed her. The men
then escaped The sheriff today M.
rested John Radcliffe on suspicion Of
being one OF the guilty parties' VI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Austin. April 10. - Representative
Evans Of Hunt, a Cleveland man, il
circulating a paper for signatures call
ing for a meeting of "bi-metalists,
Wednesday, April "a, TO discuss the
situation and provide ways and means
for keeping down differences in the
Democratic party Of Texas" Gddings,
Slllare, Graham, and all the Cleve-
land men have signed the call Many
signed he call as "bi-metallsts." al
though the prime movers in getting
special meeting are ultra Cleveland
supporters
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Among some Of the tardy attendants
who arrived yesterday were: A. B.
Homer. Galveston; J. Riley Gordon,
San Antonio; j. II. Baker, st. Louis;
j. p. Hanna, Kansas City; r. S. john
son, New York; II. II. Fulton. Chicago;
j. i. Wilson, st. Louis: A. Vennic New
York; b. sangston Chicago; NJ. V Nc
Masters. Waco; H. c. Barrett, Wcao;
J. ID. Taylor, Cincinnati: ], II. Wheeler,
Waco; c. d. Stout, Louisville, Ky, and
Il. r. Black. New York.
The larger portion OF these arrivals
spent the entire day with the conven-
tinn
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Washington, April l9.-The treasury
statement: Available cash balances,
lS2i53,Ol5 gold reserve. 800 5s6.b32.
SUGAR FROM HAWAII
Washington, April i9,-C1nsul Gem
eral Mills at Honolulu, In oommuni-
cation TO the state department, says:
sugar IL now being shipped direct
10 New York from Honolulu. New ar
ranEements have been made by the
Western Sugar Refining company for
this purpose. II Ia estimated that the
now deal will divert at least 10000 tons
OF sugar from the port OF san Frpn-
cisco to New York during the present
year. This will cause considerable loss
20 the lumber and coal laden vessels
which come TO Honolulu from the Pa
ciac const that heretofore secured n
cargo OF sugar for San Francisco. Rail-
roads In the United States viii also
lose considerable IN freights, ns most
Of the sugar now being carried around
Cape Horn was conveyed across the
continent.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
IT'S A GO
corbett and Flt2slmmons WIN Fight.
Money VIII Be Put Up Monday.

Indianapolis. Ind, April 19.-Chnm-
plon Cnrbett this afternoon received
the following telegram from his man
ager w. a. Brady: "FltaslmmOns viii
put up his money Monday next sure
and IT'S O no. Take care OF yourself. &"
'"rhat settles It at last" said tho
champion Aud l now for the first
time feel that tho matter IL 20. I
shall close my theatrical dates two
weeks earlier than expected and AFTER
two weeks rest viii so into active
training at Asbury Park. am cor
tainly glad that the match Is close.h
for am anxious 10 show the world the
merits Of the two men. I expect to
win. as think outclass Fitzslmmons.
and ! viii go into the ring in better
condition than ever before, I think I
sure viii mover he nut out exoept bv
n chance blow. which IA something
that may happen 10 any man"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
rMo nEPrRLIcANs Sues

Washington, April ls.-'EsH i,,.
tives Hit Of Illinois and ~
Massachusetts, two OF the p,si
Republican members OF tne III
seriously III here. Mr.. CVssPs (
in poor health for some mou "si y
to the converting Of congress1, ~, Il 3
the adjournment has been ~ m,
so that his friends became ~
His health Of late has pssn s,sa
ing. Mr.. Hit suffered fs''s
his condition is serious.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
SUNDAY scnooL ooNHEyrIaS
Extensive Preparations Made at osas
for the Occasion.

Corslcana, Tex, April 1g.-lI'hp TIT,
annual convention OF the Texas Riiit :
day School association will be tei . Z
city May IL 20 10 inclusive, IA sis1
program for each day has been ~,
consisting Of prayer services, 500
dresses, etc. The exercises vii V =
on the 10Th by remarks by meun
the convention and the presdghi v
Sunday school In the state u linN
send one delegate and de'efatts y !
pIe-te1 to cone prepared to make snl w,
reports and discuss the various ul3,,,
tie program. Rev, ]. W. McC5lnn Z
York will give lecture 10 CORSET ,
the night Of May 10, on The w
'Rhaps6dieS." a circular letta ~
sent out urging that every COUNT " 4
ton in the state be represented at W
ventlOn.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Eagle Pass. Tex, April i9.-The fol-
lowing telegram was received to-day
By Edward shelton. agent OF the hu-
reau OF animal industry, from DIR. ID
~ salmon. chief OF that department at
Washington. relative TO cattle uuaran-
tine; Cattle from Mexico are admit
ted into the Infected districts for graz
ing or to be shipped by rail for Inn
mediate slaughter n they appear to
be healthy. The presence Of ticks upon
them Is not to be considered"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

The contest for the next convention
promises to be hard fought one be-
tween Dallas and Houston.
The reception at the brewery was a
most successful one.
A number Of delegates. unable to
get here sooner. arrived last night.
After attending the brewery recep-
ton yesterday, one OF the visitors re-
marked that II was the merriest
Christmas with him in several years.
The packing house management have
made extensive preparations TO enter
tain the visitors this afternoon.
The reception ana Informal banquet
at the Worth last night was one OF tho
most successful events Of the days pro-
gram.
a largo number Of the visitors have
slPniRed their intention Of taking the
trip TO Mexico.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
THE GALLANT DRuMMERs.

Continued from First Pase).
as follows: At Houston in 1890: Austin,
1891: san Antonio, 1892; Galveston, 1888;
Waco. 1894; Fort Worth, 1896.
10 is argued that looking at the mat
ter from "a business standpoint 1t would
be bad policy Tor the convention to
be held at Dallas when two north
Texas towns have had II excessively
the pNat two years. Waco last year
and Fort Worth this year, II is urged
that iu addition to Houston being a
south Texas town. the association lA
interested Ia building up D strong local
organization there and that the hold
ing 1t the convention there next year
would go FAR toward accOmp llshing
.Aat good purpose.
Finally II Us claimed in behalf Of
Houston that "Duumers' Day a the
Dallas fair ls equivalent to a state con-
vsntiln OF the Travellers Protective as.
ISOLATION being held there every year,
since every post In the state makes II
point TO work In tho interest Of that
fair, II Is argued that II would be
but Just and proper that the convention
should so 70 Houston, especially since
AZ would inspire the local organization
there with new life,
II So difficult to speculate on the
probable result Of the contest this
morning Last night certainly wit
messed a remarkable wire pulling con-
test In the Hobbies Of the hotels. Some
OF tho Houston delegates claimed that
majority was coming over rapidly
to their side, but, as before stated.
there was great confidence among the
delegates from Dallas and the event
may prove that It was not without
good reason. II f. stated on good au.
thority that Mayor Holland VIII be
over here this morning with strong re-
inforoement3 to make a determined eff
fort 10 carry his point
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
COMMISSION oRnrn

Austin, April 19.-The railroad COM
mission today gave the international
and Great Northern railroad authority
to adopt n rate Of 90 cents per lOd
pounds on dressed beef in car loads
minimum weight 24,UvJ pounds, from
san Antonio to Austin. Effective April
"a, 1895.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

indianapolis, Ind, April ls-s N
out walking this evening az
Ex-Governor Albert @, PoHel i, X
the pavement unconscious NJ, w
acute attack Of vertigo. Mr, ~
vived soon after being taken h' 4,
his physician announced taa' "
tack would not prove fatal
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Austin, April 19.-sergeant-at-Arms
Reynold returned today from Texar-
kama, bringing with him Senator Whit
taler, the only unexcused absentee.
The senator's appearance In the
plause,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

KngTood, w, Va, April l9.-Sherirf
Shaw was fatally shot while arrestlng
four Pennsylvania horse thieves near
here last night. The thieves were
Jailed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

The retiring president and secretary
rfittNfer were appropriately !emeun-
efcl, each with a beautiful token or
9e regard IN which they are held Nv
be Texas division, at the entertain
tNnt iast night, and the president
EJECT Saa also made the recipient OF n
trescnf by his friends OF post ID, at
en Antonio The retiring president
.ehn j. knight, received from the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Indianapolis, Ind, April 1g.-Tbis
evening a Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton engine ran into a sprinkling
cart at a crossing, instantly killing
Martin Turner, a swltchman, and John
Jones, driver Of the cart.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
SKIN GAMES
caused the Indictment OF a Wen
Known Sheriff

memphis, Tenn, April i9.-The in.
conduct Of Sheriff ]. A. Mccarver , re
suited today In the finding OF nm in
aletment against that officer. The biil
contains two counts, charging neqiect
81 duty and Interference with denutv
sherliIs while in the act OF exeeutiny
w w,artants, The investigation grew ont
VI complaints that innumerable "slsin
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

New York, April lg.-Fred stinson.
the theatrical manager, died TO-DAY
aged A. He was for four years man.
ager for Miss Julia Marlowe and pre-
vlously looked after the interests of
Mime MJdjeska VI
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
AZ INFERNAI MAcHIs'


otul IlNoukN AAlf -H""N
at Chatianocga. u,
Chattanooga. April INA sen ..,9t'
post office department Was trnnl
today by the discovery o. ~ rdf
chine, sklllfully ineles s ne mals !,
mechanism was simple; by MIX Z
the box top a trigger WIS ,,er5 (
would ignite n mntch, sc w. a. !,
In the box was black poWaesa u
cartridge, which was las.ss,i,,ss'ees y
stick u dynnnhte. The pa.nsa W.
dressed to Young man MIN MIN ~.
Tho only clue 10 the w,,,nrnal,a y
lad recently on several oeess FL. J. ].
electric car conductor an = IA q,
in compromising posluV", 70 in :. !.
conductor had threaiensa1i. dslffi"
he peached Tho noston'1
working ON the case
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

San Antonio, Tex, April 10.-Dr. Geo.
Cupples, one Of the oldest citizens OF
San Antonio and most prominent ply
slclans Of Texas, died to-day at the
age of 49,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

London, April 19,-Prlmrose day, the
fourteenth anniversary Of the death
OF Lord Beaconsfield, is being cele-
land as usual.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

San Antonio, Tex, April tg.-The man
who killed himself In front OF the
Alamo last night was identified as
Charles II. Kuhn OF Duluth, Mimi,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
TERRELL TALKS TO TURKEY.
lie TELLS THEM THEY DID GOOD
DETECTIVE WORK

IN FERnErfNG OUT MISS MELToNs
AssAtIANrs- FRAUD PRACrlCBp IN
UNDuRyALUING IMPORTS-CoND1-
TIoN OF THE UNITED STATES
RY-wAsHINGToN NEWS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
WEATHER FoREcAsR
Washington, April ia.-Easisn
nsi Fair; southerly winds.


FIT = T Y
Fairfield, Iowa, April D,--Et'si.
Wilson has been unconscious "
Physicians say he cannot live t'-
the night.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

WILLIAM EDWARD NUboUN'
NJ r. c. S. l.. l.. X. Q. c. 1. London.
IT am satisfied that more than one
half the deaths which occur In Eng
land are caused primarily by impaired
action Of the kidneys, and the conse-
quent retention in the blood of the
poisonous kidney acid. Warmers Safe
Cure causes the kidneys to eNpel this
poison, and prevents illness from i'm
poverished blood l conscientlously
state that I have been able to effect
more cures by the use Of Warmers
Safe Cure than all the other medicines
ascertalnable to the profession"
WILLIAM EDWARD ROBSON.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Grocers try to sell 'just as good bak-
ing powder as DR. Prices because OF
greater profit. None can equal DR..
Prices.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
THE WORK OF THE LEGISLATURE
THE SENATE SENDS OUT FOR SOME
ABsENTEEs.

THE HOUSE TIED UP ON THE FEE
BILL AND Still IN SESSION AT MID.
NIGnr-CLEitES SENT OUT WITH
WARRANTS FOR ABSENT MEMBERS.
AUSTIN BUDGET.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
BEN LANaronD pEAp.

The Result of a Quarrel at Austin Be-
tween He and Dick Reeves.
Austin. Tex, April l9.-Ben I.ank-
ford. gambler, was Killed tonight at
a.SV o'clock by Dick Reeves, on Pecan
street, in front of the Queen saloon.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
THE PARIS K1pNApER.

His Preliminary Examination Now In
Progress.
Paris Tex, April 10.-The prellmn-
airy hearing Of the Mexican. Henry
Gonzales, who kidnapped the little girl
Nellie Selbert last night, IS pending
In Justice Dicksou's court. aud he will
probably be bound over. There Is no
excitement over the AFFAIR and the case
Will be fully Investigated.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

IN THE SENATE.
Austin. April Ex-senator Bowser
moved TO suspend the regular order of
business and take up his bill to amend
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1895-07-25
CAT BIRD VS.. SNAKE.

Messrs. D. W. Myers and 7. P.
Spencer while out driving on sun.
day last, witnessed a sight the like
Of which they had never seen he.
fore, and will possibly never sec
again. They drove up the river
road in Amherst and had crossed
tho bridge which spans the creek
just beyond Orange Bridge, on
the Southern road. A peculiar
nose attracted their attention,
and looking around they saw d
large black snake and a cat bird
in a fierce battle. The
bird was evidently defending It's
young and its fierce attacks were
truly remarkable. The battle was
holly contested on both sides, but
tho cat bird was finally victorious,
The snake turned and made Tor
the bushes. The bird continued
is attacks and darting down
would peck its cncmy's tail in a
most vicious manner Ms lie glided
through the grass. The snake 1T
last reached q place Of safety, aud
the fight was oyer.-Lynchburr
News.