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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
FAIL RIVER GETTING BUSY.
MOST OF THE MILLS NOW RUNNING-ATL
TO BE ACTIVE SOON.

MOST OF THE MILLS NOW RCNNING-A1.I.
TO BE ACTIVE SOON.
Fall River. Mass. Sept l5.-The only mills now
closed here are the Cornell the Fall River the Flint.
tho King Phillip Merchants Nos. and . the Meta
comet the Robson. Sycamore No J. the Troy. the
Wcmpanoag and the Weetamoe. These are included
under eleven corporations. The mills Of twenty-nne
are running, the largest number since the nrst part
OF July Within a few days the feeling has become
strong here that no mills will remain closed much
longer Print cloth has advanced quarter OF a
cent n ward from It's lowest point. While this IN
crease has not been In keeping with the sharp rise
in cotton nevertheless mill men feel that 1t VIII not
90 back again for some time at least
The mills arr In what is termed the 'mid-jobong
season and II there is any strong demand TO reduce
stock within the next four weeks II is quite certain
that the mills will run along during the winter re-
gariless of ary hopes that manufacturers may nave
as TO the outcome OF the electors. This much mas
been settled beyond dispute; There Will be no fuFtner
united curtailment this year By New-England mlls
under the guidance Of members Of the Arkwright
club Mills here and elsewhere throughout New
England have exceeded the four weeks Idle period
into which all agreed 10 enter. and 1t will not be
possible to secure again this year signed agree
rnent TO curtall the production stlll iurther'
Ad,ieas received here are 10 the effect that the
-,i,,s NJ Rhode Island Hampshire, Maine and
Connecticut are starting up again after the sum-
ner's Tong rest 1t - reasonably certain that some
,f fhrnr viii not be closed until after the holidays
Secretary Rounseville of the Cotton Manufactur-
ers' Association, who largely instrumental In
bringing about the united curtailment throughout
New-England expressed the hope this afternoon
that there would be general resumption OF opera
,nns v,ithin A few weeks There Is no money in the
busness now but he looks for lower prices FOR cot.
ton and higher prices for goods before tne middle Oh
next month His views are about the same as are
hold nv many other local mill men,
'' r, vas W Tsp rted in mill circles this afternoon that
on ,ba x nigh mills in Rhode Island would continue
p rmnnine on fu time until the holidays. at least
Similar reports about Northeastern Cohhecucu' '"iS
are also heard -, ,,i c,,,,ors. r-niop
eavs Of HE outlook for trade: Il do not expect 70
s@s hisines. improve before October permanently
I, has been the history for the last twenyiour year
reac,Ions not liter Ian November think II VIII
e so This Y, ar II so In 1873 and In lSSo also
non Two other date that do not recall exactly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
por.TrILE coNGRATULATEs MKINLEY.

Panror Me- s pit. I5-Congressman Boutee has
sont the following telegram TO Major Mckinley:
congratulaie you and the country upon the un-
narallolcd victory in Maine for Protection and
honest money represented in your candidacy for
Prestdcnt OF n, United States. as the battle was
fought and won solely National lines. Maine
has uttered the most powerful verdict In her HIS
torv and il undoubtedly voices the patriotic protest
~ tho American people against reputation and
Communism The splendid result OF yesterday
,rnlv confirms the assurance given you NJ the
o,..t H.pulcan meeting in this city, which you
so eonuently addressed on the eve OF the Septem
Ler election OF lsti when. In introducing you said
while in the National contest OF lS@ II the Re
r,,hIiran marty shall turn once more to Maine for
H. standard bearer we can respond proudly to the
c.u. n the choice shall fan upon Western cand-
da's, toke Measure in saying for myself and on
h"baIf of this great assemblage that there is no
n,r,, that would invoke more enthusiastic support
-, mat Maine Republicans would more delight TO
bcrnr than that Of the great advocate OF protection
To American industries and prosperity Tor Ameri-
can homrs "a statesman who represents IN his
GER Witerance and public act that policy which
ufrd US TO the very pinnacle Of prosperity In 1892
ard nv which must win that prosperity back
seoInE William Mckinley. of Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
PLATFORM POSSIBILITIES.
so,,r n1vIsION or OPINION AS TO INDOKSIN"
THE CHICAGO UTTERANcEs
[By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

cour prVrcIOS or OPINION AS 10 iNb'r"i->"
THE CHICAGO UTTERANcEs
pu0alo S,nr l5-What the Democratic pId"o'' ~
viii M. &c stil undetermined. There Is s'rohs
son,iren, on the part Of the more seasoned de'e-
o,tes n construct a currency plank upon "hich
cold-tlDged Democrat might stand. The pro-
eronop,e n. the conserva is to make IL possoe
for the Brooklyn Sound Money State CohVeh''o"
10 indorse the nominee. Bernard J. York OF hlhbS
County who represents Hugh Mclaughlin "''''
rcpudiates any plank that Will indorSe 'he i'ai'ie
Liquor Law and demands It's immediate anu u"-
conditional repeal
rbe desire OF the ultra repudiationists ~ lor d
MIA form that will indorse unequiVocsHE INC p"'
,orr, NJ the Chicago Popocratic Convention
congressman Sulzer. who arrived in the city TINS
afternoon took command OF ms NJ .,
,ho ce,esee House. and. aided by H. W. Corhe"'
op ~ Ex-Governor Cornell. received many W.
te. who pledged their aid 10 NJ ouI~ei' !. va
dorstood to-day that Suffers name woulu "
.1.or,od ~ The convention by Judge f. W. Do"nS'
- pinoh,mton. Judge Downs SAID last eNe'."s
A., suizer was the only logical candipdle oe-
- - 10 oo,vention and must necessarily WIN III
i ~ ,na ,,,ews entertained for Mr. Suizer : sue
sp'" himself and his friends in the Gchesee
- ,,o rammanyitc Of note couId De i""" WIZ
House' NJ 'V ihaf,he had ghost or a sno" ..,,h-
~, mixes 10 difference Sdiu Iii ,.,t, c-i,bout
m II iinn .unnorts me or not. VIII WIN WI ~ :
Iainmaiy Ind perhaps ii would be as wen !. = !
Iain1 Suffers arithmeicians say .at ne and
shouiu, l., yotes in the New-fork delesattIoIl Nv ~
~ as n3anv more In Kings Stronds have for
ootfcn that the Nc". io'N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
TREASURY OPERATIONS IN sEPTEMBER

, DEFICIT OF sG5l.Ooo FOR THE FIRST HALF OF
THE MONTH.
Washington. Sept. 15.-For the first half OF Sep
ember the Treasury receipts have aggregated Sl-'-
5000 and the expenditures Sl-Ooi"V' Iea'""s
small deficit so far The receipts are running
a. ono ooo lighter than for the period Of last
September but expenditures are being kept down.
and II is probable that at the end OF September a
slight excess of receipts expenditures VIII be-
shown For the eleven weeks of the current fiscal
year the deficit foots up x4WoVV' Ihls dehct
will be increased during October to nearly S0VN.-
Ooo "a October is a heavy interest-paying month
The recent heavy imporations Of gold are be-
ginning to be felt In the Treasury cash. the gold
reserve now footing up sl4.mec. AS this reserve
increases the legal tender holdings. for which the
gold is exchanged. are declining. United States
notes now I'm the Treasury amount to s13.O000O0. "A
loss OF $4,000 900 within month. The total cash
I'm the Treasury including the gold reserve Is
STA ed at s2i2. 5000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
REVOLUTTON SEEMS NEAR.
FRESH ATTEMPTS TO INCITE 1HE PEO-
PIE TO DETHRONE THE SULTAN.
BRITISH RESIDENTS IN CoNsTANTINoPLE TELE-
GRAPH THEIR FEARS TO LORD SALISBURY

BRITISH RESIDENTS IN CONsTANTINoPLE TEr.E-
GRAPH THEIR FEARS TO LORD SALISBURY
SERIOUS Panic IN GALATA.
London. Sept 15.-"The Standard" will to-
morrow publish dispatch from Constantinople
saying that the young Turkey party Is covering
the city with placards melting the people to
dethrone the Sultan. Serious trouble. 1t is
added is certain 10 occur within a week
Old Turkish troopships are nightly deporting
Armenlans to the Black Sea. where it is be-
neved. they are drowned
The British residents at :he instance of the
British Embassy. have teegraphed to Lord
Salisbury saving that their lives and property
are in danger. The French residents have
taken similar action. British and French fleets
are now near the mouth Of the Dardanel IS.
Fuad Pacha. one OF the Sultan's aide-de-camps.
was asked to how long the forts along the
Dardanelles could check the passage of the
warships. and he replied that they could stop
them for almost half an hour.
"The Chronicle" and "The Daily News" will
tomorrow publish many columns OF dispatches
themselves against the Sultan. though the semi
official journals callous to the sufferngs Of
the Christians In the Turkish dominions
Constant tinople. Sept. la serious mic oc-
CURED to-day in the Galata quarter in conse-
quenca of the arrest OF an Armenian in whose
possession were a number of discriminating let
ters and a revolver.
Everybody rushed into their houses. and the
doors OF shops and dwellings, were hastily
barred. the people fearing a repetition Of the
loOting and rnassacring. The panic spread to
Pera, and similar scenes enacted there.
1t was not until some hours after the arrest was
made that the fears Of the people were allayed
and the ShOps reOpened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
CONGRATULATING M'KINLEY.
HE RECEIVES \ FLOOD OF MESSAGES ON TIL
VICTORY IN MAINE.

HE RECEIVES \ FLOOD OF MESSAGES ON THE
VICTORY IN MAINE.
Canton Ohio. Sept 15-A tlda' wave Of mes
sages congratulating Major Mckinley on the
result Of the Maine election poured into Canton
to-day Among the dispatches received were
the following:
Augusta. Me. Sept l5-I offer you my hearty
ccrgratulat tions. This is your triumph The party
has achieved the most sweeping victory ever ac-
corded to any party IN the history of Maine
J. H. MANLEY.
Piitsburg Sept. B.-The Americus Republican
club sends congratulations the magnificent
victory in the Pine Tree state for Protection and
Sound Money j. ID. LII IELl' secretary.
Chicago Sept 1J-Maine. Vermont and the boys
are with YOU That settles IT,
"' WV" D. D. WOODMANSEE.
President Of the National League of Republican
Clubs
Putsburg Sept 1.-THE Young Mems Republican
Tariff club OF Pittsburg has heard the news from
Reeds State and our members Will be in canton
Friday TO congratulate you personally.
JOHN DOYLE. President.
San Diego. Cal. Sept 15.-Mc Kinley Club. l5oo
strong sends congratulations.
1t is expected that large delegation from
Maine will cone to Canton within the next
week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
THE AMERICAN health ASSOCIATION.

Buffalo. Sept 1.-THE American Health Associa-
tlon met here to-day with delegates In attendance
from various parts OF the United States Canada
and Mexico. DIR Stephen Smith made an address
In which he especially emphasized the fact that
only international cooperation can ercctualy cope
with epidemics and suggested that cuba be taken
,r,o the association to the end that yellow fever
may be fought more thoroughly Abou; hfty new
members were elected. DR. Granville Conn read a
ranort on car sanitation and followed by DIR
orvananos on observations OH the cleaning OF rail
pa,crs we're $50 read by DIR. Noriega OF Mexico
and ex President Montizambert. Of Canada.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
pocKrFELLER.S PrRCHASE DENIED.

Cleveland Ohio Sept 1.-THE rnmor in 'ircula-
,o, Yesterday that John d Rockefeller had pur
ICED the Johnson Steel Company plant at Lorain
oh,o Is denied 10y President A. J. MoXham Of the
Johnson Company. Mr. Rockefeller is building a
Ii,, feet Of orecarrying vcsse!s to carry The ore
,,, his mines on Lake superior. and this has .cd
.',,,, IN b.cve that n. intended 10 acquire Steel
Nan; He ha. seen very often " late driving
Inot the country in the vicinity OF lorain appdr-
'',,, making "A careful examination of the country
,,,.een Iorain and Elyria. and shrewd people
pD,.w. conclusions. Nothing Is Known beyond PreSi
dent Moxham's denial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
TO LOOK INTO DISPENSARY SCANDALS.
THE SOUTH CAROLINA BOARD OF CONTROL
ORDERS A THOROUGH INVESTIGATION

Columbia S c.. Sept l5.-The State Board OF
Control met here this evening TO take action look
ing to the investigation OF the dspensary scandals.
Tho Ro,rd held 4 secret session Of about three
hours duration and found difficulty In outlining
n plan In view OF It's lack Of power TO send for
persons and papers. Two Of the members OF the
standing legislative Committee on the Dspensary
were In the city. and one was In consultation with
the Board for n short time The result of the
meeting was an order for a thorough investiga-
ton of the management OF the dspensary to be
entered upon tomorrow.
Commissioner Mixson tonight Informed the
Board that he would refuse to appear unless the
investigation was open to the public.
At the meeting tonight the Rchland County
Board OF Control reported of the sub-dispens-
ers 81. 100 short in his accounts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
ITALY AND ABYSSINI4 AT PEACE.
THE GOVERNMENT AT ROME SAID TO HAVE AC-
CEPTED MENEIEKS s TERMS THROUGH
RI-SSIA'S INFLUENCE

London. Sept. 15.-A dispatch from Rome to
THE Chronicle" says that peace has been con-
cluded between Italy and Abyssinia. King
Menelek demanded that Italy should pay 1000
600 francs as compensation for sustaining the
Italians captured during the war, ant also that
the limits Of the Italian colony of Erythrea be
definitely fixed. and that the Italians keep with
in these limits Russia. il is said supported
the conditions laid down 10y Menelek and they
v.ere agreed TO bv the Italian Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
,,,,.Nvs sTREAMERs TAKEN IL.

Albany Sept. I5-When the Tammany u"ln'
hound for the Buffalo Convention feached Aioany
This afternoon Il was shorn OF us s''e"..
, 'NiS -, cunerl,tendent Harrington. OF the New
S,rL Central Railroad The latter says ne merely
had n call the attention OF the leaders to an order
Of the company issued two years ago. forDiddlhs
eople TO tack signs OF any sort TO the sdes oi inc
ca Tammany started out OF New-iork win
streamers covering the sides or the cars oup,''"
,.nd.nt Harrington says delegations traNcliihs 70
,bn - Louis Convention and the Saratosa I''Pun P,
ii~an Convention not permitted 10 haAs III m
an fbe cars and that there IL no disciiIHinI@. @
made by the company. theatrical ana ,tSs ~
noticai and secret ORGANIZATIONS ana socie,IeS ~ va
all sorts having recently been coinPe"cu " nv ~
to this regulation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
,,s & waTERuAy SUES FOR DIVORCE

rrovidence Sept. l5-Colonel stephen Waterman.
- covernor LIMITS staff was served to-day with
uancrs I'm proceedings for divorce begun by his
vie who is a daughter Of the late William T.
Nicholson In addition to the statutory ground 1t
la the plaintin charges cruel treatment. The
la,,,nence - Of both families involved promises To
pt,ract widespread attention 10 the suit especially
n II is defended by the respondent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
HOW ARKANSAS VOTED.
OFFICIAL RETURNS SHOW IMMENSE RE-
PUBLICAN GAINS.
THE DEMOCRATIC PLURALITY LESS THAN 3oooo-
DEMOCRATS REFUSED TO VOTE BECAUSE
THEIR CANDIDATE WAS TOO IN
TENSE SILVER MAN.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.]

THEIR CANDIDATE WAS Ioo tN-
TENSE A SILVER MAN.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.1
Little Rock Ark, Sept. 15-Oficial returns
from last Mondays election have been received
by the Secretary Of State from all the counties
In the State except Scott and Logan, and the
majority for Colonel d. w. Jones and the rest
of the Democratic State ticket is ONLY "o'oto.
The increase for the Republican ticket over 1914
is in the neighborhood If 10000 The result Is
a great disappointment to the Democracy. as
II was confidently believed that the Democratic
ticket won by at least 10000 majority. "The
Gazette" OF this city. ths State organ OF the De-
mocracy, up to Sunday claimed the State by
10000
Democratic leaders here say the large de-
crease Is due 70 the fact that many Democrats
remained away from the polls. refusing to vote
because Colonel Jones. the Democratic candi-
date had proclaimed from every stump In the
State that he would not support the nominee or
the Chicago Convention II he happened to be
godbug or vas nominated on goldbug plat
form.
Tho Democratic plurality for Governor In 1874 In
Arkansas was 4s724 and in 1892 1T 5647l. This
year the Democratic managers made a special ef-
fort 10 roll up big vote offset to the Ner-
mont verdict against Bryanlsm. They have been
claiming from TO- 900 to $4,000 plurality for their can
didate and pointing the result as sure indlca-
ion that tho people OF the West. at least are over
whcmingly in favor OF reputation and cheap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16
u11L IS STILL THE PILOT.
.rrR1Na THE DEMOCRATIC SHIP FROM
woLFERTS ROOsT.

.vn SENATOR JONES SEEM TO HAVE
.curp AN UNDERSTANDING - THAcHER
or covrRNoR DANFoRTH FOR STATE
CHAIRMAN AND CAMPBELL FOR MA
r,oNAI. COMMITTEEMAN - SENATOR
Nr'RPHYS FRIENDS ANGRY
JUSTICE GAYNoR AND con-
GREsSMAN suLZER ALSO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-09-16

Continued on Fifth Page.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-25
ON A FAVORABLE Rank STATE
MENT THE MARKET CLOSED AT
sd ADVANCES.
OPENING I SLIGHTLY LOWER.
WEAK WHEAT SENTIMENT AND
POOR PRICES ABROAD THE
yEARLY FACTORS.
WHEAT SLUMP RESISTED BY GRAIN
Corn and Oats, ms Well as PrOvis-
ions, Were Relatively Strong In
the Chicago Dealings.

NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-The stock market
displayed about the average Saturday volume
OF trading and was irregular in movement.
some exceptionally wide fluctuations being
recorded In the specialties. Predictions of an
unfavorable bank statement which subse-
quently proved to have been unfounded, and
sympathy with further reaction in the wheat
market constituted the speculative in1u-
ences The opening was weak and fraction
ally lower, on account of a reaction in the
prices of American securities in London and
realizing by the room traders and others. The
declines were soon checked, however, and
the entire list rallied, led by Manhattan,
which advanced 15s per cent. Toward the end
OF the first hour the bears attacked the mar
ket and affected reaction, in which Sugar,
the grangers. Manhattan and Tobacco were
the most prominent. The statement of aver
ages OF the associated banks was much more
favorable than had been anticipated, showing
an increase in legal reserve of So, 049, 800, and
prices rallied on its publication to the best
ngures or the day. The closing strong
at fractional gains generally. Railroad bonds
were active and generally firm. Sales were
$840, 900. Governments lacked feature but
were well held on sales of So 900. Silver GER
tihcates were easier transactions of $50 900.
The total sales of stocks today were 102, $40
shares, including: Tobacco, $500; Sugar,
1850; Burlington 5000; Chicago Gas, $500;
Louisville & Nashville, 100; Manhattan 5000 ),
reading, 5000; Rock Island 1000; st. Paul.
$4,000; Western Union 1900; silver certifi-
Gates, $4,000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-25

a pretext of keeping order, but the
gambling houses and saloons ruled, and
riot and revel ended nearly every night
in robbery and bloodshed.
When they were ready to start back,
the captain told Bell in confidence that
he had secreted his gold among the
merchandise and that it would be car
ried unknown to the drivers in wagons
that were to occupy the center of the
train. Heretofore the attacks had been
made on the wagons at the rear or in
the advance Of the line.
THE only money / shall have with
our outfit will be what may be needful
till we get to Houston. 1t will not be
worth the while of the outlaws to at
tack us, and so have asked Gen. Sib-
ley to send whatever troopers he can
spare as an escort to the train as far
as San Antonio. Beyond that point
there is nothing to fear said the cap
tain.
After rest of ten days Capt Lazaire
started back, the slow train coming on
behind. Nine. Lazaire, still demon
stratively in love with her husband,
whose devotion to her was idolatrous,
was the life of the little party
After five days the wall of chaparral
broke into dwarfed clumps, and like a
brown sea the prairie spread away to
the east Once outside this thorny
wilderness Capt LaZaire's fears, if he
had any, vanished, and as the ambu-
lance went on at a trot he sat beside
his wife, and with her sang French
songs that cheered the troopers.
We shall be in San Antonio tomor-
row." said the captain, with the gleeful
manner of boy, as one night they
went into camp amid a clump of cot
tonwood and by a stream whose water
was clear and sweet.
During the afternoon Lieutenant Bell
ana his men had noticed horsemen to
the north evidently watching the am
balances, but as it would do no good
to alarm the lady they kept their sus-
picions from the captain.
Capt. Lazaire and his wife slept in
the ambulance. AS soon as they had
retired this night Lieutenant Bell ex-
tinguished the fire. His men under
stood the reason, and without an Or
der the mules were harnnessed and
the horses saddled so as to be ready
to start within the minute
There was to be no sleep that night.
The teamsters kept near their mules,
and Bell and his men lay down with
their rifles by their sides and their
ears to the ground.
1t was nearing dawn when the neigh
ing of a horse some so yards down the
stream from the camp startled Bell
and his men, but they remained quiet.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-25
kN8EsE XIX Ss 81
) fl TILE OF The BORDER !! !
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Running the Gauntlet of Texas Outlaws in 1862. 2
NakNkk 2skksaNf skaksks

OF all the Southern states Texas suf-
fered the least in our civil war. Be-
yond a little fighting at Galveston and
at the mouth of the Sabine, the Lone
Star state, though well represented in
the Confederate ranks, had no direct
experience of the cruel struggle.
The Texas planters grew cotton as
before and the cattle on the prairies
multiplied exceedingly. While Confed
crate money was the sole medium Of
exchange in the other seeded states,
Texas adhered to gold, and while every
post was blockaded, Texas carried on a
large foreign commerce by way of the
Rio Grande and Mexico, which, after
1852 was in the hands of the French.
Not only from Texas, but also from
Western Arkansas and Louisiana,
great cotton trains, drawn largely by
oxen, worked their slow way to the
banks of the Rio Grande, Brownsville
being the rendezvous at this side.
French agents took the cotton over to
Matamoras, from which point it was
sent to the coast and on to France.
Prominent among the Frenchmen
who came to Texas in the fall of 1862
was Capt. Philip Lazaire, of Lyons,
who had served as an officer of en-
gineers in Algiers.
Six months after his first appearance
the French captain had over 200
wagons, each drawn by twelve oxen,
carrying his cotton to the Rio Grande,
and the people looked up to him as a
great benefactor
In the winter Of 1923 Gen. Magruder
came on to Texas and was placed in
command of that department The
Confederate general soon discovered
that the enemy that he had to meet and
suppress was not the soldier in blue,
but the swarms Of lawless deserters
and red-handed desperadoes that ruled
Western Texas and plundered the
ranchmen from New Mexico to the
mouth of the Rio Grande.
At this time Colonel Bell, a young
man of 20, joined the staff of Gen. Ma
gruder as volunteer aid, and SO had
a good opportunity to learn of the law
lessness in the western part of the
state. The Confederate and the French
captain soon became warm friends, and
1t was through the tact of the latter
that armed escorts were sent with the
great trains to Brownsville.
One bright morning in May, 1863,