People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 October 1895 — CULBERSON IS MAD. [ARTICLE]

CULBERSON IS MAD.

Governor of Texas Reprimands Sheriff Smith of Tyler. Austin, Tex., Oct. 31. —Gov. Culberson yesterday sent a telegram to Sheriff Smith, of Tyler, anent the burning of the negro there Tuesday. The governor informed the sheriff that it was his duty to protect the prisoner at whatever cost, and demands of him an explanation as to why he did not do it. He further says that having failed in enforcing the laws in this instance, he trusts the sheriff will permit nothing to deter him from the performance of his duty in promptly arresting all participants in the mob and bringing them before an examining court at once. The governor adds that, in case the sheriff cannot do this unassisted, he will take pleasure in lending executive assistance at any and all times, but the mob must be apprehended at o»ce.