| Show THE MEXICAN COLONIES COLONIA JUAREZ mexico june 28 1698 for a long time past no corres correa pond pon denoe enco bas baa appeared in your col owns from this part irl of the lord lords s vineyard we are living in a country where strife and contention are fre though ol of a small email nature it at silent times meg creates a 8 little excitement A short time ago news new was received here our president that a small through t ahro ugh band of revolutionists were secreted in the mountains close blose by the number was estimated at equipped and well armed eighty men ada and for the colonies to be on the milert alert it caused our military organ fixation to meet and drill and place pickets out every night so BO that we might not be taken by surprise the boys bays who report reported ed for duty numbered company of fifty men reay realy at short notice to be under arms arias for the defense of home and cou country but I 1 am pleased to state that all of the spots shots fired have been at target targe tp with a fair result of getting empty cartridges our company is drilling yet under the able command of general M P romney mud credit must be given him for the interest manifested in this movement A few days later we also received information through some prospectors that the noted apache indian named kid was again in the mountain B west of us having a band ot ol warriors with him it be same bund who is presumed the i did the killing of tha the thompson cami banai jy 1 last fall the indians indian attacked the prospectors early in the morning and fired bred on them but the prospectors managed to get away by leaving be bind them all of their cam camping ping outfit and six months provisions in cash ano and some eight head bead of burros A company of mexican soldiers passed through here last week for the scene of disturbance so as 88 to ase ascertain ertain the facts in the matter and report to the government another excitement was created here bore on monday the but or of a more pleaS pleasant SIlt nature our martial band appear appeared ei in the evening wito WILD their sweet strains of music and which asked what was up we named it was it a surprise on our faitt rul 61 follow fellow laborer and president A le mcdonald he having just returned from salt bait lake city where he be attended the dealos dedication tiou of the temple and ex pacts soon to leave again for the city of mexico to labor la beeaff of the colonies some of his hie friends took this opportunity to show their esteem and appreciation for some of the privation this venerable servant of god bod had passed through when he WM was traversing the mountains moun taina aud and suffered buffered hunger thirst and cold so as to find an abiding place for a driven and persecuted people this he is still laboring for exploring and giving reports of country suitable for the latter day Sain saintil tip and very little of his time is pent at home therefore the saints bainte called upon him with their baskets well prepared with the fruits of the earth the program commenced with a few introductory remarks by elder J C peterson Pe tereon who stated in behalf or the saints their esteem of his past labor and their entire support in the future so as to ex ebend end the cl celonies onies and build cities oi ties that may prove to be magnificent monuments to the kingdom of gok and for the elevation of the fallen race brother mcdonald Mo Donald made a response and feta ted he indeed was taken by surprise at a time when he at least anticipated it nevertheless it was much ap appreciated on his bis pait showing as it did the good feeling of the saints towards him he also said he had bad worked in the kingdom of gd G d for over 40 years and was still pushing ahead for the benefit of his fellows that they may enjoy these same privileges that we do he be expected to see our colonies arow and increase and he compared our plea pleasant surroundings with some ta in the northern country our beautiful climate our extreme facilities tor for fruit as producers of which we had made mch uon a laudable commencement considering our abort stay here A very interesting inte program was carried out and the saints gathered on casion appreciated the enjoyable time spent together our second crop of alfalfa is now gathered in and a great portion of the wheat is cut our threshing machines are at full speed this season mason our bour threshers thre will be at work and will evidently be the means of bringing much co colonies louies our fruit crops will be light this season of apricots and peaches but ot of strawberries and blaek blackberries berries there has been a fair crop and grapes grages will be to in abundance melons are commencing to show an alk appearance in another week they will be plentiful fu the first crop of potatoes give a fair showing oane cane and corn appear wll wall and the farmers anticipate a fair harvest ofir cannery expects to put up some cans of fruit and tomatoes a very fair show ing for a new institution and in a place where reports say we are starving our tannery is pushing ahead in producing leather for harness and shoes juarez to is trying to be self sustain log ing in such things as demand the ready cash and by supporting our home industries we support ourselves this to is realized by the brethren and especially by our leaders leadem such as elder bider george teasdale Tean dale who is ever on hand to encourage home manufacture of all kinds our main street commences to put on quite a business appearance our able and pushing townsman brother J C Be bentley utley can now be seen offer tug lug for sale eale the old renowned cooper wagon mccormick mccorm ick mach machinery I 1 nery surely the consolidated implement co have marked then themselves nelves with pro gertse in pushing their goods into this far off country the 0 canies conies appear to be in a thriving condition and we expect to teach the natives by example many whom we come in contact W with ith admire us tan for the success we have attained in this mountain region our orchards and fine awe dwellings bilings peaceable and orderly towns the industry in austry and pro progress greim marked out by our leaders and followed up by the people all tend to have an influence tor for good amongst the natives in the land some of wone these have come amongst us and ask for baptism cm and seemingly v are very faithful we on en joy perfect peace in living our religion and holding our meetings undisturbed all of the church organizations are in good running order and our young people enjoy good sec ac ety for it can be truthfully said that thai no profanity exists here within our gates nor saloons for drinking nor sabbath breaking socially our you n people are a credit to their parents and an bonotto honor to the church to which they belong forgiving for giving iod like principles by bv example SIERRA MADRES |
