John Brockman has brought suit against Gibson and son, owners of about 400 head…
source date: 1888
availability: public-domain

John Brockman has brought suit against Gibson and son, owners of about 400 head of cattle which they recently brought in from Texas and turned loose in Mr. Brockman's cornfield, for $99 damages. The Texans did not stop at this, but moved their effects into one of Brockman's houses, and declare that they propose to stay right there. They seem to have no respect for the rights of property owners, and start in to buffalo, bulldoze and intimidate men who have expended thousands of dollars and many years of hard work in improving their homes. The stock associations of Dona Ana, Sierra and Grant agreed in the past to combine in prosecuting intruders of this sort, and have been successful in making it uncomfortable for several of them along the eastern border of the territory. It is to be hoped they will continue their good work in making them move on or secure water right sufficient to maintain their cattle.