Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-06
DALLAS.
Mary Candidates fer the Democratic
state OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Ssyles' Converts.
Route''-Ed Mortimer Having Hoar-
inK-sult for Divorce Filed

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DALLAS, TEX, March 5-R3v. Harold
F. 6syles, the EVANGELIST, owing to the
demand for his presence, has consented
to remain here throughout this week.
The converts up to date number LOG,
aud there seems to be no abatement of
interest.
The report that four boys were drowned
Sunday proves to be untrue. Three of
the boys who were supposed to have been
drowned have been found. One, how
ever, the son of Mrs. Wilson, is still
missing, Snd the gravest fears are enter
talned for him.
Nat Bedford, the little hve-mouths- old
son Of Nj. and Mrs. William Freemsn,
died this morning at O'Clock at the
family residence, 1l04 Aksrd avenue. The
funeral takes place tomorrow.
Chairman Exsll of the Democratic
State Executive Committee has received
replies from two-thirds OF the members
relative to the the and place Of its next
meeting, which doubtless takes place
next month. The members so far heard
from are by no means unanimous In re-
gard to the place Of meeting. The towns
of Fort Worth, Dalla-, Waco, Lsmpssas,
Austin, San Aotonio, Corsicans and Hous-
ton have all been suggested. TIE call
will be made this week.
A suit is set for the 7th in Justice Brss-
wells court which involves the owner
ship of psrrot.
The weather has turned cold and q
wind is blowing from the north. There
srs no sjgus OF clearing up and the damp
atmosphere retsrds the drying OF the
streets. All manner of signs are seen in
every part Of the city. The most signih-
can't that has yet appeared Is on lower
Ross avenue, and reads, "Take this hole
for China, through route"
Ell Mortimer, who was arrested at Fort
Worth, charged with sending obscene
matter through the United States mail, is
having hearing before United States
Commission er Buford.
At the benefit rendered the Dallas Elks
Saturday night by the Patti Rosa combi-
nation, q prominent feature was the pre-
sentation to Patti Rosa during The second
act. by Mr.. Z Land, 8 magnificent
gold bracelet Of unique design, which was
given in behalf Of the E ks. The soubrette
.responded in a pretty little speech which
wss he,rtiiy spplsuded. During the
third act Mr.. Land walked up to the stage
and in timely speech presented Mr..
Dunno, the manager Of the company,
with a fine gold-hesded cane. The
gentleman acknowledged the token OF
appreciation gracefully. The Elks real
iz9d some $500 GU. of the beneh-, which
will enable them to furnish their hall ele-
gantly.
james Alexander to-day filed suit for
divorce from his wife, Jsrmima Alexan-
der. The defendant Jernims, last De-
cember fled suit for divorce from James
She based her petition on grounds that
at many and different times james had
committed adultery with many persons.
When the suit WAS called IL YVES dis
missed for want Of prosecution. James
now charges his wife with abuse
The i'll treatment he alleges
was commenced about two years ago
She refused to cook for him after he had
performed legal days work for their
common good. He says on April l she
bundled up his clothes and told him "to
git" he SCOT" He denies the charge
Of adultery and pleads abandonment,
wherefore he prays for divorce.
W. A. Baker WAS arrested to-day,
charged with horse theft. A horse was
stolen from Mr.. Hunt, who lives west Of
the Trinity, Saturday night. Mr.. Hunt
gave description OF the horse to the
officers snd they found 1t at Bartlett
Coffmsn's to-day. They gave the officers
description of the man who had lett fl
there, and Deputy Sheriff Coe found
Baker Inst as he wac boarding thsasea
trsl train.