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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
FOR HUMANITY'S SAKE
A New Yorker at Galveston Inaugurates
a Crusade Against Gambling.
He Proposes to DevOte Els Life TO the Work,
and Never Cease Until the Vice
is Wiped Out.

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX. April 10.-The pro-
prietors and employees of three of the
leading gambling houses were arrested
this morning on af1davits sworn out by
81. s. Levy, charging them with gaming
and exhibiting gambling devices. They
gave bond and will have preliminary ex-
animation in the morning. H. s. Levy,
the prosecutor in this case, is engaged in
the fine art business with bis brother in
New York City, and is here in the inter-
est of his house. Last Tuesday night,
time hanging heavy on his hands and no
respectable places of amusement open, he
sauntered into "Sixty-Six' and went
against the bank to the tune of $500.
Luck being against him here, he left and
went against Norton g bank and dropped
Sl65. This being discouragiug, he tried
the "FTenchy' game and lost, making
his losses for the night very nearly 500.
Levy says he was so nearly distracted
with his losses that if it had not
been for his superior will power
he would have committed self
destruction. Wednesday morning he re-
allied that he had been taught Il
wholesome lesson and determined to save
others from the same costly experience
by suppressing and closing up gambling
houses. With this object in view he
sought legal advice, which resulted IN
affidavIts being made and the arrest of
the gamblers of the houses where
he had lost his money. Levy denies that
he is actuated. by malice or desir, to Sc
cure the return of his money, which he
regards as a good investment. but claims
his sole and only motive is to suppress
and close up gambling houses and there
by save others from being feeCed of their
money; that he is acting in behalf of
humanity, and firmly avOws his deter
mination from now on to devote his life
TO the suppression of gambling, and that
if he is not successful in getting the bet
ter element actively enlisted in his efforts
he VIII Boldly appeal TO the gamblers to |
assist him in his work.
Mr. Levy is an educated, cultivated |
gentleman of the world, about thirty |
years old. married, and has none of !
the elements of crankism about him, |
but speaks in convincing and deter |
mined MANNER OF the WoTK he has under |
taken and the difficulties he will en-
counter and the trouble he will have TO |
suffer from sources inimical to his mis-
sion, but regardless of this and every
thing else, he firmly declares his inteu-
ton never to cease until the gambling
houses are wiped completely out of eX-
istence. LEWIS work has demorallzed
the gamblers
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

Three New Men on Their Way South to Help
Fort WOr,h's Ball Tossars Out
Al Swift, the new second baseman
whom the Fort Worth management has
secured, is on bis way and will JOIN the
club at Galveston. He will probably
pass through this city and may stop off a
train.
Mr.. Fogarty has also signed Jerry
Reardon, pitcher of some note, and he
is under orders 10 report at once in Fort
Worth. If he arrives in time to be of
any service to the club before their re-
turn to this city he will join them on the
trip.
Another ball-tosser, who bears the
unique name of Smith, has also been
signed. and will soon make his appear
ance on the diamond where he will occu-
py the position of change pitcher. Smith
is said to have q good record.
Tobie is showing up in the box in fine
shape, and with a little more practice
and better control of the ball will do ex-
cellent work Mercer hash t yet attained
the staying powers that he will have
when the season is a little older. Maurer
Will be laid up for three or four weeks
with his ankle and will be big loss TO
the team, which has had series OF
misfortunes since the season opened. But
they are very slowly getting into shape
and with the new men to help them will
probably be heard from.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
A FINE SUCCESS.
PhB asff and Banquet Given by the Brother
hoOa of Painters and Decorators
A Festive scene.

The ball and banquet given last eveL-
ing under the auspices of local Union
No. 10, Brotherhood of Painters and
Decorators was a most complete success,
and was most satisfactory and gratifying
Ito those whose efforts brought it to its
perfect condition. All the appointments
of the affair were of complete harmony
ips.s taste and style. The Como
tafsaH was used for the event, and the at
.ten&gnSe4f some seventy-f1ve couples,
was Just enough to comfortably fill the
space and make the social features en-
joyable without bordering on the crush.
The hall was handsomely decorated and
numerous floral ornaments placed on the
stage served to give an atmosphere of
freshness to the space as well as to partly
counssl the orchestra, to the harmon lous
sstft4ft1s OF. which the merry dancers kept
time, 1t was Professor Alex Ault's
orchestra, and never before did that
Justly famous director furnish better
music for the terpischoTean pastime.
The arrangement committee, which was
seDrn posed of J. J. Longever, chair
Eflau; o. G. White, +. NJ. Armstrong,
Charles Cooper, J B Maher and b.
sI5ISkri had taken great pains TO nave
Sc SerFt thing in smooth condition, and not
"a hitch occurred to interrupt the dancing
until midnight, when to the strains of
grand march, the immense party moved
over to the Arlington, where a
tempting banquet was in waiting.
An hour was spent there, during which
Professor Ault's orchestra rendered
concert, including the
following pieces.
Overture E. hSLsiSI'
Medley Overture .............-.'-.; kerry low
-Oyerture-Silver Bells ...-.....--, SchIepergreI-
The rich strains of the orchestra served
to eId the disappearance Of the viands.
Returning to Como hall the dance was
resumed and long did it continue, until
the feet of the participants grew heavy,
reminding them that daylight could not
D5ssar off. Then they dispersed, glad to
haye beenfhere and congratulatIng the
Painters aud Decorators union on their
grand success as entertainers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
ProhibitiODists.

At q recent meeting of the stockholders
Of the Texas Family Journal the Prohibi-
ton organ published in this city, the fol-
lowing directors, vera elected for the en-
suing year: r. G. Damon, COrsicana;
r. L. DohoneY, Paris; J. B. Craufn,
Waco; ". A. Calfee, Waxahachie; J.
B. Link, Austin; W. D. Knowles, Dali
las ;IMrs.. s. +. Acheson, Denison; J e
Boynton, Waco; d. II. PTendergast,
Mexia; r. A. Milan, Galveston; J. q.
Allison, Dallas; f. c. Heath, Rockwell.
The following officers were elected:
President, II q. Damon; vice-president,
W. ID. Knowles; secretary and treasurer,
j. G. Allison.
In addition to the stockholders, num-
Der Of Prohibitionists from various parts
OF the state were present. A resolution
was adopted which recommended that
the state Prohibition executive commit
tee call a state convention for May Is at
Fort Worth, the purpose being to have
the convention nominate and put in the
field ticket for state offices.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
Miller Cases Continued.


The case OF the state against Charles
and Commodore Miller came up to-day
in the Fourteenth judicial district court.
They are under indictment for robbing
an express messenger on a Texas ana
Pacific train at the Sante Fe crossing
near this city, one year ago last June.
Taylor Ray was the express messenger,
and his story of the robbery briefly was
rs follows: Two masked men boarded
his ear at the crossing. One shot the
light out and the other covered TayloF
with his gun, saving ''G-d d-n You. we
want money A package tanning
$1,000 was stolen and the thieves made
good their escape. Detectives were
placed at work, but they never obtained
any clew. Months afterwards Charles
and Commodore Miller were arrested on
the charge of perpetTating a series of
stRrtl ng crimes. Charles Miller turned
states evidence and not only confessed
that he and his partner robbed the Pa
Ci6c eXprecs messenger, but also con-
fessed that they had raped two white wo-
men, robbed stores and residences and
held up pedestrians on the public high
way, relieving them of their valuables.
Owing to the failure to appear
of several Of the witnesses for
the state, who, by the way, were
fined in sums ranging from $50 TO
SlO0 for refusing TO obey the process OF
the court, the case was continued until
April l2.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11

license to preach and was re-
fused, appeared on the streets to-
night and preached to o small congrega-
ton.
Mr.. s E. Moss has started his artesian
well drill down in the direction of China,
and the workmsn are making rapid prog
fess. The work Of improvement can be
seen and heard in all parts of town. in
the way of building and repairing. Since
b. f. FFymier was elected mayor there
has been quite an advance IN property.
Some'of our best citizens are taking
steps TO organize building and loan as
ISOLATION. They have already taken
sos, 900 in shares, aud the object is to
raise 500, 600.
All farmers in this section have their
corn planted and are high spirited over
the present crop outlook.
There have been recently aEreat many
strangers in our city prospecting with
view to locating here permanently.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11

Mr.. Morris, twill be entirely in the in
terest of harmony. There will be
speeches, short ones, made by the citi-
zens, who will be led by Mayor Pendle-
ton, and then speeches by Alliance men.
Our sole object is TO get the people to
understand the Farmers Alliance, its
aims aud ends. -
eyes, said Mr.. Dwiggins, ''the meet
ing sprang from a chance remark or
one of the prominent citizens in town
who SAID, when he was asked TO dine
with the Alliance at our last meeting,
'Oh they We got no use for me-they d
cut my throat if they could. The re-
mark was quoted in our meeting, and
vote was Immediately taken to have an
open meeting at our next session ana TO
put ourselves sauarely before the people.
That s what this meeting is for.
j. B. Boydsou, who is the president or
the county Alliance, corroborated the
expressions of the other gentlemen, and
added that if there were any other object
in view except or beyond that of working
harmoniOusly together for the good of ali
he would most certainly not be IN the
movement.
President W. L. Robinson Of the CITY
Farmers Alliance, which numbers about
l20 members, spoke in a similar strain,
but added that he thought the subject OF
the farmers purchasing their supplies
from the Moss collar oagging and
cordage company ought TO come up
for discussion and probably would be
canvassed. He is very enthusiastic over
the products of the home factory, and
states that if the trust bRgging gets into
this section it will have to fight hard for
it. The factory has just got in 200, 600
pounds of raw jute, which is only one
sixth of the amount on the way, and Mr..
Robinson thinks that the farmers of this
section will by means of the meeting to-
night see that this is the proper place to
get their season s supplies. In fact he
expects there will be a better under
standing all around and both sides viii
be immensely benefited.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
CREATES 4 SENSATION.
Circular Letter Issued Respecting Catholics
and SEPARATE Schools.

A Circular Letter Issued Respecting Catholics
and Separate Schools.
KINGSTON, ONT, April 10.-Arch-
bishop CIeary has issued q circular letter
to the clergy in his diocese respecting
the relation of Roman Catholics to the
separate schools which has created de-
Clded sensation. The archbishop charges
the priests TO call upon every person who
deliberately chooses to side with the enc
my for the gradual destruction of Catho-
lie education in this province, and an
nounce to him in the name and the
authority OF the bishop that his action is
rebellion against the church, and that
the archbishop reserves to himself alone,
or In his absence TO the administrator,
all power of absolving such rebellious
Catholics from his sins, unless he shall
have signed q written declaration that he
heartily repeuts of having injured his
church and scandalized his neighbers by
his withdrawal of his taxes from Catholic
education, and shall have promised to
become a supporter of the separate school
at the earliest opportunity, then any
priest can grant absolution.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
TRAIN ROBBERY.
An Interesting Case Being Tried at Waynes-
boro, Miss.

An Interesting Case Being Tried at Waynes-
boro, Miss.
WAYNEsBORO, MISS, April 10.-The
trial of Reuben Smith of Lamar county
Ala, on a charge of robbing the mail
and express train of the Mobile and Ohio
railway near the Buokatunna bridge,
was commenced in the criminal
court this morning. The prosecu-
ton is conducted by District At
torney James H. Neville, assisted
by Hon. Thomas A. Woods; defendant
is represented by Judge j. L. Morris of
WaYnesboro, Hon. J. II. Mcguire and
Mr. Collier of Fayette Courthouse, Ala.
The entire day was consumed in the
hearing of evidence by the state vat
nesses.
Zach Thersau, W. W. Scholes, c. w..
Bell and A. w. Dunning were examined
at great length as to the robbery, and
corroborated their testimony given at the
preliminary hearing.
Neil McAllister, colored, positively
identified the defendant and his evidence
was not shaken after a searching cross
examination.
W. D. Cochran also identified Smith as
the man he saw Sunday preceding tha<
robbery fourteen miles from B uckatunn8:
going in the direction of that place. Il
James McClund told the same story as
on the preliminary hearing. Pending hf&
cross-examination the court adjourned
till tomorrow. 9
Great interest is manifested IN the triaG
and the courthouse was crowded duT4fs
the entire day. The state has SO tar
made out a very strong case. ~
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
BASEBALL.
Austin, 10; Fort Worth, 6.
Special to the Gazette.


Specialize the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, April 10.-The triumph
of Austin and defeat of Fort Worth to-
day, it being the last of the present
serses between these clubs, proved the
most exciting game since the arrival Of
the Fort Worth club. The score was 10
TO 6. A feature of the game was the
continuous quarrelling and disputing be-
tween the players and the umpire, the
latter of whom seemed TO be most
blamed by the spectators. Fort Worth
certainly did high kicking, and'it was the
general opinion that the great amount of
kicking dode by both clubs was not justi-
fable. Some loud and boisterous Ian
guage was complained of. A timely
home run by Carey defeated the Fort
Worths, it being made when bases were
full, thus scoring four runs Fort Worth
played good game in the eyes of pro-
fessionals. Mallory made a three. base
hit which was good oneg but his pitch
ing was not as good as Yesterday. Fol-
lowing is the score:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
1nvestors Meet in Austin.

SpecieI to the Gazette.
austin, TEX, April 10.-A meeting
of investors and citizens of Austin was
held at the Driskill tonight. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed on per-
manent organization: lobe Johnson of
Fort Worth, Frank Hamilton, F. NJ d.
Maddox. " P. Gaines, J. n. Day and
J NJ. Bnrough. Mr.. C. II. Llbold of
Kansas City and NJ. NJ: Shlpe of Abilene.
Kan. were added to she committee.
During the discussion Mr.. Shipe said he
represented a company which would APP
ply for a charter to construct'an electric
street railway, and if the council gave it
they would expend 500, 900, and begin
work in sixty days.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
THE RAILROAD KING.
Gould This Morning at 10
O'clock.

Jay Gould will visit this city this morn
ng, arriving here about 10 o'clock.
A committee of citizens have been ap-
pointed to meet him ct the depot and
entertain the railroad king while he re-
mains in the city. The committee is
composed of the following names: Col {.
E. w. Taylor. AT Byers; Ills Honor
W. S. Pendleton, Capt. B. B. Paddock
H. w. Tallant, Zeno g. Ross, e. L..
Hurley, J. c.. Mccarthy, Martin Casey 4,
W. H Taylor, H. SilIiman and j. J &.
Roche. These gentlemen are requested
to meet at the Spring Palace Office, Go
Main street, at 9 O'Clock promptly to
make arrangements.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
THE SCORE:

Cation, 0, g. 3, 5, A, 8. o. s, 0, o. 0, 8, 0, 4,
q o, IT, II, 0, o, 0, H. 4, g. 6, SO, 80, 2, o, 49,
Total, $50; average, 81$; highest run, 50.
Daly-0, Z, 9, l, 6, 10, "A, 0, 0, &c, 0, 0, 20,
10, %. O, z, 0, 2, u, Is. s, %, 4. o. s. 0, 10.
Total, 256; average, 24-39; highest run, 80.
The second afternoon game was be-
tween Maurice DAILY of Brooklyn and J
r. Heiser of New York, the former play
ing 800 points against the latter's 25O.
The game resulted in a victory for Heiser
by the following score:
Heiser-1, 1, 8, /, IA, 0, 0, %. 0, o,
O, IL, %, 3, /, 0, 2, 10, 8, /. 0. 5, 0, 7,
I, l, 2, Is, IA, II, 0. 5, 5, 4 8, 8, l, 10,
8, 90; total, 250; average, 6 1910; best
rug. so.
Daly-48, 2, 3, 9, 7. 81, o, 0, o. o. %,
5, s, 2 81, l6, l, 0, 0, 0. 0, 0, 10, 0, 0,
Ia, 6, 4, 1, l3, %. 0, 0, 3, 0, 2, 4, 2,
total, 297; average, 24-29; best run, 81.
Time of game hour.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
DALLAS.
Jay Gould Holds an Informal Reeep-
tion-Takes in the Towns Sights.
ProhibltiOnIsts Consider the ACCESSIBILITY OF
Putting Out State Ticket-Wit.
nesses Fined.
Gould's Visit.
The GAzETTRBUREAU,
So MAIN STREET,

DALLAS. TEX. April 10. 1880.
Dallas has been making much OF Jay
Gould to-day She hasn't wined him
and dined him, as she usually does her
capitalist visitors, for the reason that he
brought with him, in his car, "Ata-
lanta, his own stock of wines, and of
eatables, as well as his own cook, and
is, therefore, not doing the town for the
purpose of being steered up against a
square meal, with champagne trim
mings. Besides, as he is in delicate
health, he has to DC little particular
about the character OF the free lunches
that are offered him. His name, there
fore, does not appear on any of the hotel
registers, although, doubtless, he might,
were he TO insist on it, secure a differen-
tial rate from the one he saw fit to pat
roniZe. He is here1T1 however, receiving
much attention and being made much of.
This morning at 10 CLOCK he appeared
at the mayors Office, in the city ball,
where an informal reception, lasting au
hour, was held, during which Mr.. Gould
was introduced TO and shook hands
with large number of the
representative capitalists, business men,
real estate boomers and citizens of Dali
las.
After seeing that he was comfortably
cOrrqled Mayor Conner fired at him a
very pretty little speech, telling him that
Dallas was glad to have him as q visitor
and guest. That those who surrounded
him were her representative citizens.
They had not FORGOTTEN that few years
ago he had predicted that Dallas would
be great city, and the younger portion
OF them, having faith in his predictions,
had taken advantage Of it and were glad
now that they did SO. (HeTe Mr.. Gould
smiled.) Continuing Mayor Conner said
that it was the desire of himself and the
people of Dallas that his visit be made a
pleasant one. The people of Dallas were
his friends, and they looked upon him as
the friend Of their city.
Mr.. Gould, without rising, made a
brief response in en- almost inaudible
voice, saying that he was delighted with
bis visit to Texas, and returning thanks
10 Mayor Common for his kindly express
sion in behalf of the people of Dallas.
The handshaklng business was then re-
newed and kept up until nearly II
o clock. when Mr.. Gould left the build
ing. During the day he visited the Dali
las club, the board Of trade, and was
driven over the CITY, TAXING III YAK
Cliff. The result is that he feels
the result of his days handshakng
and is tonight considerably the worse
for wear. AS soon as he could get free
from those who took him in charge with
the determination of showing him the
city or breaking something in the at
tempt, be made bee line for his private
car, where he is resting up before pro-
ceeding on his journey.
On the whole ;, however, he was well
received here and well pleased with what
he saw, and Dallas feels in fine feather
over his visit.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
LODGED In JAIL.

A Father Kills His Infant Child. But Claims it
Was Purely Accidental.
Especial to the Gazette.
FORT SMITH, ARK. April l0.-Will-
lam Stedham, charged with the murder
of his infant child on the 18th of last
month in Younger's Bend, Cherokee
Nation, was lodged in the United States
Jail this afternoon. He claims the kill
ing was an accident, and says he was
laying on the bed fooling with a pistol
when the weapon was discharged, kill
ing the child, which WIS in its mother S
arms. Stedham had been released from
jail only short time before the killing,
having served term for the introduce
ton and selling Of whisky IN the Indian
country.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
CLEBURNE,

An Alderman Resigns-ProspectOFs in Town.
improvements on Every Hand. G.
Specialize the Gazette.
CLEBURNE, TEX, April 1o.-J. L.
wagley, alderman from the Third ward,
rendered his resignation to-day. The
city council will act on it next Monday
night. 5
The city has rented the upstairs, over
Mcfarland IS office, and is having it ele-
eantly flied up for the mayor Is Office. It
will be used also by the board OF trade.
to meet in.
Mr.. Prewitt, who applied to the Meth
odist church some time since for
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11

tainment tonight at the Christian
church before packed house. The pro-
ceeds, which Melted quite nice little
sum, will go toward repairing the semin-
airy school building.
Farmers in this vicinity are little dis
couraged. Many who had cotton planted
before this last cold snap will have to re-
plant
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
FIRE RECORD.
Incendiary Blaze.

Special to the Gazette.
DoDD CITY, TEX, April I0.-The barn
of W. w. Ward, one and a half miles
east of here, was destroyed by fire at 8
O'CLOCK last night. The horses ran out
and escaped. About 200 bushels of corn,
sixty of cotton seed and years. supply
of hay were total loss. The family was
awakened by the unusual noise Of the
chickens, and were out in time to hear
the Incendiary run from the premises.
Deputy Sheriff Truss passed early this
morning with bloodhounds TO pursue the
fiend.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
Carpenters and JoIners.

The. carpenters and jolners held
meeting last night in the
city hall under the auspices of
union 1913. Brotherhood of carpenters
nd joiners. After much discussion the
following resolution was adopted: IRE
solved, that from and after the first
Monday In May, 1890, we work only nine
hours, and eight hours on Saturday -
Resolutions expressing sympathy with
the eight-stTlkers i'll Chicago, and ten
dering them substantial assistance, II
needed, we're also adopted.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-04-11
DEEP WATER.
Hon a. W. Houston Talks About the Prospects
for 'Harboron the Texas Coast.

Hon. a. W. Houston Talks About the Prospects
for a'Harboron. the Texas Coast.
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, April 10.--Hon.
A. W. Houston, who has been in WASH
ington City for the past few months in
the interest of deep harbor on the
Texas coast, has returned. Mr.. Hous-
ton expresses himself as very much
pleased with the prospects of the project.
He says he is informed on entirely trust
worthy authority that the Coke bill maxi
ing an appropriation of So, 200 ZOO for
Galveston, will pass The house as easily
as it got through the senate, and he is
further satisfied that the bill of private
parties asking permission to deepen the
harbOr at Arkansas Pass at their own ex-
pense will pass both houses OF congress.