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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

\ Collection TO BE Iaken Up IN the Churches
for the Home.

for the Home.
Colonel William p. Smith, commander Of
Grand Camp. will duung the present week Is
sueacircular letter 20 the several camps belong
inc to the Grand Camp pasking them TO request
the ministers of their respective localities 10
take up a collection In their churches on the
Sunday prior 20 General Lees birthday Tor
the benefit OF the Soldiers Home.
IN cities and counties where there Is no
comp in existence it Is expected that some of
the resident Confederate veterans Will inter-
est themselves sufficiently in the matter 10
induce their respective ministers 20 take up
similar collections on that day.
The funds at the disposal Of tho directors
of the Soldiers Home are az present taxed 20
the utmost, and Ii Is % be hoped that some
additional resources Will soon be secured IN
order that the institution might be Kept open.
The maintenance OF the inmates cost Sl2O
rer annum per capita, and there are at pres
ert one hundred and thirty old Confederate
soldiers cared for at the Home, while the an
nual appropriation of the State only amounts
10 40 0IU.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

HMBUEG. Dec T. There are "a. 900 cases Of
influenza reported in this city to-day and tho
death rate is considerably higher, owing to
the prevalence of the disease.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Association Of the Army OF Northern Virginia
Will meet on Friday next at noon at Lee Camp
HAIL 10 consider some measures % advance
tho interests oil the organization. COlone. A.
W. Archer. commander of Lee Camp. Colonel
William T. Smith. commander # Grand
Camp. and Major Thomas 4. Brander Of
ee Camp. haye been nyited 10 attend the
conference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

The credentials of Davidson having been
read to tho Senate. Mr. George OF Mlssls-
sIpppi said after O. careful examination OF
tins case he found there was no controversy
rs 10 the facts and therefore no necessity for
an inrestioution by the committee. As To
tho Law, of The case. that had already received
iudical determination 10y this boiy so
that there now remained no question
either OF law or OF fact upon which
"a decision of the Senate could be
asked. The equality of the states III
this body ought not % be impaired Tor one
single Eour when there coull be no question
about which there would pe any o!herence
betyeen senat rs WHO had looked INTO the
matter However n Difference TO the Sena-
tor from Tennessee Mr.. Harris no would not
object 20 the question going over until To-
morrow. but then he should Insist on the I'm,
mediate swearing i'm oL the legally elected
Senator Call.
Mr Hoar. ~ Massachusetts. chairman OF
the Committee on Privileges ana tlectois'
remarked that the statement of the Governor
Df Florida i'm tins case had been sent t. hiln.
as wei ass 10 other senator's and ne had care
fully examined L. 10 was simply a question
as 10 the cOnstitutionalIty on tho present ia"
of Congress as 10 the eiecuoh ca
senator This was question WIich
bad been before the Senate oileh ueioIe
and had always been dccidedln one way ih-
dee9. he WAS not aware that there was any
difference of opinion among senators on INC
point If IN the course of discussion to-mor-
row it should turn out that there was any
Question IN the mind OF any senator ne
,yould not object % the case being referred
10 the committee but ut present, ne s3w no
reason whatever why the senate should lot
dispose of It without a reference.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

When Ohio was reached, Mr.. sherman
eaid before the oath oi Office was admins
tored TO Mr.. Brice he desired to say that the
belief was entertained 10y large part of the
citizens Of OHIO that he was not q citizen Of
That State at the time of his election. and,
therefore. was not eligible. Hc, Sherman
Mas satiGed Brice was entitled 10 be sworn III
on his prima tacie credentials. they oelrg
regular in form. and he, therefore snOuiu ie,s'
no objection TO this being done, but ne sini-
Div eaye this notice 30 that Brices beng
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

A conference of tho committee on legisa-
ton OF Grand Camp Will be held next Friday
AZ 4. NJ. The committee consists OF two
delegates from each camp belonging % tho
Grand Camp. and the conference has been
called 20 consider such measures ~ VIII be re-
commended tO the Legislature now in ses-
sion to be passed IN tho interest OF Grand
Camp and tho interes. OF Confederate soldiers
.aff
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

TO IUglnl0 0olegali0l except Wise and
Tucker stuck 10 Crisp. On tho sixth
ballot Hatch voted for Crisp. together
yah Wilson and Burnes. ~ Missouri; Shiyo-
y and McLeland of Indiana. also went 90
,ru Mills gained one There We're only
.t changes until the tweuty-siAth ballot.
Vlcu resulted Crisp. lNl: Mills, 90;
Springer. ~. McMllin, l9 Stevens. j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

vdua's which would at all justify MN or
them in having any feeling OF unA'nonesS
against mo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-08

Nominations for minor Offices were then
made. Mr. Kerr was nominated for clerk Of
the House by acclamation; ex-Coneressman
Turner. OF New YORK. for d0or-keeper: ex-
Congressman loder of Ohio. for sergeant-at-
arms. Dalton, OF Indiana. for postmaster. aud
Mr. Mlburn; the blind preacher for chap
lain. and at 1880 the caucus adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

The teachers of the seventh grade will
meet Monday at 3:15 p. m. The arithmetic
class will meet Tuesday at p. m: The
music and writing classes will meet We'd
nesday at the usual time. The teachers Of
the primary grade will meet Thursday at
$50 p. m, instead of Friday. The reading
circle will meet Saturday at 10 a. m.
Next week examinations will be held in
all the rooms. The teachers of the various
grades have prepared ten questions on each
subject taught by them. These questions
have been sent to the superintendent, who
will make a selection for examination, have
them mimeographed and returned to the
teachers. The questions in each subject
will be the same in all classes of each grade.
The examination will be held in keeping
with uniform schedule, and will begin in
the high school on Monday and in all other
grades on Wednesday. The high school
was inspected on Monday by DR.. Walter
lie Fevre of the university at Austin. The
faculty of the university have appointed a
committee of inspection to visit the high
schools of the state that are affiliated with
the university. DR.. LIE Fevre is one Of this
committee. He made very appropriate
and instructive address to the faculty and
pupils in the assembly hall, after which he
visited the various rooms. He expressed
his approval of what he saw and heard and
was enthusiastic over our beautiful high
school building
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

The banquet given Thursday night by
Dlyu lodge, No lO7, Knights of Pythias,
WIS lue most pleasant social affair Of the
season Visiting knights from Stephenville,
Eea and Comanche were present with their
families, and quite number of Dublin citi-
1as accepted an appreciated invitation.
Covers were laid for about two hundred
persons The arrangement of the company
Under The direction of Sir Knight DR.. r. A.
Miller, prelate Of the lodge and acting mas
Ter Of ceremonies, was most happy and
w.,.mei. Short table speeches by Sir
N.-atS ". W. Patrick OF Dublin, Med.
Rue " Stephauville, DR. Grace of Hico and
Messrs v ID. Cameron and j. T. Harris of
lGa!g. added Zest to the occasion, and
wae''et '7e appetites of fair ladies, gall ant
Knights and brave gentlemen. After the
supper music and pleasant social converse
PEI tho hour Later happy speech from
fn,rs, ". j. Clay was followed by more
n-sl,, the whole closing with q social hop.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

Beiior5 precinct voted in favor of the
LAY 3" build roads.
lnecpttm crop is nearly all harvested,
a. 'se weld is much better than at first
ss.gataI
Professor Dale is doing excellent work
sr.. oa here, and has won many friends.
!-1fe Tl. ao literary and musical enter
I...g.' at Vie Bedford college on Friday
lE.- November Is, 1891. Admission, %
GU, t.-..rnu, 10 cents. This entertain
.t..t Is Tor .hr benefit Of the public schools
va Wei worthy the patronage of the peo-
+o!ess'7 Lyics spent Friday and Satur-
-. !a turi Worth, attending the teachers
e,s..-tAation He is one of the board of ex-
-, LA9 -.erar" society gave a good enter
;N-llelt asst Friday night, the exercises
TT.'-s mostly from Longfellow's writings.
.yS.a'at II. J.. Graham made few open
= REMARKS on the tobacco habit which
r rs.e oa.r.} aad highly edifying. The vocal
~,S-r Was charming.
r Misses Alice and Pearl Sanders from
'ti-It'.ls tre visiting relatives il Bedford.
.ts>nr d, ! Valentine attended the
s.t,N 'Eamination at Fort Worth.
a., g-E farmers are becoming quite anxious
~ '4'-.. as stock water is very scarce.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

cleanse his way2r Peaching at 7:3@ z. m,
theme: conversion scripturally viewed"
The public cordially invited to all services.
Riverside Sundav-school $50 .. M. S. F.
Murphy, superintendent.
Mission Sunday school in Mrs. Sizemore's
school house, + p. m. Corner FIRST and Har-
ding. s. E. Murphy, superintendent
North Side Sunday-school, 80 p. N. B.
Morgan, superintendent.
Mission Sunday-school. near hospital,
$3.50 a. m. Clay Martin, superintendent.
North Fort Worth Baptist church, SER
vices second and third Sundays, IL a. III.
and p. m. Prayer service every Thurs
day p. N. A. p. Collins, pastor and city
missionary.
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church,
corner Seventh and Misunderstanding
morning and evening by Rev. w. p. VIII
son. Sabbath school at 9:45 a. IN. Ep-
worth league, Gas p. IN. All attending will
be made welcome.
First Baptist church, corner Taylor and
Third streets.-Services at II 4. III. and { :43
p nj. A cordial invitation to all. Sunday
school at $3.50 a. M. J. NJ. Wells, pastor.
First Presbyterian church, corner Cal
houn and Fourth streets. Regular sevices
to-day. Preaching by the evangelist, Rev.
J. D. Mclean, at IL a. IN. and 1:30 p. IN.
Communion services will be observed at the
morning services. Strangers are invited.
Sunday-school at $50 a. IN.
Broadway Presbyterian church.-Regu-
lar services at IL a. N. and 80 p. m Rev.
j. B. French, pastor, will fill the pulpit.
College Avenue Presbyterian church
Preaching to-day at IL q. m. and 1880 p. m.
Rev. J. II. Creighton, evangelist will fill
the pulpit
Evangelist Rev. J. D. Mclean will lead
the meeting for men only in the Young
Mems Christian Association rooms this aft
ernoon at 4 o'clock. All men invited.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08
The Bond Money,

Secretary Burns and Assistant Collier
were busy yesterday writing out checks for
the payment of the city's Indebtedness,
getting them ready for his honor's sigma
ture, which viii be attached between this
and next Wednesday. In answer to the
query, How much of the bond money have
you in the treasuly!'' the secretary an
swered:
mot SOU"
at was reported That 500, 600 was here
What caused this reportl''
give it up"
Tell me what you know about it."
'About 100000 was deposited in the
Bank of the Republic, New Yorl, city, yes
terday, portion of the bond money. The
balance coming from the sale will be de-
posted to-day or Monday
How much Will there be in all2''
About S204, 000."
Glow much of this will be paid out to
city employes-money that will be turned
loose in the city-and when will it be turned
loose2'
There will be not less than $4,000
turned loose in the city next Wednesday or
Thursday-as soon as it can be done after
the council meeting Tuesday night"
Are you still firm in your declaration
that this outstanding scrip will be taken
up, and with the money coming from the
sale of those bond2'
Yes. SIR
"Good evening"
whats your hurry2"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

being allowed to handle the ball, and no
player being allowed to touch the ball with
his hand or forearm. The goals are kicked
through the post instead of over as in Rug
by. Football is one of the most ancient of
games. A recent number of Lippincott's
magazine had the following on the antiquity
of football.
The antiquity of football goes back to
the Romans, who, according, to Basil Ken
nett, in his 'Home Antique Notitia'
''played with a large kind of ball, dividing
into two companies and trying to throw it
into one another's goals, which was the
conquering cast" If this be true, the
ancient game bears strong likeness to the
more modern game of football. The
antiquity of the sport in Great Britain GER
tainly goes some centuries furthur back
than cricket. probably because the requis-
ties of the game were much more simple
only two rude posts stuck in the ground
with a bar over the top. The first known
distinct mention of football in England was
made by William FitZstephen in his His
tory of London where he speaks of 1.-The
young men of the city annually going into
the fields after dinner to play at the we'll
known game of ball on the day que dicitur
carnilevaria " In the "Retuli Clausarum,"
80 Edward III. Q365), clear reference is
made to it as one of the pastimes to be pro-
hibited on account of the decadence of
archery; and the same thing occurs in -
Richard II. Q38S). For some reason not
now quite clear, Shrove Tuesday was
chosen as the great festival day for foot
ballers, and on that. day the entire
population, young and old, male and
female, of the villages through
out the length and breadth of England,
turned out to play the game. Windows
were boarded up aud houses closed to pre-
vent damages. This custom prevails at the
present time IN few English villages, the
most notable example being that of Dork-
ing, in the south Of England. So rough did
the game become even in those early days
that James 1. forbade the heir apparent to
play it, and in his "Basilikon Doron" de-
scribes it as '.meeter for tanning than max
ing able the users thereof" After this,
football was played at the great public
schools only, and the Rugby game, which
bears such close resemblance TO the Ro-
man harpastum, was brought into existence
at the old Rugby school, from which it takes
its name.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08
THE TEMPLE OF JUSTICE.l
Items of Interest to Lawyers and Lit
giants of Tarrant County
SEVENTEENTH DIsTRICT-HoN. R. z. BECK
HAM, JUDGE.

SEVENTEENTH DIsTRICT-HoN. R. z. BECK
HAM, JUDGE.
CATS. Western Tube Company vs.. Fort
Worth Loan and Construction Company ct
al, Judgment by default as against Fort
Worth loan and construction company
and Fort Worth security and construction
company for S2750 interest and foreclosure
of mechanics lien.
64S9. Thomas Littleiohn VS.. A. G. Porter
ct al judgment by default as to defendant
Porter for amount of notes, and foreclosure
of lien as to all of defendants.
Judge Beckham also sentenced Henry
johnson, colored, to serve two years in the
penitentiary for stealing two pistols from
A. ]. Anderson, johnson having withdrawn
his motion for a new trial.
Tom Reedy was put under recognizance
in the sum of 5000.
One suit was filed in this court: No. 664S,
A. &. Want & Co. VS.. L. PheniX & Son,
suit on open account and three promissory
notes.
FoRTY-EIGHTH D1sTRICT-HoN. N A. STEAD
MAN, JUDGE.
Yesterday was motion day, and number
of motions were disposed of, as follows:
The State VS.. T. c. Jameson, motion for
new trial was granted.
The State VS.. Cornelius Crenshaw, motion
for new trial overruled, to which defendant
excerpts and gives notice of appeal to court
of appeals of Texas.
William Harrison ct al. vs.. NJ. W. MCLa-
more ct al, motion to amend sheriff's re-
turn was granted.
The State VS.. Wanda Myers, motion for
new trial taken under Amusement
Joshua Hendy VS.. Ryland Gold Mining
company, motion to quash citation was
overruled.
Tom Noon was sentenced to serve two
years in the penitentiary for theft.
COUNTY CoURT-HON. W. D. HARRIS, JUDGE
Yesterday was probate day, and several
cases were disposed of, viz: Most Of the
day was taken up in hearing the contested
application to probate the will of Richard
Francis; the will was sustained by the
court
The estate of Louisa Scott, deceased, was
closed up, and Charles Scheuber, executor,
discharged.
The estate Of A. S. Hayne was closed and
n Hardings administrator, discharged.
J. J. Roche qualified as administrator Of
the estate Of Thomas Roche, deceased.
John Tierney qualified as guardian Of the
minor heirs of Thomas Roche
The will Of Matte ]. Tomlinson was pro-
bated and D. A. Temlinson appointed ex-
ecutor and trustee Of the interests of
minors.
Three suits were fled &c. B. Wilcox VS..
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Com
pany, suit for damages, and two suits the
names Of the parties to which were not put
on the file docket by request one Of them
being punishment
Only one marriage license was granted
yesterday, end the parties aalGed the county
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08
FOOTBALL
An Interesting Article on the Game and
Its History

Its History.
All lovers of football will be glad to learn
that the return match with Dallas has been
finally arranged Tor. The game will be played
at Arlington Heights on Sunday, November
Is, commencing at 8 p. m. sharp, and lasting
for one hour and ten minutes. Rugby
Union rules will govern the game, and the
players will consist of fifteen men side,
VIZ, eleven forwards, two half backs, and
one goal keeper, Two quarter backs.
The street car company will run addi-
tional cars and good crowd is anticipated
to see what is truly the first game of foot
ball under Rugby rules played in Texas.
Both teams are composed of some of the
old experienced college men of England,
Scotland and Ireland.
The larger the crowd, the better the play,
is an old English adage, and therefore both
teams expect to see large backing of their
friends.
The Fort Worth team has been con-
siderably strengthened by the addition Of
some heavy weights and confidently expect
to tackle their opponents manfully.
The teams will go into practice after this
match under the American intercollegiate
association rules, which differ but slightly
from Rugby, though the principal feature is
the open scrimmage instead of the close
English scrimmage. English association
will be alse practiced, which differs from
either game, in that it is.striot football and
no handball, no man but the goal keeper
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

n. II. Lassiter, H. H. Lacy, George c.
Battle and Whit Dryden, was appointed to
secure a temporary place for the order to
meet.
This done, the members, there being
forty of the total membership of $50 pres
ent, discussed the recent fire and the steps
to be taken by the order for the future. 1t
was decided to make arrangements to pur-
chase a lot and build fine clubhouse on it.
To carry out this idea, it was decided to ad-
journ. to meet subject to CALL and appoint
committee to canvass subscriptions to a
stock company at stipulated amount per
share, and $4,000 was raised in the hall to-
ward the scheme.
The Elks certainly mean business, and
this action being taken in less than eighteen
hours from the time their elegant quarters
was destroyed speaks for itself.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08

,- ~, 'ea .grs and pupils of the Missouri
- NJ .B'az school have organized a
So u" ta2 benefit of the pupils of the
- tue Hundred volumes have already
w.. Placed IN the library. Almost all these
G., gwen by The pupils. All kinds and
- o- books, from Robinson Crusoe"
h. H--Nesi clre,n were given, but the
as "etu 49,. Of q superior quality as TO
r. matter. This goes to show that
- pie .irly their children with good
- r. matter ut home. Here is an op-
ci...,. ior people, especially.the patrons
A.. -.'s -r avenue school, with liberal
8, t.- arapic inciinatious. to exercise
lperaity and philanthropy in
A. i.r a library for their children.
r.. se..-AS u any kind will be gratefully
a. Zen are very much interested
h ia regard to the library. and
a Na lei SD in nickels and dimes
ts,. ~ sy .lud, in addition to their con-
t,,--..s c- n1o6s. \ great rivalry exists
III ,4 some ot the grades as TO which
r. 'Gt arrest sum of money.
SIS. .'.- ~ e.1ctiug librarian and as
n -, "as reserved for the fifth grade
IL -ty4nced grade in the building),
Ms,,@1..,i-- resulted in the election of
lie =, ''ENll Paxton Uhe smallest boy in
ha ..-ee as librarian, and Miss Eta
e1z-, rl.ye IS assistant librarian. The pupils
ssts-sel good Judgment in their selection,
tf3r;ssss. young folks are both careful and
itr----. he intention is to Increase the
ts ma. - @.0 or 800 volumes of good read
Tier Tor boys and girls.
,h.lSi. IS small but neat room in the
! liDro1ss, winch was originally intended for
: ttth6 room, and which is now to De
An -, r3Iifessl y for that purpose.
Id M, mo wish TO see enthusiastic teachers
tOse @ irt al their daily work, and also
sa,d s "uo wish 10 see how progressive
Re- o.H2ol library is arried on, might do
Ga ~ I'VE the Missouri avenue school
'Ae public, and especially the pat
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08
AG. A. II. OHeer.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. 7.@Ehe order of
Gen. John Palmer, commander in-chief of
the Grand Army of the Republic, is
published this morning. Referring to the
fact that comrades while wearing tie
badge and uniform of the Grand Army
participated in recent demonstration
where Confederate flag was carried and
displayed, the order says: such action
violates the obligations comrades have
assumed as members of the Grand Army"
Gen. Palmer in conclusion says he has
sufficient confidence in the comrades
honor and faithfulness to the principles of
the order to doubt that there will be any
further participation in demonstrations
such IS the one referred 70.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08
Church Notices.

Christian church, corner Of Sixth and
Throckmorton streets-Preaching morning
and evening by Elder ]. W. Lowber. Sub
ject in the morning, ''Our Young People,"
in the evening, 'sThe Second Coming of
Christ and the Destruction of the World"
Sunday-school, $50 a. m. All persons made
welcome.
Cumberland Presbyterian church, cor
ner Taylor and Fifth streets-R NJ. Tin
non, pastor. Sunday school at $50 a. m. !;
W. L. Fakes, superintendent Preaching
at II a N. and 7:3O p. m. Chinese Sunday
school at $50 p. m. Endeavor service at
$50 p. m. You are invited to all these
services. Seats free and a warm welcome
for all.
German Evangelical ST. Johns, church,
on Calhoun street.-Service at 1880 a. m.
and Sunday-school at 9 a. m. Carl F. Bau-
man, pastor.
There will be morning prayer and sermon
at II o'clock this morning at ST. Andrews
church. Mr.. Warburton, lay reader.
Usual services to-day at the Broadway
Presbyterian church, Rev. ]. B. French,
pastor. At il =. u. the session will be es-
pecially for young men; text, Psalms XIX,
g.. "Wherewithal shall q young man
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-08
THE ELKS.
They VIII Purchase Lot and Build a Fine
Clubhouse.

At 8 O'Clock Saturday morning the Elks'
clubhouse of this city was in ruins and the
Elks without quarters. At $50 O'Clock the
night following it was decided by the order
to purchase lot and build thereon an ele-
CANT clubhouse, the latter to cost from s25,-
600 to sc, 600.
Following are the proceedings Of called
meeting of the B. P. o. Elks held at cham
Der of commerce hall last nights
W. NJ. hampton, exalted ruler, presided
over the meeting.
T, B. Burbridge was called upon to state
the object Of the meeting-that Of taking
immediate steps looking toward making
permanent arrangements for securing lodge
quarters.
On motion of N. Fl. Lassiter committee
o. i've, consisting of x. NJ Van Zandt, Jr.,