Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-05-28
IN TROUBLE.
THE SUNDAY SUN NOTA BLOOM
ING SUCCESS.
on the 7th-An Incorporating EIec-
tion-An Escape-Another Strike.
JOHNSON on TRIAL.

Special TO the Gazette.
DALLAS, Ten, May 27-Eugene Johnson,
the Kansas City Sunday Sun correspon-
dent, now IN jail charged with criminal
libel, was taken before Judge Bower this
morning on 4 writ of habeas corpus for the
purpose of having his bond reduced. The
bond had been fixed at $1,000 and the judge
ruled that 5000 it must remain. The case
is set for Monday, June !, at . O'Clock 4. IN.
Much interest is being taken in this case
and the courtroom was crowded this morn
ing to hear it, 1t is given out that Preston,
the editor of the Sun, is now in Texas. A
prominent man here received word to-day
stating that Preston was in Pantheryille on
yesterday and is thought TO be in Dallas at
this time. The editor is not going under
his own name however. II Preston is in
Texas he is certainly to be admired for his
nerve.
ORGAN CONCERTS.
The preDarations for the grand organ
concerts al the new First Baptist church
on June J. 3 and are progressing satisfac-
torily. The choir rehearsals are well at
tended, and effective work is being done.
The soloists are ready. and Mr.. Browne of
Brooklyn will leave home on the 18th and
reach Dallas IN ample time for the concerts.
The seats are now being placed in the new
church, the chandeliers are being hung and
the work will be about completed this
week. The new church is the finest in
Texas, costing $50. 600, while the organ is
the largest and finest i'll the Southwest.
Parties from the adjoining cities are apply
ing for reserved seats and the attendance
promises TO be very large. Arrangements
are under way for special trains to be run
into Dallas during the concerts. in order to
accommodate non-residents. Information
appertaining to seats or the concerts can be
had on application to the Will A. Watkins
music company, Dallas.
DALLAS DoISGs.
The meeting to be held in this city on
June l for the purpose of organizing the
Texas race circuit promises to be largely
attended. Letters have been received from
various local associations in the state wish
inc TO join the movement, and the proba-
bilities are that the meeting OF June l will
arrange for fall races Oh all the principal
courses in the state.
On Sunday, June Z, Professor Leroy will
make a balloon ascension at the fair grounds,
and during his stay in the air an accom-
panying couple will be Joined in matrimoiy
This is no fake, and need not be expected to
be by the people attending.
Judge Bower to-day ordered an election
10 be held on June g. which Will determine
whether o. not Oak Cliff will re-incor-
porate so as TO take in only such territory
as will not be Objectionable under the recent
decision of Judge Gaines.
John Jones, prisoner charged with
theft to-day made bold strike for free
dom during the progress of his trial. He
succeeded in getting away, and when last
seen was far in advance of his purSuers and
heading for tall timber.
The strike among the planning mill hands
is the same as yesterday, but change is
expected tomorrow. 1t is expected that all
hands in the mills working ten hours will
be called out.