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0AMBLERS AT THE OAPXTAI*.The law-abiding citizens of Springfield, and the preachers especially, are full of righteous indignation over the disgraceful proceedings in a magistrate's court at the trial of the gang of gamblers which seems to control the municipal affairs of that city. When the case was called none of the gamblers appeared, and the justice fined them $200 each on their bonds. The justice had scarcely imposed the fines when, as is stated, Tom Brewer, the “Mike McDonald of Springfield,** entered the courtroom very much under the influence of liquor. There were a score or more of ladies of the Woman's Christian Temperance union present and all the leading ministers of the city to see that the ends of justice were not tampered -with.—Brewer-turned onHhe ladies-arnHir the most insulting language called them cranks and seekers after notoriety. The Rev. R. G. Hobbs, of the Second Methodist church, was talking to one of the attorneys when Brewer, with an obscene epithet, ordered him out of the court, threatening to smash his jaw if he did not go. This is but a sample of many like instances that occurred, and yet neither the court nor any of the bailiffs offered to restrain the irate gambler. The ministers held a short informal meeting after the court adjourned and decided to call a mass meeting Tuesday.It is a notorious fact that the authorities of Springfield have for years been openly defied by Brewer and those who train with him. He has frequently. had the audacity to use his power over members of the legislature to influence legislation. His dive has been the resort of many unfortunate members of the general assembly whose weakness required no enticing to get them into the den. Once plucked they were made willing tools of those who had “done them, and Brewer had additional influence in the senate or house. It is a good indication for the next winter's session that the reputable people of Springfield are moving to crush out Brewer and free the state capital from the incubus of gambling.
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Quincy Daily Whig

Quincy, Illinois, US

Sun, Apr 22, 1888

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