The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-11

session, our brother quill-drlvers were tner'
to be found writing, talking and passing
thar leisure moments in manner we hop'
pleasant to them.
AT 10 O'Clock in the morning goodiy
number had assembled in the hall, wher
Major Elliott, of the HERALD, called th'
meeting to order, and Major John Henry
Brown, chairman Of the local press assoca
ton, addressed those present as follow
ADDRESS OF MAJOR JOHN HENRY BROWN
Gentlemen of the Press of Texas.
Wa are lust in the midst of scenes, OF
which. as citizens of this giant
Young state, we may indulge in mutual
Fluctuations. Around US are assembling, for
peaceful, political purposes, near thousand
renresentatiye men from all parts OF the
state. Though of single political party, many
of other parties and creeds are also drawn
hither. and the hands of personal respect
and friendship are as firmly clasped as II no
marty lines intervened. 1t is characteristic OF
our freedom-loving countrymen. May II ever
Gentlemen, we're it possible to stand in the
cantre of our state and with one hand grasp
our brother Bailey, at his home on the bay
of Aransas, with the other interlocked with
either brother Workman, Crooks,
or anv other from the val
Law of Red river, all now present in this
hall that mans arms would be six hundred
miles long. Right face, seize the hand OF
our brother. Norvell, of Jasper, in the ex-
frame southeast, at the same time grabbing
brother Mercer, of Henrietta, in the rising
northwest. and YOU will see pair of arms
seven hundred miles long. Our hearts bound
with ioy in the contemplation.
The brethren of Dallas, without distinc-
ton of creed or party, bid you all, gentle
men. welcome to this hall, prepared for your
entertainment while here by the hands OF
our ladies. 1t is your home, to which, by
our fellows, you are thrice welcome.
And now, gentlemen that you are domi-
ciliated in your own home, will you not join
with IA in an open-handed and big'hearted
Welcome to these old historic veterans,
our special guests, Captain Cal
lowav Dean, soldier at San
Antonio in 1885, Stephen w. Blount and
Edwin Waller, two Of the only three surviv-
inc ,irnsrs of our declaration OF independ-
enee, and Captain Motley Whitaker, who
ratified that declaration as soldier on the
field of San Jscinto; and with them, Of a
later dsy but equally identified with heroic
deeds and pstriotic services 10 our old brother
of the press, Colonel John 5. Ford. Breth-
rem. lei us unite in embracing all four OF the
old patriots.
marks he was warmly applauded.
Before taxing his seat, he introduced Mr.
Blount, a delegate from San Augustine coun-
ty. who made few appropriate remarks.
Mr.. Blount has resided in Texas forty-six
years. ILL.,. ~, am of,h.
survivor, of the battle of San Jscinto, then
addressed the meeting at some length, In
which he was frequently applauded. Inc
meeting then dissolved, and after refreshing
the inner man, the press gang generally re-
paired to the convention.
THANKS.
On behalf Of the press OF the state we
hereby tender thanks to the following named
ladies, and gentlemen in addition 10 those
heretofore mentioned for their KIND remem-
ORANGES: Wy y
Mrs. William Belsterling, and Mrs. W. IL.
Wheeock, for exquisite bouquets.
Charles Kahn, for supply OF fresh bread.
Jarvett, the ice king, for as much Ice as
could be used. ,...,
Anheuser beer, for fresh supply every
now and then. ..
The press association of this city, return
thanks to the whole-souled Richard flans-
gan, of Uraddock's, for liberal contributor
in the shape of q lot of fine liquors, 70 Dc
served to visiting members OF the press
Richard, "here's to you"
A.SE. Mittenthal, for ribbon for badges
Mrs. w. G. Sterrett and Mrs. w. j.
Townsend, for boquets and an elegant CAKE
T. Simon, agent for @. Conrad V Co., for
ahoY of the celebrated Budweiser beer.
In addition to the presents heretofore &C.
knowledged. the press received yesterday:
Mrs. Cleveland, several beautiful stands OF
flowers.
Mrs. Frank NJ. Reach, boiled Whitaker
ham, which was highly enjoyed by the editors
present.
loaves of bread, for which he was voted inn
mortal as baker.
The members of the press in attendance
anon IN convention and numbering over
one hundred, are loud in their praises ofthe
beautiful work done by the ladies and the
oenerous donations made by the citizons Of
dallas to make pleasant their stay with US
They all express themselves that not only
have they been supplied with every conve'
nisnce but that they have been treated with
more than abundance Of good things.
Afsr adjournment Of the formal meet.
inc in the morning, the members Of the press
visited in body the extensive wholesale ano
retail dry goods establishment OF sanger
Bros, where they passed a pleasant half
hour in going through the various depart.
ments OF that hrst.class house, that has SO
generously contributed money and material
in fitting UP the press headquarters.
The members Of the press will be treated
to fne musical entertainment tomorrow,
under the auspices Of Mr.. Throope, OF A.
Sumner g. Co., who has been indefatigable
in his exertions in behalf Of the press re,
representatives.. Notice Of time and
place will be given in the morning
PERSONAL.
In addition TO those mentioned yesterday,
the following members of the press have
registered:
JC Son, Star, Palo Pinto; B B Paddock,
Democrat Fort Worth; L NJ Green, Cou.
rier, Tyler; w J Sparks, Hesperian, Gsir ss.
vile; j " Baines, Advocate, Mckinney;
A Keigwin, Clipper, Calvert; james
N Shelton, Journal, Franklin; o w