The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-05-17

Vernon; II. O. Jones Union. Dallas; G. I
Alderman, VJlkesDldtt, Dallns; j. II
Sweet, journal, q lyestOn; j. II. Elliott
Herald, Dallas; q. Il. Gilbert, of the K,
porter, A Dilene.
The President alluded to the San Fran
cisco excursion by reading telegram from
San Francisco TO the effect thaC the Palac
Hotel would give the Texas editors mos
favorable rates.
The report of the committee on education
was made by Prof. 4. j. Grardeau
On motion the vote Adopting section foul
of the committee on advertising was recon
sidcred and the section was not adopted.
Mr.. Burson then offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
Resolved That we. the editors and pro.
prietors of papers in the state of Texas,
and members of this association, do hereby
bind ourselves individually as men OF
honor and integrity, to do all in our indi-
vidual and collective power to protect the
press ofthe state against fraudulent adver-
Using and advertising agents; that we will
endeavor to so adjust advertising rates with
| regard to foreign patrons that no injustice
shall be done either our respective papers
or our local patrons; that We will promptly
notify the president and secretary of this
association OF any fraudulent advertisers or
advertising agents that may come under
our notice; that we feel further than this,
this association cannot accomplish any
good upon the matter OF foreign advertis-
ing and advertisers.
An invitation from the Houston Light
Guards, inviting the editors to witness an
exhibition drill of the company at the fair
grounds at night was accepted with thanks.
and y committee appointed to notify the
officers OF the company of the acceptance.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
ARTICLE 1. This association shall be
known as the Texas Press Association"
PURPOSE.
ART. 9. The object OF this association
shall be to promote the welfare OF the
cate feelings of harmony and protect its
rights.
MEMBERSHIP.
ART. 3. All bona tida proprietors or eel
tors of newspapers or periodicals published
in Texas, not less frequently than once a
month, except persons of African descent,
shall be entitled to membership Provided,
that periodicals, of whatever periodicty,
published as advertising mediums solely,
shall not be considered bona tide periodi-
Gals.
The election for membership shall be by
ball ballot, three black balls rejecting.
MEETINGS.
ART. 4. This association shall meet once
year in convention, at such time and
place as may be selected by the executive
board.
Extra sessions of the association may be
called through the executive board.
The executive board shall meet upon the
call of its chairman, at such time and place
as he may designate, and the actual ex-
penses of the members thereof shall be
paid by the association.
OFFICERS.
Article 5. The officers OF this association
chan ha
dents, one secretary and one assistant sec
rotary, to be appointed by the secretary.
one treasurer, and one executive commit
tee, to be appointed bv the president, com
posed of one member from each congress
sional district in the state, exclusive OF the
president of the association, who shall be
ex-officio chairman of said committee.
meeting, an orator, an essayist and poet
whose duties shall be to deliver and read az
the next annual meeting thereafter, posi-
lively, an Grafton, an essay and poem.
ELECTIONS.
Article 6. The officers of this association
shall be elected at the regular
annual meeting; take their of.
session, and hold their respective offices for
the term of one year, or until their success
sors are duly elected and qualified. Va
cancies shall be filled by the executive
board.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
Art. 7. The order of business at the
regular meeting shall be as follows:
l. Calling the roll.
.. Reading the minutes OF preceding meet.
ing.
3. Report of executive board, secretary
and treasurer.
4. Unfinished and new business.
8. Reading and delivering OF the annual
address, essay and:p Q ry, also an address
by the retiring president.
g. The election of officers tor the ensu.
ing year:
Z. Cushing's parliamentary regulations
shall direct the duties OF the officers and
govern the proceedings OF this associa-
ton.
DUES.
ART. s. Every member shall pay an in
itiation fee of 81 90, and an annual due nj
81 90, for the use of this association, these
two dollars to accompany each application.
Any member failing 10 pay his dues shall
be notified through the secretary OF his ar.
rears, and il not paid within ninety days Of
date of notice, his name shall be stricken
from the list OF members. Such person TO
regain membership and be entitled to the
benefits hereunder, must make applica-
ton to gain the same as a new member.
Art, o. 1t shall be the duty of each mem
Der as early as practicable before each an
nual meeting OF the association, TO notify
tue secretary ia The eVeuto his Withdrawal
from the association or retirement from the
printing business in the capacity contem-
plated by the constitution as essential 10
membership.
Art. 10. Whenever a member ceases to
be connected with the press as contempla-
ted i'm Article o, he may, during cessation,
har InnnFaFN
members shall not have the right to vote or
hold office. The association may also elect
honorary members.
Art, II. At the close OF each session the
president shall appoint committee Of five
on membership, and such other committees
as the association may require or direct.
AMENDMENTs.
Arr. 10. Amendments may be made to
this constitution at any regular meeting Of
this association. provided two-thirds OF the
members present agree TO such an amend
ment.
SECTION I. Editors and proprietors Of
newspapers, periodicals. and magazines,
circulating as Texas publications. but
printed entire outside the state, are not
eatitled TO membership.
aEc. 9 All Applications for membership
mus be sigued by the applicant himself,
stating If edAor or proprietor, also giving
name Of - and where published, and
be directed t0sh- secretary.
SIC. 3. All apNsations must he recon-
mended by two men>crs Of the o. alton
and in case Of appl'caiion>S from editor, II
must be endorsed by the pSoei-r % The
publicatiOn on rhich membershi ss,ked.
and must be accompanied by the rIiiati d.
fee and one years dues.
Sac. T. All applications shall .'rle be-
| fore the committee on NJ. -shiU
Tor approval. IL approved, BE-
signed BY the chairman
the commitise; mot approved, the secre-
tnrv 20 give nOtice 20 applicant thereof.
] Sec. s. The president shall be eE-
] 0ficio . member Of all committees.
So. q. The secretary shall notify =