The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-05-24
Fun Text OF the Grafton aud Poem
Both Highly Creditahle.
A Mass Of Important Matters Disposed
OF and the Convention Adjourns.
The Banquet Last Night-The Menu,
Toasts, Etc-Off for Mexico.

Interesting Events OF the Occasion.
The convention was called to order by
President Costing at 10 O'Clock. Commu'
nications we're read as follows;
Galveston, May w. Hon. Hal Gosling, president
Texas Press association: ,.,
CThe News is authorized TO transmit 70 sou the
Ao''o"s' RI. LowB, managing editor News
GALVESTON. May IL 70 Galveston
News Please act for the citizens Oh uai-
weston in extending to the Texas Press 1850
citation, now in session at Dallas the cour-
tesies of this citv, and an invitation 10
meet here next year. Ii acce p'ed, its mem
hers NAV be sure OF hearty welcome, ana
sucb hospitality as our people cheeriuliy
offer on all occasions 10 their guests.
TSipned. Marx & Kempner, Leon q ID.
Blum, Wolston, Wells Il Iider, BLOCK, Up
penheimer Il Co.. Wallis, Lands q 70 aad
others. w
che Enterprse, the invitation was received
aud thanks returned.
To the Texa. Press Association IN Convention
GKsTLEMEN You are cordially invited
70 attend the annual reunion OF PARSONS
Texas Brigade, at Alvsrado, wednesday ano
= Thursday, August LIST and "a next.
irusl each OF you will be on the ground
rnon that occasion accompanied by your
families and sweetheaus:
Respectfully, W. e. VEAL,
President of the Association.
]. A. Kirgan ssked the association Tor ald
nv letter setting forth his aiii ctlons and
novartv Laid on the table. The sssocia-
L,un as individuals, however, contributed
oovaral dollars
A communication from E. Petit, of Null
ford. Ellis county, asking some one to come
'here and publish paper was received
Referred. wo..
asked to withdraw from the association and
tnat MS imitation lee be returned. Grant, q.
p. f. Yeager, OF the Waxahachie Enter
Drise offered the following resolution
WHEREAs. A message has been received
from Mr.. w. d Cleveland, Of Houston,
sending greeting to this association, and
Announcing his inability to be present on
account of the recent advent OF daughter
into his family, therefore,
Resolved, That we acknowledge with
Measure and heartfelt thanks his KIND
words of remem brance and expressions OF
regard, and tender him our most cordial
congratulations upon this happy event,
and the favorable conditions attending this
new ac ,ession to his family circle.
On motion of Mr.. Fields, of the Meridian
Blade. w. A. Abey, the secretary, was al
lowed $75 for his labors q. secretary.
e. F. Yeager, OF the Waxahachie Enter
prise, Offered the following, which was
unanimously adopted.
Resolved. That the grateful acknowledge
ments OF the Texas Pres; association association are
land dealers, for the spacious, comfortable
and we'll furnished hail supplied BY them
for the headquarters Of the association, and
fo Captain W. G. Veal for other fAvors and
courtesies extended; also to the fair ladies'
Who decorated said hsll In such beautiful,
tasty and artistic manner, with Movers
eyergreens and other emblems OF free,
cordial and generous welcome more sle-
gantly and forcibiy expreseedIy tho thrill
inc and magic touch OF female loveIiness
. than by words OF turning eloqneLce
Mr.. Smythe, of tho Heatherord Times,
offered the following. which on motion
was referred to committee Of live to report
ut the next annual meeting
WHEREAS. A grown < evil oppressive to
large majority of our fellow citizens III the
state of Texas, demonstrate the necessity
for protection to the debtor class oi man
kind; and
WHEREAS, Justice demands an equity and
sound reason requires that our laws shouiu
build up and not destroy any portion OF
our fellow men; and
WHEREAS, Our efforts should he to break
nm and discountenance al rings formed
10 rob the poor or unfortunate; and
WHEREAS, Every state IN The American
Union, save Texas, hiss upon its salute
books law requiring all legal sales 10 De
advertised, therefore be II
Resolved That the ntmbers OF the Texas
Press association here ass.nbled pledge
ourselves t. use all legitimate efforts
10 have law enacted by the present Iesis-
lature compelling oil sheriff constabIss
So n ri
syery sae In q dais, or weekly paper oi tue
respective counties of the state of Texas.
A reso'ut off red ny Ma. Y ii snder'
ron, - eACIaitc papers, was lAiu On th'
table.
The .pccial hour having arrived for
memorial service. ihe following tribute 70
the n emory ut the late J W. Fishburne, OF
the MexIa Ledger, was read aud adopted
br- ny vCie:
1RruurE OF RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF CAPT.
W. PIsHBURNE.
Whyrsas The Supreme Ruler OF the
Uniyerss has, IT, bis wisdom, seen fit to re-
move by death on the 18th day OF February,
1883, our beloved and respected brother and
.k-president, the late Capt. J. w. Fish
burne. editor and proprietor oil the Mexia
Weekly Ledger, aud
Whereas. This association desires In this
emphatic manner TO express its high regard
for our deceased brother-ior his untiring
industry and enterprise that ranked MIN as
one Of the oldest and most successful jour
nulists in our state, and our esteem for the
upright character and generous heart which
made him respected in all the relations Of
life and honored by scrutinizing public;
and
whereas, In the energetic. painstRking
and impartial discharge Of the duties OF
frst president OF this association, and as an
active and valuable member Of the same, he
nss contributed much 10 the successful or
eanization Of this body; therefore, be Il
Resolved, That the sincere sympathies
and coincidence Of the members Of this a.
socisiion are hereby rendered 10 his be-
resved family; and,
Resolved. That copy Of these resolu-
tions shall form q memorial page in the
mipuiss Of this session. and that a copy be
furnished the family Of the deceased,
Respectfully submitted.
q. T. GILBERT,
IT,. GfRAEDEaE,
W. l.. Hall,
] n. MITCHELL,
L. M. CRIES.
Committee.
The president here observed that any re.