The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-05-07

DAYS of his life had been when he was pres
ident OF the Texas Press association ana
newspaper editor. II was With deep regret
that he might have 10 give no journalism
on account of his heslIh. He could but
thank his fellow.workers for their many
acts of kindness toward him.
Applications for membership were re-
ceiyed from w. Il. Brown, OF the Gatesyilie
Sun, aud j. f. Riggs, oil the South, OF Mar
The committee on membership reported
fsyorably, and both gentlemen were ad-
mitted members OF the association.
The secrets y read a letter from Sanger
Bros. accompanying an elegant inkstand
| presented TO the association AS memorial
OF their visit to Dallas.
REPORTED UEfAvoBADJY,
The committee on resolutions and
amendments 10 the constiL ton reported
| as follows:
Your committee beg leave to report I'M.
favorable on the resolution OF Mr.. him,
brough and substitute OF Mr.. Senler. ana
su gpest that such applicants as in question
| be adnitted into our association as honor.
ary pers uDder article 10, and further,
that our constitution be so amended fol-
lowing article 8, the constitution on MEM
berehip, 10 allow daily papers TO designate
from the honorary members one man 70
represent them az all meetings with inll
privileges OF the association. Provided the
Marty selected 10 and has been in the en-
ploy of papers making the selection at least
six months as bona iide Journalist on &C
The report was adopted and the matter
submitted for further action.
The committee on the revision OF the
rolls reported as follows:
We. your committee on revision OF tne
roll of mem bership, beg leave to make the
following report: o. investigation we find
the following former members not now
entitled TO mem bership in the Texas Press
a.sociaticn: +. p. Alexander, Herald,
Greenyjle: ]. G. Balm, Hswkeye, Minsola;
q. A. Beuchner, Volksblatt, Austin; 3. 3.
81 ach, Pol tician, Columbus; nj Bvrne, Post,
Dsnison; AS Coshill, Nutshell, KYLE; j. A.
Gospsrez Monit1s. MiEeo Hr, i; y; Euas'
Pittsbnrg; q. NJ. Hubby, Examiner. Waco;
]. A. Knox, Sifiinss, London; J. Kibbee,
Times, San Angela; J. II. Hutchinson,
Argonsut, Morgan; o. p. McLain, Cross.
Timbers, Bowie: David Nation, Nation,
Richmond; J. W.. Putnam, Live Stock
Journal; II. NJ. Robinson, Sentinel, Winps'
boro; o. Rice, Argus, Emory; u. g.; SEN
Sif,ings, London; ]. @ Son, Star, Albany;
Julius SEIZURE, Volksblstt. Austin;
ii. b. Sullivan, Mercury. Farmersyille;
!. l.. Terry, New Era, Longview; ]. @.
Woods. News, Mount Pleasant; w. l..
Wsrdlick, News. QuitmaD; a. j. Wilson,
Advance, Sweetwater; S o. Young, Post,
Houston; r. Il. YaLiis, LEGAL Chronicle,
Wills Point.
of whom we are unable TO procure definite
Information and on them we recommend
A. il. Beddo; Texas Baptist; w. +.
Graves, Telegram, CleDurne; Mrs. Willie
Lehman Journal, Corsicana; A.: b. Pierson,
Herald. News, Denison;. W: 2. Shilton,
Clipper, Colorado: A. II. wilkins, Euuca-
tional Journal.
The following former members Of the as
citation have leased their papers and have
thereby lost proprietorship thereof. 1t is
the opinion OF the committee that those
VINO lease their papers are no longer le-
gally identified with the journalistic pro.
iession, and are consequently disqualified
for membership in this association.
II. l.. Gosling, Castroville Quill; X. 9.
Kim brough, Mesquite Mesquiter; A. W..
Reilly, Wills Point Chronicle; w. M. Yam.
dell, Sequin Times.
ID. q. WILLIAMS,
II. V. HAMILTON,
T. Il. BoMAR,
J. B. CRANFfLL.
The report drew out long, and at times
decided to take up the report and act on 1t
by sections, and the further consideration
was deferred until to- day.
The ch sirman read telegram from Mr..
Gosling, in which that gentleman stated
that owing TO sickness IN his family he wac
unable TO be present.
THE NEXT CONVENTION.
The place OF holding the next convention
next came up to be decided.
Mr.. Henderson, lac wished TO sccord The
motion made by Colonel Styles In the
morning session, that Austin be selected
tor the convention.
Mr.. Pfoute, OF the HERALD, moved that
Dallas be again chosen. TIE people hero
want tho Press association, he said, and
will even make II more pleasant for thsm
should they hold their next convention
here.
Houston, Denison and Weatherford were
placed in nomination. .------.--
Mr.. Elliott said he had been commits
stoned by Mr.. William Z. Gaines to In ite
the ASSOCIATION 10 meet next yearin Austin,
although he personally would like to have
them In Dallas.
II was moved 10 select Austin by accla-
nation, and the motion was carried, fifty
five members voting in the affirmative.
The vote was made unanimous.
whats the matter with Fort WORTH"
inquired Mr. KimbrouGh.
Tine republican convartion gave her
black eye," rejoined the chairman.
The convention then adjourned until
o'clock this morning.
PRESS ASSOCIATION NOTES.
The hall In which the convention Is hold
ing Its session was further adorned yester-
day with seversl beautiful paintings, the
work Of Mrs. J. Q. Q. Lamar, jr.
Thus far about fifty members of the asso-
citation have signifed their intention OF
making the trip to Houston.
1t is expected that the convention will
close its business session at noon to-day.
In the afternoon the members will take
drives about the city and will, visit the reFi.
dences OF some of our prominent citizens.
The secretary of the Press association
particularly requests that members pre-.
serve their badges, as they will serve as
tickets on the railway, etc., on the trip TO
Houston.
PRESS DECORATION MOTIFS IN FULL.
A LADY friend desires us TO say while shc
Contributed cut flowers TO decorate the
press hall. yet TOO much has been ascribed
TO her, and she desires our praise to fall
where IL 10 due. The magnificent collec-
tiop OF pot plants are from that skillfnl
florist of Dallas, Mr.. J. II. Tomas, who car
ries an elegant line; also from the nit Of
that most estimable lady lady, Mre. DR..
Carl Murray. Wefurther learn that for cut
flowers and other decorations and elegant
and skillful bandiwork we are indebted to
Mrs. Colonel Pfouts, Mrs. William Sterrett,
Mrs. II. O. Jones, Mrs. DR.. Lee, Mrs. Alex
andsr Sanger, Mrs. J. NJ House, MIRA A.
II. KEEPER, Mrs. II. q. Clark. Mrs. ID. II.
Rsinwster, Mre. 8. G. Worthington, Mrs. j.
X, johnson, and for @ handsome Offering
from Mrs. McMurry, Of Kentucky. now
visiting her daughter In this city. We are
further indebted for much 70 the deft