The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-05-18
EDITORIAL CONVENTION.
SECOND DAYS PERFORMANCES OF
THE TEXAS QUILL, DRIVERS.
Much Speaking, in Which Women Came to
the Front and Announced That They
Will Organize Separate Associa-
tion-0ffcers Elected.
Special to The Statesman.

Special to The Statesman.
DALLAS, May 10-At the second
day of the Texas Press association
there was marked increase in the
attendance when it was called
to order at 10 o'clock this
morning, many ladies being
among the number. A number Of the
editors were busy around the secre-
tary's desk preparing editorials and
other copy for their papers Hon. A.
p. Riddle, ex-lieutenant governor of
Kansas, and publisher of the Kansas
Workman, was visitor in the con-
vention this morning.
On motion of Mr.. Shaw the asso-
citation was treated to a
speech from Mr.. j. M.
Howell of Hico, president of the Texas
horticultural association. He made q
good speech.
The secretary announced that there
were l12 applications for the excursion
and also read communication from
the Pullman company relative to the
arrangement for sleepers.
A letter was read from Frank Ver-
non, the wounded editor of the Cisco
Roundup, wishing the boys happy
trip to the White City.
Aninvitation from Laredo was read,
asking the association to meet in that
city next year.
Mrs. Julia Truitt Bishop of Austin
was escorted to the stand and read q
paper on "The Achievements and
Aspiration of Women in the Field of
Journalism - She was followed by
Mrs. c. Bryarly of Center, Tex,
editress of The Champion Press, in a
well written paper on the same
line, which was well received.
Mr.. Kolf escorted Mrs. w. r.. Walton
of the Fort Worth Gazette, who read
a finely written paper, or rather de-
livered lecture, on the subject above
mentioned, for with the exception OF
an occasional reference to her manu-
script she delivered her lecture off
hand. Mrs. Walton is one of
the leading writer's of her sex
in the state, not combining her talents
to any one branch or style of work
but handles diversified subjects with
cOnsummate ability. Mrs. M. ii.
Mohe of the Houston Post was escort
ed to the stand and made an extern
poraneous speech that was pleasure
BILE surprise. She closed by inviting
the lady members of the asso'
citation to meet in the par
lors of the Windsor hotel
this afternoon, when steps would be
taken to organize a women's press as
ISOLATION of Texas.
Mr.. Shaw, from the membership.
committee. reported a number OF
names recommended for election to
membership. All OF the names rec
commended were elected. Henry
Hawkins of the Taylor Journal,
was called to the stand and
delivered an address on the Same line
as the ladies who proceeded him.
The members of the legislature who
were slated for addresses on the sub
iect of the Newspaper Man AS a
Legislat orn were absent, w. A. Shaw
and Will Sargent being the only
ones on the program who were pres
ent. Mr.. Shaw was called upon and
made one of his characteristic, forcible
speeches, the tenor of it being that
newspaper man become an office seek
er or holder.
A number of resolutions were read
and referred, one among
them being written by
Mr.. Schulock denouncing the
type trust, was loudly applauded.
About this time r.. M. Johnston was
discovered in the hall and was called
upon TO deliver his address to the
association on "The Newspaper Man
as Legislator" He said that
he had prepared speech, but
that it had been delivered
by Farmer Shaw and asked to be ex-
cused.
The convention reassembled at 1925
this afternoon. Upon calling the con-
venlion to order Mr.. Copeland called
upon Col. f. l.. Dahoney of Paris
who invited the association to meet
with the woman suffrage workers at
the knights of Pythias hall tonight
Accepted
The name of G. G. Fohm, grand sec.
rotary of the Independent Order Of
Odd Fellows, was placed on the hon
orary roll of the association.
The president announced that the
next order of business was the cleo
tion of officers. Mr.. r. M. johnson
placed A. c. Scurlork of Gle.
burne in nomination, seconded
by Shaw, Sargent and Gillilland.
J. w. Dale placed Colonel Frank
Holland in nomination, but that
gentleman thanked the convention
for the honor, and withdrew in favor
of Mr.. Scurlock, who was elected by
reclamation. Colonel Ballio put
Colonel Holland in nomination for first
vice president, and be was uiani-
mously elected. w. A. Adair was
unanimously elected second vice
president John H. Cullom of
the Garland News, was unanimously
elected third uice president of the as
ISOLATION. He thanked the conven-
ton. Fred B. Robinson was unani-
mously elected secretary.
"rhe public press as the advocate
of the common people," was
opened by n. A. Cra-
vens, who made an able address.
j. D. Shaw of Waco also made few
stirring remarks. o. f. Darbenazer
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