Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-06-28

1aVof OF the enterprise. which vs. ~
a n trade with all the countr,cs
az. X Z Shirley wanted the resoiu-
"5n ieierred. and this was done
lows: was as ioi-
Fort Worth. Tex, June 81 $50.
ssoived. By the Texas Press asso-
ciation, In annual convention frssenhiaa
Ut fort Worth. That the Cotton STATE
ana international Exposition. proiectei
20 run the last tour months OF isqs al
Aeianta, Ga. TO show Southern adyant-
eges 70 the world, and enlarge Ameri-
~. vAh commerce through the South. has
ton s'''s u sai''r~ "a
Resolved, That Texas, The lender az
states IN the Union IN area, in cotton
raising, Americas greatest stap,e: In
virgin timber, In cattle ranches in
rich SOL and farm capabilities and nm
developed coal and rich Resources.
should be represented by proper ex-
Resolved. That in signal ndyan,ores
for foreign trade Texas has preenineni
tuperiority in her fiye customs ports
galveston, Corpus Christi. Paso del
Norte. Saluria and Brazns de santlaro
doing business OF fifiy-nve millions.
exports forty-iive millions and Imports
ten millions, With her long Mexican
poroer ana extensive gulf coast, and
ner many ana great railway lines 10
me vast and broad regions OF the
hiighty West, seeking outlet to for
eign lands, and hence she must be a
large beneficiary o. the increased for
eign business sought by this EXPOSE
tson.
Resolved. That the meaPure favor
ably reported In congress for national
exhibit Is a wise stroke OF public
policy to give the government impri-
matur TO the enterprise and evince our
sfncerity in seeking closer trade re-
lations with our Southern neighbors.
and merits the support of our Texas
senators and representatives at WASH
ington. and MAT copy OF this action
be sent to each OF them, as the senti-
ment OF this body. looking to our own,
as well as the country's interest.
Mrs. 5. lsadore Miner of the Dallas
News, then read a bright, witty paper
entitled, what Can be Done TO Inn
pr,"e the Average womnns and Chill
dren's Department In Newspapers?"
r. NJ. Johnston then invited the assoc
citation to Houston next year TO the
Confederate veterans encsmpment.
1t was announced that the resoiu-
lions committee would meet at the
Mansion house at O'clock
communication was read from the
state fair association, asking the asso-
ciation's assistance in making the fair
a success next year
A resolution was read thanking Sec
rotary Robinson for his work in pub
fishing a list OF advertising frauds.
Mrs. c. G. Brynrly of the Center
Champion-Preas, sent short paper on
the country editors wife. which the
secretary read
rhe resolutions We're referred and Mt
1890 the convention took a recess until
4 o'clock in order 10 go out to the
Stock Yards hotel for luncheon.
ENJOYED Luncheon.
When the convention adjourned at
noon the members OF the association
went out to the Stock Yards hotel,
eight cars having been provided for
that purpose free Of charge, to carry
them out there.
The members of the Texas Womnn's
Press association Joined the gentlemen
at the piclSwiclS hotel, where the cars
were waiting. and both associations
went out together.
President Simpson Of the packing
house company, met the visitors at the
hotel and escorted them through the
packing house. Then they returned
luncheon had been prepared by Mr..
Simpson. After they had enjoyed the
good things, Mr.. Simpson made few
pertinent remarks, which We're respond
ed to by Messrs, Loving and Breedlove
OF Fort Worth and Juan Hart Of FL
Paso, ex-president of the Texas press
association.
The editors all spoke very kindly OF
the courtesy of Mr.. Simpson and his
associates. Several OF them said that
they had no idea OF the Importance
OF the packing business until they went
out to the packing house. They came
back TO town about O'Clock
Afternoon session.
The convention met in the afternoon
at 4lO o'clock and was called 10
order by the president who
announced that the regular order OF
business would be the election OF of
ficers for the ensuing year.
Frank p. Holland OF Dallas was
unanimously elected president. Mr..
Holland was not present. having gone
over 10 Dallas earlier in the afternoon
w A. Adalr was elected first vice-pres-
ident: John H. Cullum, second vice.
president; f. b, Baillio. third vice-pres'-
dent: Il. b. Robinson, secretary re-
elected. and Il. b Johnson treasurer.
Assistant Secretary Cox was a strong
candidate against Mr. Robinson, and
he election Of the secretary was at
tended with considerable and warm
discussion In seconding the noinlnl-
tion OF Mr.. Robinson, Editor cuinore
az the Houston Press took occasion
10 say that Mr.. Robinson nau uolo
more than any other man FOR the "sso-
citation. 49,. ahat,
a., soon MS he was elected and presided
until the convention quit business lot
'' T,h ~" Mace for holding the next con
,,anfIon was the next business AIS
cussed. and J. d. Shaw OF waco naue
such a strong plea Tor the Aiees 10.
city that he got the plum IN a walk
over. a.. xuoco Evening
n,S,,.s WAS called upon. diluted upon
no advantages Of Waco ana cio s,s,
- extending the association corolai
invitatlon to come to thAt city.
Johnson OF the San Antonio l1snt
took occasion 10 invite the editors 70
San Antonio next November uurihs
the races. a,,s,t,r,ion and
bv-lays reported as follows;
..iInn A. q. Scurlock. president Texas
Press Association ,,,,,io,
1--WE. the committee on constitution
and bylaws. beg leave 70 report me
Yoilowing. with a Recommendation thni
il be adopted; .u l.. .i,ct-
Mo 10 membership In this association
,Tho does not own proprietary IN,
tereet in some newspaper, or contro,
=, come bona iide newspaper printed
~ the state OF Texas. or is regularly
ar,nloyed or actively engaged IN the
- business department or