Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-17

Inc committee maze supplements
airy report. The application OF j. +.
Crouch Of the killeen Herald was fav-
srsbly reported. and on ballot was
At o'clock tonight President Holland
called tie night session OF the Texas
Press association TO order and deliv-
cred his annual address. which was
appropriate and very short, but to the
point and quite interesting. This an.
nuSl or,tlon, which is to be delivered
by Bill Shaw. was set for tomorrow
afternoon At o'olock In order TO give
the city press time to advocate the
attraction and secure house for the
distinguished speaker. The discussion
on the patent inside" was begun by
Editor Adalr OF the Marshall Mes
senger, followed by a general debate,
in which all members participated.
telegram was received from Cen
eral Passenger Agent Crush Of the
Katy extending the eourtesles OF his
road to the association for an excur-
sion to the reunion. The invitation was
accepted an1 majority OF the mem
bers will take advantage OF the oppor-
tunity offered on adjournment OF the
convention.
There is a considerable fight over the
next place Of the meeting. Childress
represents Austin. Sergeant Greenville,
and Rankin Brennan. Mr.. Rankin
thinks he has enough pledged votes to
secure II for Brennan, but the other
two gentlemen are still working for
their towns.
After general discussion OF church
and society notices, the association ad-
lourned until o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
elected to membership in the assocla-
tion,
The president announced the follow
Ing committee on memorials: Perry
Hawkins, chairman; j. j. Taylor, VIII
c. Perry.
AT o'clock the association adjourn
ed until o'clock D. m.
NOTES.
President Holland says that this f.
one OF the best meetings the assocla-
ton has ever held, ana predicts that
much Important business VIII be trans
acted by the present session.
Mary Jane Cox has prepared an
amendment to the constitution making
1t fineable offense for any member
to discuss The financial situa-
tlon and fixing the penalty at not less
than artesian baths for the crowd.
Colonel j. @. Rankin, the old war
horse from Washington county, who
has been battling for Texas through
the columns OF the Brennan Banner for
more than quarter Of century. is
here.
good humor and pleasant smiles. lie
Will deliver the annual address tonight,
and says that he has been saving up his
best yarns for the past year and will
| explode them by slow music, provided
no ladies are present.
The discussion Of the Use OF Plate
Matter grew very warm before the
association this afternoon. as did the
| question OF the combination idea. II
turned out TO be regular experience
meeting. The different members giving
| their reasons for using plate matter
| and their reasons for not using II, or
their reasons for clubbing with the big
weeklles and not doing so.
The Idea OF an excursion to the At
lanta Exposition over the Cotton Belt
and Louisville and Nashville is n very
| popular one among the members. and
II In more than probable that the cd
itors Will take advantage OF the invita-
tons rendered them.
ii. ii. Chllders Of Austin is here rep
resenting the capital city in the can
didacy for the next annual meeting.
Editor Sargent of the Greeuvillo
Headlight In pulling for his town for
the next annual meeting and has Sc
cured number of pledges from the
members.
The banquet and entertainment tc
be rendered the editors Mt the Roof Gar
den on tomorrow evening win be O
grand AFFAIR The Waco Woman'f
Press club have the matter in charge
| EXECUTIVE COMMITTED REPORT
Waco. Tex, May Ito the Texas
| Press Association; Your executive com
mittee would report having held two
meetings during the year, one In Octo
Der and another on yesterday. May Is
at which time the general condition %
affairs pertaining to the aseoclatlor
were looked after and same found In I
satisfactory condition.
For this meeting a detailed program
as been arranged ana printed copies
OF same win be placed In the hand.
Of members as early as possible
Looking forward to a successful ant
happy meeting,
THE sECRETARY's REPORT.
Waco, Tex. May i6.-To the Presiden
and Members OF the Texas Press Asso
citation: Your secretary begs to sub
nit herewith his annual report. Tn,
minutes OF the last meeting were delay
ed somewhat, pending the Arranging o
date for the printing committee, up
pointed at the last meeting, to pas
en- the matter, which meeting was hel,
at Houston. August G. They were sen
out at the earliest date possible after
wards. and II Is suggested that thi
committee should be called to NEE
I
of the session and pass on the manu-
scripts. award contracts. etc. Thl
would greatly expedite the issuing O
the mlnutes. The recommendation I
renewed that the proceedings OF thi
association should be gotten out with
out being surrounded by advertising
so long as there are ample funds 4
the treasury to meet the expense. a
at present This IL the custom OF mos
OF the leading associations, and wit
nearly all representative bodies.
The bulletin has been kept up durln
: the year and regarding It you ar
pretty well posted. II may be a con
tract can be made with your next sec
rotary to continue It, but hardly on tn
same terms as during the past yea
| II II has proven useful In any way I
the members or 10 promoting the Inter
/ ests OF the association its issuance ha
= not been In vain.
Two copies Of the proceedings OF thl
body from 1888 to 1894 Inclusive hay
been bound during the year for presei
! walton and must prove valuable his
tory.
The accounts OF all members hav
! also been put In shape. so that !
future there need be no trouble In koeT
: ing the same straight Members ar
: | again urged 10 see that they get r.
celpts within n reasonable time. an
that the reported amount tallles wit
what they have paid.
= In conclusion your secretary desire
| - xat,,r,, ehouka IN praofd.pt VIutIun