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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

The contest for the next state con-
ventiun which win take place TINS
morning win be very lively one be-
tween the friends of Houston and Dali
Ia Tho former claims that there had
been "A general understanding TINT
Houston WAS To have the next conyen-
ton, the other day they found that
Daliag was wording for II. The matter
was not canvagsud much the lirst day
and little could be uBcerthlncd IN re-
gard to the contest which IL was sAld
was coming UP In regard to the Local
ton OF the convention, Houston mon
seemed easy aud confident and did
not seem 10 know enough about TINS
contest 10 he Interested Ia 1t, ana at
nrst only utted their eyes la n sur
prlscd way when Dallas was mentioned
as "a possible competitor for the honor
which it was evident they had thought
would go to Houston without uppoHi-
tlon. SO positive did some of the deic-
gates seem that there was no question
about the convention going TO Huuaton
that inquiry Into the matter seemed
to he unnecessary. However, It was
aftcrward ascertained that Dallas was
IN dead earnest about the matter and
yesterday Il developed that strenuous
efforts were being made 70 win the
coveted prize. NarlouH arguments, 1t
was reported were being used to In
10 be Indifferent In the matter In Or
der to get them TO look fnvurnbly upon
the proposition To hold the convention
az Dallas Instead or AZ Houston The
large membership OF Post y, located at
Dallns, nnd the weight Of It's Import
ance In the nnnirs OF the Texas di-
vision; the facilities OF big hotel over
at Dallas; the anxiety OF her citizens
to entertain the Travellers Protective
association and the special interest
OF the mayor ~ Dallas, who was snld
TO be ambition 10 distinguish himself
by Inducing the Texas division to go 10
Dallas. 1t was evident last night that
the earnest efforts OF Dallas had not
been Mt all In vain and In fact some OF
the friends of Houston betrayed no lit
tie anxiety IN the matter Among other
things 1t was reported that large
number of Dallas men would come
over this morning for the special pun
pose OF assisting In the effort to secure
the convention for Dallas. one enthn-
slaHtlc young man from Dallas said
last night: wen carry II In storm"
Older men from Dallaa who stood by
expressed confidence Ia more temperate
language.
mot n bit OF IT," said n Houston man
when asked n It was a settled fact
that the convention was to 20 10 Dal-
las. Then continuing he said that there
was going TO be one Of the llvellest
fights ever seen In Travellers Protoe-
tive association convention this morn
ing over this matter. IL seems to be
understood that the delegates from
south Texas viii stand by Houston.
while those from other parts OF the
state are divided on the proposition
have been held heretofore
Cant uuql ON GapDud paa1
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

It. Freeland of Houston; Geo. Bartholo-
maei OF San Antonio, o. d. Morcy Of
Dallas, Charles l. Sanger OF Waco, Au-
gust Hoover OF COrsicana. Frank l..
Jordan and B. H. Gately OF Fort Worth.
j. Hickman OF Waco; chaplain, Rev.
Homer 4. Wilson, Fort Worth.
The following delegates were chosen
70 attend the National convention at
San Antonio;
Thomas r. Farmer, Waco; A. II.
Dieckmann, Dallas; Vernon w. Jones.
Houston; George A. Inn. Corsicana;
Harry l.. brennan. San Antonio; How
ard w. Peak, Fort Worth; DIR. Il, NJ,
Fetterman, San Anton o; H.. ID. Har-
rlson, Austin: IL. c. Barrett, Waco;
Frank Willard, Dallas; Frank l.. Jor-
dan Fort Worth; u. H. MrNulty, San
Antonio,
Aiternatca. c. *. wen, Waco.
Thomas p, Marshall. Dallas: Joseph
Goldman. Houston. Dave Edell, Cor
slcanui ~. Wild. San Antonio; Thomas
G. Wright. Fort Worth; All Dicck-
mann, san Antonio. IL. NJ, Finch. AUS
tin; Charles l.. Sanger Waco; II. G.
COMBS. Dallas; j. j. simmons, Fort
Worth, Robert Schnerbeck, san An
tonic.
These twelve delegates and twelve
alternates were elected with the under
standing that the two last named dele
gates and the two last named alter
mates should be dropped from the list
if It was found at the time of the
convention ut san Antonio that the
increase In membership had not been
sufficient TO entltlo tat Texas division
TO twelve Delegates. In case the IN
crease iH found sufficient to cntitlc the
Texas division to eleven ana not to
twelve delegates then only tho last
named dclcgute and alternate are to be
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

me drummers resumed the business
OF their convention yesterday morn.
ing with the same energy and system
which had characterized their fret
days work.
reports We're taken up rapidly in
their regular order and disposed OF
promptly without unnecessary discuss
ion' but not, however without proper
elaboration, each matter receiving in
turn the consideration which was due
ana there We're occasional sallies OF
VII which relieved the tedlum of rou-
tine work and kept everybody in good
humor without &C inning much time.
In short. it was a, z, al business ses-
sion with just enou. r. fun to keep
1t from becoming mon, us.
The opening Of the m, q session
was enlivened with music f q Hotel
Worth band led by Prof. Ca u This
band headed the delegates in = pro-
cession to and from the hall during the
day, besides entertaining them at in
tervals with very good music.
Further entertainment was furnished
by the children Of the Benevolent home.
who gave beautiful little exhibition
after the opening prayer by Rev. Ho-
MGR T. Wilson. There was n song and
chorus, accompanied on the organ by
Mrs. Evans. the music teacher of the
public schools, drill In which the it-
tie ones moved In pretty figures, keep
ing perfect time TO the music and II
"a HsaHa rnWH
was an eloquent appeal for the callec-
ton which was Immediately taken M.
IL amounted to $40 as, and Il. b. Gately
was appointed n committee OF one to
turn 1t over to William BOaz, treasurer
OF the institution.
Rev. Homer r. Wilson thanked the
convention eloquently for Its generosity
in behalf OF the management of the
Benevolent home, adding at the close
of his remarks:
81 want to say, gentlemen, we have
had conventions in our city that posi-
bly, represented n greater amount of
capital than this one, but believe from
the very depths OF my heart, no con-
ventiOn has ever assembled In our city
which represented more generosity Of
SOUL
Mayor Paddock at this point apoear-
ed to extend AN Invitation in behalf OF
the entertainment committee to request
the attendance Of the delegates upon
the exercises at the Texas brewery at
4:3O p. IN.
ne aiSo presented Gost OF foft
Worth with a handsome silver pitcher
ana goblet from Mr.. w Ham c. Pfaef-
fle, the jewcler. President Jordan re-
sponded felioitously in receiving the
gift for HIS pos.
a bouquet Of beautiful roses was re-
ceived from Mayor Holland Of Dallas
and after. expressions OF appreciation
for the kindly remembrance, the floral
token was by vote given to Mrs, y. u.
Paddock as mark Of distinguished re-
gard ana In recognition Of the interest
which the mayor OF Fort Worth and
his good wife have displayed In tie
welfare OF the members of the associa-
tion ON this occasion
The mayor did not find words for eH-
preston at the time, but when he re-
turned at the close of the afternoon
session TO renew the invitation OF the
citizens TO the delegates of the conven-
tion to join them in social pnstlme. he
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

Today the kindergarten schools o.
the country are placing upon an ofiicia
footing by the United States governs
ment. The name OF Mrs Cleveland ap,
pears upon the list Of instructors. and
she will teach one little girl during the
year.
The most instruotlng list though Il
that OF our bargains IN overalls. jump
ors and work shirts today.
We bought "A big lot at an auction
sale and are prepared to cut the rcgula
price In this line square half In two
We haven't space to quote prices, but
II you are in need OF such give US {
call ana we Will fix you up and save
You some money. Full line OF sizes.
We are receiving new goods ever,
day. and when they are all marked
and put in stock win be able TO ahov.
the incest line OF wash goods ever ext
hibitcd In this city. The prices OF.
same viii be very close.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
Health Comr Brennan, ST. Louis:
The City Chemist reports that Royal Baking Powder
purest and greatest in leavenng strength.


creaslng our membership as much as
possible, conceived the plan at our
Austin meeting OF giving each member
who would secure live members to
our organization up to the assembling
Of your present convention his next
semi-annual dues, the said dues to
be paid out of the state funds. Wo
believe the plan has been the means
Of adding many members to our or
ganization In the past three months,
and hope that same Will meet with
your approval,
In brief, believe am correct in
reporting our organization to be In
prosperous condition, free from debt,
and with a healthy cash balance in our
treasury. For all detailed particulars /
VIII refer you to the reports Of our
state secretary and chalrmen of our
several standing committees. Respect
V. LEMAN,
Chairman state Board Directors.
n. BIAS business will prevent my
being present at the directory meeting
to be held on the night OF the 18th
inst. | have not mentioned this meet
ing in my report, but have requested
our worthy president, who holds my
proxy, TO attach the proceedings of that
meeting to this report. Respectfully
v. LEHMAN.
The report of the relief committee
which was received at the same time,
was as follows:
Houston, Tex, April 15.-To the
President and Members OF the Texas
Division Of the Travelers Protective
Associntlon OF America, in Annual
convention Assembled: Gentlemen-
I herewith submit 10 you for careful
consideration NV second annual re-
port as secretary-treasurer and Of your
reIlaf potpfpiitee.
cash ON hand and renorted at our
last annual convention. S937 90
Ducs collected from meubers
since that date and prior 10
JuIy /. 1891. ... 5000
80
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
We Have Not
Found

1t necessary to say much
about our Hosiery Depart
ment with exception of one
kind. Our Hosiery has given
universal satisfaction. 1t
comes from France, Germany
and some of it is North Caro-
lima and some Massachu-
sets made. We guarantee
color and wearing qualities
of every pair we sell. There
can be no better Hose than
we have in stock, and the
prices not over two.thirds a
year ago--64c. 7hc, SIC. loo;
l9bc, l5c, l9c, CSC, Soc, 45c,
SOC, Csc, 75c, S5c, csc, 81. 90,
81. 25, 81. so up.
Mems Balbriggan Shirts
and Drawers, SOC garment.
the best goods ever made for
the money.
Three floors filled with
honest relia BILE merchandise.
If You are looking for the
kinds TO which the word
cheap applies in every sense
of the word they are not
with US. Our business is to
deal in what can be depend
ed upon. If any other kind
is cheap at any price we have
never seen an instance of il.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Oral reports We're received from post
3D." r." ~" III" and IL" showing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

leo for the oxcurslonlsts. ana II was
expected that very large crowd would
attend, taking az least two sections to
accumulate same. lie mentioned that
the governor OF Texas and the Mayors
OF Dallas. Fort Worth, C0racnna,
Waco, Austin, San Antonio. Houston
and Galveston would accompany the
eNcurslonists He had an appointment
TO attend the general passenger agents
meeting, which would convene IN the
month of May, and present an urgu-
ment In favor OF the interchangeable
mile tickets. which he had every reason
10 believe would be conceded. He was
particularly happy In the compliment
airy illusions 10 the treatment that he
had received Mt the hands Of the gem
eral passenger agents, and stated that
his association could Justly class them
fin uropnHcd apting nothing
but what he deemed as reasonable and
Just, and believed that they would
meet him ms literally in the future az
they had in the past
The press committee reported az fol-
lows:
Houston. Tex, April II. 1s05.-To tho
Onioers and Members of the Texas Di-
vision II. p. a. Of A. Gentlemen: |
herewith have the pleasure OF submit
ting my annual report as chairman OF
the press committee Of the Texas dlvla-
ion OF the Traveler3' Protective ASSOC
citation. During the past twelve months
more than 400 columns Of matter has
appeared In the columns OF the Texas
daily press pertaining to our assOcia-
ton. Your committee has on all oc-
casions been most courteously treated
by theprera OF this state. and ! would
herewith suggest to you to appoint "A
committee to draft resolutions thank
ing the Houston Post, San Antonio Lex
press, Gnlveston-Dallas Eewa, Fort
Worth Gazette, Waco News San An
tonic Light, and waco Telephone for
the many courtesles extended to our
organization during my term Of office.
Fraternaiiy yours =, n,,,,,s,,
Chairman Press Committee. Texas Dis
trict, II. p, a.
The committee was appointed MS sug-
gested consisting OF Measrn. Charles
J.. Sanger. Dr. Fetterman and George
a. I'm and win present appropriate
resolutions at this mornings session.
A congratulatory telegram was re-
celved from George A. Lee. president OF
the National association. dated at the
st. Louis headquarters. He remarked
incidentally that while Texas showed
n membership OF $40 Tennessee report
ed 200.
A communication was thankfully re-
ceived which rendered the free use
OF the long distance telephone to the
members OF the association.
The first business OF the afternoon
session was the election of officers,
which resulted In the choice OF the fol-
lowing gentlemen 10 have charge OF
the affalrs Of the association during the
coming year;
President. Joseph @. Booth of Austin;
first Vice president, j. Harvey Wheel
err Of Waco; second vice-presldcnt 5.
Wild OF San Antonio: third vice-presl-
dent, F. II. Mflard Of Dallns; secretary
treasurer. Malcolm Graham OF Austin:
directors. Vernon Lernau, chairman. OF
Houston: +. VI. Run dell. II. NJ. Finch
and Charles Drummer Of Austin. Thomas
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
WITH ANOTHER

Pie Found Her Husband-Then They
Fought.
Middletown, o.. April ia bloody and
probably fatal fight occurred on Main
strect last night between Mrs. James
Pears and Mrs. Ellen Henry. two wolf
lnown colored women Of this city, Mrs.
Fcars caught the Henry woman with her
nnshaud and this caused the fight, They
Fere still on the ground when the Of
lceF placed them under arrest. Mrs
reury's condition Is serious. The frllt oc-
flrIed while tile streets were crUwdri and
4 eat exc tencit prevailed. Sears works
+ IN nristccrntic family on Main street
u coachman. The Henry womnn's hus-
eand works In tho Aliddletown flour mill.
krs Sears and Mr.. Henry Will. 1t Is said,
fek legal separation.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

dent. Board Of Directors and Members
OF Texas Division r. i. a. of a. Ia
Convention Assembled In Fort Worth,
Texas; Gentlemen-I beg leave TO here
with hand you my report as secretry
ana treasurer of Post G, showing the
condition Of the post financially and
otherwise.
Since our last annual convention
held In Waco in 1894, Post g has had
hard struggle keeping It's head above
water. our expenses were largely In
excess OF our Increase, principally
though many members failed to pay
their dues promptly, However, by re-
'duclng expenses to a minimum and
with the substantial assistance on the
part Of our ever loyal members, we
have managed TO pull out OF the mlre
until today, when 1 am happy 10 state
that old Post c Is again on sound foot
ing, We now occupy elegant quarters
at the Hutchlns House. An urgent In
Vitation TO make same your home
whenever In Houston Is herewith cx-
tended 10 you all. Interest In Post q
ana It's Affairs Is greatly reylying We
have fifty -four members In good stand
ing; money on hand sl17s, collectable
outstnndings iGi.5O; debts none. and
confidently expect that at our next
state convention, which / trust will be
membership OF not less than 1850 mem-
bers. l again respectfully call the ut
tention OF the outgoing as well as OF
the incoming administrations to the
deplornhle fact that members OF this
state division do not connect th0m-
selves as much with the various posts
as the good interests OF the organiza-
tion demands. and beg TO devise some
means 10 remedy this neglect II in your
nuEytF do an.
Submitted by yours. very respectfully
JOS. GOLDMAN,
secretary-Treasurer Post c.
Dallas. Tex. April 7.-Beg to submit
the following report as to the cendi-
ton Of affairs Of PostE. Dallas:
Membership in good standing, 800 as
against liz on May last, 1884, with
showing against US OF 43 members
lapsed but which really shows our
number Of new members admitted dur
ing the year TO be $50,
We have cash on hand S273GJ.
We feel Justly proud OF our post room
In the Oriental hotel, where we keep
for the use OF travelling mon generally
copies Of all the periodicals OF the day.
Beg 10 say also that in a financial way,
through the advertising this reading
room gives US 0Or there Is probably
nothing like n In the United States,
and the expense Is very llttlel. we
have secured many new members for
our organization.
Some time ago we decided to do
away entirely with post dues, which
action has resulted very materially In
the Increase OF our post membership,
and II we keep our membership up 10
it's present number. with the annual
dollar we get from the state for each
member. we are assured OF sufficient
funds with which 10 run our finances.
Respectfully yours.
S. DOUGHTY.
Secretary and Treasurer Post Il.
Oral reports We're received from post
3D." ~" ~" III" and IT," showing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
TWO KILLED.
While Five Were Injured by the CO
lapse OF Derrick.

Chicago, April 1.-Two men we
killed and Ave Injured by the coilapf
OF large derrick In the Chicago shli
yards at South Chicago today. VIII
OF the base OF the derrick gave AVA
burylng crew OF worklngmen undi
the ruins.
Tho dead are Pat Harvey. HEM
Blake. Michael Cusic was probab.
fatally injured. but the other four me,
although suffering from bad bruisf
and broken bones. win probably ri
cover.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

It has much greater lcavcnlng
strength than any other. and Is there
fore the most economical, Dr. Prices
Bnking Powder.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20
THE GALLANT DRUMMERS.
ANOTHER GREAT DAY OF WORK AND
PLEASURE PASSED.
INTERESTING RnPoIsrs REVIEWED
CAREFULLY AND oFFICGlRs
ELECTED FOR THE YEAR

A BRILLIANT GATHERING AT TUE
HOTEL WORTH LAST NIGHT IN
HONOR OF THE cIrY's GuHsTs-A
GRAND AFFAIR. WHICH WILL RE
REMEMBERED FoNDLY.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-20

Chicago, April 10.-The Standard
company notified local companies toda
OF nm advance OF cents per gallon
nnptha and l-2 cents per gallon (
gasoline.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-07
coLoMpl>N REVOLUTION SPREADING.


TIrc >AyY DEPARTMENT SENDS TWO WAESHIrS
r, rua SCENE or TROUBLE
WASHINGTON. Mar.h ,sprc.1p The revolution in
Columbia is the crsr ~ som. concern at the state
atI NaNt departments. - Tar no serious com
rl.catiou. threatening American interests have
arisen bat o. 's thought prohab" that the sitna-
ton may become sra>rr Prompt precautions are
therefore being tsk,n To-day the feet In Colon
uian waters was augmented The Raleigh OF AI-
miral MrAl,'s ne.t. which was az Trinidad. was
directed 20 proceed with dispatch 10 Colon Inc
orders Wcrr made necessary by N" sudden hr-
par.lro 81 tho Atlanta this morning FOR Ho'aS del
Toro Wher. relulu'iouists are reported To nav"
landed I'm oh.I,nr. - Instructions from Washing
ton The Atlanta has been at Colon Tor about
two weeks. Yesterday 1t was learned through 'oh-
sui Pcarey and captain Cromwell that the re-
bcllion Was gaining strength at hocAs d'i loro'
and the sending III thu Atlanta To that port fol-
lowed besides the Atlanta and Raleigh on the At
Iantlc side Of the Is,hmus thu Alert is nj Panama
Admiral Mead. has been instructed 10 keep him
self In t-Icgraphlr communication with the Navy
Department pending further advices from COLOMBIA
II the stui tor grows NOR" serious other Sh'pS o'
the North Atlantic Squadron viii be- sent to Colon
News received al the Navy Department Is to the
effect that the rebellion IS spreading. and those en-
gagged I'm II AZ, becoming more daring ana better
able to contend with the regular forces. The Gov
eminent ~ maintaining hrm front ana uoitB an
in It's power 20 put an end 10 the reNoiu''oi' put
the number OF insurgents IL increasing ""'F' i"''o
ia known OF the conditions in tn" Interior. but re-
ports ARE that the rebels In that part OF colombia
are numerous AMI fairly well organized concern
ing the sea Goa 81 the State and Navy departments
fuly advised. The rcvoutonists are strongest
at IuenA Ventura. SayaniIla and i'ocas del ioto
Tn" chief concern Of the authorities her" trl''.s
to affairs on the Isthmus. Under the early treaty
with New Granada the United states 'nHaSe pos
lively maintain tn" neutrality of inc ISthHiuS
and To keep open thu transit. To carry out TINS
engagement troops may be- landed ana force en-
plOytl In the Colombian revolution Oh lNt Inv
rebels seized the railroads. and bittalon oi ma
rncs under Colonel Charles Haywood was sent ny
steamer from New York. and in conjunction with
Admiral Jouct's fleet. took charge OF the railroad
and protected IL until the Instruction was put
down. While IL il thought that the 'oloinDianS
viii remember the lesson Of 1871, II Is among tnc
possibilities that the rebels will again seize the
railroad In that event Admiral Meade would pro-
coed to Colon with his fleet and take forcble pos
session OF tn" line.
Iiocas del Toro IL only 100 miles north OF Colon.
and the Atlanta can easily make her trip IN eight
hours. The Raleigh Will be at least TOUR days IN
making the ,2o0-mc from Trinidad to Colon
Admiral Mcades squadron should sail today Tor
La Guayra. Venezuela, which L. .,y miles nearer
Colon than Trinidad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-03-07
DOM M ERV
"SEC"
CHAMPAGNE NATURE (Vin Brut).
"High Grade Champagne of
uniform quality"

ties are consequently much embarrassed. ohuer
the head OF Provisions for the Navy. to be as
bursed through the Bureau Of Supplies and Ac-
counts. lump sum of 100000 Is approprlateu'
Clearly the Secretary Of the Navy has the right
TO enlist the 1000 additional men, and II Is pc
Ieved that out OF this sum he can provide tor tneir
maintenance. or course $l075,@0 will not be SUM-
cient to feed and clothe the present force ana tne
additional 1000 men, but IT can be made 10 go as
far possible. and a deficiency created, II neces-
sary. There some legal points involved IN me
matter which will probably be referred 10 tne
Acknowledgement for opinion The expecta-
ton of naval officers is that the men VIII be en-
listed. fed and clothed from the general iund ne
Of and the next Congress be called upon to APP
propratc for the excess over the authorized eh-
pendtures The services of the additional 100
men Will shortly be required, and Secretary Her,
bert Is said be OF the opinion that, under the
circumstances. he will he justified In following
course somewhat unusual. but one that the House
and the Senate. with the exception OF the Commit
tee on Appropriations. intended should be taken.