The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-04-17
,-ove,,ns men: Tho Trav.

s,.,o demand a man VINO Is capapie vi
,he presidential chair Win dignity
onor we demand man OF intelh
Integrity and industry. we demand
who has the courage OF his con-
.ns and has the viii ana power 10
his ideas into execution. we demand
srood enough and liberal enough
reet all that may come, Gehtile aua
rev ay,end to oil the right hand of
ar ni, The man who has all these
"a Qualifications of the highest form,
Az Dleckmanu OF the Alamo city.
.oaJ "a as clear as his heart Is good.
man of stainless integrity, of Will
..,alect,Ial force lie is broadminded
,,horal and his hospitality. like the
covers all nations. Above his In
ana, gifts. above all place he ever
VA rises his integrity, like some
maintain peak, and there 1t stands,
az the earth beneath, pure ms the
sbove. / know him, and l like him,
!, avery man ut this convention knew
=. we'll as do, he would not lose
Ia vote. In the name of the Travellers
sctiye Association of this State, in the
Of humanity and good fellowship
he name of advancement, l nominate
Ain Dieckmann for president.
Harry j. Hardy of Post G, Houston,
ed in nomination Mr.. Howard Peak OF
\ Worth.
m. President and gentlemen of the
MENTION, it affords me pleasure to
lie In nomination for the office OF pres
man who, in my humble opinion,
most eminently fitted for the arduous
las pertaining thereto, who has the
to devote to the duties devolving
N him and whose deep interest in every
be- pertaining to the advancement and
fare of our association is beyond ques-
b; a man transformations. quiet and
illness like, who. II elected, will prove
,self in his devotion to the interests OF
order the peer of any one who has
etofore preceded him. From the time
his affillation in 1898 he has been an
i've worker in the ranks, has filled Of
and has always done his duty willing
and conscientously He has to my
byledge attended every State and Ma
nal convention since 1893 and no man In
Texas division stands higher with the
tional officers. Gentlemen, in the Sc
tion Of State president many things
st be taken into consideration. We
81. sink our personal preferences and
questions. first has the one SO pre-
red the time to devote to the duties de-
living upon him; has he the ability to
OUT the uEtteCdIN DuslHeSS COUtl0-
hit upon him, and does lie contain In
dition to all this the executive ability
pilot our order safely through the shoals
ID Quicksands that naturally surrounds
and bring it at last to its haven with
e wreath of prosperity surrounding it
ID turn 1t over TO his successor undlmmed,
tn the remark, We'll done, thou true and
|ith!ul servant Gentlemen. this man Is
oward W. Peak OF Fort Worth. who has
Pen weighed In the scales and never found
knting'
Mr. Peak claimed the attention of the
pnvention and after well worded ad-
fess withdrew his name from before the
pnvention in favor OF ALI Dieckmann.
I ION motion OF Mr.. McNulty nominations
3ere closed and the election of Aft Dieck-
Pam was made unanimous. Mr.. DECK
pann was called and said:
Mr.. President, Ladies' and Gentlemen.
Eords fail to speak the honor feel in the
lection Just given me. Had been elected
koVerhor OF the State Of Texas / would not
Rppfeciate 1t more. The friends who have
Pood by me in this friendly campaign have
Ply sincere thanks. Those who have stood
" Mr.. Peak. my friend, have my apprecia
pom: This friendly campaign has awak-
i M, an interest In tho Texas division. |
III MAKE no promises of what | will do.
Lut VIII promise TO do in the future Ms in
~ past wish to thank my friend Peak
pr his noble action.
for i'rst vice president Mr. Marchbank
dominated Mr.. Peak. On motion Of Mr..
dili the nominations were closed and Peak
'as elected unanimously. He said he was
prouder man than Mr.. Dleckman. II
u gina 10 have such good man to work
'r. We are team
rot second vice president Mr. Hill nomi-
aleu august Hoover of Post /, Corsicana. |
iected unanimously. He was called on for |
speech. but said he could not comply. |
8 mad talked about Corsicana oil, and he |
new nothing else. Come to Corsicana |
"a Wild give you another oil we'll. That
axes three"
MI Goldman nominated II. ]. Hardy of |
'st U Tor third vice president. you have |
te'ed n noble man for first vice presi- |
NJ, ana funny man for second vice |
eslaent. said Mr. Goldman; nov want
ent." WV P'e'
,he election WIS by unanimous vote.
noueh Mr.. Hardy said he would not give |
us position as president of Post C for |
p slate presidency.
ir Hardy made neat speech of thanks |
was charter member of the Texas d. /
ION, and his heart beats for the II. p. A.
,or secretary and treasurer Mr.. Mi |
Guy e nominated Malcolm Graham of Post |
Gan antonio He was eulogls,ic of the |
'sent incumbent, and when the name
mentioned there was long and con-
ued applause.
NJ Knight nominated F.. T. Keigbtloy
pailas. whom he said was an cid travel
man and would give his entire time TO
fr nan
lhsm. nomination vi mr.
1T, Marchbank of Dallas seconded the
u,nation Of Mr. Keightley.
a, cleveland seconded the nomination
ar braham. Mr.. Cleveland made tho
NJ eioquent address of the convention
soarea TO slitterng heights Of splendid
,ViS ana awoke an enthusiasm in the
linton, nv unequalled heretofore. The
mention OF the name of Graham
,ts"I lorih rounds of applause.
Ho lesult was overwhelming in favor of
Weseht incumbent, the vote standing.
ION, =, Graham 80, r. T. Keightley 90
;, helvhtleY moved to make Mr.. Ora
T. election unanimous. Carried.
h. "ranam accepted the nomination in
b oH out nicely worded speech He said
NV, nav never yet been able to fill the full
mr.. OF MS duties in regard to the II. y.
n wus ne hoped that during his third term
Wild w"uln be able 10 advance his work as
"ished. He spoke of the insurance f,a"
ta,1 L"e assoclat, and made busi-
p anu spoke@f the affairs CT tho
!, H. a. a, IN business way.
~ Hoover stated that he was forced IN
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