The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-02-01
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In recent special dispatch from Lock-
bart to The Houston Post surprise was
EXPRESSED as 10 Lieutenant Governor
Browning appointing Frank Kelly tcol-
ored) of Caldwell as porter in the senate
and charged that Kelly had supported and
worked for the populist nominees In JUS
tiication of his action Governor Browning
submits the following documentary evil
dence now in his possession.
"Lockbart, Texas, December I've, the
undersigned citizens of Caldwell county,
who are democrats aud whose names are
hereto attached, do hereby certify that
Frank Kelly lcoloredl aed o.. Caldwell
county, who WIS we'll acquainted with the
Hon. !. u. Saycrs and j. n. Browning,
did advise and prevail With at least 500
colored voters OF Caldwell county to par
ticipste In the democratic primaries and
support Hon. j. D. Sayers for governor
aud Hon. ] X. Browning for lieutenant
governor and also other prominent demo-
cratic candidates, and that he did also and
at the last general election, held Novem :
her S. 1905, labor and work with all his
power and energy for the SUCCESS OF the
whole democratic ticket f.a KS
I'VE furthermore certify that his SER
vices and work to the democratic party
can not be too highly appreciated and en-
titles him to any position that the demo-
cratic party can justly afford, but We re-
specially ask that he be appointed as por-
ter of the senate.
tSigned) -. ~ jolly. ST.. w. p. Nc
Dnwell, county clerk; lanes G. Burleson,
10. Masee, tax collector: w. u. French.
ex-county treasurer; Il. e. Collier, county
treasurer: W. X Baylor county attorney;
G. w. NILS, justice Of the peace precinct
No. /; NJ. G. Jeffrey, w. l.. Parker, II.
Wilson, editor; F.. 2. McCIean, tax as
SCISSOR: George " keyser county Judge;
A. b. Story, w, b. Walker. c. T. Green
wood. S. NJ. Nixon, chairman of county
henocratic executive committee Mr.
Nixon adds after his name and title this
following: Frank Kelly worked FOR ths
whole ticket so far ns I know except IL
one case on tho county ticket.
Governor l.. j Storey. Austin, Texas.
''offce of S. NJ. Nixon. Luling. Texas
December 6, 1898. Dear Sir. write vol
this short letter In behalf of Frank Kelly
who wants a position In the senate as por
ter | would be very much pleased " yol
would interest yourself In his behalf ant
secure him the place II possible.
frank did Ms valuable service, not onl,
in the primaries hut also in The genera
election. working faithfully and efhcientl,
for nearly the entire democratic ticket II
tho election. In tuia primaries and alst
In the general election he did splendi'
work for Governor Saycrs, Burleson an'
Browning especially As you know your
self Frank is a man of great inuence II
our county Sid he lrirs done us such val
liable service in the past, and VIC think III
will be with us in the future, would lik'
very much to SEQ him encouraged. Trusting
that you will do your best for him in THU
matter remain yours TO command,
(Signed.) 3. NJ. Nixon.
..Chairman Democratic Executive Commit
tee Caldwell County"
Endorsement
Respectfully referred to Hon, j. n
Browning, lieutenant governor elect, witt
petition Of people and county officers sasers ;.
.Mr. s. NJ. Nixon, L,ling, Texas.
Austin, Texas, Denemtcr 10, 1S9S,--M.
Dear Sir: | I'm rot certain whether
ren.ied to your letter enclosing that pc'
tit!on for Kelly or not as have been 81
completely occupied recently that ! have
been compelled TO delay my replies to man.
personal letters. II have not done so he.
fore, wish to say now that Forwarded
tho papers to Governor Browning, witt
m urgent request from myself to get Kell,
appointed. but es yet I huve no reply.
think such strong paper rs you sent mi
will certainly bear fruit. also sent hin
your letter to me. Coming as II does from
the, official head of the party IN your county
It ought to ne granted. When ] hear from
browning will write you. Kelly had bet
ter BIO here In time anyway. Respect.
1uliy,
lsigned.) II. j. Storey,
"Hon. Joe Dibrell. Seguin Texas.
"Luiing. Texas. January 5. 1S9D.---Deai
Sir: Please allow me to write few line.
IN behalf Of Frank Kelly. who desires i
position as porter In the State senate
Should Frank be appointed TO a position
can assure you It will be efficiently and
credltibly filed. Frank Is a man Of con.
siderable influence In our county affairs
and !. az chairmpS Of the county demo
cratic executive committee. have had oc.
caaion to know that he did the ticket {
great deal Of good in the past election
working very hard for tile entire demo,
cratic ticket, and ! have every reason Il
6A1isye that be Will be will, us IN the fu'
fure. shall regard II as personal favol
~ you will do all you can for Frank IL
ihis matter and shall avail myself OF thu
Gsat opportunity to serve your interests II
Sny way ~ can. rhnnkiug you in advance
] N. yours respectfully
* f0igned) ~, ~ Nixon,
Mf:kn5ymay Democratic Executive Commit,
n ~ Caldwell County,
NJ, Frank Kelly. Prairie Lea. Texas.
.6oGuin. Texas, pecember ~. 1928 Ms
= " Sir ~ n reply 10 your favor Of dats
- ~ fo WI to say will do 81