Carlsbad current., 1900-07-14
sHsRIFFs IN sEssIos.


~ Paao, Tex. July 1.-THE Texas
State sherlns' association was called
10 order Tuesday BY President Cabeil,
mayor Of Dallas.
County Judge Harper introduced
Senator W. W. Turney Of this city.
who had been selected 20 deliver a
welcome address. on the part Of the
local committee.
AZ the close OF Senator Turner's
address, Judge Harper introduced
Judge Peyton Edwards. who address,
ed the convention IN behalf OF the bar
Of El Paso.
On behalf OF the association Presl-
dent ben p. Cabell responded 10 tho
address OF Senator Turnoy and Judge
Edwards Ills remarks we're confined
20 the reception the shcrIfia have met
In El Paso and the hope Expressed
by the two speakers that the claims
OF the sheriff OF Texas would receive
somo recognition by the next legis-
lature.
Al the evening session President
Cahell delivered the annual address.
Ho said In part;
Fellow sherlffs: For the mint
time II is my good fortune to meet
with this association. For the second
time tho great honor is mine OF pre-
siding over its deliberations. To me
u has always been source OF great
eat pleasure, unmarried by tho many
miles OF travel II might entail, 10 be
with you; TO greet old friends. 10
clasp hands with new ones whom in
the years 10 come will take place IN
my affections with those endoared 10
me by the association OF years. Ev-
cry sunshine has lts shadows and this
pleasure Ia clouded with tho thought
that cannot recall n meeting at
which ! did not hear the news that
since We were last together ono or
more OF our brothers had set sail upon
that unknown sea. upon the bosom OF
whose deep no homeward sail has yet
been seen. Sometimes Il Ia ono who
in the discharge OF his dangerous duty
has nobly, fearlessly given his life In
support OF that law he has sworn 10
uphold and defend Sometimes ma
ture has bid the weary travellers 10
lay down his burden and be at rest
But come the fearful visitor In what
shape he may II brings from the eyes
OF men as brave 90 the bravest" a
tear and one Of the grandest pur-
poses OF our annual gathering IA that
10 the near and dear ones our depart
cd brothers leave we may extend tho
comfort OF a heartfelt sympathy and
TO their needy ones the help OF strong
hands and generous hearts.
But this is not the only reason for
our coming together We are here.
despite the claims OF political dcma-
gcgues 10 tho contrary. 10 cRrry out
the high purpose that filled the hearts
OF such noble men as Sui Ross, Geo
y. zlmploman and others who wero
instrumental In the organization ana
development OF this association, TO
mutually aid one another IN arriving
az the best method OF performing our
part In the effort OF the state TO sup
press crime and protection 10 the
citizens In the free and peaceful en-
ioyment OF life property and the pur-
suit OF happiness. The same condi-
tions that made necessary organlza-
tion exist to-day and will continue as
long Ms the warfare between society
and criminal continues TO vex the
lawmakers, the courts and the exc
cutivo officers Of the state. The good
effects following from this association
have beon felt from the beginning and
will continue 20 be OF increased value
as long as the association keeps true
10 the purpose OF tn organization.