The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-01-20
II. p. a. LETTER Box.

On January President Peak sent out
circular letter to all the presidents.
secretaries aud other prominent mem
hers OF tho several divisions Of the r. p.
A. Of America, urging them TO take steps
toward organizing similar auxiliarie5 TO
that OF Texas.
Below We give some Of the answers re-
cowed, slowing the interest manifested
in the work.
J II. Caldwell, state director Of Mia
souri,, says; Your circular letter re-
ceivod, think you gentlemen in Texas
are striking the RICH, clord. | think
ms matter win he brought before our
State division soon"
Ei A. tIirschheId of the Indiana diyl-
zion advises that the Benevolent league
/ of Indiana travellers (Which. by the way,
was organized on similar lines 10 that of
IcNaD, say they are moving on in
satisfactory manner.
). 5. keller OF The Illinois division
writes; please send me copy of by
laws of Benevolent league"
Duncan y. Holiday OF Colorado writes:
( Please send me constitution and by
laws Of your Benevolent league. Any
movement that win make more manly
has my hearts good wishes
sam T. Zones Of Louisville acknowl-
edges receipt Of letter and speaks very
nicely OF the work of the Texas divlslon
John Ward of Tennessee acknowledges
receipt md adds that he Will take The
matter OF Benevolent league up with
thor state convention and hopes 20 re-
port tavorably al Richmond. NE also
adds that he hopes that the Texas dvi-
tettc," as we'll as Mr.. n. a. Turner as
there are ladies In Tennessee that would
ike TO SEQ Mr.. 4.
j. " Mcdonald, National director from
Missouri writes Il am gratihed al The
loyalty experienced In the 4, r. \. anu /
want to state right here that the Texas
division Is the only one, not excepting
Missouri, that gives us Intelligent In
formation about the claims that their
board passes upon. and as National dj-
rector II certainly is a great help ana We
feel that when YOU boys udorse or DON
that II Is absolutely correct 1t Is get
ting so in our board here that as QuisN
rs a Texas claim comes in we have 80
much confidence In Thorn that any rec
ommendation that they make IS con-
Cured In. i wish you success In the
held which You are working and shall
look Into this matter myself for Missouri
and take IL up n the near future"
w D. Brannon OF Tie Georgia divi-
sion asks for constitution and bylaws.
National Director h, G. Thompson or
Indiana writes: Yours OF the LIST to
hand and contents noted. While I have
had hut little opportunity to give much
attention TO the benevolent league in
the Indiana division, j feel that II is
one Of the very best and most worthy
auSiliaries that could possibly receive
we support OF I. A. members. II
viii no doubt be a leading factor. as It's
good work becomes better known. Kind
y send me copy Of your constitution at
your convenience"
National Secretary In Be1ume writes:
II believe tho Texas Benevolent league
Is good thing and would like TO see Il
established In eyory state where we have
an organization, provided 1t can he done
In accordance with the insurance laws
OF the State | believe the Missouri Of
fees OF the Missouri division have taken
the matter up 30 see what can be done
ia Missouri Have read the Texas paper
ana congratulate you upon the large
amount of T. p A. matter contained
therein.
Louis oehs OF Louisiana writes: "seai
me constitution and bylaws and viii
DO what can TO organize here"
Bert Essex OF Indiana Acknowledges
receipt and adds; We expect great re-
suits along the line from our indiana
Benevolent league"
WI b. Webber acknowledges recelat
and adds: I'VE are forging ahead Mis-
souri, division: January i. sOOl; post 4
slfs, Watch our smoke"
National Vice President Md Iob,-
son OF PENNSYLVANIA writes. 'rbanI,,
for letter, have warm feeling for
the Tex boys. They are all right--all
Wool and yard wide Remember me 10
al and hope to meet you In Richmopd "
william J, Kienly OF Indisna saws, we
extend our hand in the grand work ~
me Texas boys and trust that some dav
Nne =, A. VIII be the only essential
Post 3 OF indianapolis is doing well WIN
her league We are doing we'll ali alonS
Inc line, Please send constitution ana