Omaha daily bee., 1915-06-16
MESSAGE SENT BY
T.P. A. EXPRESSES
LOYALTY TO WILSON
Convention Sends Telegram Approx
ing Policy of Peace in Response
to Communication Expressing
Presidents Good Wishes.
GAIN IN PUBLICITY REPORTED
Results of Efficient Organization Of
0ssogistiOn Throughout Coun-
try is Related.
VISITING WOMEN ENTERTAINED

A telegram was sent by the con-
vention of the Travellers Protective
association yesterday afternoon in
response to the telegram of good
wishes received from President
Woodrow Wilson. E. r. Holland of
Texas. chairman of the committee
appointed for the purpose. reported
the following, which was sent; I'VE
unanimously appreciate your ex-
preston of good wishes and express
the confidence of this convention
representing $4,000 men in your
policy of peace and increased busi-
ness"
Better late than never" the Mis-
sissippi delegation arrived and re-
ported to the convention yesterday
afternoon.
The splendid and thorough organization
of the association all over the country
Tor securing publicity through the news
papers of the country was revealed in
the report of c. A. Nelson of Chicago,
chairman OF the national press commit
OF state press committees andt In other
places the work is pushed by active mem
bers who get much publicity for the as
sociation in their various localities.
Through press clipping bureau the ma
tional committee chairman gets all the
articles printed which, his report stated,
amount to about $50 month. and aver
age 1900 lines month Of publicity OF
a.. f,ar of
country. This Is an increase OF 20 pei
cent over the publicity secured in the
newspapers during the year preceding
Bass Of Tennessee was given a big boost
in the report as a publicity-getter. Bass
bills the town. works it and rides out
with the gate receipts" said the report
Georgia Chaplain Talks.
During a lulI In the routine business OF
the convention Albert Ehrlich Of the
Georgia delegation asked the privilege oi
the floor for Rev. DIR. s. r. Belk. chap
lain fthe Georgia division and an active
candidate for the position Of national
chapi4fff The privilege was granted
and for half an hour Dr. Belk held tht
treathless attention of the convention
with his oratory and hunor. DR.. Belk IL
presiding elder Of the Methodist church
and church and platform orator Of
wide fame.
The visiting women were entertained IN
the afternoon at the Omaha Field club
Dozens OF automobiles carried them from
the Fontenelle headquartsrs, giving then
a ride about the city before arriving al
the scene Of the afternoon festivities.
An informal reception end dance at the
Fontenelle hotel last evening was one OF
the delightful occasions Of the conven'
tion.
Big Program To-day.
= A big program of business and enter
tainment Is mapped out for today. Th'
morning business session win adjourn IL
time TO permit of an inspection OF th'
aten Biscuit company's plant at l2;S
o'clock. The inspection will be followed
bv a complimentary luncheon to all dele
gates and women tssE
AT $50 D m. there will be reception
for visiting women at the Carter Lake
club. Music and aquatic sports. with
hiRh diving contest. will be among th'
features. ... 49,. ~.
A reception to the visiting member
y and women will be given by the, Com
mercial club in the evening at the Com
voerciaI club rooms.