The Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 258, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 21, 1887 Page: 3 of 8
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THE CONVENTION.
(Contlnuod from sceond psge.)
connections Into tho 8tato of Texan
mid with the authorities ot railway
tmpanics oporating in the stale 01
tans to tho end tliut tho best possN
l.in rates niav bo obtained Tor pros
pectors excursionists aud Immigrants
Into and through foxas in eTcry di-
rection. ...
Jt ahull further bo the duty of said
committoo as soon as may bo practi-
cable after said railroad conferences
to submit un nddross through such
channels as said commltteo may deem
best to tho peoplo of Texas which ad-
dress shall embrace a report of tho
conference of said committee with tho
railroad authorities and shall also
omhrace a plan for local organizations
for immigration purposes throughout
the State aud the ways and meaiia of
raising the necessary funds to adver-
tiso tho resources and advantages of
tho State to the world to the end that
rivery county in tho state contributing
in the Immigration fund shall receive
its-equitable share in all advertlso
uionts statistical reports or ot'icr
priutcd matter published by or witb
tho autnoruy 01 sam coriimuiuu.
Jt 19 tho purpose of this organiza-
tion to induce by a truthful represen-
tation of the advantages and resources
of Travis tho investment of capital in
tho Stato aud tho immigration to the
State of nit law abiding peoplo who
may be seeking new homos aud it
shall bo tho duly of said committee to
do everything that may bo necessary
to accomplish said purposes. The de-
tails as to how tho objects of this com-
mittee is above expressed shall be ac
complislied and entrusted to said com-
mlttoe. This is not intended to preclude auv
district county or other subdivision
of territory Ironi advertising its re-
sources to any extent it may deem
proper.
W o respectfully suggest that the im-
portance of this niovcniout requires
that the work of tho committee sha 1
commence at ouco aud to the end that
tlioio may bo no delay wo suggest thai
each senatorial district pay over at
onco to tho reprosoutatlvo 6a'ccted by
noli spiiiitorli'l district oil BU U Mate
-ha - -c tfiini a......:
tuie a luud for said committee until
funds can bo raised through the coun-
ty organizations. W. L. Moody
Chairman.
After the second reading tho report
of the committee was adopted over
only one disseutioug vote.
Chairniau Moody vacated the chair
aud called Yico-Presidodt Andrews
III III 111 J MVV KI1U DUIII V -iimw
to preside over the meeting.
Tarlton of Hill Callod for 15 min-
utes recess in which time delegates
could elect their senatorial district
representatives for the Stato Central
committee which was granted.
The house was called to order and
ponding the report from the dis-
tricts Mr. Browuiug offered a resolu-
tion requesting an appropriation from
congress to bo used in obtaining deep
water on tho Texas coasts which pass-
ed. Another resolution requesting tho
Texas legislature to take steps look
inf. towards tho development of state
mineral resources and providing for a
state geological survey was offerod aud
nufififul
KenorU from senatorial districts
were then hauded in and shows tho
Stato Centrnl Immigration Committee
msdo up of tho following names :
1 Jas. P. Cook of Liberty
2 "W. S. Moss Sr. Heudcrsou.
3 Jas. II. Carter Marshall.
4 J. 1L Henderson Texarkaua.
. K.lLIIcndcrsouSulphur Springs.
6 S. Zukeomau Mineola.
7 E. C. Dickersou
8 T. C. Foster
U John T. Bradley of Houston.
10 II. M. Truehart of Galveston.
11 W.J. Caven.
12 D. C. Giddings of Brenhani.
13 and 14
15 B. T. Barry ot Corsicana.
16 if. S. Daugherty of Dallas.
17 II. M. Spauidiug.
18 A. It. Collins.
WW.B. riemmous of Armovilla.
20 J. l'eter Smith of Fort Worth.
21 J. It. Thompsou.
J. II. Finks.
-'S. Geo. C. Pendleton of Bclton.
24 Joseph Nallic of Austin.
25 J. It. Bridges of Luting.
26 J. M. Brousou.
27 S. I'. Simpsou.
28 T. B. Chilton of Pecos City.
29 Henry Sayles of Austin.
.SO A. 11. Barney.
81 W.J. Levaln of Clarksvillc.
Aus'in through ouc of her repre
sentatives extended a general Invita
tion to the peoplo of Texas to attend
tho dedication celebrities of the State
capitol which occur next month.
The convention was called to order
at 2:30 this afternoon.
Jndge Watte ot Weatherlord read a
t of resolutions offsetting the im-
reiwn created abroad from falae
statements that Texas does not want
immigration. The resolutions were
adopted.
At this Juncture Col. D. C. Gid-
diugs for tho State central committee
stated thai the committee bad a con-
sultation with railroad men who were
hero In tho parlors of the Grand
Windsor and that it was agreed that
tho commltteo should meet a lull rep
roseutatlon of all railroads of the State
aud those leading into it In tho Mer-
chants' Fxcbango at Dallas tho 2i)tu
lust at to o'clock a in. Ho further
added tliut a full representa-
tion of tho mombcrs of the commltteo
bo present as permanent organization
would bo effected at that mooting.
Upou motiou the report was adopted.
A'Uraysou county delegate then
offered resolutions ou tho homestead
law requesting its amendment advers-
ly to tho jntorcst it now protects.
This proved n lire brand but was ex-
tlngushed by a very decided vote.
Adiourucd scuo dlo at 3 :)0.A 3IOVI2 FOIt RESULTS.
Tho immigration convention which
is now in session in Dalliif composed
of business men from all parts of the
State is doing good for the cause ef
Texas development. Tho work of tho
convention ts not complete; but good
feeling between tho peoplo and rail-
roads and gond results are already to
lie seen.
Mr. John Howard of Wichita Falls
who was tho first man to suggest and
urgo this work upon the papers who
nil along hits given It very active support is
the traveling passenger agent of tlin Mobile
its Ohio railroad and to-day ho sent tho fol-
lowing telegrrui which speaks for itself
and which will no doubt lir'ng the drxired
low rate :
Dallas Tex. li-ai-7.
.1. L. G. Ouitl.ToX (i. P. A.. M. O. K'y
SI. Louis Mo.
The Texas linm.graiinn Association have
met organized and decided to commence
business at once. A largo fund for adver-
tising purposes &c lias been raised. All
ruilrouds in the state nre represented and
arc favorable to the move. 1 consider It a
rare opportunity for tho Mobile & Ohio to
advertise slid make herself Immensely pop-
ular with the people both in and out of Tex-
as by being the first rond to place on tale
both round trip and si might tickets from St.
Louis and other points to all Texas points
in connection with the Cotton Bell and
other lines at low rates. I trust yon wil
look luvorablo on this matter should you
so decide pleaso wire me at onco that I
may advise tho representatives of the peo-
plo here assembled. I Ihluk this is a move
of the greatest Importance and if we take
the Initiation step It will Immediately make
us the most popular routo to the great
southwest. (Signed.) .Ioiin JIawakd.
Traveling Passenger Agent Mobile A Ohio
Railway.
Concentrated mineral water iu bot-
tles at 50c and $1 each. Crystals cf
mineral water 75c per pound. M incr-
al water fresh all the time at W. T.
Hancock & Co. U26 Elm street.
Fresh country butter at A. E. Boucue's.
IVm. Ferguson of the San Antonio Times
K. M. Johnson of tho Houston Post A. C.
8curlock of the Cleburne Chronicle It. M
Morris of the Henderson News J. P.
Bridges of tho Ruling Signal E. K. Overall
or the Jefferson Iron News It. M. Collins of
tho Decct'ir Tost and George Byrne ot the
(iainsville Register are representatives in
the State Immigration committee.
Pond's Extract cures Plies and all
forms of Pain aud Inflamatlon. Genuine
onlv In bottles with bull wrappers.
Call and See for Yorell
that you can buy holiday goods of us
for less mouoy than from any other
dealer in the city. Hickox & llearno
cor. Main and Lamar streets.
Have your pianos tuued before
Christmas. Tcleohouo orders to Will
A. Watkin & Co.) 737 Main street
Honey maple syrup by the gallon or
quart also dried beef at A. E. Bouche's.
Divorce Suit.
Win. J. Xeimeyor is agaiu before
tho courts this timoasklug a divorce
from his wife Agnes Noimeyer. His
allegation is aiultory committed on
divers occasions.
' Napolcan Ilie Great
there was only one great Napolooud
wished the word impossible banishee
from tho dictioncrv. In many a cas
where leading physicians have pro-
nounced a cure impossible consump-
tives and victims ot other fell diseases
have been restored to health by using
Dr. It. V. Pierce's "Golden Medical
Dlscovcrv." Soothing aud healing In
its naiuro its power over scrofulous
and pulniouary diseases is simply
marvelous. Far moie nutritive than
cod liver oil a powerful iuvlgorating
tonic ana as harmless as it Is powerful.
Bucklen'e Arnica Salve.
The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises Korea. Ulcers Salt Bhoum
Fever Sores Tetter Chapped Honda
Chilblains Corns and all Skin Erup-
tions and positively cures piles or no
pay required. It la guaranteed to rivt
perfect satisfaction or mc ney refunded
Price M cent per box. For sale by
W. IL UowolJ k Bro.
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Has the Finest and Largest Stock ever
brought to Dallas consisting of
and
Rings Earrings Bracelets Lace Pins
and every style of Jewelry. All kinds of
Imported 1 American Watches
and Artistic Silverware. The repairing of
lite Beneater
and Jeuergensen
L. ROUVANT'S
Cor. Elm and Lamar
THE GRANGE
Grocery Company
IS STILL TO THE FRONT IN
Low Prices and a Fine
Assortment of Goods.
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Having proven that we have adopted a plan of business which will enable us to sell gous
CHEAPER -: THAN :- OTHERS
We now wish to say to both city and country people that W K Youk Fr.kni.s. and It you will continue to patron!.
us as you have done In the past ws wlU prove our friendship by helping you to
SAVE YO OR MONEY .
We can furnish you all with goods at oiir low prices. Tou may thluk that
Saving a Nickel or Dime
on this article or thstdon't signify but It Ha. Been Proven In tb. management of all Inst.iuiion. either lugre or small
that It. th. ooklng after or neglect of little thing that tend to the bu Ung up or breaking down of a-y kind of
business. U must be remembered that all large thing are mad. of small one. and no one need hope for even a moderate
access In 111. who will not le.rn to ..ve tb. nickel.. On account of tb. frequent change. In th. market w. do not quote
price. but can assure you that we will
Prices Which No One
And
Country : Butter Chickens : and : Eggs
Solicited. Ho.tofyou know where w. .re but for the benefit of those who d .not w. can b. found.t
TIT ircrn ! I. Urge frame building two block west o -In on Depot I 1 1 47 I. LM S T
1147 ELM ST. 1 and oppe.lt Buck-Uorn comer l'an Electric Telephone. f I It I UUiU 1
WE HAVE A HUE ASSORTMENT OF JELLY. PRESERVES ASD TEA. GIVE THEM A TRIAL.
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other precious stones set
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at all times sell at
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Gilbert, C. E. The Dallas Herald. (Dallas, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 258, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 21, 1887, newspaper, December 21, 1887; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth293999/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .