Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1889-09-19

THE NATIONAL EDITORIAL
ASSOCIATION.
Fifth Annual Convention Lately
Hold at Detroit.

On Tuesday, the oath ult., the
association was called to order by
President ]. r. Belts, of Arkan-
sas, and a call Of the roll showed
nearly 800 delegates present many
of whom were accompanied by
their ladies. The session continu-
ed through four days and was
thoroughly interesting occasion
and it is hoped a profitable one.
The object Of the association, of
course, is the advancement of the
newspaper profes sion in all its
branches-how to get out a reada-
bic paper and how to make it pay.
Two themes which received no
inconsiderable amount of time and
consideration were the advertising
agent and his commissions, and
the libel laws, which in many
states may be properly stated to
be oppressive. Numerous meas
ures for relief of the evil complain
ed of were suggested and some ap-
proved by the association.
The annual election resulted in
the choice of Charles A. Lee, of
Pawtucket, +. L.. as president, and
Boston was designated as the place
for holding the next meeting, in
July, 1890.
Detroit, the City of the Straits,
is one of the handsomest places in
the United States. 1t contains
population of 300, 900 and is situat-
ed upon most magnificent body
of water-Detroit river-nearly a
mile in width and capable of float
ing the largest ships that are built.
1t is said the tonnage passing this
city is greater every day during
the season than at any port in the
world.
The citizens of Detroit had made
great preparations in advance
for the entertainment of its visitors
ard the committee having the
same in charge, under the dire c.
ton of Col. Fred Farnsworth as
secretary, was authorized, for this
purpose, TO expend all the money
required. A large banner upon
the city hall proclaimed "a DOu-
bic Loaded Welcome to the Visit
ors," and other inscriptions ac.
corded them a position "Top Of
Column, Next TO Reading Matter, /"
ETC., etc, CThe printers had been
there
The first afternoon was devoted
to a visit to the celebrated log
cabin of U. S. Minister Palmer,
who is now at Madrid, Spain. 1t
is situated six miles from the city,
on tie gentleman's Jersey cattle
farm. The cabin is furnished
throughout with the household
utensils and effects Of a century
ago and contains many relies
which were connected with the ear
| ly history of that section Of the
country. A bountiful repast was
pread beneath the trees Of a
grove adjoining the house and a
handsome souvenir badge present
ed TO each guest.
The second afternoon was occu-
pied with an excursion up and
down the river, the party disem-
barking at the new exposition
grounds where lunch was served,
and also visiting Belle Isle and
witnessing a drill by several COM
panies OF state troops. Belle Isle
is public park belonging to the
city and has lately been connected
with the main land by a bridge
A great deal Of money is being ex-
pended in making improvements
here and it will some day be a
most ench0nting spot.
A brilliant reception, attended
by over six hundred guests, was
given in the evening by Hon. and
Mrs. Don NJ. Dickinson. ex-post.
master general. This was the So
cial event Of the week aud the
costumes worn by some Of the la
dies were magnificent.
The afternoon Of the third day
was devoted to business session
by the association, but the ladies
were taken out for a trip up into
Lake 81. Clair onA hect Of steam
sSAss. undef |Atnand Of Com
4 WE.s Of the Pastime.