Omaha daily bee., 1891-02-08

Mr.. Tiffany, was the next number. The only
way to discover the best clay to make paving
Drlck was TO experiment. There are lntnlte
varieties of clays and almost as many meth
ods OF handling and mixing. In his opinion,
in the process of vitrifacton, it was well to
stop just before vitrifaction is complete, else
the whole burn might be ruined. He then
gave the delegates much valuable in forma-
tion regarding the manner and method of
making paving bricks, and related several in
stances in point.
Mr.. Lay of Monticello, III. wanted to know
the difference IN cost between the cost of
burning paving brick and common building
brick Several gentlemen replied, but no
definite result could be attained.
Mr.. Richardson of Cleveland said that in
his city several companies are working
vitritied building brick. He had not made a
success OF it and wanted information as to
how to burn large kiln of these brick.
A resolution was handed to the secretary,
who asked if it should be read, seeing it had
not passed through the usual course. After
some discussion the motion was withdrawn
by Mr. Smith Of this city, the mover. The
motion, which was innocent enough upon its
face, but concealed a bomb, was carefully
but firmly squelched, and thus the most SEN
sational feature of the convention was
evaded. The resolution was as follows, and
Mr.. Smith gave notice that he would present
1T at the next conventions
Resolved, That it is the sense of this associ-
alton that the time of its convention should
be occupied largely by men engaged in prac-
tlcal brickmaking, rather than representa-
tives OF various patent processes, machines.
ETC.. relative to the business of making bricks; ;
to the end that the brickmakcrs in attendance
may profit by the experiences and opinions of
their brothers in the business and take away
with them some practical ideas on the sub
1cct OF their business. And
Resolved, That as the various patent pro-
cesscs and machines in use In our business are
necessary TO the progress o. the Industry and
interesting to us AS brickmakerS, and that we
set apart one day during each convention for
the special use of the patent-right and ma
chine men TO give them u full and fair oppor-
tuniUy to explain their various inventions for
the benefit of the association, the balance of
the time of the convention to be devoted cN-
ClusiVely to the use of the actual brickmakers
In the convention.
This resolution was undoubtedly suggested
by the fact that good deal of the convention
had been given to the discussion of various
kilns, brick machines, etc, rather than the
practical making of bricks, and that the
agents of these patent rights had consumed a
good deal of time on the floor.
Mr.. Smith then suggested that at the next
convention the machine and kiln men be
| given "a room apart where they might exhibit
their wares free from interruption to the con-
vention, and that during the conventions
| session the doors should be locked in order
| that no interruptions should occur and that
| consideration of the real business before
them. The suggestion met with almost
| unanimous approval.
The selection for the place for holding the
next convention was left with the members
| of the executive committee The cities In
the contest are Omaha, Sioux City and
Washington.