The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-05-18
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Judge Kone of san Marcos and +.
E. Taylor of Georgetown were then
placed in nomination for president of
The association. The first ballot re-
suited in tie of Il TO II. The second
ballot resulted; Kone, 73; Taylor, a.
Judge Kone introduced to the associa-
tion his successful rival, who made a
neat speech of thanks for the honor
conferred on him, declaring, though
he had not sought the position, this
was the proudest moment of his life.
For first vice president, Mr.. John
Julian of Ell Paso, was put in nomina-
ton, also Judge Kone of San Marcos,
but the latter stated he had been
vice president of the association for a
number of years and thought the hon.
ors should go round. He therefore
asked for the withdrawal of his name
and that Mr.. Julian be elected by &C
clamation which motion prevailed and
Mr.. Julian briefly thanked the con-
vention. Austin's fire chief, Frank
! o. Babcock, was elected second vice
president, Mr.. A. s. Camp of Vernon
third and w n. Norwood of Nava.
sofa fourth vice presidents and all the
gentlemen briefly made appropriate
speeches
James S Story of Lockhart was by
reclamation reelected treasurer.
Secretary Harrison was also en-
Enthusiastically re. elected to the POSI-
tion ne has filled so admirably.
Assistant Secretary Robert Adair
of Houston was vociferously re-
elected All of them returned thanks.
For corresponding secretary there
were two nominations, the present
incumbent, Secretary Murphy of
Palestine, and B. s. Parks, and the
latter was elected.
There were two candidates for dele.
gate to the national convention, Ben
U. Bell and D. b. Adams of Fort
Worth, the latter of whom was sue
cessful and then favored the conven-
ton with talk,
For the next place for holding the
convention two cities were pat in
nomination, Ell Paso and Fort Worth,
but the former was withdraw and
Fort Worth unanimously chosen.
Austin was again thanked by ris-
ing vote and three cheers for her ele-
CANT entertainment of the delegates,
: and the convention adjourned sine die
amid much and great good feeling.
CONVENTION NOTES.
President Connor made model pre-
siding officer for the quick dispatch OF
business. If he was cZar like in some
of his rulings it was all so appar-
emily done in the interest of saving
time and expediting business that nc
exception could be taken to it. He
, was magnificent success.
. The way in which the convention
| raised the remaining halt of theil
$4,000 monument fund in a very few
} minutes reflected great credit on The
3 manhood, zeal and patriotism of the
/ members. The Texas tiremen are :
t grand body of men aud can always bt
Q counted on in an emergency.
SHOWN THE CITY.
9 Last afternoon some twenty OF the
;. visiting ladies in attendance upon thu
convention assembled at the Driskil
Z and under the guidance of Mrs. Vii
a Mather were driven around the city
! Several of the state institutions wert
: visited and the ever picturesque Hyd,
n Park came in for much praise. rbt
q drive was extended through the resi-
q dence POI ton of the city and tint
n ladies were shown the palatial Man
a sion, OF which Austin is so proud.
THE EXCURSION.
l. Quite number Of the visiting fire
t men left on the north bound midnigh
j. train last night for home, but the ex
: cursion committee induced humble
i of the delegates to stay over and g
g on the excursion 10 San Antonio
this morning, and it is thought thu
Q the boys will succeed in getting up {
= good sized delegation to view the
S Alamo city today.
THE BALL.
Promptly at $3.50 o'clock last evening
A the Capital City band played thu
grand march, which served to opel
q the ball given complimentary to tn,
! delegates at Turner hall, and iron
! that hour until early this morning tn
! merrymakers danced the flying hour
: in the highest of glee. In an aojoin
q ing room most elegant collation. wal
! served tete.a-tete, and added ma
. terially in giving additional zest tt
the occasion. The stay of the firemer
in the city has been most pleasant, ant
like all good things that come last IL
2 order, the ball of last night was but s
@ fitting finale to week of social plea
: sure. Hundreds of dancers thrOnget
g the floor, and visitors and home gal
g liant We'd alike in paying homage tC
t the fair ladies present, the entire oc
9 casion proving one of unbounded en-
v joyment.
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