Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

thing in it, is in the hxHs gal
liant North Dakota frel- g9 ~ The
men who unhesitatingly 5xskHhinch-
ing]y go into the very jaws of death
for the benefit of the communit re
taking their annual holiday.
They are of the best bone and sin
CIV and brains of the two states.
They are manly men, who are a credit
to any people and without whom no
people could exist.
The interest in the tournament all
over the state is evidenced by the
large number of companies who have
come in to participate. Everything
points to a grand success. The Bust
ness Mems Union committee are reap
ing the reward Of a work well done.
The Convention.
The convention was called to order
by President Hart at 1890 this morn
ing, and the address of welcome was
delivered by Hon. F. B. Morrill, for
Mayor Ball. The response was made,
in a few timely words, by VIM. Hart.
president of the state association. At
ter the roll call of officers and COM
panies, President Hart appointed as a
committee on credentials. H. F. Streh-
low. H. E. Rice, J. NJ. Summerfield, A.
NJ. Packard, and J. NJ Edgeley. The
matter of disseminating the tourna-
ments for at least two years was dis
cussed but no definite action taken.
The report of the committee on Gre
dentials was received.
The president delivered his annual
report as follows:
To the Officers and Members of the
North Dakota Firemen's Association,
Gentlemen: 1t is not my intention to
inflict upon you a lor:y report full of
figures, thereby unnecessarily taking
up your time. but simply state that the
North Dakota Firemen's association
matters are doing nicely. as YOU will
learn from the secretarys and treas
urer's reports. I have been hampered
some this year on account of want OF
interest by the different cities, none
of which appeared to want this tour
nament and convention, but we have
finally overcome all difficulties and are
| pleased to be able to say that Fargo
| can once more entertain the firemen
of North Dakota in her usual manner.
A committee Of arrangements having
been secured, which consists Of three
| members from Continental Hose Com
| pany No. 1. and five members from the
Business Mems union. suitable ar
rangements We're finally cOnSummat-
ed. l find that our able and efficient
secretary has covered most Of that
ground. and in his report you will
| learn of some of the difficulties en-
countered by us this year
The president recommended as fol
lows:
1. The appointment of fire wardens'
2. The election Of secretary.
g. The appointment Of sergeant-at-
| arms.
4. Election of vice-president.
5. The removal of restrictions in
! competitions.
g. Organization Of new departments
Z. That treasurer file bond for aSsO-
| citation.
In conclusion. I wish to extend to
you all my heartfelt thanks for the
| high honor conferred upon me, and if
I have made any mistakes you may
consider them as from the head and
not from the heart.
The secretary reported the overcom-
ing difficulties, the final location and
order for the tournament at Fargo
| with thanks to the Business Mems
Union for aid.
Election of Officers.
The election of officers was then
taken up, and the following We're
elected:
Frank Russell of Lisbon. president
A Robinson of Cavalier first vice
president.
D. T.. Hughes of jamestown, second
vice president. .....
Charles Harris Of Grafton. treasurer.
Joseph Edgerly of Bismarck, Stats.
teal secretary.
William Hart of Fargo. delegate to
the national convention of chief engin-
GERS.
Joseph Anderson. Wahpeton: Dun
can McGillis Lisbon. and James KEN
nedy, Fargo, board of trustees.
The nomination of Frank Russell OF
Lisbon for president received many
seconds and was loudly applauded'
IIe was elected by acclamation.
Jamestown was chosen rs the place
for holding the next tournament.
The Minnesota tiremen. among
whom were Messrs. Wright and Lee
van. president and secretary respec-
lively visited the meeting and
speeches were made by the above
named gentlemen. 1t was unanimous
ly agreed upon to attend the meeting
of the Minnesota Fire:ncn's associa-
ton to-day at , p. m. Adjourned.
Second Day.
The street demonstration this morn
ing was a monster One-the largest In
yea:s. ] he line Of march was formed
on n p. Avenue shortly after 10
o'clock and marched across the north
side bridge to Moorhcad. where they
were met by the delegates TO the Min
nesota convention standing in open or
der The Minnesota firemen gave the
place of honor to the North Dakota
division of tie parade while in Moor
head and after crossing the south side
bridge, the boys returned the compli-
mcnt by halting in open order and al
lowing the Minnesota firemen to head
the parade in Fargo. The line of
march was from the south side bridge
west to Eighth street. then north to
Second Avenue. east to Broadway,
south to N. p. Avenue, east to the
north side bridge and back to the hose
house where ranks were broken.