The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1895-06-22
THE FIRE ladies.
TWELFTH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
AT FARGO.

Fargo Right Royalty Entertain the
North Dakota Fire Fighters
Frank Russell of Lisbon Elected
Observation-Disclosures and North
Dakota Firemen Exchange HOspi-
talities.
Fargo, June 1.-THE city, and every
thing in it, is in the hands of the gal
liant North Dakota fire fighters. The
men who unhesitatingly and unfinch-
ingly 60 into the very Jaws of death
for the benefit Of the community are
taking their annual holiday.
They are of the best bone and sin
ew 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 vas 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. r. Streh-
low, II. 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 vas 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
infiict upon you a long report full OF
figures, thereby unnecessarily taking
up your time, but simply state that the
North Dakota Firemen's association
matters are doing nicely. al you will
learn from the secretary's 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 were finally consummat-
ed, 1 find that our able and efficient
secretary has covered. most Of that
ground. and in his report you will
learn .tof some of the difficulties en-
countered by us this year g"
The president Recommended as fol-
lows: 60.
i. The appointment of fire wardens.
2. The election Of secretary. x -
8. The appointment Of sergeant-at-
4. election of a vice-president.
s. The removal of restrictions in
competitions.
6. Organization Of new+departments.
Z. That treasurer file bond for asso-
ciationS So. :.
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 Omcers.
The election Of officers was then
taken up, and the following were
elected:
Frank Russell of Lisbon, president.
A. Robinson of Cavalier, first vice
president.
d. Il. Hughes of Jamestown, second
vice president.
Charles Harris Of Grafton, treasurer.
Joseph Edgerly of Bismarck. statis-
teal secretary.
William Hart of Fargo, delegate to
the national convention Of chief engin-
GERS.
Joseph Anderson, Wahpeton; Dun
Ian 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 reclamation.
jamestown was chosen as the place
for holding the next tournament.
The Minnesota f1remen, among
whom We're Messrs. Wright and Le-
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 Firemen's associa-
ton to-day at 2 p. m. Adjourned.
Second Day.
The street demonstration this morn
ing was q monster one-the largest In
years. The line of march was formed
on N. p. Avenue shortly after 10
o'clock and marched across the north
side bridge to Moorhead, 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-
melit by hating in open order and al
lowing the Minnesota firemen to head
the parade in Fargo. The line Of
march was from tine south side bridge
west to Eighth street, then north to
Second Avenue, east to Broadway,
south to N. r. Avesue. east to the
north side bridge and back to the hose