The Waco evening news. [volume], May 13, 1892, Page 4, Image 4

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'HB WACO NEWS, FRIDAY MAY 13 1892.
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THE FIRE BOYS:
The Most Glorious Convention Ever
Yet Ft-
THE BANQUET LAST NIGHT.
Tho Sprccho. for Cu(iiiu lllnlr ami
Frmik (Jrndy The Hoys lire Cfti
vuteel by (lie Ilnnpitnllty ol llio
Waco 1'lro Iloparlmoii t Tlio
Oriiiid Hall 'I'nuiKlit.
YESTERDAY'S AVTERNOOM SESSION.
The finanoe ooairaitteo recommend
ed that a vote ot thinks be tendered
D. W. Li'tlopage ior valuable services
rendered the association and reoom
monded that he be allowed $50 for ex
penses incurred in legislative work.
Adopted.
Trio oommittee on World's Fair ap
pointed last year at tho Houston con
vention suggested that an exhibit bo
raadt at Chicago in lS'JIi, and rccoru
mendod that each department in the
state make their own exhibit.
Tho committee on monument re
ported that bids for the construction
of the fireman monument at Austin
had been advertised for, and oallcd
tho attention of the convention to the
plans on exhibition. The oommittee
asked for further t'tno for the reason
thaf they wore informed that machin
ery would bo plaoed in tho Toxas
granite quarries within the present year
and that a monument which would cost
$7,000 now oouli then be built for
$5,'i00. A mistaKe was made last
vour in not having an assessment
levied against each volunteer fireman
in the state to bo placed in the monu
ment fund. This assessment will
probably be mado for the next year.
The report was received and the eom
mitti ocntuwd.
A niokol plated hand lantern pro
ented by the Rimsey Man
ufacturing companv, was plaoed
on the president's table. On it was
inscribed: "To the most popular dele
gate." It was awarded to Chief A. M.
Proscott of Waco.
Tho committee on topics, No. 1,
recommended that the aRsooiation
adopt a uniform coupling for fire hoso.
The report was adopted.
Tho oommittoe to whom was re
ferred tho matter of carrying fire ox
tinguistors reported favorably on the
amo, and roaommonded their general
use everywhere Adopted.
President Ley stated positively
that ho would not bo a candidate or
allow his name to go befora the associ
ation for tho office again.
Mr. Lovy is ono of tho most popu
lar men in the association, has mado
excellent offijer and if ho were to
allow his name to be again used would
be ro-electad over anyone who might
offer for the plaoo by an overwhelm
ing majority. His retirement is re
gretted by many.
Tho convention thon adjuurned till
9 o'olock this morning.
THE BANQUET.
The banquet last night at the Coke
bui'ding, oornor of Austin avonuo and
Fifth street, given by the Waco fire
department was tho grandest affair
over before known in the oity. Three
long tables, which reaohed from tho
front to the rear of the building which
is half a block deep, were Bot and
laden with tho most tompting viands
the oountry affords, imd under the
management of Waco's worthy chief,
A. M IVbscoU, ussistod by Capt. T.
A Hlair, Boo Sponoer and a number
of others.
At H.30 tho front doors wero thrown
wide open Htid tho visiting firoiucn
marched in, in double file, hoadod by
the Goysor city band to tho oxoellont
music of whioh perfect stop was kopt.
When the visitors and other guests
woro seated, and tho corks t'egan to
pop and tho campagno to flow, CapUin
T. A. Blair walked to the middle of
tho hall and delivered an olonuent
toaet in behalf of tho convention of
firemon. He welcomed tho visiting
firemen to tho hospitalities of tho oity
of Waco and spiko enthusiastically in
terms of praise of the bravo deeds and
gallant acts of the volunteer liromen of
Toxas. Ho paid a bnllant tribute to
tho great state of Texas and did not
forgot to mention, in terms of praise,
tho boautiful oontral oity on the banks
of the clasio Brazos.
The rcsponso was made by E S
Connor whuh is said to havo been'
also quite eloquent but the crowd was
so douse and chatter of the immense
throng so deafening that ilie reporter
was unable to hear what was said.
Mr, S. A. Hogan spoko in bohalf
of 'our visitors, whioh was re
sponded to by Jako W. Levy, presi
dent of tho State riremon's associa
tion. Next oamc Frank Grady, Esq, in
bohallol the Juvonilo Cavalry whioh
fortunately was delivered near whoro
Tiik News reporter was seated.
Mr Chairman, L.iJIet anil Gentlemeu
The war-like spirit is a part of'hu
manity Visionary theorists dream of
the time when "Grim visaged war shall
smoothe his wrinkled front" forever.
Their forecast is justified by no his
tory. As long as man inhabits the
earth, the war-like spirit will exist, and,
as occasion seems to demand, will
break out in deeds of glory or of
shame. And this spirit has its valu
able side. When we consider the
national traditions that lend inspira
tion to the orator and the soldier, we
find that those which are most power
ful aie memories of militarv elorv.
The revolutionary soldier goes forth
with willing enthusiasm, and dies that
his country may live So long sa
exists nationalj unity, manhood and
patriotism, so long is this act of un
selfish devotion the inspiration of all
who may worthily say, this is my
country I would not deprecate the
glory of civic triumph, nor deny that
"Peace hath her victories no less re
nowned than war." The impulse of
constitutional liberty is daily widening
the horizon of human freedom; tho
achievements of science and their ap
plication to tho arts, are bringing to
the toiling millions blessings to which
their forefathers were strangers Eve
rywhere we see the splendid statistics
of our national life; the glorious
harvest ot an English sowing is open
ed in panoramic view beforo us, and
every pattiotic heart rejoices at a dis
tribution of blessings never attained
by any nation of antiquity. And we
have reason to believe that the best is
not yet; that a self-sacrificing patri
otism will yet solve those problems
whose solution is the key to national
perpetuity. The horrors of actual
war seem too remote for the slightest
fear to alarm the citizen,
and a vast period oi undisturb
ed prosperity is the reasonable
hope of every man. These are
conditions that should inspire every
patriotio heart. But, after all it is
the warlike spirit that in tho young
patriot is the most ready subject ot
inspiration. When tho blood flows
faster through tho veins; when the
heart throbs with a proud exoitoment,
and the daring youth feels the prompt
ings of martial tiro, then wo see man
ifested that intangible sentiment that
makes of men patriots and heroes.
Thon are reaalled revolutionary tra
ditions, and tho valuable politioal
triumps of Jefferson and Madison are
lost to view in tho halo of imperisha
ble glory that surrounds tho namo of
Washington. It is tho cohsive
power of national unity. It is the
sentiment before which all things elso
dwindle to unimportance. It impell
ed the northern soldier to slay his
southern brother, that the national
glory might romain undividod. It
drovo tho confederate soldier to the
slaughter, that his lovo for his stato
should havo its recompense. And,
although we of the south havo been
back in our fathers' house not so long
but perhaps a majority of tho south
ern soldiors yet live, wo soo tho na
tiojal revolutionary traditions healing
tho wounds of that dread confliot, and
wo do not hesitate to appoal to our
common heritage of Washington's
grandeur and military achievements,
when participating in tho political
privileges of our common country.
When posterity writes its history ol
our times its verdict may bo that tho
Pears
Soap
Agreeable soap for the
hands is one that dis
solves quickly, washes
quickly, rinses quickly,
and leaves the skin soft
and comfortable. It is
Pears'.
Wholesome soap is
one that attacks the dirt
but not the living skin.
It is Pears'.
Economical soap is one
that a touch of cleanses.
And this is Pears'.
All sorts of stores sell
it, especially druggists;
all sorts of people use it.
confederate soldior who
fought
and
died for the wrong;
rebel against his
History may sav it
that ho wis a
country's laws,
was better that
tne oanner ot tne south should go
down in the gloom of defeat; that
about her sad brow was rightly twined
the crown of thorns, the coronet of
sorrow; but I believe that among
Amorica's traditions not the least in
grandeur will bo tho conduot of tho
southern soldier in the confederate
war. That he fought for his conscien
tious convictions will lend undying
lustro to his name, and make Amer
ica proud to own him. Over his
gravo will tho Puritan and tho
cavalier olasp hands, "and the strongest
hnnrl nf Tnirrhfw nnirtn will h tin kra.
dition of the American soldier, wheth
er revolutionary, Federal or Confeder
ate, willingly laying down his life for
what he believed was right.
Of the better aspeot of this warlike
spirit the Waco Juvenile oavalry is a
worthy illustration. Thoso storios of
military glory appeal to tho hearts of
these boys and stir them with martial,
though patriotic ardour They fell
as big as Napoleon They imagine
themselves at the head ot a resistless
charge. They see tho enomy flying
bofore them. The day is won, and
undying glory is theirs. But all their
aspirations are for thoir oountry. They
remember tbo day when Sam Houston
wrostlodfrom tie degenerate Azteo
an ompire and planted the banner of a
superior ciyilization. They would
emulate the oxatnple of this, Toxas
hero. We hope they will never be
called upou to faoe a mcro deadly firo
than the blank cartridges of the Bay
lor cadets. But we feel that should
thoir oountry call, they would bo
found whero the worthiest illustra
tions of patriotism arc found, striving
to keep their country freo. I plodge
with you the health of Waco's Juve
nile oavalry.
A number of others were on tho
programmo for toasts, but on aooount
of tho noiso did not attompt to say
anything.
Tho banquet as a wholo was highly
enjoyable and the hospitality of the
Waco firemen will be long remember
ed.
THIRD DAY'S SESSION.
Tho firemen's oonvontion was called
to order this morning at 9 o'olock and
notwithstanding the fact' that many oi
the delegates showed the elfeuts of last
night's festivities a full attendance
was on hand and ready for business.
Roll call was dispensed with and
President Levy announcod that the
fines whioh woro assessed against till
thoso yeBtcrday ior boing absont at
tho meetings woold bo romitted if they
were present at 2:30 this afternoon
The presidont then started in and
leotured the delogatos soveroly in a
speech of about twenty minutes for
unbecoming conduot last night at the
banquet and advised thoin as to
how they should aot in future
Mr. Bart More aroso and statod
that ho thought the presidont too
sovoro on tho visiting firemen and
exonerated thorn from all blame.
Tho treasurer reported a total of
$1,G92 G3 collected for tho'monument
fund, and a balanco of $530 88 on
hand in the general fund.
a resolution aeolaung that tho as
sociation is opposed to banquots dur
ing stato conventions and that hore
after they bo dispensed with was road.
This resolution olioited niuoh disousion
OUR FACILITIES
ARE THE BEST.
And we can always give you the best value for your money.
FOR THE BED ROOM.
Notice our splendid new stock of
Clieval Bedroom its o.t
520,323.50, $25.00, S2S.50, 30.00,
For Tlie Dining Room.
We are showing the only complete assortment of cheap side
boards in the market. Notice our SOLID OAK BOARDS at $6 00
$20.00, S25.00, $30.00 and $35.00.
- SOLID OAK EXTENSION TABLES,
FIVE) DOILARS.
FOR THE PARJLOR.
New stock of Wicker Rockers, Chairs, Settees, Etc.
And see our great stock while it is complete.
Plush Upholstered PARLOR SUITS atS27.50 to $60.00.
Waco Furniture Company,
Cor. Sixth and Jacksou, near Waco Lumber Co.
P. S. Buy the baby a buggy. We are showing a large stock of fine
Carriages at $7.00 to $20.00.
but it was plain to bo seen it was vory
unpopular Tho author of tho reso
lution mado a strong speech in its
favor, but to no purpose. It was upon
motion tabled by almost a unanimous
vote.
Miss Carry Dicksou was unani
mously cleotod an honorary mem dor
of the association for life, by a rising
vote. Great applause.
Upon motion a oommittoe of five,
oompoaod of C. M. Railoy, of Fort
Worth; Stewart Wheeler, of Temple;
Bart Moore, of Waco and George Oal
houn, of Austin; was appointed to get
up a ritual to be used at the durial of
deooascd fireman.
The secretary's report shows 527
companies in the association, an in
creaso of sovon sinee tho last meeting
a year ago.
Dr. Turnor, of Belton, stated
that thero wero ladies pres
ent who are willing to
organizo an auxilliary aid socioty to
raiso funds for the building of the
monument at Austin and that they
wanted to know whether or not it
would bo aoooptablo to tho association.
Upon motion tho proposition was
accepted with thanks and the ladies
authorized to conduct thoir work in
any manner they desired
It was announced that Mrs O 0
Connor, of Paris, would take charge
ofthelidios' auxiliary movement and
desired that the names of ladies in
eaoh city in tho stato who will tako an
interest in tho matter be furnished her.
Mr. Laoy, of Denton, stated that he
was opposed to tho monument sohome
and thought tho association should
build a homo for injured firemen.
The committoo on topics reportod
tho following subieots: First, ahull
tho legislature bo asked to pass a law
allowing salvage to tho hromen out of
tho goods saved at files? Socond,
should tho city oounoils bo requobted
to pass orginanoes conferring polioo
power on firemen while at fires?
Third, should the fire departments
throughout the stato adnnt nnd no
spray nozzols? Fourth, which is the
better material for hose, rubbor or
cotton? Fifth, should the association
not set apart a memorial day to be ob
served by all firemon? Sixth, should
municipalities require oleotrio wires
to bo plaoed under ground?
ouvemu, nuouiQ mo stato associa
tion establish a homo
for the disabled firemen. Tho
report was received and filed and one
submitted to the departments of tho
$35.00, $40,00 and $45.00
following cities, in the order here
named, for a report at the next annual
convontion: Topic, No. 1, Fort Worth;
No. 2, Waoo; No. 3, Palestine; No. 4,
Paris; No. 5, Houston, No. G, Austin,
No. 7, El Paso.
A resolution to memorialize tho
legislature to pass a law exempting
aotivo firemen from tho payment of a
poll tax nnd from road and jury duty
was .oad and adopted,
Tho nommitteo on resolutions re
ported udvorsely on tho proposition
to levy an assessment of $1 on eaoh
death to place tombstonos over their
gravos. Report adopted.
A resolution of thanks was tendored
Mr. J E. Smith, ticket agent for the
Misouri, Kansas and Texas railroad
in this city for courtesies extended tho
delegates.
The names of sovearl deceased mem
bers were read and ordered placed
upon tho memorial page of tho pro
ceedings. A resolution of thanks was tendered
the ladies of Waoo, tho mayor, firo
men and all the railroads for tho hearty
woloomo aooorded tho delegates and
countesies.
The committee on topio No. SJ,
reaommonded that olectric wires be
plaoed in conduits as in largo cities.
Tho oonvontion then adiournod till
2:30 p. m.
LAST NIGHT'S FIRK ALARM.
After tho bannuett tho firemen
started out to havo a cood time and
thoy certainly did havo it. About
12:30 an alarm of fire was sounded
and tho department was called to put
out a bon-firo on a vacant lot on
Washington streot They let it burn
out without throwing any wator.
Soon after another alarm was
sounded and the wreck of a house on
North Ninth which burned several
months ago was found to bo on fire.
It was quiokly extinguished without
oxoitement. "Alarms thon followed
rapidly from all parts of tho oity.
One was a genuine alarm, Tennant's
lime bouso on Mary and Fifteenth
street boing on firo. It was exting
uished with little damage.
In all thore woro nine alarms
turned in from boxes as follows:
Two. each from 7 and 15. nnd nne
eaoh from 11, 27, 5, J5 and 36.
ine waoo boys "caught on ' vory
soon and did not run thoir horses but
twioe. Aftor thoy got out they soon
discovered the joke that was boing
played upon them and just stayod out'
on the streets and waitod for each
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