San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-11-11
Another Reply to Guenther
Editor San Antonio LIGHT.

Editor San Antonio LIGHT.
Since Mr.. Guenther has seen fit to deny
through the columns of Tuesdays issue of
the LIGHT, the statements contained in the
committee report, adopted by the Builders Ex-
change and published In your paper Monday
evening, and as he has, with the same regard
for truth. coupled several reckless assertions
with his denial, feel called upon in behalf of
the organization, have the honor to repre-
sent, to give the public "a few facts, bearing
upon the reputation said Guenther has cstab-
lished for truth and veracity and fair dealing
Before doing so, | will state that the objects
and purposes for which the Builders Exchange
has been organized are: Mutual protection;
the elevation of the building business by dis
countenancing every attempt of fraud or dis
honorable transactions by whOmsoever
made; and the cultivation of mutual friendly
feeling among members.
In furtherance of these objects no contract
or can be admitted as a member of our Ex-
change, whose reputation for competency aud
honesty has not been established, or he fails to
pay his debts, or has ever left his bonds tlen or
patrons in the lurch. The building public can
readily discover, that 1t 'stO their certain advan-
tage to deal with members of the Exchange
Now, in reference to the denial made by Mr..
Guenther In which he resorts TO blackguard-
ism, while proof and reasoning was needed
to clear himself, | will say, that
the charges appearing against him in the
committee report have been not alone SUBJ
stantiated by the sworn testimony of wit
ness to the affair, but have: so far as the COM
mittee report shows, been admitted by SIR.
oueutneF uiustll, WHICH inter TACT several OF
the committee will swear TO IL necessary In
his vain endeayor to make his blackguardism
work with desired effect, Mr.. Guenther, In
series of intentional Misrepresentation bold
ly AYERS that in every case where contract
was let in his Office the bids of mem aers were
always several hundred dollars higher than
those of non-members, and that therefore
members of the exchange never received a
contract out of his Office. Will Guenther de-
ny that the house of Mr.. Victor BeeZe across
the San Pedro, was built by Mr.. I'd. Lindahl a
member, and that Mr., Beeze, In recognition of
Guenthers abilities, has engaged the SER
vices OF another architect to prepare plans
for his Military plaza building? will he deny
Their architectl, which is now receiving the
finishing touches, was erected by G.. A Rel
man, member When driven TO the wall he
is liable to deny even all that, though the liy-
ing proof stands within reach of everybody.
In his remarks about the work done for him
by non-members, he refrains from mention
ing word about the lively times he had
with the contractor for the Jesse building in
the Fourth ward, nor does he say word
about the unpleasant experience he had with
another contractor, (NovembeT) about the
same building. l will be charitable and re-
fer 10 none of the particulars and would not
have said this much, bat for the fact that II
fits so well TO Guenthers comparisons. For
further particulars 10 prove Guenther's
standing AS an architect and as a man. / refer
the reader to Mr.. j. II. HolmRrecn, OF the
Alamo Iron Works j ask you to have the
kindness TO publish the above in Justice 70
the members OF the Building Exchange.
Very Respectfully,
HENRY PAULY,
President san Antonio Builders Exchange.