Wichita eagle., 1889-01-20


of the board of trade was held last nigh
at the board of trade hall. 1t is not Otter
that here is gathered in any city the siz'
of Wichita a more representative body OF
men than was present last night at this
election. 1t is certain that there is nevel
in any other city of her size Tor any Other
size to be seen so large a number OF the
leading spirits in a community met witt
such sn unanimity of purpose, and gath
pring which conducts its deliberations
with such entire accord of thought as tbs
membership of the Wichita board of trade
presented at the meeting last night. ii
was not only the largest meeting the
board, proper had ever had, but the ex-
ceedingly large percentage Of attendance
was one OF the most emphatic expressions
of confidence and active interest in the
present and future welfare of Wichita that
has ever been shown by her leading and
most energetic adherents.
Every member went to the meeting with
the we'll defined determination of voting
for the twenty-four men who in his opin-
ion would best subserve the interest of the
board % trade and in that way the city OF
Wichita, whose ACKNOWLEDGMENT is the ul-
innate object of every effort OF every MEN,
her of the board of trade, as a factor in
that body.
The result of the election for the new di-
rectors shows by the very large number of
persons who received votes that there, the
disposition above suggested was very
prominent
Although there were some OF the former
riembers not reelected whose untiring
G-l in h..p nf hn l,o, ri
md OF Wichita has been equalled by few
and whose reelection would have been a
a well deserved compliment to most zeal
Gus guardians of the city's welfare, their
places are to be taken by men who in each
instance are known to be among Wichita's
warmest and most energetic supporters
and who were chosen on account of the
ability they have already shown to work
for the city's advancement.
Taken AS body, the new directory is
composed, individually and collectively,
Of a class of men whose business integrity,
whose energy and whose watchfulness
over the affairs of Wichita are so well
known and appreciated, as to give everyone
the utmost assurance that the directory of
the board of trade of Wichita is one
which will accom- plish much for the organ
cation and the city which they repre-
sent.
At 7:45 D. M. President A. w. Oliver
called the meeting TO order. There was
remarkably full attendance, which very
clearly demonstrated the unusual interest
manifested in this election. The president
announced that the first thing in order
would be a meeting of the board of direct
ors for the purpose of electing to member
ship of the board of trade the following
named gentlemen: James Allison, Ru-
iolph Hatfield, W. a. White, T. G.
Smythe, Jr., and Oscar Smith. On mo-
ton of H. w Lewis the rules were sus-
pended and these gentlemen were by ac-
clamation elected to membership. The
call of tie roll showed the following di-
rectors present:
Heaiy, H. w. Lewis, j. O. David
son, II. II. Richards, Alex. Steel, n.
A. English, NJ. NJ. Murdock, Geo. l..
Rouse, J. II. Meade, r. E. Lawrence, G. II. !
Blackwelder, L. D. Skinner, Geo NJ. Dick |
son. w. A Thomas, A ". Oliver, \. +. |
Med, rlander. c. A. Walker
The directors meeting was then adj |
iourned and the annual meeting of the |
stockholders was called to order
The minutes of tDe last meeting were |
omitted iu order 90 facilitate business.
Sir. "a. =. Cothatt rose TO question Of |
privilege and stated that there was a |
4rn ed ticket with his uarae a
the head Cd IT. lie wished 80 .
save thai such ttuG was
wholly uuH5rruja5.e suu would if
.era.ttea, Gcfea, the aim sought by the |
latr5 ~ directors when they suggested
F. avn. fhp aaaes OF all members publish
q y ae EAGIE, in order that each mem
Der might make his own selection for
directors. In order that there might be no
"slate''in such election, he offered a resolu-
dion that no ballots other than printed
one be accepted. This WAS carried by an
enthusiastic vote of ayes" against an alb
sence of noes"
The chairman announced that the first
order of business would be the annual re-
port of the treasurer, j. o. Davidson,
which was read aud on motion referred to
The finance committee. The report gave
detailed and itemized statement of all re-
siePts and disbursements which can not
be published until after the report of the
finance committee upon the same.
The annual address of the president
being next in order. President Oliver de-
livered his address which was as follows.
IL was several times interrupted by APP
plGuse:
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
do not purpose to erter into the history
IF the board OF trade for the past wear |
Ahe secretary'S report viii no doubt give ,
* detail the business that has come before ,
his board.
Over eighty names have been added TO !
be mem bership during the year, making ;
4 total of more than TWO hundred. An in ,
,rease nearly doubling our membership In |
lne year is a good showing. But a city I
ike Wichita ought 60 have board of | ,
rade membership of not less than four {
hundred. Not only is a larger member |
hip desirable, but a larger aud more gen. {
raj attendance at the meetings OF the
BOARD should be had. Every member I
'ught to feel personal interest in all mat l
ers coming before the board, and as {
ar as practical. the labor and RESPONSIBLE | $
tv should be shared as the benefits are, by {
III.
1t is gratifying TO note. that the influence I
# the board is steadily increasing. Nearly
III questions of public imrort come before |
his board for approval before final action
: taken. The way III which the people
ave met every demand made upon them, |
shows their faith and has made it possible {
or the board to accomplish as much as II
las. Tie business of the board has been a
rdhsactad during the past year, harmoni- i
u-.E-'n accordance with our motto t
'hafmony, unity, strength, suct eSs.
he niSterial interests OF Wichita are
argely N tue hands of her board of trade 5
sd believe they are in safe hands. The c
outlook, TO me is very hopeful C
w have a wonderful city surrounded by {
| grand country its posi- bilities are great a