San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-11-26

Schramm announced that unless
S., 900 of the $50, 900 was subscribed on
the spot, it would be of no use to pro-
coed with the organization.
Subscription lists were then passed
around, and it was announced that
S., 060 had been subscribed. The an
nouncement was received with
cheers. The vote on the adoption of
the report OF the committee was then
taken up, first on the matter of or
ganization and then as to the officers.
The report, with the exception of add
ing two members to the board of di-
rectors, was then adopted as read,
and is as follows:
Your committee, to whom was COM
mitted the work of formulating and
presenting to this meeting plan of
| organization, for work, through
which our present home industries
shall be fostered and new ones crea-
ted; and also through which our nat
ural advantages and resources can be
most effectually brought to the notice
! of capitalists, both within and with
out this state, would respectfully rep
resent that they have very carefully
considered the onerous and i'm
portant matters entrusted to them.
Themselves deeply impressed there
by, your committee would impress
upon you The necessity Of fostering
all industries now established here,
and of largely multiplying them ii
we would centre population in this
city.
They would also urge the import
ance OF a more general and thorough
advertising of the unparalleled resour-
of Son n tnnin no health
firmly convinced that from this
source alone large and valuable addi-
tions to our population can be made.
Your committee would further rep
resent the need of making our agri-
cultural, manufacturing, and mining
resources known in such a way as to
command the attention and secure
the cooperation of capitalists at home
and abroad for their development.
Deeply sensible also of the advant-
age of dealing literally with all who
seek locations for industries in our
midst, we would urge the most gener-
Gus consideration OF their pro-
posals at the hands of the
real estate dealers and capital
lists of this city; and in fur
therance of such object, recon-
mend organization of our real estate
dealers. Deeply impressed with
these and kindred considerations, and
moved solely by desire to further
every interest of this city, enlarge
her commerce, increase her trade.
build up her indus tries, multiply her
population and enhance her wealth,
your committee present the following
for your adoption or rejection:
First-The formation of an Organiz-
alton to be known as the "San AntO-
Mo Commercial Exchange"
Second-The officers OF this organi-
cation shall be president, two vice.
presidents, a secretary and treasu-
rer, and it's business shall be commit
ted to directory of seventeen pei sons,
of whom the president and two vice.
presidents shall be eX-officio men,
bers, and not more than one-half the
directory of any year shall be re-elect.
ed for the ensuing term.
Third-In the election of officers
two-thirds of the members of the
directory shall be necessary to form
q quorum, and no proxies shall be
allowed.
Fourth--The mem bership fee shall
be S., with a monthly due ofnot more
than $3.50.
Fifth-All meetings of the directory
shall be open to the members and
time specified in which any member
so desiring may appear before the
directors for the purpose of making
such suggestions as he may deem OF
benefit to the association.
Sixth-Your committee would rec
ommend the election of.the following
officers and directors:
President, Sam Maverick.
First vice-president, Henry Elmen.
dorf.
Second vice president, R. Woolley,
Jr.
Directors-General G. w. Russ,
Col. II. b. Andrews, Albert Joske,
J. s. Alexander, Il. w. Mullaly,
Alexander Meerscheidt. VIII. Weiss,
J. w. Magill, Edwin McCrillis, w. j.
Patterson, Capt. N. Msckey, f. +.
Collins, DR.. Fischer aud Captain
Schramm.
Secretary, G.. s. Eastman.
Treasurer, William Heuermap.
Respectfully submitted,
w. s. Messmer, e. B. Alling, j. w.
Magill, G. b. Johnston, Sam Msver-
lex, It. III. Henderson. J. E. Adams, F.
III. Martin, 7. w. Mullaly, G. w.
Russ, III. b. Andrews, E. E. Schramm,
committee. c. s. EASTMAN, Sec.
Mr.. Louis G. Grothaus responded to
a call for some remarks on road to
Llano. He said tnat he always did
regret that the s. A. Z. was not built
to Fredericksburg and then on to
Llano. He wanted the 5. A. T. or .
road to build to Fredericksburg and
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