The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1892-01-14

An Esfhssfastie Meeting st the Clubs
Rsens last Tuesday Kvssiss.
Il may be . fact that some cities
In Kansas are . little bit quiet just
at this season Of the year, but not %
with Salina. It il also . fact, that
men build cities, and that 1t depends
entirely on the inhabitants Of . town,
whether improvements are made or
not, and taking the meeting Of the
Commercial Club last Tuesday night
as an index Of the public spirit aud
enterprise that runs In every mans
veins who calls Salina his home, 1t
may be said that we are bound to
have q city here In Central Kansas
that the west will marvel at.
The Clubs rooms were comfort
ably filled at Tuesday nights meet
ing, notwithstanding the fact that
the mercury was frisking around
below zero. President Cravens
called the meeting to order prompt
ly at 7:30 o'clock, and proceeded
with the regular order Of business.
AS chairman OF the committee,
Mr.. Crsvens reported progress In the
matter OF securing the State Demo-
cratic Convention. Letters had been
sent to each member Of the State
Democratic Central Committee, and
quite q number had already answer
ed, most Of whom were favorable to
Salina, and promised their earnest
support. Addresses were made by
many prominent democrats, as to
the advantages to Salina in getting
this convention. Messrs. Daniels,
Of the Salina National Bank and
Merrill OF the First National, both
democrats and members Of the COM
mittee, were present, and were en-
thusiastic for the Convention. Such
republicans as Col. Phillips, Hon.
Chas. 8. Martin, Hon. NJ. ID. Samp-
son, and the usual land Others"
were present. and spoke enthusiast
tically of Salins, aud thought we
should by all means get the Conven-
ton. They said they were ready and
willing 10 do what they could for
Salina. When such men voluntarily
leave q comfortable fire on such q
night as last Tuesday night was, and
talk for the city they call their
home. and which delights to honor
them, 1t means something.
The committee appointed for that
purpose, reported progress in the
Beloit train matter, the merchants
generally, especially the wholesale
dealers, expressing themselves rs
deeply interested in getting the L.
P. to run that train to Salina.
The Sugar Beet matter was thor
oughly discussed as well as the fact
OF the number Of "beats" We have al
ready produced, and it was thought
best to continue the special commit
tee appointed for the purpose Of look
ing up this valuable industry. A
representative delegation OF Saline
County farmers were present and
participated i'm the discussion, show
ing conclusively that the town and
country were pulling together in
this, as well az all other projects
looking to our mutual building up
and advancement.
The Committee on Entertainment
reported an excellent program for
the annual banquet, which will be
held one week from next Tuesday,
and suggested that invitations to all
members, whether in arrears for
dues or not, be issued. A dividend
on certain investments of the club,
will be declared at this annual gath
eriug. In this connection, Mr..
Wellslager moved that the jsnitor
be instructed to soak the billiard
balls in oil. The motion was amend
ed by Mr.. Fitzpatrick, that boiled
oil be used. Carried.
Other matters Of genial interest
were then taken up. and at 10: 30 the
adjourned to meet again
next Tuesday evening. Such meet
ings are encouraging, and mean only
one thing, |. e., that no power on
earth can Withstand a concerted
action of q community OF deter
mined citizens. They will get what
they are after every time.