Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
MEN OF PlTTSBURG
organizing a Non-Partisan Business
Mems Association
TO BENEFIT THE CITY AT LARGE.
Not to Interfere With the Work Of the
Chamber of Commerce.
WELL-KNOWN CITIZENS NOW ENROLLED

An informal meeting will be held in the
parlors of the Hotel Duquesne this after
aoon having for its object the permanent
organization of the "Pittsburg Business
Mems Association" Circulars were sent
out a few days ago to few of the more
active business men of the city, the inten-
Ion being to get them together to organize
lnddecide upon course ofaction. As at pres
mt understood the new association is based
"a the same principles as the new league OF
|usiness men in Philadelphia, which was
formed not only for mutual benefit, but to
accomplish several specific objects for the
general good of the city.
The idea of founding such an organiza-
ion here resulted largely from the publica-
ion of the scheme of the Philadelp hia as
Iociation few months ago in THE DIS
PATCH. Though the success of the movement
depends largely on the interest shown by
i've business men at the meeting this af-
ernoon, there are already a number OF
men of good standing who have declared
their willingness to help it along.
VIII Assist the Chamber of Commerce.
1t is not the intention of the promoters
# the new body that it shall take the place
# the Chamber of Commerce or in any way
interfere with the work of that organization.
n fact, it is understood that nearly all who
nave promised to lend it their assistance are
members ofthe Chamber.
At preliminary meeting held few days
lgo a temporary organization was formed
" the election of A. 7. Douthett of the
Nenn Printing Company, as President; W.
: Stillwagen, ESQ.,, Vice President; S. NJ.
fcElroy, cashier Citizens National Bank,
reasurer; James Little, Secretary of NJ &
1. Insurance Company, Secretary. Among
theirs mentioned as interested in the sue
ess of the movement are E W. Hill, of
GODDARD, Hill & Co., wholesale jewellers;
harles P Lipphart, of Bovard, Rose & Co.;
Y. J. FRIDAY and William Witherow.
''At the initial meeting said Mr.. Douth-
1T last night, "only general idea of what
he organization should be was discussed.
The details we hope to have filled in when
7e get a larger and more representative
altering We drew up rough prospectus
howing the objects of the proposed asso-
iation, as follows:
objects of the Organization.
1t shall be for the purpose of affording
1eans of ready consultation and of united,
ltelligent and effective action on matters
Z mutual interest. To concert such meas
res and take such action from time to time
shall be for the best interests of the citi-
ems of Pittsburg generally, and TO the ad-
8ntage of its members in business, especi-
lly having always in view the prosperity
nd general welfare of such members. To
Ie non-partisian. but as a body to meet and
iscuss such matters as may be of business
lterest or of public moment, and decide
non certain line of action and Use their
lfiuence accordingly, such line of action to
determined upon by very liberal major
y of the whole association.
"Of course" continued Mr.. Douthett,
the above is liable to change at the pleas
re- Of the meeting tomorrow. We don't
Kpect large meeting, because the notices
e sent out were limited TO a few. / realize
ow that mistake was made in not making
e invitation more general, but anv repu-
shle business man in the city Will be well
.med just the same as if he had been
pecially invited.
Every Business to Be Represented.
sour list was made up of only one repre-
.entative of each lire of business. That is
ur idea, to get in our membership every
ranch of business, not only in the city, but
n Allegheny and the whole vicinity. If
re are not successful is getting a good
Meeting tomorrow we VIII proDably mold
mother shortly after business people return
rom their summer vacations. There is no
Ioubt that there is an opening for such an
lrganization as we propose in this city, and
rom the conversation / have had with a
lumber of active business men it will meet
With their approval"
When asked if there was likely to be any
rolitics in the organization Mr.. Douthett
nswered in the negative, saying it would
,e non-partisan, although, like any other
,odv, if a matter of political expediency
hould present itself the purpose was to
ave the organization act, as in all other
matters, as a unit.
"The strength of any such body" he con-
luded, sis in unity of action, concerted |
Movement Such associations as this have
oven a great benefit in other cities on |
lat account, and should do SO here as |
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