The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-09-09
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CHAM
Der OF COMMERCE.
President Pogue's Annual Address ruli
of Progressive Suggestions--The
Large Increase in Membership.

The Chamber of Commerce held lss
annual meeting in the mayors once
last night.
The following new members were
elected: NJ. Rosenthal, NJ. I. Norris,
j. w. Littlepage, w. D. Terry.
Mr.. w. L. Ashley, of the committee
to take steps to secure the rebuilding
of the Seaboard Air Line shops, made
his report. He says that at the shops
here now the company is employing
sixty to seventy per cent of the num-
Der of men formerly employed in
the shops. The railroad authorities
have had the case under consideration,
but have not communicated definitely
with the committee.
Treasurer +. L. Ward made his re-
port. showing balance on hand OF
1851.
A bill from Edwards and Brough-
ton was presented, showing a balance
of $112.97 due for the printing of the
Hand Book of the City OF Raj
eigh. On motion of Mr.. Ash
ley a special committee OF
three was appointed to look INTO
the matter and report to the Chamber.
The following are the committee: W. Il.
Ashley, r. II. Battle, George Allen.
Mr.. Frank Stronach was called TO
the chair and President Joseph T..
Pogue read his annual address.
Mr.. Pogue's address was an excellent
paper, reviewing the events OF the
year, and pointing out the way for
the future development. He recounted
the following achievements of the
Chamber: The bill for United States
Army Post at Raleigh; $4,000 raised
for a public library; the reduction of
telephone rates; organization of the
South Atlantic Life Insurance Co.;
opening of West Morgan street; policy
Of permanent street and sidewalk inn
provements inaugurated blythe Board
ofAidermen.
He called attention to the necessity
of extending the corporate limits of the
city, one third of the population being
outside of the corporate limits; said
North Carolina woods and ores should
be represented at the Philadelphia
museum; suggested the erection
of an auditorium to accommodate
political conventions and other large
gatherings; that the business men of
Raleigh should make creditable exhi-
bits at the State Fair; the necessity of
fostering the Raleigh tobacco market,
growing so rapidly and many other
things for the good of the city.
He spoke highly of the efficiency and
faithfulness of Secretary Allen.
On motion of r. III. Battle, Esq, the
report was received, and the city pa
pers were requested to publish the
report.
On motion of Mr.. r. HI. Battle Presi-
dent Joseph E. Pogue was reelected
by reclamation. He made a graceful
little speech, accepting the honor.
Mr. W. III. Williamson was elected
first vice president. Mr. John G. Drew
nv was elected second vice-president.
Prof. T.. ID. Howell was elected third
vice-president. .
Mr.. George Allen was reelected
secretary, Mr.. r. III. Battle saying that
Raleigh had seldom acquired such an
energetic, valuable citizen.
Mr.. f. r. Ward was reelected treas
urer.
John WILDER Jenkins was elected
assistant secretary.
The secretary reported 149 members,
forty-eight having been added during
the present year.
The Chamber then adjourned