The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1896-07-25
Congrc SSman Jenkins RcFly
CHIPPEWA FAILS, Wis, July -, '96
j. I. Murphy, Esq,


CHIPPEWA FAILS, Wis, July 10, '96.
j. I. Murphy, Esq,
West Superior, Wis
My Dear Sir: am in receipt fyour
kind favor, informing me that the
directors of the Superior Commercial
Club directed president Soderlund TO
appoint a committee 10 arrange re-
ception in my honor and that pursuant
thereto Major Eaton, :. L, middleton.
Esq, G.. L. Herrick, Esq, II. ) Butler,
Esq, j. L. Lewis, Esq, and Judge
Dickinson were appointed.
THIS action shows the appreciative-
ness, thoughtfulness and public spirit
of the people of Superior and it Is very
good and kind Of them indeed. l have
carefully considered the matter because
did not want to say or do anything
that might be considered in the least
offensive or unappreciative. | want TO
thank the people Of Superior in gen
eral, and the gentlemen named in par
ticular, and be permitted to say that
my sense Of duty will not allow me to
| accept OF any hospitality. The people
of Superior, and in fact the people Of
the Tenth Congressional District. owe
me nothing. | sought to be their rep
resentative and in return l owe them
all full ard faithful performance of
duty. | gave them my time and did
the best | could according to nv ability
to faithfully and creditably represent
them and ] am pleased to know in so
public 4 manner that my efforts have
SO far met with approval. 1t is ex-
tremely gratifying to me to have this
| endorsement and it is all l want SUI
perior is entitled to all she got but I am
not entitled to the credit. In the first
place, much is due 10 the natural adj
yantages of Superior, her outside bust
ness relations, her many friends, the
kindly disposition exhibited toward
her by all those interested and who be-
come familiar with her wants, and valu-
able assistance was rendered by gentle
men having property interests there.
As far as l am concerned, alone
| could have accomplished but little.
BY the Joint efforts of Il good many we
succeeded and am more than satisfied
to know that such gentlemen that form
the committee were willing to give their
time, as representing the people of SUI
perior, to show their appreciation of
what was accomplished. join with all
in approving of the favorable action of
congress and hope for your future pros
perity. The success of Superior is 60
ing to greatly benefit northern WiscOn-
sin and | am anxious TO see the start
made that will be the commencement
of Your prosperity. The future of SUI
perior is sure one and is only waiting
the general return of business prosper
lty throughout the nation. As soon as
confidence is restored business will inn
prove and no place in the United States
will feel the benefits of it any quicker
or more substantially than Superior and
| am confident that the growth will be
4 pleasing surprise to many. | was
proud to advocate Your cause and am
grateful for your kind appreciation of
what has been done. The action of
Congress is a splendid endorsement for
Superior. That of Itself is the pledge
of the nation that there is something
substantial within your boarders. The
future of Superior is largely within the
control of her own people. May they
be united in action, economical in the
management or public affairs, and care
fully guard her every interest There
is no better sub-structure for Il great
! city any where than right at Superior
With every natural advantage on both
land and water, with a brainy, ener-
getic people, with the public assistance
given her, she will soon be beyond the
needs of endorsement or assistance.
Yours very truly,
JOHN j. JENKINS.