The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-16
Praise For Port Arthur.
Port Arthur, Feb.


Whereas. 1t was our good fortune to
visit the coming seaport of the south,
Port Arthur, Texas. as the guests of w.
c. Edwards of Larned, Kans., and J. V
Moffett of Kansas City, Mo, the General
Emigration and Excursion Agents of the
X. c., P. & G.. railroad with their great
excursion which left Kansas City January
4. 1898. arriving at Port Arthur January
Z, 1898; and
Whereas, During the entire trip cover
ing 1888 miles over the great K. c., P. &
G. Trunk Line 20 the sea, we were shown
attentions and courtesies without number
by said Edwards and Moffett, making the
journey most pleasant and enjoyable, and
one which we will long remember with
greatest delight; and
Whereas, During our stay at Port Ar
thur we were most royalty entertained
and through the kindness and liberality
of Edwards and Moffett and the local
officers of the Port Arthur Townsite COM
pany, and the citizens of that city gem
orally, we were shown all of the splendid
points of interest of this coming seaport
with its matchless adyants ges, which
makes its success as a. great harbor and
commercial center unquestionably as
sured; and
Whereas, We find everything up to and
above the representations made to us by
Edwards and Moffett, and these gentle
men are just as reliable and trustworthy
in their business dealings as they are
whole-souIed in entertaining their guests;
therefore be it
Resolved That we, the members Of the
second Edwards and Moffett excursion to
Port Arthur for 1895, hereby tender those
gentlemen our warmest and most heart
felt thanks for the hospitable manner in
which we have been entertained and for
the numerous courtesies shown US At their
hands.
Resolved. That to all intending visitors
in the future. we most heartily commend
Messrs. Edwards and Mofett, and recon-
mend that when they 60 to Port Arthur
that they arrange TO join an Edwards
and Mofett excursion which VIII insure
for them the most enjoyable trip. hospi-
table treatment. delightful entertainment
and perfectly reliable and completely sat
isfactory dealings in any and all business
in which they may become interested.
Resolved. That TO Mr.. George NJ Craig.
the local manager OF the Townsite COM
pany. and his subordinates. and 70 Mr.
" A Cramer, superintendent. ana Mr..
c. a Hagernan. manager Of the fine Sa-
bine hotel. and his associates. ard % the
citizens Of Port Arthur generally, We ex-
tend our sincere thanks for the many
favors and courtesies shown Us during our
stay in that city.
Resolved. That we find Port Arthur
all and more than has been represented
10 Us and that here. in our opinion is be-
ing developed the future great harbor q
the Gulf. and the coming financial and
commercial center OF the south
Resolved. That a copy OF these resolu-
tons be furnished Messrs. Edwards and
Mofett and that they be sent u the Port
Arthur and Kansas City newspapers FOR
publication.
c. H KING. Chairman.
Casper, Wyoming
DR. c. G oLMsTED.
Kansas city, No
C. Il. KING.
Casper. Wyoming
J. P PRUDEN.
Greenleaf. Kansas
Committee
Mr. c. H King IS one q the leading
men % Wyoming. being a large Iaalea
trader. banker and assistant freight agent
CT the EIkhorn railroad. q part c. The
Great Northsra system