The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-12-14
Tonight


use Kansas rules-'count them, though
absent The question Of freights and
classification requires so much thought,
so much study and research that the
busy business man of today does not
have the time during shipping season to
devote to a fight for his rights but
when the burden becomes too heavy, the
yoke too calling, he calls his fellow
sufferers together (Which is your condi-
ton, I judge, today. when they usually
resolve, appoint a few committees, fully
instructed as to what ought to be done,
giving them full power to act land pay
their own expenses to have this burden
some yoke removed What is the result?
Usually another meeting in twelve
months.
Gentlemen. such shall not be the re-
suit OF this meeting. as can plainly see
you are here TO act The questions you
are so interested in are not only vital to
your business interests, but to the inter
est Of every business man Of this city,
although they do not seem to realize that
such IS the case.
Wichita never will become an fmple-
ment and vehicle distributing and job
bling center until her business men take
the matter Of freight in hand and show
the transportation companies where 1t is
to their interest TO give Wichita her just
dues. The work of aiding Wichita bust
ness men, and even showing them what
can and must be done, rests largely with
you VIII you show them the way?
Somewhere in this great southwest such
a distributing point viii be established,
but wherever that may be it viii require
the united action Of all interested parties.
ut is our hope that you viii appoint
on your freight and transportation com
mittee strong men. men who are not
afraid 81 work; clothe them with fun
power to bring about the desired results,
devise plans to place in their hands
funds enough TO pay their expenses. DO
not expect a body Of men to work for
your interests and allow you to femain
at home and make money, unless you
furnish the necessary funds to pay their
expenses. In giving their time they are
doing all you can ask, and the time Of
the kind Of men you want on such a
committee could not be paid for IN dollars
and cents. They are not seeking posi-
toms. Arrange strong resolutions call
ing the attention Of the different COM
merciaI bodies OF this city to your actions
and ask that they appoint ike commit
tees TO work in conjunction and in har-
mony with you; also to provide funds to
aid In the work. And you may go even
farther by asking some support from
every town and city within the limits
of this territory as it would be to the
advantage Of each and every one of such
towns. In fact, do any and everything
that can be done to bring the transpor-
taHon officials to know and to feel that
they must grant what you ask. When
this has been accomplished your fight
has been won. The advice of the Jewish
father to his son about to enter the bust
ness world is applicable TO this call: Get
your relief Get it honestly If you can,
but get it.
at is no idle dream OF the creators Of
this organization as to its necessity, and
its founders hope for its permanent ex-
istence. as there is no question regarding
the amount Of good which can be accom-
plished for each and every dealer in i'm
plements hardware and vehicles in this
territory. There IS much hard work to
be done. but you viii gradually overcome
ali difficulties which now surround your
trade. Your association VIII stand a
compact, well cemented body, with an
earnest ambition and an unusual power,
capable of doing the greatest good TO all
classes Of business men Of this terri
tory"
After the close Of Mr.. Breeds speech
stating what the objects Of the meeting
were. Mr. H. C. Taylor made motion
TO the effect that five men be appointed
to form q permanent organization. Mr..
at that time after the vote was
made. selected H c. Taylor. s. D. Porter,
-- Hubbard. G. r. Follett.
Another committee consisting Of 2.
Fields. J. A. Smith, W. J. NJ NTcI.aln, D.
w. Blaine and r. NJ Ross on the form
ing Of a constitution and bylaws for the
association, was appointed.
The officers selected for the temporary
organization were: sam Neyton Of VIM
field. president, and J. p Dillon of Wich-
TIA, secretary.
AT this time one Of the most prosperous
implement men Of western Kansas. Fred
Of Great Bend. gave an ad-
dress on the beauties of organization. Mr.
Zutaveru is one Of the enthusiastic per-
sons over the association and says that
it is one Of the best things for the inn
rlement and hardware men ia this terri
tory.
A portion Of Mr.. Zutavern's speech fol- +
lows:
'The beauty Of being organized Is to
discuss thoughts and business IDEAS This
Is sure to improve our methods Of bust
aes. We become acquainted with out
selves and our neighbors. We adopt plans
which VIII lead to the improvement OF .
7ur condition
Beauty Of organization is TO form a
friendship with the manufacturer and
iobber ana TO set rid 81 the ldea Of skn-
7ing each other. We ousht indeed To be
glad Of the opportunity Of meeting and
becoming acquainted w III our ma"uc5e- .
.u ers and their agents and with imple-
nent dealers ir general
"ln Organizing mere local bo5v re
can more prorD rly and eGectuauy handle
utal questions There IS no occasion for
say rivalry or condlct between this ana
INV similar organization We are sA
'T1 rAing TOT lLle same emu ana slouLd
adopt some plan 90 amaleamate and
join forces and so hand in hand 20 over
some ana meet the many abuses Of the
trade.
II believe that one Of the most COM
non evils against thte fullest measure of .
SUCCESS II the average implement dealer .
IS the lnslnoerity os men. This IS not be-
-ausa they have less business capacity +
1r do not know how 70 conduct their +
business on business principles, but I f
.hlrk it is because they do not have the .