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plished, especially in the past four

years.
Mr. Peterson then moved that the
citizens assembled proceed preliminar-
| lily to organize board of trade. There
We're two or three prompt seconds. Mr..
Stone took exception to previous re-
marks, claiming that credit for the
movement thus far was due to more
than two or three men.
Mr.. Peterson suggested the appoint
ing of committees on organization and
Incorporation, with authority to select
a secretary and make report as soon
as possible. The suggestions were APP
proved.
At this juncture Mr. Holiday asked
if it would be necessary to choose only
an experienced man for this important
position or to merely consider appli-
cations
The chairman answered that one
well informed as to the responsible
ties of the Office would be required.
A suggestion that the committees
on constitution and bylaws be named
was also favorably received.
Another suggestion, that a temper
airy executive committee be appointed.
seemed to impress those present more
favorably than any of the other pre-
vious propositions.
Walter Rinehart was then unani-
mously chosen temporary chairman Of
the meeting.
Mr.. George Laughlin responded to
call for report of the work thus far,
and among other things said that he
thought that the province Of the proper
committee should be to recommend
a secretary rather than appoint one.
He said that the sum of $12,0 600 had al
ready been pledged and there were
promises that it would soon be in
creased to $4,000.
On motion Mr.. Peterson's suggestion
was reconsidered, and l.. E. Sands
moved that an executive committee of
seven be appointed for organization
and incorporation and also TO prepare
bylaws and constitution. After a few
remarks the motion carried.
Mr.. Stone asked if this committee
would be authorized to select a secre-
tary. He thought that it would be diff
ficult to find the proper man to con-
duct the business. The chairman
thought that this authority on the part
of the committee might be incorpor-
ated in the motion.
Mr.. Wilson moved that Mr.. Will
Stone and Mr.. George A. Laughlin be
chosen a committee of two to choose
secretary.
Mr.. Sands thought it would be mis-
take to Select such a committee before
the committee on organization reports,
fny rn,.iO coxnoro1 or hprC
concurred in, his opinion.
Mr.. Mckee amended Mr.. Wilson's
motion that this
Committee of Seven
be instructed to look for a secretary
without power to choose one.
Mr. Wilson then withdrew his mo-
ton, announcing that Mr.. McKee's sug-
gestion might be considered in orig
inal form. Mr.. Mckee also withdrew
his motion.
On motion of Mr.. Holiday it was
decided that the committee of seven
be empowered to look after a secre-
tary and report as to its progress in
due time.
On motion it was decided that the
meeting would adjourn at the call Of
the committee.
Those chosen to compose the COM
mittee were George A. Laughlin, w.
E. Stone, James B. Mckee, Samuel
Rice, George House, Albert Schenk and
John Warehouse.
Mr.. House moved that the commit
tee be empowered to advance money
to secure a charter and make other /
necessary arrangements for the organi-
cation. 1t was thought by one of the
citizens that no money should be ex-
pended until the organization is COM
pleted. However, after few remarks
the motion prevailed.
A vote of thanks was extended by
the session to Mr.. Bassell for the in
formation he had SO kindly given con-
corning the real work of a board Of
trade, and he responded with the re-
mark that he had been literally COM
pensated for his efforts by the atten-
ton shown him and the interest taken
generally in the object under discus
sion. ,c ri III F
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