The Topeka state journal., 1901-01-10

could allow himself to be dropped from
the rolls for non-payment OF dues or re-
sign and leave the burden on rev.
while he reaps the benefits Of this or
ganization's work. But I do hope that
the results reached by the club may
stimulate many 70 join hands with " III
pushing the good work already begun
The financial condition IS clearly
shown by the reports OF the secretary
and treasurer
The work undertaken and accomplished
during the past year has oeen sre1l Al
importance. j. think 4 ann safe In saying,
eezsful street fair and carnival was ur-
dertaken 81 May and BY the public spirit
and energy of this club. through its com
MANUFACTURES
The club has been successful in locating
the Curry Bros WIND and 1sse L. me- 1r1e
benefits to be derived by this tlrm on ac-
and by their large facilities viii furnish
employment to = large number OF en-
P''' AUDITORIUM
During the past year the long looked
for Auditorium has been completed a
building OF magnificent proportions and
completely finished in every detail This
vention purposes and to this organ1zatlon
should be given the honor OF champloll-
assault Of its enemies
MUSICAL FESTIVAL
September was undertaken as a means
to raise fund to purchase seats Tor
cally inclined people who toiled through
the heat of the summer months to ae-
ed ia seating this ma agnifcent building a
debt of gratitude is hereby acknowledged
with more abundant success financially
but owing to the elements the attendance
was not what was expected. ne sum 81 q
S19sA was EeailAeu ara applteu VI ~
cost Of the chairs. Three thousand seven
hundred and twenty-tnGee chairs were
purchased at a cost Of <SseS4.69. Inc club
drained its treasury to the extent OF
Ssol-56. which, with the proetesqs from
the entertainments made Sltoi-3i, Whicn
has been applied on the debt. leaving
balance Of s2.0ls-sz sJl due ana unpaid
1t is very much TO De regretted tnaJ q
sufficient sum was not realized TO meet
this obligation and wnile every eHort
was put forth to make IL q success imam
cialiy and q most ATTRACTIVE programme
was presented, yet II failed to meet our
voice the sentiments of a majority Of the
people of this city when suggest that
paid The clubs income from dues is
only sufficient to meet running expenses
great in assisting new enterprises, s5S414
having been paid out during the past year
regular running expenses.
GOOD ROADS
The good roads movement in this cOun-
ty. as well as the state. was organized
by this body during the past year at con-
siderable expense. A county organization
was formed at a meeting called BY the
club and state legislation will be asked
FOR to extend this movement throughout
the state. This consider one Of the best
efforts of this club bringing city and
country nearer together IN business in
terests-
The club has ever been alive to the es-
tablishment OF system of parks and
while the movement received an adverse
decision by the courts the matter was
pushed by the club and the city has
taken up the matter by the appointment
Of a commission and work has already
aa-.nn
inauguration OF a system of parks The
defeat OF the issuance of bonds, in my
ssainst acI7irine lands Sor park PURPOSES
outside Of the city. but believe the gem
parks within the city limits as 1T may be
able TO procure. and II am confident if the
the people for an issuance Of bonds to
buy lands and improve parks within the
1 trust if the matter IS presented at the
coming spring election 1t viii receive the
nearly e45GPsTs''fa P&RTs ExPosfTIoN Rz s1iS sslO
Not among the least OF our achieve
board to award prizes on the best sam
pies OF Kansas corn submitted for the
needless expense to the club in the eyes
Of many in the Offering of cash prizes
Honor @ b,5t 3stiona samnle 9sS rsceis S5e9
We're forwarded to Washington and By
exposition. and we have the honor Of re
ceiving first prize over any samples sub
q L
ting reward for the efforts of this or
SE0II-CENTENNIAIs
Conceived in the fertile brain Of some
of our members is the idea of holding a
mi-centennial celebration in 1904. an un-
dertaking Of great magnitude. which will
be Of lasting benefit TO r4lis city as well
as this state. An organization was ef-
for or desired Of this city has been eager
" and readily subscribed Every thing is
looking favorable to the board of direct
ors and il is expected state legislation win
be given to push the matter to a success
AssEssMENT AND TAXATION.
Ihe question q q fair and Just assess
been agitated by this body and Iegisla-
tion viii be urged this winter for the as
sessment of all property at full value. No
mental to the financial interests of this
state as the lack of system in assessment
and the cause OF a rate of tax levy that
should be assessed at fun value. thus re-
ducing the rate and putting Kansas on
basis with other states, inviting capital
most fertile and fruitful fields.
GALVESTON
While our beautiful city has been IA
VOred during the past year and the hand
Of misfortune has not been laid on u.s.
We have seen a sister city laid low by
mourns the loss of nearly 5000 souls ana
q ruined city Ever alive to the wants
Eantzation responded 20 their call for help
and sent $50 in money and FIVE tons of
amounting to $500. In ali our zeal for
personal gain. the cry of distress met
with hearty response from our citizens
CENSUS
The census as made by the government |
has placed this city in an unjust light /
and this body has taken steps Is correct
OF nave corrected an erroneous enumera-
ton or our population. Without doubt
We are entitled to population Of at least
400 more than is credited by the national
census II IS % be hoped that this may
Pc he Ieetlned IN the coming spring enumer-
aIion or by competent ccmpilers. even If
Lne LIne expense must be borne BY this club.
M G are progressive and We cant afford to
publish to the world so insignificant a |
gain in population as we stand credited
with.
SANTA FvE EXTENSIONS.
Inc greatest good to Topeka as a whole /
WI VII probably be realized in the coming