The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-07
WITH GREAT
ENTHUSIASM
Wichita's New Organization
Is Launched
WITH A FAIR PROMISE
Three Hundred in the Initial
Meeting,
NO NAME Is SELECTED
PIad Outlined in the Eagle Is
Approved,
10 NAME is SELECTED

Tor Wichita" is the slogan Of the new
commercial and industrial organizations
started by nearly 800 representatives of
every material interest in this city last
night.
When the meeting was called to order
under the plan outlined in yesterday
mornings Eagle. Mr. J. NJ knapp made
ringing speech, which injected enthusi-
assn into the subsequent deliberations Of
the body. He callea attention to the large
number Of people present. and pointed to
the fact as a sign that Wichita was ripe
Tor an organization whose object shall be
the building up OF d greater Wichita Ia
said that the suggestions outlined ia The
Eagle We're essentially the ones TO be fol-
lowed, and predicted that the new organi-
zation would result in great good TO Wich-
tia
Judge Naftzger, president Of the Fourth
National bank, agreed with the remarks
OF Mr.. Knapp. aud suggested the name
Of James Allison for chairman OF the
meeting. He was elected unanimously.
Mr.. T. T. Allen was elected secretary,
but, not being present at the time, Prof
Isely OF Paramount college was substi-
tuted.
Mr. Allison made ringing address. He
said that every schoolboy knew OF the
prosperity OF Wichita; of the immense
building boom; Of the increasing deposits
in the banks; Of the increasing trade Of
a71fc
property. and of the great respect and
opinion everywhere for Wichita. 1--WE
are enjoying great prosperity" he said,
but we do not know whether we are
missing anything by not looking after
people Two wholesale merchants were
here recently. anxious to locate with US
but for some reason they did not. We
must be on the alert. The tide is now in,
and we must take advantage of it. and
every man who takes part in this organi-
cation VIII be better for having done so
within year. 1t viii stimulate his bust
ness instinct and improve his financial
condition.
DR.. IIoss Of the Western School Of Flo
cution and Oratory approved of the plan
of organization outlined in The Eagle,
and delivered a strong address in its sup
port.
Judge Naftzgar said the object of the
organization was to make Wichita a
greater city by bringing in more people
and more capital and institutions and in
dusuies that viii employ them.
= resolution was passed as basis for
the work Of the meeting, TO organize
body to advance the commercial and i'm
dustrial interests Of the city. This being
done, a committee Of three, consisting of
Robert +. Coates. NJ. A. Mcclellan and
George 4. Cuben. was appointed to report
"A suggestive name for the new organiza-
tion.
In the meantime, on motion OF Giles
Smith. a committee on constitution and
bylaws was appointed TO report next
Tuesday night The committee consists
of J. Giles Smith. Charles I. Davidson. J.
II. Stewart, u S. Naftzgar and A. Van
Zant.
on motion of David \. Leahy. a COM
mittee of 20 was appointed TO explain tho
object and purpose Of the organization TO
the substantial, active. energetic and
loyal men Of Wichita. and seek their CO.
operation in making 1t a success. The
committee consists Of D. D. Leally. Leo
pold Hays. Frank R. Swartz. John Ad-
ans. George Z. Campbell, H. J. Roy.
James H. Stewart, Z. T. Allen. John
Tracy. Robert Finney. Ben Aldrich, II A
Mcclellan. Gus Cox. George Hoss. David
Smythe. r. +. Mclean. Amos Mccain,
Charles Freeman and John Pspes
The committee on naming the organiza-
ton reported, suggesting wichita Bust
ness Mems league, with remarks as fol-
lows by N. 4. Mcclellan;
The purpose Of the organization shall
be NE upbuilding of Wichita. The fun
strength and influence Of its membership
shall az all times be concentrated upon
the work Of developing and extending the
commercial and industrial interests of our
CITY. The slogan Of the league TO be. For
Wichita"
The report Of the committee. SO FAR as
the name was concerned. did not quite
suit the meeting. 1t opened up a clever
discussion. which amply proved that the
men In the new organization aro mon OF
ideas and ability. J. II. Knapp, Robert
Coates. o. j.. Reach David Smythe, John
Adams Ben Aldrich. DR.. Hoss. John
Tracey and others. The debate was sure-
~ interesting, and gave life and spice 70
the meeting. The upshot was that the
matter vas referred back 10 the commit (
tee Mr. Knapp and NIr. Naftzgar con-
tended that better name for the new
organization would he The Chamber Of |
Commerce"
Another nee Ing for the permanent or
ganizauon win be held next Tuesday
evening at T.so at the council chamber
The new organization starts out with
great promise. ard the plan Of making IL
SO broad in ITS scope as 10 take in every
good man Of brains is universally app
proved.