The Savannah morning news., 1903-02-20
BUSINESS MEN PLAN
TO ORGANIZE GENERAL CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE..
AT MEETING NEXT THURSDAY
COMMITTEE OF TEN WILL SUBMIT
PLANS FOR APPROVAL.

der Auspices of Retail Merchants
ASsOciation-The Gathering Rep
reSentntive and HarmOniOus-Thc
Plan Favored is to Give Every
Line of Trade Representation in
New Organizntfon-J. GaEnn, }.
Ferris Cam. Roy {. Foster and
VI. Dryfus spoke in Favor of 1t.
Mayor Myers Endorsed It-Indus-
tries willing to Come to Savan-
nah.
one Of the largest, most representa-
tive and harmonious meetings ever held
in Savannah's interest was held at the
Screven House last night under the
auspices of the Retail Merchants As
sociation. for the purpose of further
ing the plan recently inaugurated to
promote the city's interests.
Those who attended seemed to be
imbued with the necessity of some sort
of action being taken at once. and
concurred in the view that the best
way TO secure the desired results is to
establish a chamber Of commerce.
That this plan had their heartiest APP
prevail is shown by the unanimous
adoption of the following resolutions Of
fered by Mr.. O. S. Kulman, and
promptly seconded by Maj. J. Ferris
Cam:
Whereas, it is apparent to the mem
bers of the Retail Merchants AsSocia-
ton and other business men present,
that Savannah must be more alert in
order TO retain its present prestige as
well is extend the scope of its varied
business interests, and
Whereas, it is the desire and inten-
ton OF this movement to push SaVan-
nah to the front, TO invite various man.
ufactures to locate here as one of the
most promising cities of the South. and
TO impress upon capitalists the advan-
tages this city offers for the purposes
of permanent investment, therefore be
1t
Resolved. That in the interest of the
entire business community an organi-
cation be formed. under the title of the
Savannah Chamber of Commerce. the
objects of which shall be to advertise
Savannah. to answer all inquiries from
persons seeking information, to pro-
tect and promote the interests of the
trade and commerce of Savannah, and
otherwise to seek to benefit its men,
bers and the city as a whole.
Resolved further, That the chairman
appoint a committee of ten to complete
the details incident to carrying out this
resolution. and that this committee re-
port back to another meeting in seven
DAYS"
Object of Meeting Explained.
These resolutions were not offered,
however, until the situation had been
pretty thoroughly discussed by a num-
Der of speakers. President Leopold
Adler OF the Retail Merchants Associ-
alton, who presided. briefly stated the
object for which the meeting had been
called, and to show what had been
done toward the end desired as well as
what it is hoped to accomplish had
Secretary Sig Gardner read the min
utes of the last two meetings as we'll
as the reports submitted by the Com
mittee on Advertising and the Com
mittee on New Industries.
Mr.. Adler said that the meeting was
not one of the merchants association,
but was intended and expected TO rep
resent each and every business and
class in Savannah, and that, therefore,
he was perfectly willing that a chair
man be elected TO preside in his place
he was requested to retain his place,
however, and the meeting continued.
Industries to be Had.
AS showing what could be done for
Savannah in the way of securing new
industries and what ought to be done
had the city the proper sort of body
10 take cogniZance of such matters
Mr.. Gardner read a letter from Hon.
Herman Myers, stating that he heart
lily Endorsed the plan for a chamber of
commerce, and Enclosed a commune
cation from Mr.. j. W. White general
industrial agent of the Seaboard Air
Line, received by him through Mr.. c.
Z. Martin, and Offering the following
industries to the city that cared to
comply with the specified require
ments:
knitting plant valued at $29, 737. 81,
employing us hands, and with a ca
pacity of $50 dozen garments daily.
Now running full capacity and on
profitable basis, but which wishes to
move nearer the source of material,
and where cheaper labor can be had.
Can increase capacity to 500 dozen gar
nents day and employ $50 hands
Requires floor space of $1,000 feet, and
seventy-five horse power to operate
plant
The conditions of removal to new
site are a $4,000 bonus to cover cost of
moving and $4,000 to $4,000 additional
capital for engagements, etc, this to
be secured by subscriptions to stock or
by issue Of bonds on plant or both.
Will rent a building with privilege of
purchase.
knitting Mill May be Secured.
A knitting MILL consisting of machin-
Grey valued at $780, which is of the
latest make, and new Employs fifty
hands, and has capacity of $50 dozens
ladies' high grade underwear a day.
Net profit 40 cents a dozen, or at pres
ent capacity, $3.50 a day. Desires to
remove South to avoid labor troubles
and to gain other advantages the South
has to offer. Will sell plant complete.
but managing owner and his son pre-
fer to go with plant and take half the
value in stock of new company, if 81. 900
can be provided for working capital
and $1,000 as bonus to cover cost of
removal and loss of time.
Will require local stock investment of
$6,250 and bonus of $1,500. Wishes To-
cal man of good standing and ability
as president or treasurer in charge of
the finances and with suitable COM
pensation.
A silk mill employing $50 hands re-
quires building with about 10000 feet
of floor space, width of rooms As to 50
feet, thirteen feet between floors. with
the best of light. Between 200 and $50
horse power needed to operate
machinery. Will rent mill. with
privilege of purchase, or will
buy at once. Town must have
mostly girls. Owners, superintendent
n ~ mo &c