The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-21
WANTS THE TIP. AIS
SAVANNAH WILL WORK FOR
DRUMMERS IN 1905.
TO PRESENT ITS CLAIMS
AT CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN
INDIANAPOLIS.

Express a Desire to Have the
Travelling Men Come to This
City-WOuId Mean More Than
1900 Visitors and Would BE a
Rig Advertisement for Savannah.
plan Agreed Upon at Meeting and
Invitations Will Be Promptly Ex-
tended National Association.
If invitations from the Mayor and
Aldermen, the Chamber of Commerce,
the Board of Trade and the Cotton Elk
change count, and hard work will &C
complish anything, the national con-
vention of the Travellers Protective
Association in 1905 will be held in Sa-
vannah.
In the long room at the City Ex-
change yesterday afternoon a meeting
of Representatives of these bodies was
held, and it was determined to make
every effort to have the drummers
come here in 1905. 1t is figured out
that the convention will bring in the
neighborhood of 1900 people, and is
well worth striving for.
While none of those who attended
the meeting were authorized to act, it
was quite evident that there will be no
trouble in getting each association and
the city, to defray the expenses of a
representative who win go to Indian
apolis in June in the interest of Sa-
vannah. Those who attended the meet
ing were: Wright Hunter, b. H. Levy
Col. j. H. Estill, C. H. Dorsett, Il.
NJ. Hitch, Esq, Max Robinson, Joseph
S. Lovenstein, d. R. Thomas, r. l.
Davant, A. w. Morehouse, Charles W.
Saussy, r. F. Browder, Joseph Low
enstein, f. M. Whitley and w. j.
Donlan.
Upon motion by Col. Estill Alderman
Thomas was made chairman of the
meeting, and Mr.. Donlan secretary.
Mr.. Hitch stated that the object of the
meeting was to arrange to secure for
Savannah the national convention of
the Travellers Protective Association
in 1905. He explained that something
would have TO be done at once. and
that the claims of Savannah would
have to be urged at the convention to
be held in Indianapolis in June.
What Convention Means.
Mr.. Joseph Lovenstein explained that
because the Georgia drummers had
such an excellent convention in Savan-
nah it had occurred to him and others
that it would be great thing to Sc
cure the national convention. He had
already talked to National Business
Manager Burrows on the subject, and
that gentleman, who was pleasantly
surprised with Savannah, had promised
his assistance.
Mr.. Lovenstein stated that ma
tional convention of the 7. p. A. means
he Of no I nd /
delegates and ladies. He explained
that these delegates are good men, who
carry the news and advertise the Ad-
vantages of a city. He said that the
good will and praise of these folks are
worth seeking, and that a city is
greatly benefited by their presence. He
explained that it takes money to en-
terrain these men, however.
Mr.. Robinson declared that the Sc
curing of the convention would be one
of the best, most direct and most Sc
lect ways of advertising the city. He
explained that the delegates are not
exclusively travelling men, but that
manufacturers and jobbers are in the
number. Mr.. Robinson said that the
historical, picturesque and commercial
has gotten together and that Savan-
nah is a unique city in the United
States. Her people, he said, are either
blind to their possibilities, or are
sleeping upon their chances. He said
that the delegates at such a conven-
ton will represent $4,000 people, and
that they distribute their knowledge
of a city
The harbor and terminal facilities are
bound to make a lasting impression on
visitors, said Mr.. Robinson, and he
urged that some step be taken at once.
He figured that no delegate will spend
less than 500, and that, too, excur-
- -
here during the convention. Mr.. Rob-
inson said that Savannah is the gate
way to Florida, and our new possess
Sions in Cuba and Porto Rico. He sug-
gested excursions to st. Augustine and
other historic points, and a trip to sea.
He said, however, that a combined eff
fort would have to be made at once.
sf Chamber of Commerce Ready.
Speaking for the Chamber of Com
merce Col. Estill said that the organiza-
ton of which he is president will be
glad to send delegate to Indianapolis
and bear it's share of the expense get
ting out books advertising Savannah
Col. Estill said that the American
Journal of Commerce is the best il
Illustrated publication on Savannah that
has ever been offered. He thought if
1000 copies could be secured it would
be an excellent means of advertising
ton. Col. Estill suggested that the
city and each of the trade bodies send
a delegation to the next convention and
present the claims of Savannah For
the amount of business done Savan-
nah, he said is the least known city
in the United tSates.
Mr.. Robinson moved that an invita-
ton be extended to the National As
ISOLATION to meet here in 1906 and Col
Estill seconded the motion. Mr.
Hitch suggested that the representa-
tives of the Board of Trade and Cot
ton Exchange be heard from. Neither
Mr. Saussy nor Mr.. Hunter were au-
thorized to make any promise but both
were confident that the organizations
that they represented would do their
full share. Col. Estill said that he felt
certain that both bodies would come
forward and aid in the movement.
They always do their part, he pointed
out. Mr.. Levy wanted to hear from
the city, and both Alderman Thomas
and Alderman Davant had something
to say. Neither was authorized to
make any promises, but both felt sure
than Council would do it's part
Plan Agreed Upon.
1t was moved that the three trade
bodies and Council pass suitable reso-
buttons inviting the travelling men to
meet in Savannah in 1905. Col Estill
explained that the Chamber of Com
merce has already taken this step. The
motion was passed requesting the is
suing of invitations.
Mr.. Levy favored plan to send only
one delegate to Indianapolis this year.
and several to the convention next
wear Mr. Hitch moved that eaob Of