The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-03-23

mess man should feel it his duty to de
vote at least an hour or so once in two
weeks to those matters which will pro
mote the interests of his own coElmun
ity Much can be done by putting fortl
the proper effort. Every man can wiel(
an influence for good if he will but di
rect his efforts in the right channel
| The Board of Trade had never received
the hearty support of the business men
vet it has done much for NIankato, but
under handicap. An organization sucl
as is suggested can further not only in
dividual interests, but those of the com
munity. 1t was Mr. Andrews hope that
the meeting would take hold of the pro
ect in the proper spirit.
The remarks of Mr.. Andrews set the
ball in motion; and the talk which fol
lowed were in vein that augurs wei
for the organization which had its brit
| last evening.
Before taking hisFseat Mr.. Andrews
stated that no program had been out
lined and all present were at liberty tc
speak. He hoped that there would be {
general expression Of views. He nomi
mated Mayor Charles T. Taylor fol-
chairman of the Meeting and Mr.. Tay
lor was elected with loud cries of aye.
Mayor Taylor thanked the meeting
for the honor. and suggested that Mr.
Andrews speak further in explanation OF
e III
should be organized.
Must Act IL Unison.
Mr.. Andrews replied that all of The
members of the committee were in favor
of an organization which will place tn
son. The need of such an organization
; has been felt for some time. Member:
of the Board of Trade have been of TIT
opinion that that organization has no
| filled the place. and Il new one is desir
able. They did not want any jealousy
! to arise, and it was upon their own mo
| ton that Il new one should be formed
The Board of Trade has been well Off
v
been faithful and performed vaIuabl,
service. He has been energetic and per
7 ,ormed his task willingly. 1t wa
| through no fault of the officers that tn,
BOARD has not accomplished all that i
| lesired. But Il more comprehensive plal
| is needed. All business men has beer
| compelled to put a certain amount o
| money in advertising. They could de
| vote Il portion of this to the organiza
ton. The membership fee should be sub
| stantial for the first year at least. Thu
! amount should be sufficient to engage
| the services of a secretary who can Civ,
all his time to the duties of the position
| His time would not hang heavy on hi
hands. He must familiarize himsel
with all matters of Il public character
| such as freight rates. etc. He could eX
| plot the matter of additions for the 10
cation of manufacturing plants. Plan
in vogue in other towns whereby tract
of lands have been sold to assist in build
/ ing up industies could be promoted
J Men appointed to look after these mat
tiers have been unable to spare the tim
from their private affairs. Mr.. Andrew
had been informed by gentleman pres
ent that there is power enough in TIN
Minnesota river to furnish power TO
manufacturing plants in this city. Thi
matter is now being Investigated by re
putable mep. The committee agree
that the plan as outlined is the on
which should be carried out.
Organization Must Have Money.
/! +. NJ Currier. as another member o
the committee. was called on. He di
not approve of the committeeman doin
all the talking. There had been to-
much talking at the Board of Trad
meetings and too little money to worl
with. The first thing TO do with tn
new organization is to put enough none.
in it TO make good start. He sug
gested that the minimum fee be place
at S25. IF one hundred business me-
will put up $25 each money enough ca
be obtained to employ a good man TO
secretary. This man must have the con
fidence of people at home and abroad
Mr.. Currier was of the belief that rail
road rates would be regulated by tn
| legislation that was sure to be enacte
by congress- Then Mankato would re
ceive benefit in this direction.
Mankato is to have factories the peopl
must go after them. 1t would seen
that one hundred men could be enliste
to join the organization and pay fe
of $50 EACH
c. H. Saulpaugh agreed with Mr.. Cur
rier. He was i'm favor of the $25 fee
There are many expenses which must b
incurred by a secretary. If it require
$35 or $40 from each member SO muc