The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-09

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j. NJ. French. harness.
2. B. Simpson, gas supplies
J. P. Davis, real estate,
J. P. Colville, photographer.
A. E. Strauss, stocks and bonds.
T. H. Ewing, broker.
James Troutman, lawyer.
w. r. Minert, real estate.
The New Directors.
The following are the directors or
the Commercial club whose selection
were ratified at last nights meeting.
Banks-Scott Hopkins.
Grocers-J. E. Montgomery.
Lawyers-Judge T, F: Carver.
Wholesal ers-W. H. Davis.
Contractors-F NJ Spencer.
Hotels-F. r. Cargill
ManufaetHrers-G. w. Hackney.
Retailers-W. w. Mills and D. P.
Paxton.
Real estate and inSurance-W. Z.
Stephenson.
Public utilities-A. NJ. Patten.
Professionalism. L. H. Mum.
The State Journal regrets to see
that Secretary Poole permitted the
financial condition of the CONNER
ciaI club to be misrepresented and
misunderstood before the small gath
ering at the meeting last night. There
was not only no 5000, or any other
amount, available in the treasury of
the club for the use of contribution
to the italian earthquake sufferers,
or for any other charitable object,
however worthy Secretary Poole
knows this and he should not have
permitted the body of men gathered
last evening to vote 5000 for any pur-
pose. Not only is there no money in
the treasury for such purpose but
there is a shortage in the treasury for
expenses, such as rent, light, ETC. The
only money in the treasury OF the cluo
is there for the specific purpose of
state fair promotion and entertain
ments in the way of conventions, in
auguratlons, etc, and this money was
put there by special contributions. in
dependent of club dues and this spe-
cific purpose.
1t is not pleasant for this paper to
speak of this thing. but we believe
that the facts should not have been
misrepresented to the public as they
were misrepresented or withheld, at
the meeting last night, and evidently
to the morning paper. The latter had
no reporter at the meeting and evf-
IDENTIFY secured it's information from
the secretary who concealed the real
situation. The facts of the matter
are that the Commercial club has used
out of this fund at least 5000 for its
running expenses. Secretary Poole adj
mitted this a few days ago. before the
state fair committee, but he said he
expected to replace the money from
the Commercial club dues. He said
that there is $500 due from members
of the Commercial club in unpaid
dues.
OF course it was Mr.. Poole's duty to
make these collections, Just as any
business concern must make its col
lections to have its bills paid. The
state fair and entertainment funds
were not subscribed to pay rent, sal
aries. etc., for the Commercial club.
Mr.. Poole is pleasant. agreeable
gentleman, but in this case he certain
" erred in judgment.
This paper is quite sure that Mr..
Carver, had he been informed of the
facts, would not have made any mo-
ton to appropriate funds when there
were no funds available. Further
more, it is doubtful If the meeting had
any authority to appropriate any
funds, that being the province of the
directors only.
The state Journal would like to see
Topeka contribute more than it has to
the Italian earthquake sufferers, but
1t is opposed to diverting funds from
the Commercial club under present
conditions. This paper will gladly
contribute one-tenth of the $500 for
the sufferers. and it will join with
others to that end to make up the
5000
The new board has an important
task upon its hands. The Commercial
club needs revivifying without a doubt.
Topeka should and viii support good
organization and the directors should
receive the encouragement of every
one to put the club on a good footing.
and every member of the club should
pay the dues that are owing.
Free for men. Chancellor Strong OF x.