The Sentinel=record., 1912-12-11

The development of the opportuni- ties unsurpassed by any city on earth, and the development of which would make Hot Springs in every respect. the Worlds Greatest Health and Pleasure Resort, was the subject ot a stirring address from President Hamp Williams, the new chief execu- tive of the Business Mems League. when last night he first undertook the duties of presiding officer of that or ganization.
 The address of President Williams was received with hearty applause by every citizens present. True there was not large audience there. but for the inclemency of the weather there was a good representation Of the business men of Hot Springs.
 When President williams enumer- ated. the sixteen big achievements ahead of us some of which were in reality, many of which were almost conclusive probabilities, and some though remote possibilities are big things that are likely to develop at any time, the audience was stirred with enthusiasm.
 President Williams said:
 In assuming the duties of presi- dent of the Business Mems League of this great and wonderful city, 1 am not unmindful of the importance of the position.
 The future life and progress of this or any other city is dependent largely upon the efforts put forward by it's people who must be organized into one band of brothers who give and take boosts and push their city. We have that kind Of an organization and it has stood the storms of many winters but the number in attendance has been small few good, loyal citizens. however have stood togetn- CT attended our meetings and fought the battles of Hot Springs for many years while some of our most wealthy citizens, however, have reaped the greatest benefits. I sincerely hope that they will come to our rescue be fore it is too late and assist in the further development of our city ana country
 If there is an organization in the country that needs cooperation of It's every citizen it is the Business Mems League of Hot SpTings-ne other city like it. It gives the state more ana better advertising man any othe. city within it's borders and in return we get iabs, slurs and villiicatiohs not only from people over the state but from few of our own cltlzens who seem to be delighted at givins out our dirty linen to be laundered pS our enemies. people who are jealous Of our successes and are unmlhdlu of their own interests
 People who cont Lnute to this m stitution are friends of Hot springs and are willing to bear their part ol the burdens. People wno do not con tribute are very willing of course tS accept their share of the pronts.
 We have had some stormy poiitl . cal experiences and l have dif1e1ee widely with some of my fellow mem bers of this league but no man ha' ever heard me decry their names ol character. We may and do often ull' fer politically and otherwise but whei it comes to boosting HOT SPRINGS we all agree admirably and stand to getaer like stone wall and we eN peet to continue to do so.
 "It has been charged that the Busl ness Mems League was closed cor poration. I will admit that It nal been for the reason that only 3 lev have attended it's meetings.
 We have held open meetings an' have extended Invitations adve-tise' in the newspapers and invited you U attend in every way we knew ant now we renew tine invitation and nel of vou to become members and atten'