The Sentinel=record., 1914-03-06

man taking an active hand in poli- tics, because of the fact that politics and business were of such a close fabric that they could not be divided. The law is the basis of all conner cial and social fabric, and the cleo tions make for the representatives of the law, therefore every citizen ship, to be administered for the bene- fit of the community, weighing well every candidate who offers for the responsibilities of office. He cited examples of how important it is that business men take a hand in politics, and urged that more business men serve the courts as jurors, instead of furnishing excuses.
 George Callahan, president of the Young Mems Chamber of Commerce, Tas roundly greeted. He referred to Ihat organization as a concrete form ation of energy, ambition and fidelity, interested in Hot Springs, and one that would zealously and courageous ly battle for the advancement of the Dcity. He said that it was formed along the lines of honesty and integ- rity, and that the work would be such as to merit the approval of every good citizen. He spoke of Hot Springs as a place of recreation, as well as of sanitarium for the sick, and hoped that every effort would be made to continue to have a resort patronage as well as to have the afflicted with us. He spoke of the spirit of brother ly love and unity of action that was evidenced in the gathering, and said that with such spirit manifest Hot Springs would soon come into its own.
 l.. D. Sawyer was called on to dis cuss legislation necessary to the ad- vancement of the city, and he spoke interestingly of the opportunities that were ahead if they were properly pursued. He believed that there was much general legislation that could be secured of advantage to to Hot Springs and .other cities of the state, and much special legislation that might be secured for Hot Springs if l the right spirit of aggressiveness was shown He said that the good road i legislation and the privilege of issu- | ing bonds, and other such matters would come through the general leg i islation, but that the Arkansas State l Fair ought to have special favorable | legislation, and that other things here might require special legislation, which he thought the influence of such a body of men as gathered there could secure.
 Mayor McClendon spoke in re- sponse to My experiences as mayor" and he spoke of some of the bright and dark sides of the office. The city had been able to keep on a cash basis, and to pay $20000 of indebted ness, which was particularly pleasing to him. The city had been enabled to look after and protect the visitor, that also had been some satisfaction. There were charity situations that were distressing at times, but the condition was being bettered all the time. and in the end he believed that Hot Springs was making progrss, and that in another year we could look for at least one-thIrd additional pa- tronage than ever before.
 Supt Trowbridge Of the United States reservation office was called on, and made a few remarks. He liked the spirit of the get-together movement evidenced, and believed that with such a spirit of cooperation the citizens could greatly benefit themselves. He applauded. the idea of the dinners being held each month.
 Dr E. H. Eastman was called on for few remarks on the sanitation of the city, and he spoke of the neces- sity of keeping Hot Springs clean at all times. Essential to good citizen ship he considered honor and good health, the latter as necessary as the first. Hot Springs to him was the great health factory of the United States, and the city should provide clean and healthful city for the visi- tors. He spoke of the dangers to be encountered unless more attention was given to sanitation, and his re- marks made a profound impression on all who heard them. The idea of Clean Up Day. was approved, and also the idea of requiring an enforce ment of sanitary conditions from those who would not be educated to the necessity Of it.
 M. A. Eisele spoke on "How to In- crease Our Patronage" He said that the laws should be interpreted for the advantage of the city, and not to dis advantage He told some interesting stories. and in the final analysis called attention to the necessity of good roads, a municipal form of gov ernment, and more advertising of the resort throughout the country. He believed that this city was just begin ming to grow, and that he would like to live p years longer to see what proportions it would reach construct ed on the solid foundation that was