The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-09-19

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up the by laws. The American bank
er made a careful plan to have these
by laws accepted. He instructed one
Of his closest personal friends, to
rise as soon as the reading Of the
by laws began, and make an emphatic
motion that they be accepted by ac-
clamation. This man. however, was
g little slow getting to his feet. The
first, two articles Of the by lawsswere
read. and q fiery and oratorical de-
bate was started, which lasted for
two hours. At last, however. this
was gotten under control and the by
laws passed.
Bitter Feud.
Then came the question Of elect
Ing president. There were about
nine nominations, but along in the
early hours Of the night all had
been eliminated but two. and between
these there was q tie and also q BIT
ter sfeud in which every man present
took part upon one side or the other.
The American finally proposed that
since voting did not seem to present
a solution, the winner should bel
chosen by drawing straws. AS soon
as this was done the newly elected
president made speech, saying hel
had not been properly treated, and
resigned. So after a seven hour ses-
sion there was no president elected
after all. Nevertheless, after being
delicately urged by a large commit
tee appointed for the purpose, the
president consented to serve, and the
chamber of commerce is today al
thriving institution. It very seldom
meets as whole, for obvious reas-i
ons. but It has an executive commit
tee which directs its affairs IN a very
capable manner.
Not long ago, great opportunity
came to this chamber of commerce..
"A similar organization from great
city in the United States paid 1t al
visit. "A meeting of the whole or
ganzation was held. Three propos.
ais were made for the entertainment
of the distinguished visitors ban
Iquet, a dance and a steamboat ride.
Forthwith, the cham Der Of commerce
divided itself into three factions
Each member was ready to fight.
bleed and die for his own form 81
entertainment, but see neither sense
nor good taste in any other. A COM
mtttee was formed. held one stormy
session, and all the members turned]
IN their designations. The Ameri-
can banker, who was determined to
have some sort Of an entertainment.
was In quandary. AT last he atiopt.
ed an entirely new tactic. He called
up various members Of the execu.
i've committee and appealed to them
upon grounds Of personal friendshinI
70 stick to him and make the enter
tatnment a success. Each Of the men
appealed to replied in effect:
Humor in Business Life.
Il have washed my hands Of thal
whole business. but since You are
my friend and ask me upon grounds
of friendship. Ia%ill stick to You. d
Accordingly the steamboat, ride
was arranged and pulled of with the,
greatest success. Every member ofl
the chamber Of commerce was pres
ent at the celebration, and yeryona]
OF them is still Boosting about II.
There is humor in the political
and business life Of Latin America
but there is likewise tremendous
spirit, and enthusiasm, and these
things are making for progress. To
any man who remembers that the ma
tons Of Latin America are young.
that they stand. perhaps, where We
did hundred years ago, their pres
emit is full Of significance and their
future OF hope.