The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1916-02-23

man of the better roads commission,
appointed by Governor Clark to recon-
mend road legislation for the state,
was then introduced by the chairman.
Mr.. Norris is thoroughly conversant
with the subject Of good roads, having
given that matter much time and
serious thought. 1t Is not eXtravagant
lpraise to say that he made a wonder
fully clear and instructive address
and that he converted many to his way
Of thinking concerning this problem
which 50 imperatively confronts this
state. The Marshalltown man is a
very able speaker and held the close
attention of his audience throughout
bis address. His points were fire.
quently applauded and at the con-
clusion Of his remarks he was given
an ovation.
A Calling Gun Address.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Norris ad-
dress, Chairman Bangs sprung a
pheasant surprise on the meeting by
introducing D. G. Thompson, war cor
respondent and dare devil photograph
er, whose pictures Of the European
upheaval are just at present attracting
pleased crowds at the Palace theatre.
Thompson is little fellow, slim as
a lath. sharp as whip and contains
more lightning energy than an electric
dynamo. He had his audience with
him from the time he introduced him.
self as native Of Topeka Kansas.
and defiantly declared that "he was
damned proud of it."
Tho Banquet.
The banquet was held shortly after
noon in the large dining room Of the
fo1 hni LOT
room was attractively and appropriate.
ly decorated and during the delicious
repast, Fischers orchestra played
several pleasing numbers
The inner man satisfied, the tables
cleared ard cigars lighted, Chairman
Bangs opened the "talkfest' by intro
ducing George S. Parker, president of
the Live Stock Exchange bank OF
Sioux City. Mr.. Parker, who is a can
didate for the presidency Of the Iowa
Bankers association and whose can
Gidacy has previously been endorsed
by Group Eleven following resolutions
to that effect reported by Chairman |
Moore thanked the convention for the |
mark of their confidence and very gra- !
ciously expressed his pleasure at the |
opportunity Of meeting his brethren !
of southeastern Iowa In the course !
OF his remarks, Mr.. Parker referred to
the progress made by the association |
during Mr.. Lyman Edwards term as
president. Mr.. Parker is fine looking
gentleman, an easy and fluent speaker
and made a splendid impression upon |
those present.
Frank B. Yetter Of Davenport, en-
dorsed by Group Eleven as lowa's |
member OF the executive board of the |
Ava n QCCnrlatinn
then called upon and responded with a
short talk, brimful of wit and wisdom |
Hon A. F. Dawson, for many years ,
to Senator Allison, for three !
terms a member of congress from the |
second district of Iowa, and at present !
president of a Davenport bank, was
the next speaker and made one Of the
finest speeches of the day. Mr.. Daw- ,
sons subject was Thrift. He de- |
plored the wasteful extravaganza
which Is such a marked characteristic /
of this nation and its people, and pre- |
scented startling figures showing to !
what q woeful extent this extravag- /
ance Is carried in every business. !
both private and public. and what an
evil example it is setting the younger
generation, Mr.. Dawson urged re-
viyal of the thrift Of the forefathers
and declared that there was none so
able as the banker to teach the doc
trine of thrift and impress its neces-
sity upon the community.
A Burlington gentleman, Herr Louie |
Iiau. was the next speaker. Herr Lau !
was at his best and handled his topic, !
Money, What it is" In a manner so !
lucid that even the dullest could COM
prehend.
Following Herr Lau, Messrs. Cliff
ford Du Puy of Des Moines, P. w. !
Hall. secretary of the Iowa Bankers
association, and Hon. J. S. McKemey
of Fairfield. made brief but entertain
ing addresses, after which the meet
ing adjourned, those present from out
of town departing for their homes on
afternoon and evening trains.
Notes Of the Meeting.
Chairman Bangs makes an ideal