The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-05-26
RAINS ON PICNIC
Showers Interrupt Visiting En-
gineers at Barbecue Here
Prof. A. A. Potter, h. s.. A. c.,
Addressed Convention Today.


Augmented by the arrival of addi-
tional delegates last night and this
m orning, the second day of the eighth
annual convention of the Kansas State
Association of Stationary Engineers
opened at O'Clock this morning at
the Chamber of Commerce.
Prof. A. A. Potter, dean of engineer
ing of the Kansas State Agricultural
college. was the chief speaker of the
morning. The subject handled by
him was Power Economies"
Reports of committee, the appoint
ment of additional committees, open
ing the question box, and general dis
cussion of subjects bcought out COW
cred the time remaining this morning.
The barbecue of the engineers held
at noon today at the waterworks was
cut short by the rain. Every one had
been fed, however, before the rain be-
gan. Should the rain continue long.
it will alter the plans for the rest of
the day. Drainage of the grove is said
to be so good that they will be able
to carry out their activities in The way
of field cay if the rain ceases.
Plans are already completed for
dinner to be served at the waterworks
tonight. Showers may compel the en-
gineers to accept the hospitality of the
waterworlls building instead of re-
naming under the trees. Continued
fere with plans for the dance tonight.
Boys from the Industrial school are
scheduled to put on entertainment fea-
lures this evening.
Resolutions were passed last night
by the engineers backing Governor AL
len in the debate soon to be held with
Samuel Gompers in New York City.
Copies of the resolution were delivered
to the governor this morning.
Fred w. Raven, of Chicago. ma
tiopal secretary of the association of
stationary engineers. Tuesday ex-
stand taken by Governor Allen.
The debate which is to be held
between Governor Allen and Gompers
is of immense Importance" Raven
declared, II hope Governor Allen
tramples all over Gompers in the de-
bate. lit is time some showed that
a minority cannot rue this country.
We have had enough of the Gompers,
Tumulty, Wilson kind, and We need
lots more men of the Governor Allen
kind who will fight for the majority
with his confidence, assurance and
courage"
Capt. L. r. Tillotson of Topeka.
spoke Tuesday night on power en-
cheering. Captain Tillotson explained
the hydraulics of engineering and
made suggestions on the conservation
of power.
Officers OF the association are: J.
w. Kessler, Topeka. president; H. s.
Dukes, Concordia, vice president; @.
H. Taylor, Topeka, secretary, and j.
r. Stone, Leavenworth, treasurer
Committees were appointed by Presi-
dent Kessler as follows: Credentials,
Fred J. Brown, Emporia; Charles
Godlove. Topeka: H. S. Dukes, Atchi-
son. Auditing, James E. Euwer, To-
peka; John Roth. Emporia; H s.
Eberly. salina Ways and means.
Marsh, Topeka; r.. 3. Trimble, To-
peka.
The communication presented to
Governor Allen this morning by the
engineers read fas follows:
Governor Henry j. Allen:
to the eighth annual convention of the Kan
sas State Association of the National As
ISOLATION of Stationary Engineers. desire
to wish for the governor of this state
Henry j. Allen. victory in his New York
debate and further desire to wish for him
and all those making the journey with
him, q pleasant and safe trip.
JOHN KASSLER, State President.
Y. S. DUKES, Vice President,
CHARLES H. TAYLOR, Secretary.
]. r. STONE Treasurer.
FRED A PAINTER, Deputy.
Governor Allen was pleased with
their interest. The governor express
ed special interest-in the prea mble 20
the constitution of the engineers or
ganization. which is used on their
letter heads The preamble is of keen
interest, particularly in the present
period of incessant negotiations be-
tween capital and labor, and the insti-
cation of the famed industrial court.
Governor Allen signified his intention
of using it in his talk in the east.
The preamble reads:
PREAMBLE-This association shall at
no time be used for the futherance of
strikes or for the purpose of interfering
in any way between its members and their
employers in regard to wages; recognizing
the identity of interests between employer
and employe, and not countenancing any
project enterprise that will interfere
with perfect harmony between them.
Neither shall it be used for political
religious purposes. Its meetings shall be
devoted to the business Of the association
and at all times preference shall be given
to the education of engineers. and to Sc
curing the enactment Of engineers license
laws In order to prevent the destruction
of life and property in the generation and
transmission of steam as motive power.
Nathan Cohen, of st. Louis. will
speak Thursday morning in place of
w. A. Converse, of Chicago. An adj
dition to the program is a talk by
]. L. Pritchard, of Chicago, scheduled
for Thursday morning.
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