The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-02


those present.
..Articis 5. Each nsernbsr shar be enss-
tied 20 one vote, which may b cast II
person or by proxy.
Article The annual meeting OF the
department shall De he'd on the second
Saturday IN January OF each year. Regu-
lar meetings shall be held on the nrst
Saturday OF each month Special meet
ingx may be called At any time by the
secretary upon the written request OF Eve
members. and notices OF meeting shall
state the purpose for which Il is called
Article Z. An initiation fee OF S shall
be charged and the same shall accompany
al applications for membership and shall
be returned II the applicant Is rejected.
Article s. Ten members shall constitute
a quorum OF rhis department 70 do buss-
ness at al meetings
Article 2. Any member who shall neg
iect or refuse 20 pay the dues provided.
after sixty days written notice Of the
same by the secretary. shall cease to be
member OF the exchange.
Article ~. All complaints against any
scented 70 the secretary IN writing, and the
accused member must be given II least
ten days notice In writing before he IL
required 10 appear 10 answer said COM
plant.
Article II. Any member who shall
haoituaiiy fail 70 meet his engagements
20 perform his agreements with other
members OF the exchange shall be cited
TO appear before a committee appointed
for that purpose by the chairman of this
department and should he fail 10 settle
satisfactorily TO said committee he shall
no longer be considered a member OF the
exchange, and his name shall be stricken
from the rolls"
When the above document had been read
s-f.sx <sS1 Lofa n a
IL would be necessary 10 discuss the Ques-
ton OF the formation of an organization
that would take In the entire state. The
Seattle Lumber Exchange had been or
great benefit TO lumbermen. both at home
and outside the city. At present, owing
to the lack OF state organization. the
lumber products OF the state were being
sold without profit. IF you want to sell
shingles az % cents 1000. do e." said
Mr.. Stetson. but don't give the Eastern
man the same quotations and so deprive
the middlemen OF chance OF making q
living" In conclusion he said he desired
particularly 10 hear from the single men.
The Discussion.
G. r. White favored the idea Of state
organization, and said he felt sure IL the
lumber and single men were TO unite they
could accomplish a great deal Of good.
The movement would be successful pro-
II.
asked Secretary Phillips. who has been
travelling in the interest OF the Lumber
Exchange IL he found the sentiment
among the millmen and single men out
side the city favorable to the formation OF
q state organization.
Secretary Phillips replied that the senti-
ment outside of the city was strongly in
favor of an organization which would COW
er the entire state.
Then Mr.. White said he did not think
the association could raise the price OF
shingles single mill. but other benefits
would be derived in the way of better rail-
road rates. extension of territory. etc.
Chairman Stetson said that reform was
necessary. and told how a cheeky fellow
came TO Seattle a short time ago. and
though so poor when he came here that
he had to use Hotel Northern stationery.
he made $500 in three weeks by buying
lumber products at ruinously low prices
and selling them at a great profit. IL was
the fearful competition and consequent
cutting OF rates that enabled him TO do
this.
c. +. Game thought that a special effort
should be made TO get in the outside shin
gle men.
The object of the meeting. Henry Cars
tens said. was TO form the nucleus OF
state organization, and not to fix prices
at present. Such details as the fixing OF
prices would unfold themselves later on.
Mr.. White said the local organization
would be very glad 10 assist In the forma-
ton OF a state organization.
At Ocosta bv the sea and at Mukilteo,
said the chairman, there had been some
objection raised to the name Seattle
Lumber Exchange" In order TO propiti-
ate those who objected to this name he
favored calling the new organization the
Washington Lumber Exchange.
Thomas Sanders said hp unatfd lfka N
hear from some OF the outside men, In
order to learn X they favored the plan OF
forming a state society. c. ID. Stimson
thought II the manufacturers and dealers
could he induced 70 not cut rates the or
ganization would be a success. and A. r.
McEwan thought there would have TO be
a change In the sentiment OF the manu-
facturers Of the state before any good or
lasting results would ensue from a state
organization.
Chairman Stetson said the cost OF pro-
duclng shingles was 90 cents 1000. and
the Seattle Lumber Exchange had receiv-
ed a letter from a leading dealer in the
East IN which he stated that the Wash
lngton manufacturers lacked horse sense
when they sold their product for the
mere cost OF their production. He held
that an organization was necessary to
help the business.
w. r. Sargent said he stood ready 10
put a price OF $ii0 on stars. and 81. 40 on
clears, and would sign bond for 5000
10 maintain that price. provided others
would 90 likewise. At present he refused
10 sell stars for less than 81 a i.ooo. When
ever dull times come prices are cut. and
be thought that better prices would no,
prevail Till Mckinley was elected. This
announcement evoked loud applause from
the assemhlage.
The chairman told how the local or
ganlzatioa had prevented riinoGs cutting
Of rates and given stability 10 prices
Secretary Phillips stated tina: from his
experience he was certain that the shinRle-
men % the state strongly favored an or
ganisation in order 10 keep up prices
Many OF the mills had shut down awaiting
The advent az better times. Thomas San
derS was opposed 10 bringing up the ques-
ton OF prices az present. That would be
a matter for the future. bat concessions
could be obtained from railroads. and the
territory in which Washington lumber can
be used can he extended.
9. NJ. Johnson made a stirring speech
In favor Of the formation Of a state or
ganlxation. An organization OF the kind
proposed coGii obtain concessions from
railroads when an individual could not
Mr.. Johnson's enthusiastic speech was
warmly spplauded.
Chairman StetSon said The state could Be
formed into districts as projected IN the
constitution and by-ssws. Each district
could have IT'S organisation and ax sts
prices and report them TO tHe main body
II one man IN district cut prices. he could
easily Re brought 20 time
Il vas the Impression Of Mr. White that
e-ices could not De toached- When an as
ISOLATION was formed a few years ago
8 per cent q al the Manufacturers IN