Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-11

establishing sugar factory, success
| finally crowning their labors
Charles Newman followed. He
said something should be done ant
that now is the time to do it. His
suggestions were practical.
There was considerable cross-talk
ing and discussion, which indicated
that our people are alive to the ques
tion before them, and the meeting will
no doubt result in much good in man,
ways, one of the results being the
reorganization of the Durango Boart
of Trade. Judge Richard McCloud
who was for many years secretary ot
the old organization. was present, anC
gave statement of the work accom-
spilled and the present status of the
organization. No meetings have beer
held since 1897. There was no indebt
edness, and forty-eight of the ole
members still reside in Durango.
w. c. Chapman, the last president
OF the board, with Judge McCloud
was requested to call meeting fol
next Monday night of the old members
for the purpose of electing new di
rectory and providing for new mem
beIship, it being the idea to have ev,
cry one join who will lend help
ing hand to advancing, not only the
sugar beet proposition, but all other
measures of public nature.
Certainly, I'm advocating the reor-
ganization of the old Board of Trade, -
said w. C. Chapman this morning
There are several reasons why tina,
is preferable to the forming of a com
mercial club. One is, that it will be
far less expense. since there will be
70 new books or certificates and other
such paraphernalia to secure. An.
other is that any new organization
takes two or three weeks before it is
n good running order. The Board of
Trade is already organized; all We
nave to do is to take it up where we
left off.
so far as expense is concerned,
Mr.. Chapman went on, 1--WE used to
charge SIC initiation fees and $40 n
year for current expenses. | am in
favor OF charging no initiation fee,
and an amount yearly just large
enough to enable us to keep in good
running order.
20, yes, there We're several deliu.
auencies, but l believe in crossing
those out and starting in clear. Sew
eral new members hould be added to
the new board, since there are num-
Der of vacancies"
What do you think of the sugai
beet proposition" l asked
We'll, certainly think we have
the soil and climate here to make
beet-raising a success. 1t would be
my idea TO distribute seed to the
farmers of the Animas valley, Man
COS. Florida, Pine river and the Pie
dra. That is for this year"
"Yes?'
Then we should have the means
of satisfying the parties concerned
enterprise, namely, that beets can be
raised in quantities large enough to
warrant them in erecting a factory
here. Another thing to be taken in
to consideration is the immense acre
age of so-called dry ranches. In all
probability, since there is so much
snow this winter the crops from these
next year will be large. Why, dc
you know some of the finest corn !
ever saw was raised~by means of this
sub-irrigation on ranch at CorteZ.
Potatoes, too, of the finest, are raised
in this manner. | see no reason why
a good crop of beets cannot be pro
duced in the same way. Last year
now, the crops We're failure in many
cases, due, of course, to the exceed
ing dryness of the season. Sub-irri
cation cannot be depended upon ev
cry year on account. of climatic con
ditions.
Now" Mr.. Chapman went on
gravely. in the same even tone, when
ever you want to know anything just
come in and well accommodate you.
If I'm out, why, there's my clerk
At this point my risible faculties
broke bonds and l laughed outright
"Why, really" said Mr.. Chapman
81 don't understand this mirth. Seems
to me it's rather
You must excuse me. Mr.. Chap
man." said, but l was so surprised.
That's worse than the other" he
said. drolly. ITS the unkindest cut
OF all" BLUEBEl.L.