Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-19
4 live GATHERING
CHAMBER OF Commerce ADDS
63 new MEMBERS.
The Organization Gets in Position to
do Things. a Large and Enfhusi.
aS;iC reeiing Tuesday Night. a
Number of Matters of importance
to Aberdeen Discussed.

AS result OF the recent agitation, the
special meeting OF TIE chamber of com.
merce Tuesday night was one of the
largest gatherings OF the kind ever held
in Aberdeen. More than $50 representa-
tive citizens Cf the city were present, and
all appeared not only willing but anxious
to assist in building Greater Aberdeen.
In opening the meeting, President Mac
farane directed attention to several i'm.
portant matters that were within the
province OF the chamber to inaugurate
and foster, such as filing in the tide
lands, source OF water supply, and the
necessity OF keeping constantly active i'm
the Montesano road matter. He also
suggested that the annual dues be re-
duced from $40 to rs, which was agreed
upon later in the evening.
The committee on shi p subsidy protest
reported the following resolution, which
was adopted:
RESoLUTtONS.
Whereas the "Ship Subsidy Bill" now
before congress, provides subsidy for
American ships coming from foreign to
American ports that will amount to
about S4 50 per NJ feet on the lumber,
and.
Whereas the tariff duty on lumber is
about 93c per NJ feet, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Aberdeen, Washing
ton, Chamber OF Commerce that we fear
the passage OF this bill in it's present
form VIII operate to transfer the lumber
trade from Pacific to Atlantic ports from
the Pacific states to British Columbi to
the ipcalcnable damage of said states,
Therefore be it further
RooO1vo1 thai sftho CL:,> C,,1>,s1,, D.iJ
is to become law, it should be so modi-
made in american bottoms from.rU nited
States ports. on the Pacific ID tlf6 ltiAntic
as we'll as 10 American vessels loading at
foreign ports on the Pacific for Atlantic
Coast ports.
Resolved. that copies of these resolu-
tions be mailed to the Washington dele.
CATION in congress.
Chairman Rupert, OF the Publicity
committee, asked that his committee be
allowed limit OF $500 Tor the getting
out OF an advei tising booklet, which oc-
casioned considerable discussion, and
resulted in the enlargement Of the com
mittee to ten members, who are author
lied to use their judgment as to subject
matter and cost, and to have the matter
published.
Il. NJ. Powell reported 63 applications
for membership, who We're duly elected
members, and Mr.. Powell was rendered
a vote OF thanks for his successful efforts.
Mayor Lindstrom brought up the sub.
city by earth dredged from the river,
thus deepening the tarhor at the same
time. tie said he had proposition
fr a Iuin
which offered to dredge and fill for about
20 cents cubic yard This would cost
about 800, 900 to fill the district from the
high land to the Chehals river, between
f street and Division street. According
to the mayor, the streets included in
this district are now paying about $50. 900
a year for planking. The matter was re-
ferred to a committee. consisting of j. B.
Bridges, J. c. Hogan and j. d. Crary. to
investigate and report.
Ed. g. Finch directed attention to the
impure water supply, which was referred
to a committee. Mr.. Finch also reported
on his recent trip to Tacoma to attend
the state federation OF commercial bodies,
and was continued as representative of
the Aberdeen chamber.
President Macfarlane announced the
following committees:
Publicity-A. Rupert, II. NJ. Cook, J.
]. Carney, J. w. Clark. F.. G. Finch, c.
| w. Miller. p. Il. Sovey. W. O. Harding,
+. G. Furth and f. E. Jones.
River and Harbor mprovements-W.
B. Mack, f. A. Hart, J. &. Lewis.
Roads and Trans sportation--F.C C. .Furth, +,
II. b. Elder, G. VI. Powell.
County Seat Removal-J. G. Hogan,
5. X. Bowes, J. A. Hood.
New Industries--C. w. Miller, F. f.
Jones, Geo. j. Wolff.
Statistics-Jas. A. Hood, w. W. Bon
er, Reed Van Dorm.
Municipal Affairs, Cncluding filling
tide lands)-Dr. Austin, DR.. Watkins.
Water Suppy-O. G. Jacobson, B. f.
Johnson. W. l.. Stout.
The chamber adjourned to meet on
the call OF the chair.