The daily sentinel., 1908-11-11
IMPORTANT ACTION TAKEN
AT MEETING LAST NIGHT

the respective sections, the work be-
ing done by a noted artist Thou
sands and thousands of people will
view the panorama during the course
of the exposition; lectures. will be
given daily dealing with the sections
of the country represented in the
panorama, and the other sections of
the country where irrigation projects
are under way. The value of the
panoramic views for advertising pur-
poses are simply too great to be es-
timated.
1t was suggested last night that
two typical views of the valley can
be made by the artists who will be
sent here by the government, one
view showing the lands to be irri-
gated by the High Line canal. The
great panorama will be the property
of the Grand valley after the exposi-
tion, and can be used at fairs, ex-
positions, etc, in the years to come.
The question put up to the meet
ing last night was, Are the people
willing to put up 81 500 for the prop
osition? Enthusiastic addresses were
made by Senator DeLong and others
in favor of the project. 1t was the
general opinion that never had the
valley had such chance to do such
extensive and effective advertising on
so large a scale. 1t was the unani-
nous opinion of the membership that
the proposition be taken up, and in
the course of a few moments S4OO
had been subscribed, and the rest of
the S1.500 fund will be raised beyond
doubt in good time.
Secretary Aupperle will notify Mr.
Blanchard that the proposition is ac-
oepted.
Again was it demonstrated that the
Grand valley people are people that
do things and never let fine oppor-
tunities pass.
The matter of electing a new sec
retary to succeed Mr.. Aupperle, who
rendered his resignation some time
ago owing to the fact that he wishes
to retire from the work in order to
devote more time to his duties as sec
retary of the Water Users Associa-
tion, was then taken up. 1t was an
nounCed by the president of the board
that the board had already employed
a secretary Frank Mahoney of
Longmont). but wanted the members
to go on record as assuring Mr.. Ma
honey employment, not until the next
annual meeting in January, but the
remainder of this year and all of
next year, if he makes good. There
was considerable discussion. 1t was
evident that many of the members
believed that home man should
have been given a chance at the no
sition. but the board, believing that
an outside man would be more effect
i've, had quietly employed Mahoney
1t developed that his salary is to
be s125, about $50 more per month
than has ever been paid a secretary
| of the local organization. After more
discussion, a motion prevailed en-
dorsing the employment of Mahoney.
who will take up his work here in n
| few days.
| The following set of resolutions
We're then introduced and adopted:
The Resolutions Passed.
| Whereas. We have learned with
great pleasure and satisfaction that
the appeal made by the people of the
Grand valley to the secretary of the
interior, Hon. James r. Garfield. for
| favorable consideration of our High
| Line irrigation project has met with
his favor; and,
! Whereas. We are assured that an
allotment of sufficient funds will be
made to inaugurate well the work
on this project in 1909: that such
allotment Will be made and con-
struction work started as soon as GER
tain necessary formalities have been
arranged; and,
| w nereaS, Ih1S is the first ODDor-
| tunity afforded us as citizens OF
Grand Junction to give expression to
our appreciation of this favor: and.
whereas, We desire to show our
gratitude to Secretary Garfield and
his Co-lahorers in the reclamation
service: therefore. be it
Resolved. That we. members of the
Chamber of Commerce and business
men of Grand Junction. do hereby ex-
tend to Secretary James r. Garfield
Director +. II. Newell, Chief Engineer
A. p. Davis, Attorney Morris Bien,
Statistician C. j. Blanchard, District
Engineer |. w. Mcconnell and Pro
iect Engineer Il. E. Sands assurance
of our appreciation of the deep and
practical interest taken by them in
diyidually and collectively in ON
project, and for the assurance that
, construction work shall be taken NJ
ut an early date and the system shall
be completed as early as practicable
and. he it further
Resolved, That we re-afiirm on,
pledge to the department to aid in
every way possible in the work un.
dertaken by the department at the
earnest solicitation of the people OF
the Grand valley.
n vote of thanks was rendered Mr.
Aunperle for his work in connection
with the High Line canal
An adjournment was then taken
and sandwiches and punch were en-
ioyed.
1t was a most effective and inter
esting meeting.