El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-03-09
LUMBERMEN ELECT GEORGE FRENGER,
OF LAS CRUCES, IS PRESIDENT

it; the retailer fights it. They must
be sold cheaper at first. until the con-
sumner becomes accustomed to their use
al least"
Honesty Comes First.
Credits" were discussed by Robert
Lander. of FL PaSo. Extension of
credit is the most easy thing to do, but
it is hard to extend credit TO advantage
in the long run" he said. TT is easier
with the wholesaler than with the re-
taller. Honesty comes first, and then
honesty unimpaired, but always hon.
esty must be found in picking the man
to whom credit may be extended"
f. L. Austin spoke on ''Disposing Of
CuIls and Short Pieces Around Lum-
Der Yard"
An invitation to join the nationwide
move for state legislation against ex-
cessive insurance rates went on the
rocks. II was presented by Mr.. Fren-
ger on behalf of a Chicago society,
when the Las Cruces man talked on in
surance in a general way. 1T is merely
a movement to champion investiga-
ton" he said. Now we do not Know
our risk as compared to that of other
businesses. We do not know whether
we are paying more than our share.
The lumbermen can well stand the in
vestigation." But the mutual insur-
ance argument was advanced. and met
with much support AT last the resolu-
ton, which carried with it a request
for SIS campaign money, was laid
aside.
Free Delivery Woe.
w. L. Foxworth of this city spoke
on Free Delivery" He advocated CO.
operation between dealers. 1T is adj
visable TO have free delivery within rea-
sonable distance in the large town, but
not in the small town." he said. The
small town prices are lower for that
reason, for the people come and get the
stuff. The city dealer has TO contend
with both taxes and free delivery
According to the custom of the organ
ization, Mr.. Frenger took the chair
when elected to the presidency.
Resolutions were adopted regretting
the Illness of Mrs. Shedd, wife of ex-
president l. a. Shedd. of FL Paso, who
was called away from the meeting, re-
signing his chair 10 vice president Rob-
ert Black. of Silver City. reelected.
R. A Whitlock, of Ell Paso, was re-
elected secretary and treasurer. Also
thanks were proffered the chamber of
commerce, FL Paso lumbermen, national
lumber periodicals, and the press of FL
Paso. Mr.. Shedd and Benjamin Titus
Were maGo honoral. members. The
on the second Tuesday in March. There
was little rivalry preceding that selec-
tion
Election Results
New members OF the association are
as follows: Deming Lumber company;
William Buchanan, Texarkana; Pardan-
Sipplo Lumber company, Clovis, N NJ:
Hart Lumber company, Yesso and CIo-
Wis, y. NJ. Directors were elected as
follows: For New Mexico, J. F. Hinkle;
for Arizona, f. r. Hart, Albert Stacy
J. II. Baker; for Texas, NJ. c. Edwards,
r. W. Long.
After adjournment a number OF the
visitors took advantage OF an invita-
ton TO visit the Southwestern Portland
Cement company plant. A representa-
tive Of the company explained some
things of interest about the business at
the opening of the afternoon session.
Banquet Concludes Meeting.
n banquet was given by the Ell Paso
lumber dealers in honor of the visiting
members Of the trade The banquet
room OF the ST Regis hotel was filled
with the lumbermen and their guests.
Presiding in the absence of president
l. A Shedd, Robert Black. the veteran
lumberman of Silver City, introduced a
number Of prominent lumbermen fol-
lowing the banquet service George w.
Frenger. of Las Cruces. the newly elect
ed president Of the association; r. A.
secretary of the association;
w F. Black. OF Dallas Charles z. Saw
yer, of FL Paso. made brief talks a. the
banquet before the meeting adjourned
for the Hoo Hoo cOnoa tenatiop