The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1911-01-20

Purpose of Employing Bee Inspec-
tor-Many Matters of Interest and
Importance were Discussed at the
Convention.
The meeting OF the beekeepers OF
western Idaho and eastern Oregon
was held in Caldwell and was a most
successful convention. The beekeep-
ers present represented over 15,OG0
stands of bees. There were bee
keepers present from Canyon, Wash
ington and Ada counties in Idaho
and from Malheur and Baker counties
in Oregon. The convention passed
resolution asking the state Legislature
to appropriate $1,000 for the purpose
of employing bee inspector. Mat
ters of great interest and Importance
to the industry were discussed and
acted upon 1t was agreed by all
present that the Boise Valley was the
best bee country in the United States.
| The honey produced here is Of bet
ter quality than that Of any other
section
priority Rights" was treated by Mr..
Wallie of Nampa, who was of the
opinion that minimum Of three miles
square was essential for a successful
apiary. In the general discussion
which followed, this opinion was up
held. Estimates of the number of
stands which can be supported on a
certain number of acres varied greatly
as brought out in the different talks.
One speaker declared that 400 stands
could be supported on 1000 acres, an
other thought 1900 stands would
thrive on 5000 acres. The general opin-
ion was that this section is fully occu-
pied and that new apiarists should not
be encouraged to enter this field.
The chair appointed a committee on
priority rights to meet new Corners and
show them unoccupied territory.
A. ]. McCanahan opened up the sub
ject of Marketing and Organization .
Those present were unanimous in rec
ognizing the need of some established
system of disposing of the honey crop
The afternoon session began at 1880
The little Roseman sisters, introduced
by the president as young queen bees
sang very prettily 1.-THE Hum of the
Bees"
Arthur Lyon gave an Grafton in
pleasing style, after which the regular
program was resumed.
What l Have Learned During the
Past Year." covered number of sub.
jects.
THE Best Treatment of Foul Brood
was contributed to in suggestions by
G. ]. Yoder, C. E. Dibble, A. E. GIBSON
and others. This plague, unless sup
pressed bids fair to demoralize the
honey industry in this section of the
country, and is the greatest menace tC
progress known to bee-keepers. TIC
this end 1t was urged that an appeal
be made to the state legislature for ar
appropriation to pay for proper inspec.
ton of apiaries. The beekeeper of large
interests understands the dangers oil
the disease and is a vigilance commit.
tee ever on the alert, but the small
owner who has little at stake and is
ignorant of the nature of his enemy is
largely responsible for the spread OF
foul brood.
Stationary boxes and gums were re-
cognized as menacing agencies and ii
was suggested that the inspector be
empowered to enforce the law which
requires movable frame hives. The
chair was given authority to appoint q
committee to importune the legislature
for an appropriation to meet in part
the needs of the beekeepers
The matter of organization for mar
keting purposes was again discussed
The majority seemed in favor of put
ting the matter in the hands of one
man, such person to be put under
sufficient bonds and to be paid a per
cent commission for his handling the
honey.
The meeting was the best attended
in the history of the association, and
the bee industry shows a remarkable
increase during the past year. The roll
was called of members of the associa
ton who answered with the number Of
stands in their yards. The 10000 stands
reported represented but part of tht
holdings in Southern Idaho and East
ern Oregon. These are estimated a
10000.
There We're shipped from the Payett,
and Boise river valleys durinp III,