HARDWOOD RECORD 



This with the exception of the papers on merchandizing before 

 mentioned constituted the remainder of the said program. 



Then followed the report of the nominating committee, who 

 offered the following names for election with the respective offices for 

 the coming year: 



Prksident, R. H. Downman, New Orleans,, La. 



Vici>rRrsinEXT, \Y. E. Delvanoy, Cincinnati, O. 



Vh r lM:r II r- r. \, T. Gerrans, New Berne, X. C. 



\H ' '■> M. B. MacKay, I'ortland, Ore. 



\ !■ I iv I. U Kaul, Birniiiigham, Ala. 



\ h l'i;i iiH I, w. C. I.andon, Waiisau. Wis. 



ViciM'iiiisii.iiNT. J. .\. Freeman, Pasadena, Cal. 



The secretary was instructed to cast the l^allot for the election 

 of these men to office. 



The following board of managers was then named from the 

 various affiliated associations for the ensuing year: 



F. K. Waynicr, Jack.sonville, ria., Georgia-Florida Sawmill .\ssoclatlon : 

 R. M. Carrier, Sardis. Miss., Hardwood Manufacturers' Association of the 

 Lnlted States ; F. L. Richardson, .Vlpena, Mich., Michigan Hardwood Manu- 

 facturers' Association ; Nathan O'Berry, Norfolk, Va., North Carolina Pino 



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Doili;.- \.,ii"i.Mi,.,ill, , 1,; 

 Georg.' Stochhirrl, La Cn 

 Hon; J. B. White, Kan; 

 elation. 



Under the head of ' 



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City, Mo., Yellow Pine Manufacturers' 



New Business" an invitation was extended 

 by assistant field secretary of the Pacific-Panama Exposition to 

 hold the next year's convention of the National Lumber Manu- 

 facturers' Aiisociation at San Francisco during that e.xposition. 



The committee on resolutions then offered the following, which 

 were adopted as read: 



Resolutions 

 Forest Pbodlcts ExrosiTioN 

 Whereas, the Forest Products Exposition has been promoted, and Is now 

 being held under the auspices of the National Lumber Manufacturers' 

 .\ssociation, and, 



WiiKREAs, the exposition is an unqualified success from tvery stand- 

 point, being one of the most complete and instructive expositions ever 

 held in this countr.v, from which much value to the industry is already 

 apparent ; be it therefore 



IJesolved, That this association extend its thanks to all exhibitors 

 whose participation in the undertaking has contributed so largely to its 

 success ; be it further 



Resolved, That we especially desire to express our appreciation to those 

 exhibitors of sawmill machiner}', appliances, saws, etc., and that a copy 

 of this resolution be sent to each one of them. 



Resolved, That the thanks of this association be extended to the 

 Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture of the United- States 

 government for the splendid exhibit arranged by it In the Forest Products 

 Exposition. We feel sure that the educational value of this exhibit will 

 be great, as showing the activities of the government in investigating 

 methods of timber utilization, forest protection and scientific research. 

 Restrictions TIi'on I'Ibke Boxes 



Resolved, That we hereby thank the members of the classification com- 

 mittee of lumber, wooden boxes and allied Interests for the time and 

 efforts devoted by them to the conduct of the so-called "Prldbam or 

 Fibre Box Case," and that we reciprocate the expression of appreciation 

 made to us as lumber manufacturers by the manufacturers of boxes, 

 feeling sure that the cooperation between the manufacturers of lumber 

 and wooden boxes has proved of much advantage to both interests. 



Be it further Resolved, That we request the members of the said 

 classification committee to proceed with the work which they have so 

 ably inaugurated to the end that the relative merits of fibre and wooden 

 boxes may be fully placed before the public and before the oflBclals of 

 the railroads of the country. 



Be It further Re.solved, That we insit upon the suggestion of the 

 Interstate Commerce Commission in the decision in this case, to the effect 

 that such provisions may be established by carriers as will make possible 

 the imposition of the restrictions placed upon the fibre box by the classi- 

 fications as to packing, selling and testing, without which the fibre box 

 is given inferior advantage over the wooden container. 

 OrposiNO Car Spotting Charoe 



Whereas, we understand that the Interstate Commerce Commission is 

 again to take up consideration of the matter of authorizing the railroads 

 of the country to make a charge for the spotting of cars upon private 

 and public sidetracks, the same to be in addition to the regular rate 

 charged for hauling freight from one point to another, and. 



Whereas, we believe that the freight rate should cover the services 

 rendered in transportation from point of origin to destination ; 



to such a charge for spotting cars as is contemplated, an(\ that w 

 dorse the brief which has already been filed by the railroad eomn 

 in our behalf against this proposition. 



Opposing Amendment to Anti-Trust Law 



WiiEKHAs, there Is pending before Congress administration niPii 

 known as tle> Cl.iyton bill, amending the so-called "Sherman .Vnti-' 

 Act," and. 



Whicukas, tliere are so ninny fuudnmeiital economic conditions 

 should be taken into consl'Ien'tlon in enacting into law any such le 



„.,!,i, leiii . .Mj-w'ss .ippiuii ein,,Tmtti.'e.s lo noiu puuuc neanugb tliruu.ijlmnt 

 the country, at all trade centers, m order that the real sentiment of 

 the people may be known, and that Congress may learn from business 

 men of all kinds, the character of constructive legislation which is. 

 necessary to safeguard the Interests of all the people. 



-Vi'TACKS Upon Wood as a Building Material 



Whereas, ordinances have been presented to the governing bodies 

 of various cities to prohibit the use of wood in various forms for ex- 

 terior use within the limits of said cities: 



Be it therefore Itrsoi.vrn, That we recommend that all such iiftacks 



upiei I li 111 "nil ( ;i building material be vis<'i"iilv .i|ii.m,.c| h, 



oril' I I ; ji.it be deceived as to tie ini imhi; 



its (|n, inn II I'liliieed to restrict its buildini; :e II I nil- ill is.- 



of till III l]i I III. II n 1 I, nut so suitable and safe us .iMur mnii rials 



for wliieh tirepniiit' quaiiti.'s are claimed. 



Be It further Re.solved, That the associations aflftliated with the Na- 

 tional Lumber Manufacturers' .Association extend their moral and financial 

 support to those manufacturers and dealers of lumber who are opposing 

 or may be required to oppose the passage of ordinances intended to 

 restrict the use of lumber as a building material in their own localities. 

 .vDvKRTisixG Campaign Again.st Wood Slbstitltes 



Whereas, the manufacturers and distributors of substitutes are spend- 

 ing a large sum of money in advertising for the purpose of inducing the 

 public to believe that their products are superior to wood for many pur- 

 poses ; and, 



Wmkueas, in some of this advertising, certain stateraepts have been 

 made unjust and derogatory to lumber, and. 



Whereas, wood in all forms possesses merits not inherent in other 

 materials : 



Be it therefore Resolved, That the members of this association favor 

 the conduct of a comprehensive advertising campaign of wood against 

 substitutes, and that the secretary be instructed to fully investigate the 

 subject, and prepare a report covering his suggestions as to the best 

 methods under which such a campaign can be inaugurated in view of all 

 the conditions existing within our own trade, and without, together with 

 a statement of the probable cost of the same. 



Be it Resolved, That such report be submitted to the board of gov- 

 ernors of this association as early as practicable. 



INSCBANCE 



Whereas, this association went on record at the last annual meeting 

 in favor of the establishment of an insurance department, to be con- 

 ducted in connection with the organization, and. 



Whereas, no definite action has been taken upon this suggestion 

 during the year : 



Be it Resolved, That we again reaffirm our views then expressed, 

 to the effect that we consider this one of the most important activities 

 in which the national lumber manufacturers can engage, and that we 

 urge the officers and board of governors to take up the matter upon 

 broad and comprehensive lines, in order that some definite plans may 

 be worked out during the coming year, which we feel sure will be of great 

 good to the entire industry. 



In Memory of Mr. Frederick Weyerhaeuser 



When Frederick Weyerhaeuser passed away, .\pril 4, 1914, the country 

 lost one of its most able business men, and the lumber Industry, a recog- 

 nized leader. 



Mr. Weyerhaeuser possessed a sterling character and to his intimate 

 friends was known as a man of Christian ideals. His relations with 

 bis associates and competitors alike, have always been of the most up- 

 right and commendable nature. 



Be it therefore Resolved, That we, the members of the National Lumbe'- 

 Manufacturers' Association, in annual meeting assembled, hereby express 

 our sincere sympathy as well as our utmost appreciation of the great 

 loss to our industry and to the nation in the passing of Mr. Weyerhaeuser. 



Be it further Kesolvei>, That an engrossed copy of this resolution be 

 sent to the members of Mr. Weyerbaeuser's immediate family. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



