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be noted in the report Of the lumber trade
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be noted in the report of the lumber trade
of Memphis during the past season Is
the growing use of gum timber In the
manufacture of boxes. Heretofore for Il
number of reasons, manufacturers have
been prejudiced against this material, pre-
ferring to use cottonwood. But this sea
son, on account of the scarcity of other
woods, they were led to use gum tlmter,
and with very satisfactory results. 1t l.
predicted that next season this product
VIII be in strong demand at Memphis,
much to the benefit of the surrounding
country. In the Southern States gum tim
Der is very plentiful, and now that it's use
has been found to be satisfactory aud prof
table, box manufacturers viii do well to
investigate locations where they can carry
on business to the best advantage.
49,
GREAT LUMBER CONVENTION
CALLED.
The event of the year in the lumber
trade, in fact the most notable event since
the great Cincinnati convention of 1896.
promises TO be mass meeting of lumber
manufacturers called for December ~ at
ST. Louis. Mo-, by direction of the South
oru Lumber Manufacturers association.
1t Is designed to be mass meeting in
the true sense OF the term, for all lumber
manufacturers of white pine. yellow pine.
cypress, hemiock ana Pacific coast lun-
Der. whether .sav may individually re-
ceiye the invitation or not, are earnestly
and cordially Invited to be present. Not
only So hut acceptances have been re-
ceiyed from so large number OF maui
facturers ana manufacturers organiza-
tons that the success of the convention
Is assured. But we will let the call
speak the intent OF the projectors OF the
meeting.
GALL FOX MASS MEETING FOR LINN
RER MANUFACTURERS
Carrying out the purpose of resolution
| adopted at recent meeting of the direc-
tors OF the Lumbermen's Bureau OF Inior-
nation. q call Ia hereby made for a meet
ing of all manufacturers OF white pine.
yellow pine, hemlock. cypress and Pacific
coast lumber, 10 he held at the Southern
hotel. St Louis. Mo-. on December ~,
1899, at II O'Clock in the morning.
The object OF the meeting is TO tako a
general survey OF the field in which the
several Interests operate. and secure u
consensus OF opinion on the outlook for
/ the year 1900.
| II is believed that knowledge OF condi-
tions existing among the manufacturers
OF the woods named, viii enable this con-
/ Ncutiun 10 auupt RESOLUTIONS which will
have a far-reaching effect on the business
I OF 1900
! An opportunity will also be given to
discuss any measures which affect The
lumber industry. One of the chief benc-
its OF mass meeting is the aequaint-
ances formed, and the broadening of our
! knowledge OF the industry. which Is next
TO agriculture in its magnitude and inn
| portance,
The signcrs OF this call extend 10 All
manufacturers OF white pine. yellow pine.
/ cypress, hemloek and Pacific coast lum-
her an earnest and cordial invitation to
De present AT this meeting
/ .ome and take part In this gathering
which bids fair TO be the largest most
interesting and beneficial convention ever
held by lumbermen.
! Hoping every manufacturer Viii look
with favor Oh this effort to reap the
benefits OF the experience OF 1889, and
SOW the seed for better results In 1900.
we are, yours very truly,
$, H. Fullerton.
T. G. Enochs,
| n. w, Mcleod,
4. A. Long, si
Charles. s. Keith.
! r. s. Gardiner. F