The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-31
.EN5LEY ACTIVE
 AND PROSPEROUS
Settlement of Labor Troubles
 Causes General Progress
EXPERIMENTAL ERA GONE
More Manufacturing Plants VIII Be Built In a Few Months to Take Advantage of Cheap Product
 and No Freight Rates.

Ensley, October 30.-(Special.) )-If the prosperity of a community is to be meas ured by it's activity. Ensley is indeed in very prosperous condition. Since the adjustment of the local differences among the miners, and the settlement of labor disturbances throughout the country, sat isfactory alike to both labor and capital, this place has begun a new it's progress and prosperity. It has been said by distinguished iron and steel manufactur- CT, who spoke from the cantage ground of long experience. that the city which could produce the cheapest ton of steel, had insured supremacy"
 During the building and experimental stages of the production Of steel in Ensley if any doubts or misgivings were felt by those whose interests were staked here. these doubts have vanished because there is no uncertainty as to its production and no impediments in the way of producing 1t cheaper here than anywhere else The natural conditions and environment sur rounding its production at this place be- ing the most favorable of any known.
 If the steel can be made here cheaper than elsewhere, it follows as logical conclusion, that it can be sold here cheaper than anywhere else and those contemplating the manufacture of such articles find that by coming here and erecting their plants, they not only ob- tain their supplies much cheaper, but they eliminate freight rates, and are thereby enabled to get into the markets with their goods at such figures as Will practically exclude competition. The pol icy of the city government is to encour- age, foster and build up it's industries, and into this spirit the citizens have en- tered and lend such individual assistance as is possible. The Board of Trade Is also very active n such matters, and furnishes prospective manufacturers and citizens with such information as they care to have.
 If is understood that a number or manufacturing plants will be established here within the next few months; plans and specifications being already drawn for more than one of considerable lm- portance All those here are in most suc- cessful operation. and are run in many instances. on double time, that is' oay and night.
 The structural iron and steel depart- ment of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, one of the biggest plants of its kind in the world, Is nearing completion, and before long the immense steel buildings and bridges of the south will be constructed of material Of our own manufacture.
 Harry Sawyer, secretary Of the Pratt Land and Improvement company at wy lay, arrived late yesterday with ms prioe from McMurrain, Ark.
 MT. Sawyer married Miss Dollie Davis of McMurrain, October B. Mrs. Sawyer Is a charming young woman, coming from a distinguished and aristocratic family of Texas and Arkansas. Mr. Sawyer is well known in the district, both as a prominent business man and leader in social circles. A reception was rendered them at Wylam last night which was attended by many from Ensley' Pratt City and Birmingham.
 R. J. Saver, superintendent of the Rai- ble Barrel factory, has returned from two weeks visit to his old home in Cold water, Mich. reporting pleasant trip
 The young ladies of the Tuxedo Bap- tist church will give a box and basket party at that church tomorrow FridaD night.
 Erskine Ramsay, F. G. Sheppard and T. H. Aldrich will discuss political is- sues tomorrow Friday) night at the city hall.
 Capt. M- H. HanSard Wno mas been visiting in the Steel City has returned to his home at Jenifer, Ala.
 Misses Sallie Baily and Lou Pearce of Talladega who have been the guests of Mrs. c. F. Camp and Mrs. w. c. Davis for week have returned home.
 Mrs. Blackburn and daughter, Miss Nellie Blackburn Misses Allen, Maybelle Randall and Mrs. Hoen were among those from Ensley who enjoyed trip to the state fair today.
 Mrs. H. A. Stewart and children who have been in the city several days the guests of the families of w. C. Davis and c. F. Camp returned to their homo at Jenifer, Ala, this morning.
 B. R. Pegram and Walter T. Terry have returned from business trip to Gadsden.
 o. D. Lilly of the Lilly Drug company spent today in Birmingham on business.
 Miss Bella Lecx is assisting Mrs. Martin in her millinery parlors on Avenue E and Nineteenth street.