The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-24

were 166.52s bales and at the average price of Il 3-16 cents. brought $9,30S,- 635.75.
 Chairman w. D. M. Simmons from the Committee on Employment report ed that that committee had secured po- sitions for a number of worthy young men and had filled positions for differ ent members of the Association.
 Advance in Manufactures.
 Fred S. Ball for the Committee on Manufacturing reported that Montgom- cry had advanced more in the field of manufacturing than any time in It's history. New enterprises had been To- cated here and, although repeated of fers from manufacturing firms had been received to locate here if a heavy bonus, a site, and an exemption from taxation was offered. all of the new firms had located here of their own free will. recognizing the advantages of Montgomery.
 He mentioned the location in Mont gomery of Robert Nixon & Co.,, with a capital of $50.OO0 invested. employing from 50 to 75 hands; the Alabama Rift Flooring Co.,, capital invested. $125.0 hands employed, 75; the Montgomery Lumber Manufacturing Co.,, capital in- vested, $5000O, hands employed, 75: Connecyh Pine Lumber & Manufaetur- ing Co.,, capital invested, $75,000. hands employed, 75; Payne. Willingham & Wood Sash & Door Co.,, capital invested. $5O, 900, hands employed, 50; Alabama Chemical Co.,, capital invested, S300,- 900, hands employed, 150; Alabama Phosphate Co.,, capital invested. $450,- 900, hands employed, 200; National Cotton oil Co.,. capital invested, $125,- 900, hands employed, 100; Citizens Light Heat and Power Co.,, capital in vested, $25,000, hands employed, 25: Capital Brewing and Ice Co.,, capital invested, $50,OOO, hands employed, 75. Mir Ball, in the absence of F. P. Glass, reported on the raising of the sub scription for the location of the Pres | byterian College for Men in Montgom- cry, and the favorable prospects of Montgomery for securing the college. He moved that the Presbyterians of Alabama be cordially invited to locate the college in Montgomery. The mo- tion was passed with enthusiasm. c. G. Zirkle from the Committee on Real Estate made brief report on the fine coalition of Montgomery land. laying special emphasis on the subur- ban outlook and the prospects for an extended business district.
 Commissioner of Agriculture R. R. Poole moved that the Southern Cane Growers Association be invitel to hold their next annual meeting in Mont gomery. The motion was adopted.
 Election of Officers.
 The Association then went into the election of officers. Printed ballots were furnished each member. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, A. G. Forbes; Vice Presidents, H. G. Davidson, F. P. Glass. John Tullis. Jr; Directors, F. P. Chaffee, George W. Ellis, J. c. Haas, and E. J Meyer.
 Amid great enthusiasm the new pres ident was called to the chair. He spoke a few brief, earnest words thanking the Association for the hon. or conferred and assuring the mem- bers of his intention and desire to make the Commercial and Industrial Association the biggest thing in Mont gomery. He referred enthusiastically to the future of the city and made eulogistic remarks on the service of the retiring president.
 MT. Forbes has lived in Montgomery twenty years. He has been a success fuI, public-spirited business man and is universally popular throughout Mont gomery. He never sought public of- flee but at the last city election was unanimously chosen to represent Ward in the City Council of Montgomery He was later chosen vice president of that body.
 In retiring, President Rice thanked l their cooperation and assured the new president of his support. He made timely remarks to the committeeman and membership as to their dmties Both he and MT. Forbes were received enthusiastically.
 Col A. A. Wiley was called on to speak He thanked the Association for the honor and dwelt at length on the natural resources of Montgomery and Alabama.
 Colonel Wiley created great enthusi- asm by giving out the information that Ohio capitalists had recently. under the pretence of buying strawberry lands in Covington County. purchased large tracts, which experts say, contain strata after strata of enough cement to supply the world. He referred to the agricultural outlook and the rose- ate promises for Alabama on the com pletion of the Panama canal.
 Light refreshments were served ana the Association adjourned