The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-19

called to the provision which had been made for furnishings, shelving, casing etc. These. it appeqrs, have not yes been selected, great care being taken in getting the most useful as we'll as economical equipment
 Gathering the Archives.
 The principal feature or the repo.. however, was the account given of tns bringing together of all of the state Archives into the fire proof recort room, where they are rapidly beint arranged. classified and indexed. Int work of the department in this regard has been handicapped In the past fol want of space. but now the records ar' not only safe but they are more vaiu' able and useful by being brought to gether where they csn all be consuitee at one time. by either the stuoeht v the business man.
 Another feature of the report, wnici was considered at length, was the mat ter of publications. Plans are being deveioped for the systematic and order ly publication of the states officfa records. These will be of very grea' and enduring value
 The growth of the museum, gallery library and newspaper collections wal detailed. and the work of the new library extension and legislative refer. ence divisions was explained.
 The showing made indicated great activity, and was gratifying to the members of the board. s.
 Death of Falkner.
 The death Sf Captain J. M. FalkneI as a member of the board was formally announced in the report of the director and pr. Blake offered the following resolutions. which were unanimously
 Tn the death of Captain J. M. Falk- ner, the state has lost public-spfrtted citizen. and all patriotic endeavor a true helper and driend. He loved Ala bama and her people. and on number less occasions. public and private. he demonstrated his interest in all that Hpertained to their welfare. Therefore
 Be it resolved by the Board of Trus- tees of the Department of Archives and History. That in tn death of Captain Falkner this department has lost one of it's best friends. and the board a tried and valuable member.
 .Resolved. further, That copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased; and
 Resolved. further That they be spread at length on the minutes of the board"
 The matter of selecting a successor to Captain Falkner was then consid- cred, and on motion of Colonel John, Hon. J. Manly Foster was unanimously chosen.
 The several members of the Board closely fnterrogated the Director on all of the details of his work, and there was a full and free interchange of ideas and views concerning the policies and growth of the Department. pr. Owen Ia Gratif1ed.
 On being asked concerning the meet ing the Director expressed himself as pleased with the past years growth. and altogether satisfied with the out look.
 we are working hard" said he, .to fully develop the work committed to us. The highest ambition we have Is to prove of use and service to the peo- pie.
 We aim to preserve the materials for the history of the State. The col lections we are making must strongly appeal to the pride and public spirit of all patriotic Alabanians. As the years go by, the people will be more and more grateful for our zeal and en- ergy.
 "Goyernor Conner has given the work his full cooperation and support, and the Legislature has been fully In sym pathy with our efforts"
 The members of the Board expressed themselves as gratlfied at the work &C., complished. and spoke with enthusiasm of the outlook for the future.
 J. Manly Foster, the newly elected member of the Board, on being inter- viewed by a representative of The Ad- vertiser, indicated that he would acc cept the appointment.