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The Washington times., 1908-01-19

NEW YORK, Jan. Robustness will
certainly be more honestly and fairly
conducted hereafter-this viii prove one
good result of the relaxation last fan"
This statement was made by Judge
Ebert II. Gary. chairman OF the United
States Steel Corporation. Judge Gary
regards the future with optimism.
I'VE have q number of opportunities
to return TO normal conditions" con
tinued Judge Gary. las soon as these
opportunities are taken advantage Of,
there viii be an improvement. This I'M
The Washington times., 1908-01-19

With the completion of the record for
Decembers exports OF steel. il became
known that all previous records were
shattered. Close on TO 5000 tons of
steel rails, billets, beams, blooms, bars,
wire. nails, pipe, and other products
were shipped through New York and
other Eastern seapOrts to practically
every country in the civilized world
Last months increase over November
was Is DER cert. but the total tonnage
represented a gain OF almost 100 per
cent. when compared with the average
monthly shipments during last year
IN foreign shipments last month New
York handled more than seven times as
much as went out via Baltimore and
Philadelphia combined. This IS the
largest proportion ever handled through
this city in the history Of the trade
Grocery Trade Improves.
There has been a general improvement
in the grocery trade all week. From
the sudden manner in which the trade
sprung up after the broken New Year
week it would appear as though it
was a matter Of calendar control rather
than Of a commercial necessity
ne incoming lTdNelluB statesmen Lhls
week reported small stocks in groceries
throughout the country This stock
must be replenished now that it IS evil
dent that prosperous conditions are
stiIl IN evidence and there is m need
for caution or retrenchment.
with orders focking in from small
dealers. the great wholesale houses are
more active than they have been in a
number Of months. The outlook for
continued activity is good and the
healthy tone to The grocery market re-
fleets good conditions throughout the
country.
Diamond Cutter Hopeful.
EDWARD Van Dam. proprietor of the
largest Misunderstanding factory in Am
sterdam, is in New York. In an inter
view, Mr.. Van Dam gave Que Of the
best evidences Of the financial ard in
dustrial situation iE the United States.
He said:
In London, Paris, Amsterdam, and
Antwerp an optimistic feeling prevails
in the foreign diamond trade regarding
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Hard Times Not Felt
By Citizens of Ithaca

ITHACA, y. Y, Jan. 1S.-Hard times
have not arrived in Tompkins and ad-
joining counties. The banking Difficult
ties have been scarcely felt here. Manu-
factories continue without even shorten.
ing time. There was, perhaps, a slight
diminution in holiday trade but gen.
eral mercantile business has known ne
sIackening.
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Glassworkers Are Engaged
After Months Idleness

BUTLER, Pa, Jan 1S.-Eight hun
dred gIassworkers, who were. out OF
work as the result of the financial de-
preston. are back at work in the
standard Plate Glass COmpany's plant
and the Hamilton Bottle Works.
After a months shutdown, the Pitts
burg Plate Glass Company resumed
operations at Ford City. Nearly 5000
men are back at work.
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Most Prosperous Winter,
Declare Erie Merchants

ERIE. Pa, Jan. 1S.-Six hundred men
have resumed work in local factories
since the first of the year. and business
conditions generally have shown n
greatly increased activity. Practically
every factory which laid off a portion
of its force during the financial de-
preston has started again on full time.
Local merchants report the most pros
porous winter in their history.
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Carpet Mills Resume
After Long Inactivity

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1S.-Conditions
IN and near Philadelphia are improving
every day. The Pennsylvania Carpet
Mills. near this city, which operated on
three-Quarters time during the entire
summer. are again operating full time.
The WINS, Dietz & MetZser mills are
again working full time after a shut
down. The conditions reflect a healthy
tone to business conditions. and within
q short time industries vii be normal
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
PROSPERITY AT SHARON.

SHARON, Pa. Jan. 1S.-A wave of
prosperity is sweeping over the city.
The Shenango Iron and Steel Company's
rolling mill at Wheatland is operating.
wife coo men and the Sharon Steel HooE
MN is running fun blast with 1900 men.
business in the town is good and em-
ployers predict a continued period OF
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
MORE SUBSTANFIALPROSPERITY
WDUSTRLALFU7 URE OF MA TTOM,
DECLARE EXPERTS TO TIMES
Continued from First Page)

every country country upon
globe, Inundated specie cash
such conditions obvious could
ngth of time The people busy and
prosperous stand for pancky conditions.
parts reports the
industries which temporarily affected by the furry
the mills the mines, and the fac
proceeding halthy construction
is being projected
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Improvement Shown;
Money Loaned on Security

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Jan. 1s.-The gen
eral Industrial condition shows marked
Improvement in every direction. Banks
are loaniug money whenever necessary,
collections are better. and confidence is
beng --pidly restored.
I bout a dozen plants have been start
-, giving employment to several hun
uTed men. Other plants are being
protected
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Carpenter Steel Works
Re-emplOys 1000 Men

READING, Pa, Jan. 1S.-Industria!
conditions at this place are excellent.
The Carpenter Steel Works have re-
suIned work. employing loo men,
These mills had been idle for three
weeks. The opinion of the leading bust
ness men is that the present year viii
be a prosperous one
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
Conditions Greatly Improved
Says Pittsburg Financier;
Outlook Most Encouraging

FITTSBURG, Pa. Jan. estate Sen
ator John W Crawford, president of
Pittsburg Stock Exchange, said today:
General conditions in financial and in
dustrial circles in Pittsburg are much
better than they have been for months.
Every day is showing more improve
ment Currency is much easier. On the
whole. I see no reason why conditions
should net continue to improve"
The Washington times., 1908-01-19
NIAGARA FAILS NORMAL.

NIAGARA FALLS. Jan. 1S.-Industrial
conditions in this city, having been put
slightly affected by the recent financial
furry. remain about normal for this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
German at rnunndnIe.

Faunsdale. July 2S.-(Special 1.-The young people of this place enjoyed one of the incest germans Of the season in honor of the visitors last night
 The dance was led by Mir. George |. Watkins and Mrs. R. A. Hardie. Those participating were Mir. and Mrs. F. R. Jackson. Mir. and Mrs. I. P. Pruitt. MT. and Mrs. J. l.. Sloss. pr. and Mrs. J. c. Parham, Mrs. R. A. Hardie. Misses Minge. Hunter. Shahan, Bethea. NJ. Wilkins, S. Wilkins, Collins, B. Davies, Smith, NJ, Davies, Browder, Bailey, TindalI. Wellington, Adams, Mckee Walton. Nelson. Horn. Brame. Jones. Messrs. Watkins. Davies. Tor bert, G. Brown. R. Drake. Gaines. Ar- cher, w Wynne, H. Wynne, Cruse. Means, Ulmer. Donald. Collins, Boozer. Blake, Minge, H. Brown, Ranold. Moore, Spinks, Prowell. S. Brown. Ma lone, Tindall J. Collins, s. Westbrook, Guide, Peacock, Stewart.
 Accompanied by the tunes of Les- lies Orchestra. MT. Watkins intro- duced some new and pretty figures and the affair was thoroughly enjoyed by all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
SHELBY COUNTY FARMERS.
Bis Barbecue and Dance Given a
 Shelby Springs.


 Shelby Springs.
 Montevallo, July 23.-(Special.l- l- The Farmers Union of Shelby coun- ty gave big barbecue today at Shelby Springs about ten miles from town. Several speeches from men prominent in the county were delivered during the day, besides two games of ball be- tween local teams. The crowning event was dance in the dining hall of the Shelby Springs Hotel at 8 o'clock in the evening. About fifty people from town went to the barbecue The new electric light and power house of the Alabama Girls Industrial School is rapidly nearing completion. On account of the work yet to be done on the new buildings and other frn- provements the school will not begin until early in October. nearly three weeks later than usual >8y that time accomodations for something over four hundred students will be ready. Judg- log by the number of applications now being received the entire number which can be accommodated will be secured before September the first.
 Dr. Thomas W. Palmer, Miss Sallie Fancher, and Miss Ella Peters are rep resenting the local Baptist church at the Baptist State Convention at Roa- noke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
MIR. PEACH RESIGNS.
Gives Up Solicitors Work In Colbert
 County.


 Tuscumbia, July 23-(Specia) Hon John H. Peach, of Sheffield. has for warded to Hon, R. T. Simpson, Jr.. of Florence, State Solicitor for the 1ith judicial circuit. his resignation as solicitor for this (Colbert) county. Mir. Peach has filled the position for about a year, succeeding Isaac Orme, of this city, but found the position un- profitable, and an obstacle in his law practice. His successor will probably be announced by Solicitor Simpson. who makes the appointment, within the next few days
 Jim Hatfield, charged with an as- sault with intent to murder c. A, Is- bell. of Littleville this county, sixty Cleskey by W. O. Haley, an officer of Corinth. Miss, yesterday morning, and placed in jail. The arrest was made at Selmer, Tenn, and the officer received a reward of $100 which was placed in Sheriff McCleskey's hands by the LittIeville Camp Woodmen of the World. of which Isbell was a member. Hatfield is said to be a desperate character. carrying a bullet hole in the back of his neck, and the loss of two fingers. as the result of difficulties.
 Tax Collector T. W. Williams of this (Colbert) County is preparing his final settlement with the state and county of taxes collected for 1907. The total amount he Is charged with Is $s2.630, and his collections amount to some thing over $s0.000, the difference being errors and insolvencies. This Is the largest amount ever before collected in the county. by several thousand dol- lars, and does not include poll tax col 1ections or taxes escaped. The amount collected is shared half and half by the State and County. the rate of taxation being si.30, or sixty-five cents to each. The rate for 1908 will be &f.36, the State receiving sixty-five cents and the county seventy cents. a raise of five cents having been made by the county commissioners to apply to the rebuild ing of the court house. the ten cents bridge levy having been discontinued ditional five cents levy will give the court house fund fifteen cents or one and half mills.
 At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of the brides parents, in this city, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Mollie C. Grisham to Mir. George W. Sherrill. Rev. W. F. Trump. of the First Presbyterian Church officiating The bride is the daughter of Shelby Grisham. formerly sheriff of Colbert County and at present a member of the Board of Confederate pension examiners of this county. The groom is a wealthy planter of Colbert. owning the finest plantation and farm landg in the coun- ty Mir. and Mrs. Sherrill left this afternoon for their country home near Cherokee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
BANKHEAD MAY SPEAK.
Senior Senator Is Invited to ReunIOu
 at CIi0,

Senior Senator is Invited to Reunion at clio.
 Eufaula, July 23.-(Special )--It Is highly probable thar Hon. John H. Bankhead will be among the orators at the reunion of the Barbour County Confederate Veterans at Clio tomor- row.
 Colonel Bankhead expressed a desire to visit Barbour County to Hon. Jo- seph F. Johnston a short time ago. upon the information of which Judge W. H Pruett immediately wired him request ing that he visit Clio on the occasion of the reunion and deliver an address While no favorable reply has yet been received, 1t is hoped that he will accept the invitation and not only and in the program but enjoy the hospitality of the good citizens of that city and sec- tion.
 Miss Louise Foy was hostess to the Joi de Vie Club of the younger set at the home of her mother on Broad Street yesterday. The occasion was enjoyed in an all day picnic and the program was made up of games and re- treatments which was participated in by a dozen or more girls
 Judge W. H. Pruett, President of the Barbour County Confederate Vet erans' Association, with the assistance of the secretary. is busy compiling a list of the Veterans of the county. The list is being made out by the county beats, several of which have already been completed. It was learned today that only seventy-one members remain in Beat 5, which includes this city, eight having died within the last twelve months.
 J. M. Grubbs was called to Mont gomery yesterday by a telegram am nouncing the serious illness of his daughter, Mrs. R. M. Hundley.
 A few bales of cotton of the last years crop continue to find their wA~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
WANTS THE REUNION
MOBILE BIDDING FOR STATE
 DIVISION.
Cemmercial Club Has Written General Harrison and Commander Sexton of the Sons Extending
 Invitation.

Should the Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans hold it's next annual reunion in Mobile, the Mo bile authorities are anxious to have the Sons of Veterans convene in the Gulf City at the same time.
 The Commercial Club of Mobile Is making every effort to secure, the next reunion of Alabama's old soldiers and yesterday letter was received by Capt. A. c. Sexton. commanding the Alabama Division, U. S. c. ". ask ing him to order the Sons to Mobile for their reunion from B. B. Cox. Sec retary of the club.
 The letter Is as follows:
 Mobile, Ala, July 20. 1908 MT. A. c. Sexton, Commander. Sons
 of Confederate Veterans. Montgom-
 cry. Ala:
 Dear Sir--In compiiance-w with a reso- iution passed at meeting of the Com merciaI Club, held Saturday, July IS, am this day extending an invita- ton 70 Gen. George P. Harrison. comman- der. U. c. ", of Alabama. to hold the next convention in Mobile next Novem- Der. I am also instructed to notify you of this action.
 Hoping that you will haveAths Sons meet here in case the invitat tion to the Sons Is accepted, Very respectfully.
 Bent. B. Cox, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
TO WRITEOF SCHOOLS
DIR. 0. ,. OWENS WILL MAKE AN
 INSPECTION.
He Win Wait Agricultural schooIs of Alabama and Write of Them
 for Government


 While in Montgomery yesterday pr. Ciarepce J. Owens, President of the southeast Alabama Agricultural School received notice from the Department or Agriculture and Industries, that he had been commissioned by the office of Experiment Stations of the United states Department of Agriculture to write . statistical sketch of the nine District Agricultural Schools of Ala bama for the Year Book of 1908 of the National Department of Agriculture
 To perform this duty 1t will be neces- sary Tor pr. Owens to visit and investi- gate personally each of the colleges. He intends to begin the work immedi- ateiy as he left last night for we- tumpka, the seat of the Fifth District School.
 It is possible that the author of the sketches will gather all his data with In the next two or three weeks. The report will embrace the points sum- marked below:
 First-Introductory statement con cerning the features which all these schools have in common, 1. c.. their his- tory. the law under which they were established and the law under which they now operate, the personnel of the governing board. the aid given by the State. etc.
 second-The name and location of each school, and territory included in it's District
 Third-Brief history of each school, including dates of establishment. reor- ganizations. changes in policy of gov- ernment. etc.
 Fourth-organizati Name of Pres ident. number of assistants and their titles; name, title and professional training of the teacher of agriculture.
 Fifth-Equipment in buildings. land, library. apparatus tespecialy agricul- tural) farm animals, implements. etc.
 Sixth-Income of school and sources of same. and how expended.
 Seventh-Course of study given in tabular form by years. Of all courses are alike this may be included in inc troduction.)
 Eighth-Number of pupils enrolled last year, and number taking work in agriculture.
 Ninth-character of work in agri- cuiture--text book. laboratory. field exercises etc.
 Tenth--Discussion of the functions of the school in the District the atti- tude of pupils and patrons toward the school features of helpful cooperation between school and patrons and infiu- ence of the school upon the agriculture of the district.
 Eleventh-IlIustration showing some of the better buildings. and fea- lures of instruction or special equip ment.
 The schools to be reported are as follows: First District, Jackson; Sec ond District. Evergreen; Third District, Sylacauga; Fifth District, Wetumpka: Sixth District, Hamilton; Seventh Dis trict. Albertville; Eighth District. Ath. ems Ninth District, Biountsvilie.
 No man in sAlabama Is better qual- flied for this work than Dr. Clarence J. Owens. The same article will ap. pear In the Hand Book to be issued by the State Department of Agriculture at an early date, and will no doubt contain valuable information.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
TO SEND OUT BOOKS
STATE DEPOSITORY IS FoRMULAT-
 ING PLANS.
Heavy Bonds win Be Required and There Must Be sn Each Coun-
 ty Five sub-Dcposi-

That no time will be lost in putting the new text books in the hands of tho public school children by September is indicated by the activity of the pub fishers agents whose contracts have been signed by the State authorities and by the arrival yesterday of B. F. Ezekiel, representing Loveman. Joseph and Loeb of Birmingham. The latter are the contractors for distributing the books into every County in the State.
 Loveman, Joseph and Loeb have un- dertaken a complex task. They are the one grand depository of the State to whom the Text Book Commission win look for the proper distribution. of the school books. They will be put immediately under a stringent bond for the faithful and punctual perform Rnce of the duties imposed upon them. It Is probable that the bond will be drawn up and duly signed during the presence of Mir Ezekiel in the city.
 The State depository will also bind themselves to the various publishing houses for the proper distribution of the books. The publishers have right under their contract to demand good service of the upstate corporation in consideration of flat commission of 20 per cent of the contract price of ev- cry book sold in Alabama during the next five years.
 The care and business qualities nec- essary for profitable as well as satis- factory distribution of the books are apparent when one realizes that the law compels the establishment of three sub-depositories in each of the sixty seven counties of the State. In addi- ton they are to appoint as many addi- tional Repositories in the larger coun- ties as the situation demands
 In as short a time as possible ths State Depository is required to furnish to the State Superintendents of Edu-. cation a list of the county agencies who will handle the books. As soon as this information is secured It will be furnished by the Department of Edu- cation to the various county superin- tendents who will in turn spread the information among the school patrons of every district.
 During this. the first year of the new contracts with publishers, there will be an incalculable amount of exchanging old books for the new adoptions. To facilitate this and avoid mistakes in the exchange process the law requires that each contractor shall print on the back of each book the contract price as we'll as the exchange price at which it Is agreed to be furnished. In every adoption the exchange price is 50 per cent of the gross price of the book.
 The geography adoption is still In abeyance. Nothing new will develop in this case until the return of the Governor. which will hardly be before next Monday. The Frye volumes have been adopted but the Governor and Secretary of State Frank N. Julian de- clined to sign the contract with the publishers when placed before them until a more complete investigation of the fact that the same publishers are said to be selling the same books to Indiana patrons for 75 cents while in this State the price agreed upon was ss cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
SENATOR JOHNSTON
 TALKS OF THE SITUATION
Re Was En Route to Clio, Where He VIII Deliver Address to
 Veterans.

Senator Joseph F. Johnston passed through Montgomery yesterday en route to Clio, Barbour County. where he will be the guest of the Confeder- ate Veterans at their county reunion. He will make the address of the day to the old soldiers.
 Senator Johnston is thoroughly pleas ed with the conservative tone of the Denver platform of the Democratic Par ty, which assisted so much in reuniting the party. As a business man and banker he Is in close touch with the financial interests over the entire coun- try and he believes that the assurances in the platform will have a fine effect for the ticket in the pivotal States.
 He also announced that people of the Second District. who had matters be- fore the various departments at Wash ington. which have not~been attended to on account of the death of Col. A. A. Wiley. should communicate with him, as he would deem it a pleasure to give any or all of these matters in1- mediate attention.
 On his return trip the junior Senator will deliver an address in Montgomery on behalf of the Democratic ticket and platform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
Wilton defeated the Montevallo base

Wilton defeated the Montevallo base ball team Tuesday by the score of 15 to T. Despite the large score the game was very exciting from start to finish.
 Mrs. A. B. Fielder of Union Springs arrived yesterday and will be the guest of her neice, Mrs. Thomas w. Palmer for several months.
 Mrs. Sarah E. Majors and Mir. Burr Majors left this morning for Hot Springs, Ark, where they will remain for several weeks on account of the i'll health of Mrs. Majors. Mir. Nat Majors also left this morning for Mo bile on an extended fishing trip.
 pr. Herbert A. Sayre, professor of Mathematics at the State University, arrived today. While here he will be the guest of the Palmer family at their home on the College Hili.
 The young people who composed Thomas Palmer's house party left for their prospective homes Tuesday after having a most enjoyable stay of ten days,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
Edwin Nachman,. Funer.I.

The funeral of Edwin Nachman. the eight year old son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Nachman. who died Wednesday was held at 5 o'clock yesterday after noon from the family residence. 312 Clayton street Rabbi E. H. Ehren- reich officiated at the ceremony and the fnterment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
 The services were largely attended by friends of the family. and floral of- ferings in rare profusion bore tender tribute to their love and sorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-24
WORK oN ANNEx.
Foundation Being Laid for Building at
 Florence

EkuEGAGG.
 Florence, July 23.-(SpeciaI. )-The foundation is being laid for a $15.0O0 annex to the State Normal College to be completed by the opening of the college next fall. The annex will be built on the north side of the old build- ing. and will connect with 1t by a hall on the ground floor. The manual traiinng department will be located in the new wing and other departments to be decided upon later. The new wing will add greatly to the architec- turai beauty of the college
 The Southern has commenced grad ing for the tracks of its new depot in East Florence and has a work train and large squad of men engaged in the work. The depot was completed last summer. but has not been utilized owing to disagreement with the Louisville and Nashville regarding crossing its tracks.
 The Southern has at last succeeded in reaching an agreement with the L. and N. and the wires and fixtures will be moved from the old depot and the new depot put into commission as soon as possible.