The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-11
BETTER PRICE
 FOR LUMBER Sense at Meeting of
 Association. STOCK MOVING MUCH EASIER Market Conditions Materially Un- changed in 30 Days. Advances Looked for After January I on Account of General Build ing ReviyaI-Meet Next In
 Mobile.

Better spirits than at any time since the height of the panic prevailed at the regular monthly meeting of the Alabama-west Florida Lumber Manu- lecturers Association held Thursday In the regular assembly rooms of the Exchange Hotel. Market conditions were gone over in an exhaustive dis cussion. Practically all the members present took part in the discussion and contributed their individual observa- tions to the subject.
 The status of the market was con- sidered as practically unchanged since the last meeting of the lumbermen. It was reported that stocks are moving easier than in over twelve months past and the indications are that higher prices are certainly awaiting the man. ufacturer. In the last week there was noted a marked increase in inquiries It is one of the most encouraging fea- lures of the trade.
 But the optimism of the lumbermen of this section Is based upon the ex- pectation of increased prices in the approaching winter. They look for ad- vances by January 1. All operations are based on such hopes. Many of the plants reported that new kilns are be- ing built. capacities are being increas- ed and preparations being made for rapid movement of all grades.
 Many Of the lumbermen present gave 1t as their opinion that a car short age would be about the first trouble encountered. The lack of car supply Is even now an obstacle to trade. The railroads are being petitioned and will be petitioned vigorously in the near future to try and meet the apparent heavy demand for box ears.
 Factors which are counted on to make the demand are the general tn- dustrial activity cropping out. the pending conversion of cotton into money. the tidal wave of improving rent houses on farms which stood un- touched during the panic and the con- sequent increase in building operations of all kinds in the South. These fas- tors are not regarded as merely local. but as being a part of the general outlook as far as the market for ysl- low pine lumber extends.
 On account of the absence of Pres ident Hughes of the Association, ]. c. Williams. of the Geneva Lumber Com pany. Eleanor, Fla, held the gavel at Tuesdays session. The proceedings opened at noon and lasted for more than two hours. After adjournment the members went down for a luncheon where all were served according to custom.
 Secretary Eddy, of Birmingham. was also absent, and Jno. J. Earle of the FloralR Saw Mill Company. Paxton, Fla, acted as secretary. Mir. Earle Is one of Che most active members of the Association and there wasNiittle hesi- tancy about making him secretary pro tenn.
 Speakers from Outside.
 An interesting diversion for the mem bers was an address by J. H, Foster, of the United States Forest Service. He took as his subject Forestry in Alabama. MT. Foster Is engaged now in making survey of the forest resources of the State. He had many valuable suggestions to make regard ing existing forestry laws in Alabama They were part of the code adopted by the last session of the Legislature In many respects the laws are com nendable, acording to MT, Foster, but he. believed some changes could be made to make the operation of them more practical. In fact. while the tax exemption inducement held out to the timber land owners is an excellent idea, if 1t is to meet with q general response among the land owners 1t will have to be modified to some extent.
 MT. Foster spoke forcefully on the turpentine industry of the State. He made an appeal for advanced Iaws-Feg- ulating this business in Alabama. He suggested laws specifying what age of trees should be untouched by the axe.
 Another visiting speaker before the Association was F. H. Sebin of Osh- k0sh, Wis, who made a talk on the inspection of insurance policies. He tried to start interest in the enaet- ment of law in Alabama on this sub jeet and his proposition was referred to a committee for future report. He also spoke of methods of adjustment of fire losses peculiar to the lumber industry. He was applauded at the end of bis address.
 The members voted to adjourn at 2 o'clock and to meet next in Mobile at the Cawthon Hotel on the second Tuesday in December. Those present were: c. B. Frierson. Horse Shoe Lumber Company, River Falls; B D. Crum. Twin Tree Lumber Company, Maplesville; L. A. Boyd, Henderson Boyd Lumber Company Richburg; F. l.. More. Horse Shoe Lumber Company, River Falls; s. D. Dantzler, Whitewa- ter Lumber Company. AutaugaviIIe; J.