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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03
A NEW MARKET
FOR PINE TIMBER
Paving Blocks Are In Growing
Demand
YEAR OPENS PROMISINGLY
Business Among Lumber Manufacture
ers In South Mississippi Is In
Healthy Condition for
the New Year.
YEAR OPENS PROMISINGLY
BY A. C. AYLESWoRTH.

Laurel, Miss. january 2.-(Special-
The rapidly increasing use of wooden
block paving in the cities of the north
and east promises to produce something
of a change in the lumber market of
the pine woods areas This utilization of
pine has become so general and ex-
tensve that il has already become fac
tor in the calculations of the mills, and
1t is a fact that the largest single order
that has been dangled before the eyes
of the manufacturers of this section
in recent months comes from company
that wants the wooden block material in
almost unlimited quantities Within the
past two weeks representatives of the
Kettle Creek Construction company of
Indianapolis, Ind, have fbeen in this
field securing samples and prices ON yell
low pine suitable for paving purposes,
and several of the mills, especially the
smaller ones, have made prices ON the
business. The company makes it known
that 1t is in the market for 100000 feet
of the material, and all that prevents
the mills from falling over each other
in the effort to get the contracts is the
consideration of price. The buyers do
not seem disposed to pay figure that
would tempt the mills to go into the
business. But it is evident that If the
material is in growing demand the mat
ter of price will soon regulate itself to
meet the conditions of the market, and
It will not be long before the cut of paw
ing will be an important item with all
the mills The material Is cut in lengths
at the mills and is then shipped to In
dianapolis and creosoted and then cut
into blocks of desired lengths for use in
the paving contracts.
1t is possible that during the coming
year steps will be taken to locate in
Laurel a wood paving factory, where the
blocks will be cut into desired lengths
and creosoted. This is already something
of a center for the manufacture of creo-
sote. and creosoting factories have long
fourished in neighboring cities, notably
at Gulfport and Mobile, the factory at
the latter place making speciality of
paving blocks, the material for which has
been procured largely from the mills near
Laurel The industry has expanded i'm
mensely in recent years There Is room
for many creosoting factories in the pine
regions.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

Around the first 81 the year there has
been a distinct strengthening of the gen.
eral lumber market. There has been q
peremptory demand from the interior con-
sumers and there has been a feverish
flavor TO the activity of the agents in
their efforts to make contracts at pre-
vailing prices. But the millmen are wise
to the outlook.
They have become optimists of the most
rabid kind and 1t is significant that the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

Though there may be complaint about
the absence of demand for carbuilding
material in the market these days, 1t
cannot be said that the railroads are en-
tirely out of the reckoning for in the mat
ter of cross ties there is a brisk business
doing. The Union Pacific railroad, to
mention a specific instance, has given to
it's agents in this territory an order for
an absolutely unlimited amount of this
material. The agents are buying as fast
as they can, and many of the mills of
this section are glad to get the business
at the prices that are offered. The out
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-01-03

put is limited only by the willingness of
the mills to make the cut.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
FAIR
WEATHER FORECAST.

Walla Walla and Vicinity: Fair to-
night and Wednesday.
Washington: Fair east portion to-
night and Wednesday; showers west
portion tonight or Wednesday.
Weather Conditions.
Fair weather continues over the
greater portion Of the United States
but snow has fallen in Minnesota and
Iowa and thence eastward over the
lake region due to a disturbance in
the latter district The high area COW
ers the eastern slope of the Rocky
Mountains and there has been a slow
fall in pressure on the north Pacific
coast. A slight barometric depres
sion lies between the Rockies and the
Pacific ocean. 1t is slightly warmer on
the Pacific slope, cooler along the
Rocky mountains slope and warmer
east of the Mississippi. The indications
point to continued fair weather in this
vicinity tonight and Wednesday.
JOHN GROVER, Observer.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
THE PRESIDENCY AND THE
MILITARY.

There have been many Wiseacres
who have pricked up their long ears
and spoken with a loud bray because
the new president was connected with
the military before he was elected to
the position he now occupies They
say he will be inclined more than nee
disputes. That he will favor a too
large standing army. In Snort tneir
complaint is that perhaps he may
its not what they think he will-but
he may-use force sometime in settl-
ing some dispute. But there is really
not so much cause for alarm. TIE rec
ords of the United States show COM
forting facts.
Our presidents with military records
are our shining lights. We led off
with a soldier Washington's sword
won him the presidency. Jackson's
sword carved his way to the White
House. Harrison would probably have
made good president, and Taylor,
TOO, if death had spared them Lin
coins brief service in the Black Hawk
war cut no figure in his elevation to
the presidency, but was of value to
him after he took office 1t had given
him an insight into armed hostilities
Ip-1 oh in a
hensive easily developed in the pres
ence of great necessity.
Gen. Grants comparative failure as
president was due largely to the times.
He followed a man who had made a
mess of things; and the most ac-
complished and experienced man in
civil affairs might have stumbled I'M
der the load cast upon the shoulders
of the hero of Appomattox. HAYES
made a good president. BENJAMIN
Harrison, who had served we'll in the
war, served excellently in the White
House. while Mckinley made a record
there emitting him to long remem-
brance.
The truth is we have been in the
hands of men with military records
the greater part of our time, and been
in clover under them. We turn to
the civilians now partly because our
remaining soldiers are too old for our
greatest civil service. 1t has been
forty-four years since the civil war
closed. But should another war come
of course, with a foreign power
men achieving distinction in it, either
af1oat or ashore, would acquire great
popularity. and be drafted for political
leadership. With us, while the mill
tary is subordinate to the civil author
lty, man who has successfully closed
with the country's enemy in battle is
very attractive in the eyes of the null
utude And in many instances such
men nave made great civil servants.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
PEACE IN CENTRAL AMERICA

AS the international interests on tniS
is no good reason why the United
States and Mexico should not exer-
else a restraining hand over Central
American republics, says the Tele-
gram. Mexico is interested from bor-
der contact and the United States is
equally, if not in a greater degree, by
reason Of canal undertakings and OBJ
legations.
These Central American countries
have been the scene of intrigue and
field for the personal exploits of the
ambitious to q very disquieting ex
tent So far as the United States is
concerned, its interest in a cessation of
this sort of thing is Comparatively re-
cent. In years gone by, revolutions
and counter revolutions down about
the isthmus were of little consequence
other than as the basis of news which
was read as a sort of international ro-
nance or tale of adventure.
But all that is now changed We
have acquired interests down that way
which lead to a demand for greater
stability; or, at least, an abandonment
of the personally conducted revolution.
In previous discussion of pan-Ameri-
can affairs there has been agreement
to all this by the Central American
republics; and the United States and
Mexico are now about to insist that
such agreement shall be borne in mind
and observed. OF course, there will
be a cry of aggression and all that
sort of thing, but the cry will avail
little. The establishment and main
tenance of conditions that make for
permanent peace will avail much.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
Banquet at the "Y"

One hundred members of the Y. NJ.
c. A physical training department will
be banqueted this evening in the "Y."
auditorium. The spread will be under
the supervision of the ladies of the
Park Street Baptist church and it is
to be laid for $50 sharp Rev. J. c..
will act as POSTMASTER and many in
teresting and humorous responses will
be made by, prominent members of the
department.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
WEALTH AND DIPLOMACY.

Again the familiar question about
what sort of man should be sent
abroad to represent the government
Should he be a sponge? Should he
live in a style BETTING his commits
sion and required by the life around
him, or haggle about house-rent and
cut all corners? Should he accept
hospitality when unable to return it?
In a word, should he do in Rome as
the Romans do, or make himself &C.
centric by trying to bring the Romans
to his way of doing?
There are some notions in this coun-
try, now and then put forth, more
amusing than impressive They all
play around what is called American
simplicity, and some are the fruits of
myth. Jefferson, we are asked to be-
the morning of his first Inauguration,
hitched his horse to a wooden paling
after the fashion of a magistrate come
to town for a session of tne county
court, took the oath of office as presi-
dent, gave a few persons assembled
a little talk, and then rode off. Hence
we outrage American simplicity when
we make an elaborate demonstration
nowadays on the 4th of March.
Then there is the picture-touched
up a little by the sentimentalists-of
Franklin as diplomat. picked out at
grand functions by a suit of Linsey-
Woolsey, and taking the shine off of
everybody by his plain, unaffected
bearing-a sort of Old Homespun
putting all the fine gentlemen to
shame. Hence the American diplomat
Of this day who dresses according to
Americans conventions of the present
and on special occasions at his post
meets minor conventions there af-
fronts the memory of the great philo-
sophe2
1t is not a difficult question at bot
tom. Our allowances to the repre-
sentatives we send abroad are too
small for what is required of them We
cannot prescribe their mode of living
at their posts any more than they
themselves can. In a large measure
it is prescribed for them. Should we
be proud to hear that an American
ambassador, or minister in order
to make both ends meet, was living
in cheap shabby quarters, and while
accepting the hospitality of others
was dispensing none himself? Should
we expect him to count for mucn in
his official capacity? AS we are in
the swim we must swim with the
swimmers, or else should leave the
stream
The proper remedy is the proper
money allowance by the government.
Such officials perform important SER
vices, and should be at no disadvan-
tage on any account. But whenever
IidI IS pIopoSeu IN congress Objection
is made, and homily is heard that
We are aping monarchy and straying
off from the wise and simple ways of
the fathers. Let us, we are advised.
return to the example of Franklin. AS
If we could, unless the period and the
customs that went with it could be
restored. President Taft is not re-
duced to a choice of money-bags. Men
who possess both brains and means
are numerous in this country.
+ + + = + + Z = + = + i + I. =
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
Another New Home.

Building Inspector William Metz
has issued a permit to G. O. Rhinehart
for a one-story cottage at Francis and
Delmas streets, the estimated cost OF
the building being $4,000. Other per-
mits issued during the past two days
are as follows: A. c.. jerks, moving
building from Tenth and Rose streets
to Pine street, $3.50; W. J. Cantonwine,
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
utdoing her peter Pan" success.

outdoing her Peter Pam success.
Frederic Thompson's production Of
"Brewster's Millions has returned to
the Academy. Edward Abeles is the
chief actor nthat drama. 1t had long
run in this city two seasons ago, and
is returning from successful engage
ments in other parts of the country.
"a Stubborn Cinderella" is the at
traction at the Broadway. John Bar
rymore and Sallie Fisher, the princi-
pals in it are making good.
Prosperity still attends the efforts
of James Z Powers in the amusing
musical mixture of Havana" Mr..
Powers has long been popular on the
local stage, and his return to it in the
present piece has given his numerous
friends an opportunity to revive old
and pleasant memories. His personal
success was instantaneous, and it
gives promise of enduring for a reas-
onble length Of time.
1.-THE Queen of the Moulin Rouge
continues to meet with success at the
Circle.
Marie Doro in the comedy of "The
Richest Girl is the attraction at the
Criterion. Critical opinion of that piece
and of Miss Doro's performance in it
has appeared before
"Three Twins the attraction at the
cess of the season, as far as musical
comedy is concernso /: needs no fur
Their commendation
There is no apparent abatement Of
interest in "The Blue Mouse, the COM
edy presented at the Lyric. Miss Bar
riston, Mr. Connor and Jenison L. Fin
ney are the chief performers in it..
George AIDES pleasing farce 'The
Fair Coed is amusing large audien-
ces at the Knickerbocker. Miss Jane is
the leader in the entertainment
Mr.. Thompson Buchanan's pleasing
v
servedly successful. II is an amusing
representation. Miss George is the
chief ac.or in it. Sh.. is assisted by
Frank Wortaing and ? capable COM
pany.
1.-THE Man of the Hour" has returned
to the Grand Opera house this week,
the second and last ct the engagement.
Cyril Scott is in the cast.
Anna Held and Miss Innocence" are
filling the New York theater at every
performance.
May Irwin in the comical sketch Of
Mrs. Peckham's Carouse,'' is the
special attraction at the Colonial.
James J. Jeffries was the chief at
traction at Blaney's Lincoln Square
theater for the week.
The. management of the Hippodrome
is not letting a week go by without
the presentation of one more novelty
added to its already big bill. The cir
Gus this season. by far the best ever
given a. the big playhouse, had the
additional feature this week of Ella
Bradna and Frederick Derrick, eques-
TRANS. Ten other big acts, with Mar
colin and twenty clowns, make up the
circus, which is soon under it's own
tent. The two spectac' es, Sporting
n \ Ut
are wonders scenically and full Of in
terest and amusement.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
Strike Spreads.

PARIS, March 1.-THE great tele-
graph strike is spreading rapidly
ping all communication today between
Paris and German and Italian cities
hours late Gable service to New York
is slow.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
CONTEST VOTES
COME IN FAST
MANY YOUNG LADIES HAVE AL
READY EARNED SEATTLE
TRIP.
WaIa Wa!Ia Day Will Probably be
dies Who Are Papers Guests.

Those who expect to attend
the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition
through the big voting contest are
rapidly getting under way, and many
their 81 subscriptions. The question
will then be as to who carries off the
other prizes consisting of trips to
Alaska and the $25 and SIS expense
money from each district.
An effort will be made to have the
Wa,1a Walla delegation at the fair
On Seattle day" undoubtedly the day
on which more people will be at the
exposition than any other day during
the exposition.
The count today was as follows:
Effie Fayerweather .......... 24OO
Meta Lamb u. Il. i. 49,. 14O0
Lucille Gabbhart ............... 1900
Florence Bohannon ............. HOO
Ethel Taylor 14O0
Marian Hornaday ............... 1900
Edna Holmes Il. 14O0
Lucreta Cummings 49,. 100
Sophia Hess 1900
Luella Mexican ........... 1900
Hazel Jennings ................. 100
Stella Grinstead ....l.......... 200
Lizzie Copeland .............. 1900
phalanxMinnie Miller :. >. 1900
Margaret McCool !. .... ........ 1000
Mrs. Clara Gonser ............. 1900
May Warren 1900
Daisy Oliver .........a..l.... ..1100
Iona Kyger .. ........ 1400
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
Leaves Hospital,

Miss Dickson who has ben receiv-
ing medical treatment at ST. Mary's
hospital, left today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
Father joyce Goes to Ponneroy.

Father Joyce, chaplain of the 14th
cavalry, left this afternoon for Pome-
roy, where he will deliver an grafton
on ST. Patrick's day
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
Operated on Today.

Mrs. George Clyde underwent sur
gical operation today at st. MaryS
hospital.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16

The statesman Union classified ad-
vertising columns will find what you
want.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16
THEATRICAL REVIEW.
BY Elise Lathrop.

= = = = e = S
NEW YORK, March 16-Robert
Mantell came to the New Amsterdam
theaser on Monday night, with an
elaborate production of Shakespeare
seldom acted play, King John" AS
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-03-16

Rrhl Idaho. where he will remain for
some time, looking after business in
terestS.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-01
Sale of EmbrOiderieS

bought to sell at 40c, soc and all the way up to 75c per yard. Hun dreds of yards of Edgings and In- sertions from 3 to 10 inches in width, a magnificent array of blind and open work effects in the col lection.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-01

Nearly 10000 dainty snowy Undermusns- matcless array 5 maximum of style quality and trimming, matter how the p
 that every be fashioned right proportions h made and the buttons seWed These the opportunity and the For sake, yous well
Arizona republican., 1909-03-01

considered excellent values at 75c and s1OO. This offering comprises 3S pieces of rich, gorgeous designs, 27 inches wide. The early birds fare best.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-01
PETTICOATS

WoMEN'S CAMBRIc PETTIcOATS 3 rows of hemstitched tucks over deep Umbrella Flounce, edged with Embroidery, all lengths, best sec val
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16
CARNIVAL COMING.

Bryan is to have a carnival all du-
ring Thanksgiving week. The fire
nen have closed n contract with the
L.achman Carnival Company to exhibit
here during that week. which Is to be
a firemen benefit. they receiving a
part OF the proceeds. Members Of the
fire company who have examined into
the matter say that It Is a good. clean
company and they have reserved a
clause In the contract that II anything
appears which is not what II should
be. they have the right to have II re-
moved. or to cancel the entire contract
II they see fit. The show viii exhibit
IN the open plaza near the II. q T. c.
passenger depot. Get the carnival
habit. follow the line and miss no
part Of the show.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16
OUR TROLLEY EDITION.

The Bryan Eagle recently published
a handsome trolley edition. devoted TO
an l~nterurban between that city and
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege. II Is illustrated with some hand
somely printed Photographic ~reproduc-
tons Of scenes about the College
Beaumont Enterprise.
The trolley proposition had been
hanging fire for about six months but
In five days after The Eagle special
edition was published the bonus was
completed and the success Of the In
terurban line assured. II took lots of
work and heavy expense to get out
that special edition but the result Is
ample compensation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16
A vEaiTAsLE BUSY BEE"

A reporter for The Eagle made three
seperate Efforts today to see MIR.
Coulter. proprietor Of Coulter's store,
on n matter OF business. before he was
able to reach him. In the two first at
tempts he could o get within shoot
ing distance on account Of the crowds
OF shoppers that throneed the store
from the front door TO the back on
both floors. While talking with Mr..
Coulter as to the cause OF the rush,
he said II is simple enough: Il buy the
goods the people want. the best goods
that can be made. and sell them at
a price that discounts all competit'
ors. use printers ink freely and you
see the result"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16

MIR. T. d. Robinson OF Seguin. Texas,
and Miss Bertha Edison OF wellborn,
were united In marriage in this city
this afternoon at the Methodist par
sonage. the pastor. DR.. T. II. Morris
officiating. The bride Is a daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. b. Edison Of Well
born. and Is a splendid young lady
possessing many graces and virtues
OF true womanhod. The groom iS
stranger but Is said TO be an excellen'
young man. They will make theil
home at Seguin.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16
Bros
lC~ontectioners

Prof. J. l.. Cobb and little IN Il
Alexander. were In the city today ard
went te Hearne To visit relatives.
Mrs. W. +. Hoppess returned to
Hillsboro today after visiting her pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Coulter.
Lost-Black and white spotted fe-
male pointer pup. Reward for return
to A. y. Wilson. >26s
For Rent-Two choice front rooms
In the Perkins building. Apply to The
First National Bank Of Bryan, Tex. 273
MIR. and Mrs. George Dunn and Mas
ter Sunny jim" came down from
Hearne this afternoon TO visit rela-
tives.
The delayed ~southbound II. 4 7. c.
passenger train OF yesterday afternoon
killed a horse In the northern part OF
the city.
Fresh bread rolls and fancy Baking
ready every MOI ming for breakfast.
u Mrs. Otto Boehme.
J. c. Clancy OF Grimes county was
here today and left for San Marcos TO
visit his daughter who Is In school
there.
Miss Minnie White returned to her
home In Morgan today after n pleas
ant visit with her sister. Mrs. NJ. s.
Edge.
Found-Three fresh Hundred gar
ments. near courthouse. Owner can get
same vs. calling on Mrs. J. 7. Beard
and aging for this notice. 2es
n z. T. Wilson. 4. W. Thompson.
George Walker. Lum Holden. II. L.
Wilson. Tom Josey. J. X. Pressnal and
others we're In today from Tabor.
We are always in the market for
seed cotton and cotton seed. Round
bales today ~ 81 basis middling. ]
have both round and square press
bring me yorr ginning. s. ii. Dun
lap. u
ID. b. Lloyd vas In the city today
from Reliance. Mr.. Lloyd says his
cotton has a great many green bolls on
IL and he believes II frost does not
come too quick that much Of IL viii
open.
A. and NJ. Athletic Association viii
receive bids from the merchants oi
Bryan relative TO painting signs upon
the roof. rear and ends of the Grand
stand located In Kyle Field. Address
c. n. Campbell. College Station. Tex.
go
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1909-10-16
POTATO GROWERS CALL.

In accordance with a resolution
passed by Leonard Local Farmers
Union at Its last meeting inviting
Irish potato growers to cooperate
with the members OF this union. a call
Is hereby issued { all farmers in the
county who contemplate planting
Irish potatoes for market next spring,
TO meet At the court house In Bryan on
Saturday,. October 23rd. at 2 p. m. The
object OF the meeting is to organize
for purchasing seed and arranging for
the marketing OF the crop later on. .
F. u. K~uykendall. Pres.
+. w. Yeager. Sec.