Birmingham age-herald., 1894-08-22
THAT CONFERENCE.
The Letter of the Commercial Club Committee to Managing Officials
 of Railroads.

The conference committee of the Con- mercial club is one of the strongest that could have been selected for the work en- trusted to them. They will leave no stone unturned to revive Birmingham's indus- tries. Alter the approaching conference with railroads a systematic effort will be put forth to build up existing industries, and also to secure the location of others. The club should have the active support of every business and professional man in the city to render it's efforts the more fruit ful, since it is doing service for the entire city and of the most vital character. The following is the letter sent to man. aging officials of the various roads oper- ating in Birmingham;
 B. E. MOORE, N. F. THOMPSON,
 President. Secretary.
 THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
 OF BIRMINGHAM, ALA,
 BIRMINGHAM, Aug. 21, 1894. J DEAR SIR: The Commercial club of this city, composed of its most prominent and influential citizens, appointed some weeks ago the undersigned as committee to con- fer with our local manufacturers and ascer- tain from them what was operating to re- tard their expansion or growth; and, further, this committee was commissioned to pursue such other Investigations regard ing our industrial situation as circum- stances might seem to warrant, with the view to create renewed interest among in- vestors in the truly wonderful resources that surrounded this city.
 Knowing, a5 we do, the richness of the wealth that aboun0s in the hills aud val leys of this district, and believing that a proper representation of these resources, coupled with liberal cooperation on the part of our railroads, would bring increased populatiou that would soon render this en- tire section 8 veritable hive of industry, we have decided to request conference with the managing officials of the various rail- road systems to which this district is tribu- tary, that we may lay before them certain data obtained from our local manufactur- CTS, and together consult regarding the best means to bring abouta greater expan- sion of present industries aud the speedier development of our city, which efforts, if successful, will bring largely increased business for tho railroads.
 Feeling that our interests are strongly al- lied in this matter, we hereby extend you our most cordial invitation to attend this conference, which has been fixed for the 29th instant, and you are requested to bring your traffic managers, as we'll as any others whom you may deem advisable, to attend this meeting.
 Assuring you that our objects are to bring about greater activity and interest in the industrial development of our city, and be- iieving the prospective business revival so closely at hand as to render this the most opportune time to accomplish these pur- poses, we onfidently rely upon your CO., operation in this matter, and shall expect your attendance upon this conference, to- gether with any others you may desire to bring with you.
 Assuring you of high regard from each member of the committee, and expecting to be honored with your presence on the date named, we are yours truly,
 Ross c. SMITH,
 F. Y. ANDERSON,
 CHAPPELL CORY,
 w. II. KETTIa,
 H. M. CALDWELL,
 w. c. SHACKLEFoRD,
 E. B. CoMER,
 J. A. VANHoosE,
 k. D. JOHNSTON,
 RUFCs N. RHODES,
 r. V. EVANS,
 ROBERT JEMtsoN,
 B. F. MOORE,
 N. F. THOMPSON,
 Committee.