The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-10-08

graphical Union, which meets this month
at Syracuse. N. Y, be invited by the Com
mercial club to hold its next meeting here.
This was carried unanimously.
Major F. Y. Anderson introduced reso-
luton embarrassing" that as 1t was the
tendency of civilization to do away with
all unseemly noises and that the ear-tor-
turing instrument which served for a whis-
tie at the Avondale cotton mill was entire
ly unnecessary, that b. B. Conner, presi-
dent of the mill be respectfully requested
to have 1t removed and one with a more
moderate tone be put in its place. Major
Anderson said in his argument that the
whistle had been invented by a man for use
in harbors a fog whistle, and that the
inventor was now in a lunatic asylum.
Several other members also complained
that the noise woke them up in the MORN
ing, even though it was miles away, and
the resolution was finally carried unani-
mously. 1t was said in this meeting that
if the whistle was not reno yed peaceabiy
that some citizens would have the ponce
commission remove 1t as a public nuisance.
However the opinion was expressed that
Mr.. Conner would have it taken off at the
clubs request.
Paris Exposition
Mr. Rountree introduced a resolution
looking towards Birmingham's having
frst-class exhibit at the Paris exposition.
There Is a matter of general interest 10
the state and especially to the Birmins-'
ham district" said he "that / desire to
bring before the club this afternoon ana
it is that of having an appropriate eNhipie
and the proper representation OF the fhihei-
al resources at the Paris exposition in
1900.
"1,bis great exposition is nearer upon us
than we realize. 1t Will open III apou'
eighteen months, and it will be conducted
in splendid style. The Partisan people,
the most successful entertainers in the
world will open wide their doors ana pio
everybody come to see show worth the
seeing. Everything will be on maghlh-
cent, artistic, grand and stupendous SCALE
Every section, industry and people on the
face of the earth will be there. Iron, coal
and timber should make a creditable show
ing, and preparations cannot be begun too
SOON Alabama ought to lead the pro-
cesson 1t is able to make exhibit which
no other state can surpass. 1t is not only
able to make an exhibit that is credtable,
Of Data should be forthcoming to send
with the exhibit, showing the great and
attractive possibilities which are here for
the capitalists who will take hold and in
terest themselves. 1t is therefore timely
that the press of the state should begin
the agitation of this subject; that efforts
be made to secure adequate legislative,
municipal and private financial aid In the
nv Of
state of Alabama. These things cannot be
well done in a hurry Some action should
be taken now. So, Mr.. President, desire
to offer the folloing resolution:
Whereas, A splendid opportunity will be
afforded Alabama to advertise her match
less resources at the great Paris exposition
in 1900 therefore be it
Resolved, That the Commercial club pc
,ltion the coming legislature of Alabama
to make an appropriation sufficient to col
lect and send suitable exhibit of our iron,
Steel coal, gold and timber, ETC., to this
great exposition.
Resolved, second, That we request Gov
ernor Johnston to recommend this appro-
prlatioa in his coming message to the legis-
lature of Alabama.
Resolved, third, That we request Major
Frank Y. Anderson, president of the Ala
bama Commercial association, to appoint
committee to present this subject to the
coming legislature and urge the aporopria-
ton.
Resolved, fourth, That the secretary of
the Commercial club be instructed to for
ward copy of these resolutions to the
dlnerent commercial bodies of the state
and request them to pass same and send
copies to the governor of the state.
Frances Discriminating Tariff
Sol Haas, president of the Sloss Iron and
Steel company offered the following amend
ment to Mr. Rountres's resolution:
Resolved fifth, That the Alabama Com
mercial association be requested to urge the
committee to be appointed by that associa-
ton under section three of this resolution
to present to the legislature the fact that
France is now discriminating against iron
from the United States to the extent of 81
per ton and the legislature be requested
to memorabilia congress to the end that
our iron may not be made to pay higher
tariff than other nations and that iron from
the United States be put in the list of the
most favored nations.
A good deal of discussion arose over this
resolution and its amendment. The burden
Of it was that while Birmingham should
make every effort to have an elaborate dis
play at the Paris exposition, and thus show
France the superiority of Birmingham
products over those of any other district,
nevertheless this was a splendid time to
get the legislature to request of congress
that the matter of revising the tariff sched-
ule on iron between this country and
France be taken up Finally the resolution
and its amendment passed unanimously.
Revenue Stamps
Mr.. Estes introduced a resolution that
the club call to the notice of the officials
of the Southern Express company rhat its
Birmingham office and other offices In the
state We're making the shipper pay for the