The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-04-09
ADDITIONAL VIEWS
ON PUBLIC SPIRIT
People Still Discussing Mr..
Nelson's Talk
WANT CONCERT OF ACTION
Some Think There Is Public Spirit,
But a Lack of Cooperation
On the Part of Blrming-
ham People.

Additional interviews were obtained yes
terday ON the remarks touching public
spirit which Frank Nelson. Jr. submitted
at the meeting of the stockholders of the
Alabama STATE Fair association Friday
night. Opinions still differ about the
matter of public spirit among some of
the merchants and large property owners
of Birmingham. but majority of those
expressing themselves say that more local
spirit and greater unity of action would
be beneficial to the city.
Following are some of the statements
made:
Robert Jemson, Jr.-"From some points
of view I think Mr.. Nelson was correct.
Most of the public-spirit has been furnish
ed by comparatively a few. If a larger
number of business men would show an
increased interest In new enterprises Bir-
mingham's advance would be much more
rapid Things have gotten to the point
where the philosophical men are pat
ronizing each other. and rightly so.
IF some of those who haven't been
literally disposed would put their shoulder
to the wheel-even from a selfish point
of view-it would pay them. We should
profit by Mr.. Nelson's remarks"
Eugene Fies-"I feel the same as Mr..
Nelson There is not enough public spirit
here. The people, don't pull together as
they should. In this respect we may get
some inspiration from Atlanta"
Simon Klotz-'I approve of what Mr..
Nelson said and l think also that every
body ought to take an interest in the
fair. Its for the benefit of the whole
community as well as for the merchants.
Public enterprises ought not to be left
for a few people to foster as is the case
now.
Absolutely Right.
A. B. Loveman-~'I think Mr. Nelson is
absolutely right He has made himself
a very popular citizen since he came to
Birmingham, and has done a great deal
to develop its industrial interests l heart
lily agree with him there is not enough
co-operation We need more of it
4. H. Molton-"Mr. Nelson struck the
keynote when he addressed the meeting
, Friday night. In the hard times the citi-
zens were willing enough 10 get together
and secure a small industry, but now
they are all prospecting and they pass
by the smaller matters. Mr.. Nelson has
done a great deal for Birmingham. He
| has been one of the most enterprising
| citizens since he came here and he was
right in what he said at the meeting
| Friday night.
Regarding Concerted Action.
Louis Y. Clark-"I think that there is
great deal of public spirit in Birming-
ham, and in that particular differ with
Mr.. Nelson, but think there is great
lack of concerted action. In other words
the public spirited men do not get to-
gether behind mov ement. Its lack of
team work, if that's a good baseball ex-
| preston"
Henry L. Radiant do not know
much about the matter of getting new
industries for Birmingham, as l am one
of the last men consulted on such propo-
stions. But let any one seek to come
to Bessemer and I am sure he will be
met with open arms. Our citizens pull
together for Bessemer.
John w. Tomlinson--"M Nelson is one
of the most enterprising citizens in Bir-
mingham and l think a great deal of him.
He is so enthusiastic that 1t sometimes
seems to him that the others hang back.
But he should keep on, as he is doing
admirably for Birmingham. l do not
think that there is lack of public spirit
! in the city"