The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-20
@IOO.OOO in 191O'' is the Slogan Raised. TWO RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED Organization Stands Opposed to
 Railroad Station Bill. Merchants Take Exception to Aspcr- sioss Cast Upon Montgomery Eiee-
 toratc by state Senator Lusk
 --Members Enthusiastic.
TWO RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED

Hudi meeting last night Of the Com meicial Club. at, which more than fifty or Montgomery's contemplating citizens Joined in hailing the rapid strides of the Capital City during the past year, as the most significant in its history
 The annual session was one continu- ous expression of the wonderful devel- opment of Montgomery in every field during the twelve months just passed The name of the Capital City was praised time and again. and the sue. cess of the 1910 movement, started a year ago, was assured to the sat!sfac- tion of everyone of the enthusiasts present.
 With last nights meeting it appear ed that new era had dawned upon somery at It's present rate of activity, and growth, would go beyond the 100,- 900 mark in 1910.
 Two resolutions, bearing upon the work of the Legislature formed sig nfhcant features of the annual session.
 Without a dissenting vote, the Club adopted resolution. offered by John T. Walker. opposing the passage of Senate bill No. 227, which, in effect, practically confiscates the Louisville and Nashville freight depot at the foot of Lee Street. The resolution makes it the sense of the Club that, in equity and good conscience. the bill should not be passed. It reads:
 Club Opposes Legislation,
 Good faith on the part of the city of Montgomery demands that the sol- emn contract entered into by and be- tween the city and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company should be literally complied with and should not by any bill enable any citizen for selfish purpose to destroy tho splendid prop erty placed on the end of Lee Street |"
 Exceptions to a statement made in the Senate Monday by Senator Lusk in which he said that If judicial officers in Montgomery County were elected by the people the railroads would domi nate and corrupt the elections were taken by c. c. Zirkle, a leading real es tate dealer of Montgomery Senator Lusk gave utterance to this statement in tilt with Senator TeasIey, of Mont gomery. and MT. Zirkle last night de- sired the Commercial Club to resent the utterance of the Senator from Mar shall.
 With an explantion of the reflection on the electorate of Montgomery Coun- ty. lMr. Zirkle offered the following resolution:
 Resolved, That the Commercial Club resents the imputation by a member of the Legislature that the voters of this county ceuld or would be debauch- ed In exercising their right of fran shise."
 The measure Ywas referred to the Board of Directors for action.
 President A c. Forbes. who has al- ready served the Commercial Club two terms. was reelected President by unanimous vote. Captain Forbes ac- pledged his best efforts for carrying on the work of the club as suggested In the committee reports.
 Other officers were elected as fol= lows: Vice. Presidents, F. F. Chaffees F. P. Glass. Alex Rice; Directors. W. B. Davidson. George A. Thomas. Geofga w. Jones c. C.. zirkle. G. W. Bar. nett
 Joseph B. Rabb. secretary of the Bir- mingham Commercial Club. who was introduced by President Forbes, was enthusiastic over the progress of Mont. gomery
 Rabb Exteuds Congratulations.
 Tt has afforded me pleasure to be here and listen to the marvellous story of Montgomery's growth. Montgomery has indeed entered Into period of ex- traordinary activity. have not list. sned in the spirit of envy I would be false to myself and my city if l did not recognize the tremendous ob- iigations Birmingham owes to Mont Eomery." declared MT. Babb. He also paid great tribute to Birmingham, and inc merit of the president and secre- tary of the Montgomery Club.
 In his annual report Secretary Gil- bert gave a comprehensive review of the clubs yearly work. The fruits of adver- tising were borne out by 56S inquiries already received. seventy-four of which came from industries to locate here. He itemized a list of thirty enterprises which have located, been reorganized, or increased their capital stock in Montgomery the past year. The com bined capital of these enterprises to- tailed $1,414.500. Every phase of the clubs work was thoroughly discussed by the. secretary, and he noted improve ments in building, aggregating $2,O60.- 900. Few cities of the country he said show such figures at this time.
 Treasurer Emanuel Meetief reported $S47.33 in available cash on hand.
 Committee After College.
 Reporting for the Committee on City Development, Fred s. Ball, chairman, called the attention to the proposition for locating the Methodist Conference said a committee of five were at work on the matter.
 One of the live subjects he said, which must be taken hold of Is the transnor- tation of people from the suburbs to the city and vice versa. He meant the street car service. The telephone ser vice, he said, had improved. and he was assured further improvements were contemplated. He gave statistics show ing the remarkable increase in post of flee receipts and building permits.
 pr. F. c. stevenson, chairman of the