The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
BIRMINGHAM WANTS TO
 MAKE EXHIBIT ANYWAY
Will Ask for Part of State Fund to Assist In Making Proper Showing at the Jamestown Ex-
 position.

ing money in the state. of Alabama, it was all dspelled at the regular monthly meeting of the Commercial club yester- day afternoon
 If there was anyone present who did not think it would be injurious to the vel fare of the state of Alabama he certainly kept his views well hidden From the words spoken by the different speakers and nearly everyone present made a talk on the subject-lt was plainly evident that these solid business men had thought long and hard on the subject and had come to a sincere conclusion that 1t would work hardship on nearly every man in the state-the poor man as well as the rich man.
 The sentiment that prevailed was that Governor Conner was himself good busi- ness man, and that while he was very firm in his belief that this bill was a just one in it's every particular that when he became fully assured that public senti- ment decreed that it was unjust-not so much on the persons lending the money. but more particularly on those who were compelled to borrow the money-that he would reconsider his action and withdraw from his position. Nearly everyone seemed to be somewhat wrought up over 1t, and the air was kept full of words decryng the injustice of the act.
 Ensey Commercial Club.
 The meeting was called to order by President Jemison. who made a short ad- dress on the doings of the club, giving a brief review of some of the things that had been done and a synopsis of some things to be attended to. Among things of which he spoke was the organizing of the Commercial club of Ensley, which the Birmingham Commercial club had aided materially in forming.
 The reading of the minutes of the last meeting and the roll call were dispensed with on account of the amount of busi- ness on hand. The secretary's report was then read and adopted
 The report of persons making applica ton for membership in the club was read and those mentioned were unanimously elected to membership. The new mem. bers are R. l.. Leatherwood, Charles A Weaver, w. P. Mccrossin, Dr. B. L. Wy man and c. G. Oliver.
 Birmingham Would Make Exhibit.
 The report of the committee in charge of the exhibit for the Jamestown exposi- ton was called for and John w. Sibley responded. Mir Sibley's report was to the effect that the exhibit had been very nearly completed. but that the sudden de- cision of the state commission to with draw and not have a state exhibit at the exposition had caused a cessation of the work on the Birmingham exhibit.
 A motion was then made and seconded that the committee be authorized to take up the matter with the state committee and see if it would not agree to allow Bir- mingham the amount of the $25,0OO that had been appropriated for an exhibit that Jefferson county was entitled to, It being argued that as Jefferson county paid nearly one-third of the taxes of the state it should be entitled to about one-third of the S25,Oo0 With this amount, together with the amount that the city was put ting up, Birmingham could place an ex- hibit at the exposition that would be a credit and great advertisement for this district. The motion was voted on and carried, and the committee was instructed to communicate with the state commis- soin with full authority to act to see what could be done in the matter. It was explained that the exposition would not be finished until after June 15, and that the Birmingham exhibit could be com- pleted in three or four weeks which would place 1t there in time.
 The committed in charge of the move ment to bring the reunion of the Con federate Veterans here next year reported that they were hard at work, and were in great hopes that the reunion would be brought here. They were exertlng every influence that could be brought to bear, and were very much of the opinion that Birmingham would land 1t without any trouble
 The launching of the cruiser "Birmlng- ham was then referred to by President Jemlson and others. It was urged that as large a number as possible attend the launching from Birmingham. 1t was stated that the naming of this cruiser for Birmingham was only done after very brad work on the part of Congressman Underwood. 1t was also announced that a special rate had been secured and that the round trip would cost only $39. 90 from Birmingham to Quincy, Mass, where the launching Is to take place This includes eating and sleeping accom- modations on the steamer from Norfolk to Quincy as well as railroad fare from Brmingham to Norfolk.
 A motion was then made that a com mittee from the club be appointtd to at tend the launching ceremonies. The mo- ton was seconded and carried unani- mously
 Real Business Begins.
 Then came the real sure enough busi- ness of the meeting. So far everything had progressed smoothly. but 1t was like the calm before the storm The bill taxing foreign corporations or indi- viduals lending money in the state of Alabama was put before the house, and things then took on lively shape. Not so lively, however, but that one could tell that the things being said were seri- ous an dwere the outcroppings of much thought.
 Secretary Babb read several letters which he had received from different commercial clubs throughout the state in reference to this bill. These letters were from J. A. Edwards. secretary of the Young Mems Commercial club of Taladega, stating that the matter would be taken up at the next meeting of that body and suitable resolutions would no doubt be adopted; from c. F. Scofield, secretary of the Boosters club of Bridge