The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-11-22
Birmingham Man Makes Anti
 Votes At AnniSton
SET PEOPLE THINKING
Colonel Alexander Helper of the Man. ufacturers' Record Talks of the Great Industrial Develop
 ment in Alabama.
By J. E. STANLEY.

Anniston, November 21-(Special)- White D. Gibson of Birmingham treated the people who went to hear him last night to a surprise when he addressed meeting of the antis held for the benefit of the laboring men of the city. Practi- cally unknown here, he was not expected to draw a large crowd, and not few went to hear him through curiosity. The circuit court room was pretty well filled, there being about 250 people present, and the curious ones were not long in be- coming interested. Doubling Thomases were soon doing some heavy thinking, and 1t is firmly believed that the man. ner in which he discussed the proposition before him caused a number to make up their minds how to vote on November 2g The amendment as it stands was pretty well torn up from the first to the last word. and the dissection was accom- panied by explanations easy to under stand and convincing. That the audience was thinking seriously was demonstrated by the undivided attention given the speaker and the lack of applause, this coming only when particularly strong points were made. Altogether 1t was a splendid argument, and Is expected to bear much fruit
 Col Alexander Helper, representing the Manufacturers Record, arrived in the city yesterday for stay of several days in the interest of his periodical. Colonel Helper has the following to say of Annis- ton and Alabama:
 "Anniston's growth, since my last visit here has been remarkable and reflects great credit upon your businsss sagacity, push, pluck and energy. It is city of commandinS importance. beautiful homes, splendid public buildings and manufac- turing enterprises and has all the twen- tieth century push. pluck and enterprise In the avenues of human endeavor. I see no reason why Anniston should not grow on industrial and commercial lines of far greater importance. All over the state of Alabama there is a healthful pulse of industrial and commercial activi- ty It argues health in the great body polite, and the indications today are assuring in Alabama's prosperity for the betterment of her people. I look for many millions of dollars to be invested in this state during the forthcoming year The many millions already being invested in the great Birmingham district is an indication of what will naturally follow throughout other sections of the com monwealth. With cotton commanding good prices, barns full of grain, fac tories in full swing, big orders from rail- roads for steel rails and everybody op tilnistic there is no reason why Alabama should not wear the smile that won't come off The expansion of all lines of industry throughout the state is in keep ing with the marvellous expansions of all the great resources, advantages and possibilities which nature has so lavish ly bestowed on Alabama, and which, unfortunately, your own people do not fully realize or appreciate. We must wake up to our great natural resources and the ability to use them; 1910 will be frought with such an industrial and commercial expansion that ere the year closes we shall witness such growth and development that will astonish even the most optimistic"
 The funeral of Rev. Joseph Keoun, whose death occurred at Blue Mountain last Friday night, was held today at the church there, Rev Stevens conducting the service.
 meeting of the amenders at the court house this afternoon was addressed by w. s. Welch of Bessemer. The regular afternoon crowd was present.
 At meeting of the church officials Of Parker Memorial Baptist church this morning, after the regular morning ser vice. it was decided to fill the vacancy now existing In the pulpit of that church by calling pr. Yarbrough of Jackson. Miss The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Dr. Foster several weeks ago to accept g. call in North Carolina. Dr. J. c Hidden again occupied the pulpit at Parker Memorial today at both the morning and evening service.
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