The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-07
Speeches At Station Voice Hope for CO-OperetiOn Between
 Railroads and the People
THOUSANDS POUR INTO BIG
 BUILDING ON FIFTH AVENUE
Business Mems Leagues First Big Ao- compIishment Is Source of Pride and Pleasure To Every citi-
 zen of Birmingham.

Bright as new silver, beautiful from dome to rail, Birmingham's new $2, ,OOO, 900 Terminal station was yesterday dedicated to the use of the people of Alabama.
 It was a railroad day in Birmingham Giving honor to the roads for building this magnificent work of architecture al- most from the ruins of a panic. and dis playing remarkable return of confidence in the railroads of the south. great throngs marched in the parade, lined the streets and listened to the dedication speeches at the Terminal.
 And it was a great day for the Bus mess Mems league. Their first accom- plishment did not lack in proportions nor in detail. Everything moved off on the dot and there was such cooperation as Birmingham has seldom known before
 of you people of Birmingham con- tinue this attitude toward the railroads" said c. H. Ackert of the Southern, you will soon have indeed the greatest and largest city in the south"
 The balloon ascension had to be called off on account of the high winds, but everything else went forward on time. The parade formed at Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street with Grand Marshal E. J. McCrossin in command. Marshal Me- Crossin has directed many parades but he considers that of Yesterday one of the greatest.
 Parade Is Formed.
 He led with his staff composed of Lieut.. Col. H. B. Kennedy, Capt. c. S. Price, Maj. J. L.. Daniel and Maj Carl Scales, and was Immediately followed by Birminghams well drilled and orderly police force, 70 men in perfect uniform. They were marshaled in three platoons. under Captain Hagood and Lieutenants Eagan and Johnston on horseback Chief Bodeker gave part of his attention to the squads and most of his time to clearing the way for the parade This is the first dress parade that has been given under his administration and it served to show how perfectly disciplined it has become The citizens of the city remarked upon its appearance and many words of com mendation were heard along the line of march.
 After Frank Harms band came Colonel McKleroy and staff, Lieut. Col c. l.. Led better, Capt. R. V. Mabry, Lieut.. w. E.
 
 Lieutenants Carlisle and Hamilton. There were three companies from the Third reg iment and two companies from the Second regiment.
 The display of Battery D's $30.o00 equipment was one of the interesting features. Drawn by great horses, the most modern equipment for field war fare cannon and ammunition wagons were enough to thrill the oldest on- locker.
 The Howard college cadets, perfectly drilled under command of Col. w. A. Dorry,' came In for congratulations with three companies in line and their work was fine. At the Terminal sta ton they let out the real college spirit in yells for Howard" and Hanson and others among the speakers.
 Boys Attract Attention.
 The surprise of the parade was the part taken by the Boys Industrial school With the largest band in the parade and more than 100 perfectly drilled young soldiers, all well uni formed, they drew applause from every side. Three companies of the young sters carried army guns, kept step and obeyed commands with the best of them. The last two squads were com posed of boys under 10 years of age but everyone keeping step and dress ing to the right like men. It was the best testimony in the world for the Industrial school and what it is accomplishing. Manager Weakley and his assistants under Mrs. R. D. John ston's direction, are giving the state just cause for pride in its youngest in- stitution.
 Next after the Cullman band rode the railroad officials and the board of aldermen in carriages.
 The Business Men.
 Then came the "cause of it all'- the Business Mems league, marching on foot. Wearing a simple white badge, headed by President Ufford, the of- ficers and directors of the league, they marched in columns of four, led by Chairman J. Burger, whose organiz- ing ability became evident
 The parade gave evidence of co-op- eration and singleness of purpose from all quarters. There were the members of the birmingham Riding club, com manded by w. c. Agee. Among the 40 mounts were some of the finest horses and the best horsemen in the south. Besides the ladies and gentlemen rid Ing number of children on ponies, and the two sons of MT. Agee riding enor- nous Norman draught horses, added considerably to the parade.
 The Italian Mutual Benevolent so- ciety, with more than 100 members in their society dress gave variety to the occasion. and evinced their interest in all matters of public nature.
 But the show for all, where interest ever centers, was in the section brought up at the rear by the Birmingham
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