The Washington herald., 1909-04-04

other accurate Information IN regard TO
every Southern section and condition.
their friendship viii be sought, and their
vigorous criticism solicited whenever de-
served.
VIII Offer Advantages.
NO Office building in the country will
offer greater advantages TO the business
or professional man, and from the -infor-
nation received, we believe every Office
IN the building VIII be leased promptly and
steady revenue from that source
assured.
THE Southern Commercial Congress
viii not be a one-man organization. Every
State viii be represented. and an execu-
tive committe. which works. viii be ap-
pointed, and a Washington committee OF
men Of such high standing and moral sta
billy as 70 assure the faithful handling
of its work here will at all times be
maintained
We are going 10 organize thoroughly
In every Southern State, with the deter
mination to secure the active cooper
alton and the enthusiastic support OF
every young man and TO hold the conf
dence and respect OF our elders. We be-
lieve that the enlisting OF the aid OF the
young men through their patriotism and
love for the cause Will reawaken that
civic pride which for three-ouarters OF
century was paramount throughout
the South and made our revered leaders
a power for good n the councils OF the
nation. We know a vast, thoroughly
organized body OF well-posted men Will
be a power for securing that wise legis-
lation and deep-seated respect for our
laws which are so necessary 10 our na-
tional welfare
VIII Be a Perpetual Member.
Every subscriber to our endowment
fund will receive a certificate OF perpet-
ual membership in the Southern Com
mercial Congress. which can be trans
ferred during his lifetime or devised at
death. Also. he will receive a certificate
Of life membership IN the Southern Club.
and in addition. a certificate from the
trustees handling this endowment fund
that it is held by them, first, for the use
and benefit OF the Southern Commercial
Congress. so that the income derived
from its investment can be used to carry
on this work; and. second, for the pro
rata benefit Of the contributors 10 the
same, should the Southern Commercial
Congress ever decide to abandon or dis
continue its work
"Our idea is. first, to secure the money.
Then, as a safe investment for that fund
erect one Of the finest buildings in Wash
ington, adding materially to the beauty
of that city, and securing by revenues
from rentals the necessary funds for car
rying on our work with its unlimited
possibilities for good
Officers Receive No Pay.
with the exception Of the clerical
force. not a dollar IS paid any officer
each OF whom gladly gives his time,
money, and ability TO assist in a cause
which means so much to our people.
THAT great philanthropist and mar
velous organizer, Andrew Carnegie. has
forcibly demonstrated what concentrated,
intelligent organization can accomplish
The time is now ripe for the young
men OF the South TO demonstrate their
capacity Let us thoroughly organize
and unitedly work 10 make the Southern
Commercial Congress an institution so
big and so broad in its work that each
member viii gladly give his time. money.
and ability to assist in a cause which
means so much to our people
The Southern Commercial Congress Is
going TO be so big and so broad IN its
work as to welcome all good citizens.
irrespective of their religious or political
Affiliations. and its earnest effort, by it's
proven work, viii be so to deserve the
good VIII Of the nation as to be a power
for good"