The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-24
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Major Screws of Montgomery Pays Notable Tribute To Birmingham and Expresses Whole States Pride
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hardly able to keep pace with the procession, entered the ranks at the command of Fall in," with hearty en- thusiasm shouting at the sight of the old flag and the reassuring voice of their comrades. Some who were not able to march rode in carriages and others stood or sat by regretfully en- toying the scene that carried them back to the hard days of active service in the ranks.
 One would think from the smiles and tears that mingled in wreaths of glory on their aging faces that was was joy ous; that their hearts longed again for the sound of battle, the shout of vic tory and the groan of defeat.
 The parade was formed at Fifth ave- nue and Nineteenth street with but little delay and moved south on Nine
 Approaches Capitol Park
 After moving through the principal business streets of the city the pro. cession approached Capitol park on Twentieth street and was disbanded on Eighth avenue In the rear of the park.
 In addition to two local bands the regiment band from the Alabama Poly technic institute and the German band from Cullman furnished music for the occasion.
 It is estimated that more than 800 people took part in the parade and the streets were lined with interested spectators from beginning to end of the long march through the city. The veterans and their sponsors were cheered all along the line
 An interesting feature of the parade was the boys from the Alabama Boys Industrial school at East Lake. The school band was with them and their performance was heartily cheered by the people,
 Representatives from Pelham, Yan- cey and Pettus- Roden chapters, Daugh- ters of the Confederacy joined the par ade in automobiles.
 Many of the veterans who took part in the parade declared that it was the best that the state organization has had for many years.
 Speaking Follows Parade
 Just as the veterans parade ended at Capitol park number of speakers the assembled citizens and visitors. This was the crowning event of the census jubilee celebration and every speaker was enthusiastic in his of the subject.
 The expressions of jubilation and op- timism for the future of Birmingham received hearty response from the peo- pie not only of Birmingham but from all sections of the state.
 Perhaps the most notable tribute to the growth and future of the city was the speech made byq Maj. W. w. Screws, editor of the Montgomery Ad- vertiser.
 Ex-Gov. William D. Jelks, chairman of the committee on public speaking for the Birmingham census jubilee, presided and introduced most of the speakers.
 In his preliminary remarks Governor Jelks spoke hearty welcome to the veterans and citizens from all parts of the state. "When you return to your homes we will be glad for you to tell your people about youj. friends of Birmingham and of this growing city. Tell them that we are not only building here powerful commercial and industrial community but a beau tiful and a good city where people may live in peace. in happiness and con tentment. And remember that this city will be peopled with men who have re- gard for laws, who will make good laws for the safety and comfort of the people and will see to it that they are obeyed. Birmingham Is to be a great, beautiful and honorable city"
 Congrcssman 0. w. Underwood
 MT. Jelks introduced Congressman n as the next chairman of the ways and means committee in Con- gross and the third man in power in the United States government.
 Birmingham has always been well advertised" said MT Underwood "I recently had the pleasure of making a trip half way across the continent It was just after the announcement had been made that Birmingham had won the pennant in the fight for census honors. Everybody was talking about 
 There is but one secret to Birming- hams great success. It is not in eli mate, beauty and grandeur of hills and valleys nor in its people. Many other cities have these advantages and yet we have outstripped them. The secret lies In our coal and iron with the other for the manufacture of com mercial products lying in close and easy proximity to this city and district. We have all the advantage over Chicago and Pittsburg, the other two leading iron cities of the country. The day is not far distant when we will over shadow them in iron and coal supremacy. We can manufacture iron in Birmingham s5 cheaper than in any other section of the country. With this advantage noth- ing can keep up from growing.
 "The day is coming and not far distant when Brmingham's power as a manu- featuring and commercial center will be felt in all the civilized countries of the world only one thing remains. We
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