The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-12
PARTY RETURNS BUOYANT OVER
 CANAL PROJECT
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 here with water in it, but I have had an opportunity to see more of it's pos abilities today than ever before But we have the testimony of some of the best negineerS in the country that the canal project is entirely feasible En- gineer Ripley of the war department one of the best in the service, goes so far as to say that the project Is not only feasible but desirable. He did not have to say that in his official report, but he did and that Is evidence enough of his personal conviction and interest in the matter. There is no question of it's desirability in this district. It means more than any man can realize, and we must have 1t, Many propositions less promising than this have been put through by the government, have served the people in their way, but none in the southern states and hardly in America means so much as this. With a canal from Birmingham to the gulf we can load barges both ways all the year around. This is not true of many canals and navigable, rivers. Birming ham needs the canal every day in the years and we must have 1t. There is nothing in the way of getting it if the people of Birmingham will put their shoulders to the wheel and pull In the right way and all together. When they know the possibilities they will do this" -.e 4
 T. A. Weller Delighted
 "Valley river is beauty from every standpoint" declared T. A. Weller, the artist of the party who had a camera with him and took many pictures of the river from every angle. T, too. am surprised at the volume of water the width and natural practicability of the banks The feasibility of the pro- posed canal is apparent to any man who inspects the conditions as we have. am surprised that the people of the Birmingham district have not shown more enthusiasm over this project. The expense Is nothing as compared with the great financial benefit 1t would be to the district"
 A B0untiful Luncheon
 At early noon the eager members of the party stopped on the bank of<the beautiful river about three miles from the Warrior and Major Anderson spread luncheon that was perhaps the most substantial and pleasing ever enjoyed on an occasion Of this or any 0ther kind. ti
 "This was prepared by Mrs. Ander- son. and I will vouch for its excellence" declared the major as he set out the larger part of turkey raised on his Valley Head farm, delightful salads. stuffed eggs, AlaDamd HdHl, ana OtAer delicacies too numerous to mention, and so on. Hi-'1 -f
 It was a feast for kings. iah q
 "It is shame to take the money ,". declared MT. VanHoose. E
 "I am overcome with delightful ap- preciation," walled Dick Massey.
 ..I vote, second and declare unani- nous a resolution of thanks and Sap preciation to Mrs. Anderson" sobbed Bob Jemison as he unbuttoned his vest and found a comfortable seat among the Mayapple buds. 4,s
 T. Ashby Weller was too full for ut terance, but not too full to partake of his share of the luncheon that was really a treat, all declaring repeatedly that 1t was one of the most delightful and satisfying that they had ever en- joyed n.S X
 Mr.. Fields Pleased
 M. c. Fields, who acted as guide for the party, was much pleased with the luncheon. He enjoyed the automobile trip over the hill country. through which he piloted the party. and was converted to the utility of