The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-10-06
GERARD SCHUMACHER Who Wins Fight for Supplying Light ing Posts in Birmingham
 Photo Rv Coyell


 clinched the contest by securing the con- tracts from the Third avenue hustlers on the very afternoon that the indorsement of the other post was made public. He chant that he possibly could, and finally succeeded in signing up for the majority of the downtown section.
 The prospect of the great white way for Birmingham was becoming endangered as the two competitors were busy getting frontage adjacent to one another and even if the posts were similar the de- sired symetry of design would be lacking. The conclusion was therefore reached that one of the rivals must withdraw, and the Chamber of Commerce accord- ingly suggested it to MT. Miller. MT. Schumacher had the greater number of front feet signed up and MT Miller therefore agreed to relieve the tension by cancelling his contracts and the Bir- mingham post made by Alabama labor will now be the great white way stand ards for this city.
 The following is a copy of the resolu- ton passed by the Chamber of Commerce Wednesday and ratified yesterday morn ing:
 Chamber Resolutions
 Birmingham is entitled to a great white way commensurate with it's rank among the progressive cities of the coun- try. Neither differences as to the design of posts nor personal preferences should be permitted to interfere with the attain ment of this desired end.
 ''rhe Chamber of Commerce committee on the great white way believe in the get together spirit. Let harmony be the rallying cry of Birmingham, where public interests are involved In pursuance of this spirit, since recent developments en- danger the success of the great white way movement, we have advised MT. George A. Miller to withdraw the proposition hitherto submitted by him and indorsed by this committee. With commendable realization of the public interest MT. Miller has agreed to the suggestion.
 we renew our indorsement of the great white way, and urge the business men of Birmignham to cooperate in the installa- tion of this system of illumination. Ev- cry obstacle has been removed. Let us get together.
 "vICTOR HANSON. Chairman.
 HERD MARK.
 "B B. BURTON,
 SOL CAHEEN,
 'H. J. PORTER,
 GEO. B. MCLEERY,
 '"A. w. B. JOHNSON.
 "RICHARD w. MASSEY Ex-offlcio,
 JOSEPH B. BABE, Ex-officio." Schumacker's Statement Mr. Schumacher was seen just after he had read copy of the Chamber of Com .y1 q have felt all along that the great white way committee of the Chamber of Commerce believed that the Miller post was the best for the city and did not understand that the Anniston post would equal it in every detail. I made them a business proposition that I would fur nish them a post of the same height and weight as the Chattanooga post, with the design for the upper part to be approved by the merchants. As soon as the mer- chants saw my design, l had little trou- be in signing them up and the Third avenue posts are now being manufactured as quickly as possible. q am glad that the question of the white way is settled and am sure the people will be pleased with the Annistoa | post.
 1 T have signed contracts with the Bir' mingham Railway. Light and Power com. pany for the current supply and there i' nothing to imped the progress of the way to final installation.' MT Schumacher is well known as s prominent iron man, in the Birmingham district, member of the Southern clul of this city and was connected with the Central Foundry company of Bessemer a' vice president for seven years.