The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-31

| more with something other than tho l souths hospitality and this is not il Encouragement of the hosiptality What has been most notable to me is the push the enterprise, the ambition, the success. of the men of the south.
 ! Proud of Birmingham
 Tt pleases me to know that Birming. ham is to be one of the greatest indus. trial cities of the United States. I an particularly pleased 'to witness the sue cess of this great city because. as yor know, l have pinned my faith to it ! have been an advocate of the interests I Of this city I have given my voice and my vote and my influence to the expenditure of large sums of money ir | this section. Up to the present time some | thing like $e5,000,0O0 has been expended 1T the upbuilding of the industries of whicf you have so well spoken tonight As tc | the disposition and attitude of the Stee corporation. which I have the honor tc speak for concerning the duty and obli. at1ons of great business enterprise, 1 may say to you in Birmingham that ws place our hopes and ambitions in he whc sits at my right, Gordon Crawford. I take the credit of having recommended anc insisted upon his being sent to this com munity whether he desired it or not. However, you want to know what ws think about business, about humanity about the obligations of employers r this district. You may inquire of MT Crawford, for he represents us, and ht knows our thoughts. He knows what is in our hearts and he is authorized tc speak
 "1f you want statistics that will show you table proving that Birmingham will be the greatest city in the United States, if not in the world, in 20 years call upon MT. Farrell.
 Tribute to Newspaper Men
 Now, ladies and gentlemen, members of the press, I would like to say we sometimes hear that you can't believe anything you read in the newspapers. l believe this is unkind and most unfair tc the newspaper men. I have been com- pelled to come into very close contact with the members of the newspaper fra ternity, especially during the past It years, and I can say on this occasion that if the business men treat the news paper men right they are always truth ful and fair. My experience has been that 1T you will treat the newspaper men fair, will be frank and honest and give them the truth and the opportunity to publish the truth. they. will do 1t honestly. If you are untruthful and unfair, then you may expect to take the consequences
 
 to the newspaper fraternity.
 You sometimes think we business men are unfair and unreasonable until you get acquainted with us. We have the same hopes and aspirations, we are just as loyal to the country, as you are.
 we get more pleasure. more comfort and more profit if we consider the feel ings and interests of our neighbors. Ladies and gentlemen. the time has come when we all should recognize the fact that there is something better in business than the making of money. If MT. Crawford has done something to better the conditions of men under him he correctly represents us, correctly represents the sentiment of the Steel corporation. I say to the news paper men come and see, get closer to us, look into our hearts and judge us as you would like to be judged. The power of the newspapers at the present time in this country is greater than ever before and with that power gaining, we may look to the general betterment of conditions in this country. Never before has there been such opportunities for suc- cess and never before has the influence of the newspapers been so widely needed.
 Visitors Appreciate Courtesies
 Before taking my seat, let me say to you people of Birmingham, the steel peo- pie who are here appreciate the cour- tesies which have been shown them, and the efforts of the officials of your great city to make our stay pleasant. The hos pitality which all of Birmingham has shown has placed us under obligations which we can never repay. You have something more than beauty in women the charm of the ladies being most ad- mirable Even that Is succeeded and out ranked by the fact that your hearts are as big as the world.' .a
 l1a lIo ot ;rl,% roses and cotton. Cotton bolls and cotton in the various stages of growth was everywhere to be seen. Miniature cotton bales were placed at convenient places on the tables. The alcove in which was placed the orchestra was banked with cot ton and pink roses. Tn the north end of the cafe, pink roses on a field of cotton formed the word Gary" The decora- tions were much admired by those pres- ent and were placed by Black and Owens, florists.
 When all the guests had assembled the lights were cut off and President Stanley of the newspaper club bade them be seated. After every one had been placed. miniature furnace, which was placed on q table almost in front of the entrance. was placed in operation. A rail- road had trackage through it, and 1t was complete in every detail.
 Cotton. and pink roses, intertwined. formed the decorations for the entire cafe.
 Newsb0ys Deliver Extras
 As the diners moved to their places at the banquet table. newsboys poured into the cafe. crying in stentorian tones, 'Wuxtree-e-, Wuxtree-e-e-e!" and The Flute, the official publication of the Newspaper club. was thrust into the hands of those who were awaiting the evenings pleasure.
 The Flute, in keeping with the ac- tivities of the evening, placed on the gridiron many of the prominent men numbered among the guests and much laughter was caused.
 Among the many "stunts' that oc- cupied the evening, the wireless" out fit came in for a large share of attention. Messages were received from all parts of the world, the Newspaper club station being high enough to catch much that was going on across the At lantic. Little war news was heard, and 1t was rumored that the war had been temporarily suspended until the ban- Quet was over
 A feature of the dinner was the pre- sentation to Mrs. Gary of huge bou- Quet and the singing of little Reginald Thomas, who was placed on the table directly in front of Mrs. Gary and directed his song to her. The boys marvellous voice was remarked by the again, but responded only once, singing an Italian song.
 Presentation of Cotton Bale
 Judge Gary. the guest of the evening, was presented with bale of cotton by the Newspaper club. The bale--a full life sized edition-was brought into the banquet hall on a truck and rolled