The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-19
MEN, WOMEN
 AND THINGS

Montgomery to try and size up the Ala bama Chamber of Commerce which met on Tuesday. The absence of Governor Henderson and the awful weather condi- tions cut down the attendance.
 Those who went to witness a fight were disappointed If they got few of his tail feathers, they left Emmet A. Jones enough in<his wings to fly over Alabama as general manager. It seemed to be merely change of title. He has beer energetic and optimistic.
 Everything went off so smoothly that l could hardly believe I was in the senate chamber of the capitol The last time I had been present was during the stormy session when the great amend ment fight was pulled off And, now 1t was regular Alphonse and Gaston affair."
 Efficiency and economy, the overworked twin words, were much in evidence. Of fees will be opened in the business cen ter of Montgomery, and the clerical force reduced. The organization owed $6OOO, and is owed s12,ooO, the latter being owed for advertising matter in the Alabama Land Book, very attractive and in- forming publication.
 The Montgomery gathering was good place to meet the key-men of the state. Nearly every section was represented by man of standing. Judge c. F. Thomas of Prattville presided with ease and dig nity, and Dr. Thomas M. Owen not only acted as secretary, but made an inform ing address
 w. D. Nesbitt was on hand to speak for Birmingham. He well said: The project must have the backing of the business and thinking people of the state to present the resources of Alabama They were already here to be developed, he said, "and brains, energy and cooper ation should be put in the work, and time a little money and thought also be brought into play"
 also got to speak word for The -Herald's interest in the movement and to urge a. publicity campaign that would let people in other states know about Alabama's great resources and as a place of residence.
 Martin Lide of Birmingham. a member of the Alabama Technical society, also spoke briefly, and said that his organi- zation was gotten together to assist in the development of the states natural resources.
 Some folks achieve greatness, others have it thrust upon them. but Michael Cody of Montgomery is born treasurer. His report showed he had received $347 and paid out $310. leaving 8 balance of $36 in the treasury. An institution with this amount of cash on hand isn't busted in these days of high living.
 The constitution was amended, increas- ing the number of directors from 9 to 15. 8 being a quorum, and providing ,pr a membership committee of two from each county in the state. Here are the direc- tors: Emmet A. Jones, Judge c. F. Thomas. w. L. Lancaster, J, Lee Holfo- way, w. D. Nesbitt of Birmingham, AL bert P. Bush of Mobile, R. E. Spragins of Huntsville. and Prof. J. F. Duggar of Auburn. The new members are: J. A. Wade of Alexander City, H. P. Cren- shaw of Montgomery, J. Frank Rushton of Birmingham, N. G. Winn of Demopo- lis, ". U. Black of Georgiana and James Keith, Jr., of Anniston.
 An address was made by Mark B. Prestiss of Washington, D. C.. field sec retary of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. He offered the assist. ance of the national organization, and also asked the Alabama body to coop crate with 1t.
 A letter from Governor Henderson, dated January A. regretting that he could not be present at the session, was read.s The governor reviewed the objects of the chamber and said he was solidly behind it. He looked upon the travelog pie lures as good propositions to advance Alabama, and recommended membership secretaries in each county of the state
 Walter Ware. manag4 of the moving picture department of the Chicago Rec ord Herald also made few remarks and told of the pictures taken on the travalog trip throughout the state and the benefits to be derived therefrom.
 Among those from the Magic City were Frank Willis Barnett, Robert Burnett, Martin Lide. E. W. Barrett. Blanks Ev- erett, and Robert P. McDavid, Jr.
 
 So much for the State Chamber of Commerce. Just word about the annual election of the Rotary club. I was pres ent at the lunch at the Tutwiler. It was truly good sign to see the leading busi- ness men around@the tables enjoying the food. the fellowship and the fun. An hour spent with the Rotarians ought to make the greatest grouch forget his grievance. It was bunch of good fell lows at play, but back of the laugh was a purpose to make Birmingham better place in which to do business and rear family.
 By the way, it ought to be unusually good news to those who lovena clean fair to know that R. A. c'Buster') Brown has been reelected president of the Busi- ness Mems league ana has already taken in hand the matter of this falls annual State Fair.
 For the past few years he has shown to this state and community that a fair need not make it's appeal to the sporting and rowdy element to draw crowds Under his management he has mades it possible for women and children to att tend without fear of being annoyed in any way. He has given good show and demonstrated that it pays to cater