The age-herald., 1900-04-11

| u | l. - ------------------------- - the United States is now enauirng into the question of trusts and their effects upon the business interests of the country. and particularly upon the travelling men of the United States, and desires an express ion of opinion from this association; there- fore, be it
 Resolved, That in the opinion of the Ala bana division of the Travellers Protective Association the formation of trusts and the consequent attempts to monopolize the various lines of business must of necessity result to the great disadvantage of the country at large, and to the especial in- jury of travelling men is viewed by us with grave apprehension and alarm; and unless such organizations and combinations are firmly controlled by wise and just laws enacted by the government, and unless the courts whose sacred duty it must always be to see that all laws are faithfully up- held and to guard the lowfy from the greed O. interruptions men, these great forma- tions of capital. We therefore earnestly urge the most rigid investigation with the greatest possible publicity by the industrial commission into all the details of organiza- pC'S called trusts, and we pledge the industrial commission at all times our heartiest CO., operation and aid when desired, as possi- ble.
 Election of Officers
 The election of officers was next taken up, and resulted as follows:
 President-J. II. McAndrews, Post C. Mo- bile
 First vice president-W. F. Tyler. Post B, Birmingham.
 Second vice president-v. B. Atkins, Post D, Selma.
 Third vice president-S Gossenheimer. Post A, Montgomery.
 Secretary and treasurer-E. L. Higdon, Post B, Birmingham (elected for the eighth tme) Chaplin-Rev. A. J. Dickinson, Selma. Directors-C. R. Williams, Birmingham; J. H, McCary, Birmingham; R. E. Collins, Birmingham; Henry Hess, Mobile; s. ". Lee, Birmingham; A. F. Houseman. Montgomery; w. F. Tyler, Birmingham; ". T. Atkins, Selma.
 Chairmen of committees-Robert Cunning ham, railroad, Birmingham; J. w. Weiss, legislative, Mobile; c. F. Moritz press, Montgomery; N H. Frolechstein, hotel, Mobile; o. F. Gaut, employment, Birming- ham,
 A special vote of thanks extended to the Age-Herald, and M. B. Mayer rep resenting the paper, was elected to hon- orary membership. Selma was selected as the next place Of meeting, after which adjournment was taken.
 The Banquet At 9:3O o'clock last night banquet was served at the Morris, and proved one of the most pleasant affairs of the season. There were present large number Of young women, whose beautiful faces, sweet smiles and handsome costumes added 10 the attractiveness of the occasion. The Morris cafe was decorated with carnations and roses and in the center was all arch- way with the inscription, "Welcome,' in pink carnations, and underneath this were the letters, ''T. P. A." in white carnations and roses Covers were set for 150 guests, and every one was taken. The favors were the handsomest ever seen on similar oc- casion in Birmingham, and consisted of hand-satchels in which were served salted almonds, suit cases with salads and Eng fish travileng bags with ice cream The menu was as follows:
 Little Neck Clans.
 Cream of Chicken, a la Iteine. Salted Almonds. Queen Olives.
 Soft-shell Crabs, Tartar Sauce.
 Potatoes Dauphne.
 Frog Saddles, Sauce Mouselines.
 French Peas.
 Calf Sweet Breads, Glace Mushrooms.
 Stuffed Tomatoes.
 Lobster Salad en Mayonnaise. Ice Cream. Cake. The following toasts were responded to: "The City of Birmingham m"-Mayor w. M. Drennen.
 "The Travelling Man a Town Boom er'-Dr. R. M. Cunningham.
 "The National rganzation'-President l.. V. LaTaste.
 ."rhe Press"-R. F. Johnston.
 "The Drummer, Individually and Collec- tivey"-Culpepper Exum.
 ."rhe Ladies''-Ross C. Smith.
 ''The Governor'-John w. Tomlinson. "Unsaid' Charles F. Moritz of Mont gomery.
 "Woman"-Hughes B. Kennedy of Bir- mngham.
 Any Old Thing"-David M. Scott of Selma.
 "Tennessee"-G. G. Fletcher of Chatta- nooga.
 Today's Programme
 This Morning at 9:45 o'clock a special train will leave the Union passenger sta- ton for a trip around the Birmingham Mineral railroad, making stops at Besse- mer Ensley and other points of interest. Lunch will be served on board the train, which will reach the city on the return trip at o'clock.
 The weather permitting the afternoon will be spent at the Fair Grounds, where horse racing and other outdoor sports will be enjoyed.
 Funeral This Afternoon
 The friends and acquaintances of MT