The age-herald., 1901-09-04

not intend to abandon hls friends and he would support the constitution and vote for it.. (Cheers).
 MT. Greer of Calhoun introduced a resolution of thanks to the pages and doarkeepeFs, which was adopted.
 Mir DeGraffenried of Hale then intro duoed an ordinance to appropriate sl00 Co James D. Cobb for indexing the steno- graphic report. It was found that similar ordinance had already been pass ed and this one was withdrawn.
 The committee on harmony then re- ported as correct the Bt. Clair and Shell by County court house ordinances and the ordinance providing for the funding of the bonded indebtedness of the State.
 MT. Pettus of Limestone introduced resolution of thanks to assistant seere- tary W. F. Herbert for his efficient serY- ices. This was adopted.
 Signing the Constitution.
 The regular order was then called for. This was the signing of the constitution. President Knox signed first. As he took the pen the delegates applauded. He was taking his time about signing it, when a delegate exclaimed, If you can't write, MT. President, make your mark"
 The president having signed, the dele- gates followed in alphabetical order.
 Ovation to Frank White.
 The calling of Frank Whites name was the signal for an ovation, and he was eheered as he signed his name, and there were cries of speech" speech"
 MT. President and fellow delegates" said MT. White, with deep emotion and with tears in his eyes, this to me is one of the most trying moments of my life. Never since l was 16 years of age was there campaign of my party that I was not in the fight (Applause,) l love it's history Q nn nd I a people of this convention and for weeks and days l have been battling with my conscience. Would to God l could be with you, but never will I lift this hand or raise my voice against you. (Cheers.)
 My friends tell me I ought to yield my convictions for the sake of my party, but while I cannot vote for it, l say to you now that thinking it will better the wretched conditions under which we live 1 will support it.
 He then sat down and the convention cheered while friends crowded around him and shook his hands. His speech brought tears to the eyes of several dele gates
 Other delegates then signed as follows:
 W. W. Whiteside, Jere N. Williams, Gesner Williams (Marengo), Arthur E. Williams, Massey Wilson, Edward F. Wilson, James J. Winn.
 To Prepare Address.
 President Knox then announced the following committee to prepare an ad- dress to the people setting forth the feat ures of the constitution:
 First district, Gregory L. Smith; Sec ond district, Thomas G. Jones; Third dis trict, T. M Espy; Fourth district, Henry F. Reese; Fifth district, James E. Cobb; Sixth district, Thomas W. Coleman; Seventh district, O. R. Hood; Eighth dis trict, Richard w. Walker; Ninth district, James Weatherly.
 The president then signed several ordi- nances, and while he was signing them the convention sang: God be with you till We meet again."
 Prsident Knox, who had signed the or- dinances during the singing, left the chair and led the convention in singing Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" The ladies in the gallery joined in the singing. Tears filled the eyes of several delegates while 1t was being sung.
 President Knox then resumed the chair and announced to the convention that the work of the convention was over.
 The Rev. A. L. Andrews, who was present, was requested to offer a prayer. He consented and asked the blessing of heaven upon the members. while the del- egates and the ladies in the gallery stood with bowed heads.
 MT. DeGraffenried of Hale then moved that the convention adjourn sine die. Be- fore this motion was put the delegates one by one approached and said goodbp to President Knox.
 The convention then adjourned sine die.
 a Convention Notes.
 At meeting today of the committees on harmony. Capt. Frank White, chair man of the committee, was presented with handsome watchchain and locket as token of the regard and esteem or the members of the committee.