The age-herald., 1901-09-07
ciH Stirred by News of H. tempted Assassination of
 the President
TELEGRAMS OF SYMPATHY
Commercial Club Acts-Many Expres- sions of Horror Heard Among Prominent Men Who Watched
 the Bulletin Boards.

The news of the shooting of President Mckinley was received everywhere throughout the city with expressions oi the deepest sorrow, which testified to his great popularity.
 Immediately upon the receipt of the news a bulletin announcing 1t was pub lished by the Age-Herald and the after noon papers got out extras. Later in the evening the Age-Herald published an extra, giving the full particulars of the unfortunate affair. A crowd collected In front of the Age-Herald office to read the bulletins, and everywhere on the street 1t was the sole topic of conver- sation.
 All during the afternoon and evening the Age-Herald telephones were ringing, persons in different parts of the city wishing to know the latest news. Hun dreds of telephone inquiries were re- ceived from the city and from all parts of the State. All expressed the greatest sympathy for the President.
 Commercial Club Acts.
 The Commercial Club was in session when the news was received and Presi- dent Exum was immediately instructed by the club to extend a message of sym pathy to the President Hon. Sterling Wood introduced a resolution expressing the sympathy and regret of the members. This, unanimously adopted by rising vote, is as follows:
 Resolved That the President of this club be directed to telegraph President Mckinley the great sympathy which this club and the city has for him In his suf- ferings from the cowardly attack of an attempted assassin, and the wish that he be further spared to serve this people in the future as in the past
 Acting in accordance with this resolu- ton, President Exum sent the following message:
 Birmingham, Ala, Sept. G. 1901. To President Mckinley:
 The Commercial Club of this city in- structs me to express to you their great sympathy for you in your sufferings from the cowardly hand of an assassin. May God spare yon to serve thls people in the future as in the past.
 CULPEPPER EXUM,,
 President Commercial Club.
 Members of the City Council at it's meeting yesterday afternoon were unanf- nous in expressing their sympathy for the President. Tt Is a great calamity" said Mayor Drennen, "and the Presidents death would be g. peculiarly unfortunate event for the country"
 The Trades' Council.
 The following telegram of sympathy was sent by the Building Trades Counch of Birmingham:
 To the Secretary of State, Washington:
 We, the representatives of the Building Trades Council of Birmingham. Ala, do hereby extend our sympathy to the na- tion and our condolence to the executive family.
 E. E. FELTUs, President.
 F. ORAMER, Secretary.
 Postmaster James W. Hughes-My God, 1t is awful.
 Jack F. Martin-It Is terrible. If the President should die 1t would be dis tinct loss to the nation I think Presi- dent Mckinley will go down in history as the greatest President we have ever had.
 John W. Tpmlinson-It Is very nnfor- tunate affair and greatly to be regretted. It Is a pity that such things have to hap pen.
 N w. Trimble-I am very sorry to hear 1t It is astonishing that a man of his suitability and kindness should have been made the mark of an assassin. Should he die 1t would be difficult te find such an- other to fill his place.
 District Attorney William Vaughan President McKinley's death would be the greatest misfortune that had befallen the country since the death of Abraham Lin coin. He Is the best President the country has ever had, regardless of party, politics or section. He is also one of the finest examples I know of pure private life.
 Expressions From Others,
 Judge Chas. J. Senn-It is a most la mentable occurrence, and the sympathy of the entire country is with the Presi- dent.
 Culpepper Exum-President Mckinley 8 death would be a great loss to the coun- try. He is one of the best Presidents the country has ever had.
 Judge A.. c. Howze-This is a terrible shock to the people, and such an act cannot be condemned too strongly: Should the President die 1t would net only be a loss to the country, but would even affect business relations. I remember that such was the case when Garfield vas shot. It disturbed business for some time.
 F. v. Eyans-Fhe assassination of Pres ident Mckinley shocks the Amfricap con tinent and draws tears of sorrow from every lover af the Republic. Pure in per son, incorrppt as an official, consistent as partisan, his name goes down in his tory with Lincoln, Grant and Garfield.
 Assistant Postmaster John Towers American citizenship in it's true meaning has again been outraged by the assassina- ton of the most beloved President this country has ever known. General Wash ington established the union. MT. Lincoln preserved the union. Major Mckinley en- larged the union. The glorious achieve ments and exemplary lives of these great men should be a lesson to all American citizens who love liberty who love law and order and who believe in maintaining the existing order of things. Ali men SO loving liberty, so believing In law and or der, and believing in government, should arise in their might and forever crush out the few foul and cowardly anarchists who