The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-05-28
ALABAMA MAYORS
 IN BIRMINGHAM
Sessions of Municipal League
 Held at City Hall
MEET AGAIN THIS MORNING
Recess Committee of State Senate Also Present to Hear sugeestions-Wel- come Address By Mayor Dren-
 nen-Mayor Joseph Presides.

 The third annual meeting of the League of Alabama Municipalities convened in the city hall in Birmingham yesterday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock and at the end of the session an adjournment was taken until 9:So o'clock this morning when inter- esting questions in reference to desired legislation will be discussed.
 The meeting yesterday was called to order by the president, Mayor Joseph of l Montgomery
 Secretary J. E. Blackwood. mayor of Gadsden, was present and read the min utes of the last meeting.
 Mayor Drennen of Birmingham then de- llvered the welcome address He said that this was the second time that he had he'd the pleasure and the honor of well coming the organization to Birmingham and what would be lacking in his words would be more than made up in the hos pita1ity of Birminghams citizens towards the visitors
 He said that the League of Alabama Municipalities had been organized for the purpose of upbuiding the cities and towns in Alabama and for regulating the muni- cipal government of them.
 In closing his brief remarks Mayor Drennen said that he extended to every visitor a cordial welcome.
 Proud of Birmingham.
 Mayor Joseph of Montgomery thanked nr- that the state of Alabama was proud of Birmingham as nearly every city and town had sent to her some of it's best citizens.
 Mayor Joseph then submitted his annual report which suggested legislation along certain lines desired by the municipalities. On motion of Mayor Cochrane of Tusea- loosa, it was referred to a committee of three, a report on the suggestions to be returned at the session this morning. The committee consists of Mayor Cochrano of Tuscaloosa. Mayor Drennep of Bir- ming and John B. Weal1ley of Blrming- ham,
 Concerning Legislation.
 The recess committee of the state senate
 
 suggestions regarding desired legislation. During the session Senator Craig of Dal- las county, spoke. He stated that the senate committee wanted to hear any suggestions that might be offered and the committee was there in a receptive mood, desiring to ascertain the wishes of the members of the league.
 John B. Weal5ley, who was instrumental in having the league organized three years ago, also spoke. He was greeted with applause. At the time of the or 1 ganization he was mayor of Florence, but has since moved to Birmingham.
 At the conclusion of the session the visitors took a special electric car to see the city. The most important work will be transacted at the meeting this morn- ing.
 The members of the recess committee of the senate who are present are D. D. Hall of Baldwin county Fred l.. Baekmon of Calhoun county W. B.. Craig of Dallas county, c. c. Nesmith of Lamar county, w. B. Castleberry of Ta1- ladega county. Joel w. Goldsby chair man of this committee, will arrive this morning On motion of Mayor Drennen members of the recess committee were elected honorary members of the league.
 Official stenographer.
 Miss Winnifred seeley was elected of ficial stenographer for the meeting. She is here to take down the proceedings for the senate recess committee.
 On roll call the following members of the league answered present:
 Mayor Drennen, Birmingham Mayor T. r. Huey Bessemer; Mayor Jospeh. Mont gomery Mayor W S. Johnson, Attalla; Mayor w c. Cochrane, Tuscaloosa; May or w. R. Anderson, Pickney City; T. H. Carr, mayor-elect of Montgomery; Mayor E. J. Hutler, Pratt City; Alderman F. l D. Askew, Wetumpka; Mayor J. L. Cole i North Birmingham; Mayor A. F. Fuqua, Alexander City; Mayor J. E. Blackwood | Gadsden Aldermen Forney. J. R. Cope land, Barbour and O'Neill, Birmingham; l Alderman Mcintyre and City Attorney Bihb, Montgomery; City Engineer r. Byrne, Ensley, and John B. Weakley, | Birmingham.
 l One of the most popular men present is Senator Hall of Baldwin, who is a mem Der of the recess committee. He is famif- larly known os Uncle Dan" and has many friends and admirers who are all ways glad to shake his hand
 The members of the recess committee who were not present yesterday are Hugh Morrow of Jefferson county. R. L. Hipp of cullman county and N. D. Powell of Butler county.