The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-26
BOYS WORKED UP OVER
 THE zoo PROJECT
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 MT. Barrett then introduced Col T. G. Bush whom he said would act as tenn porary chairman of the organization.
 Colonel Bush told the boys that he was | heartily in favor of the movement and said the boys would have no trouble in raising the funds if they would go to work. He told them q zoo was instruc- tive as well as entertaining. After ex- plaining the rules regarding the organiza- l ton of associations. he explained that 1 B. M. Allen, who had been selected as legal adviser was present and was very familiar with elephants. He explained that Mr. Allen had once claimed to be boy, but that 1t was very long. ago. Colonel Bush said that he himself was still boy
 l Mir Allen then spoke to the boys on the legal complications of the movement and said there were none. The principal thing in regard to elephants" said MT. Allen, Ifs feeding them. It costs money to maintain zoo and I would suggest that you boys call on the mayor and board of aldermen or some well known concern and endeavor to have the zoo permanently maintained.
 Other Remarks.
 James Bowron was then called upon and he told the boys of the educational features attached to a geological garden and said it would make school work much more pleasant when the boys could see the animals they had studied about. He said if the boys would get behind this movement and push like an elephant they would make it bowling success whether the animals did or not.
 Judge Feagin then spoke to the boys on the educational features of zoo, and said he was heartily in favor of the move ment He said the boys would certainly succeed if they kept at 1t, and when they 1 got to be men they would be proud of what they had done towards helping the f city when boys.
 Nominations In Order.
 When Judge Feagin had concluded Col onel Bush announced that the time for electing officers had arrived and then the excitement waxed warm and furious l Colonel Bush said the nominations for l president were in order and in moment there were scores of boys clamoring for | recognition. James Gillespy caught the eye of the chair and placed the name of 1 Sam Clabaugh in nomination for presi- dent. Another youngster quickly nomina- 1 ted Joe Mudd and then the fun began. With a Czar Reed like thought young Gillespy quickly moved that the nomna- tions be closed. This was carried. On the vote the Clabaugh and Mudd men were requested to walk by the tellers so they could be counted. The tellers were | preparing to announce the result-C1a- 1 baugh, 32; Mudd, 31-when young Mudd arose and said that he had not voted, thinking that candidates were not entitled l to a vote. He was allowed to vote and this caused tie. Colonel Bush then asked all the Clabaugh men to line up on the right side of the hall and all the | Mudd men on the left.
 Tall Wire Pulling. l At this juneture the boys began some l tall wire pulling, and the younger voters were jerked backwards and forwards un- l til they knew not for whom they were voting. Chief Wier finally secured quiet and the tellers counted the vote. The result stood Clabaugh, 34; Mudd, 32.
 The chair then called for vote for 1 vice president. Clabaugh nominated his l former opponent, Joe Mudd, and another youngster nominated Robert Badham. A 1 third little fellow nominated Hugh Beas- l ley, and another vote was taken. The re- l suit stood: Mudd, 40; Badham, 20; Beas- l ley, G. Mudd was declared the winner. l Colonel Bush then surrendered the chair to Mir Barrett, and he called for nomina- tions for ecretary-treasurer. Before any 1 body could put up name, Robert Thach l got the floor and moved that the offices of secretary and treasurer be separate and distinct. This broke the slate and l carried unanimously.
 | The names of James Glllespy and Joe 1 Saks were up for election. After | another exciting race, Gillespy was de- clared the winner.
 l The next election was that of treasurer, and the nominees were Henry Gray and Robert Badham. After a scramble for places in the two lines 1t was seen that Badham had won.
 Selecting a Board. l The officers were then requested to re- tire and select a board of directors to be voted on by the committee of the whole. The directors given above were chosen and unanimously elected.
 It was apparent from the start that a l few of the boys had formed a combination or slate and the fight between them and the boys on the outside was not only ex- l citing but highly amusing to the older l persons present. The boys, especially young Thach, seemed to thoroughly un- derstand the principles of parliamentary practice and this youngster proved cap- able floor leader. Time and again his | name was put up for nomination. but 1 he respectfully declined all such honors l but stuck to his friends.
 1 In few minutes after the first nom- | ination was made it was observed that l the slate had been smashed and then the 1 outsiders ran rough shod over what look I ed like ring. This caused the defeat of l one or two of the boys who are very l popular When the officers met to select l a board of directors all factions were recognized and the way paved for a sue cessful administration.
 Ciabaugh Takes the Chair. l Young Clabaugh took the chair near the close of the meeting and exhibited great shrewdness as we'll as cool head He explained the motions thoroughly and showed considerable training in the rules l governing public gatherings.
 Before the meeting adjourned President l Clabaugh requested that all officers and members of the board of directors hold a I meeting Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the same hall. He explained that l there would be no school duties on that l day. He also explained that the present | temporary officers would not serve longer | than June l. Then the organization will 1 be made permanent and the officers elect l ed for one year. Another general meet l ing will be held on the call of the pres l ident, probably next week.
 Following Is a list of the boys who l took part In the organization and who