The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-11


In the matters of investigating titles and
the different values of bids offered
Judge r. T.. Simpson of Florence fol-
lowed In the same line of argument made
by Judge Coleman. He could see no rea-
son for haste.
The Rev. ]. c. Sparks wanted action to-
day as did DIR. Craig and Mr.. Duncan.
Mr.. Orr thought that further postpone
ment would kill all the prospects for
successful college.
F. p Glass of Montgomery made an
earnest and strong plea foS immediate
action Past discord had been oecasioned
by past mistakes, and he believed that
continued delay meant future discord. 1t
would be impossible to raise commission
that did not have strong predictions on
the question, and would probably be left
for the synod to make final selection
The Rev. Sterling j. Foster agreed with
the stand taken by Mr.. Glass. He thought
either of the cities contending for the col
lege would prove satisfactory, and to show
his faith In the school he subscribed
$500 to the fund
The Rev. G. w. Patterson secured the
floor and pledged the hearty support OF
the college from his people wherever 1t
might be determined to locate 1t. He
Thought It to the best interests of the
church to settle the question of location
at the present session. The Rev. ]. c.
Ratte also wanted immediate action.
Dr. L. s. Hanley was prepared to vote
now. but he somewhat doubted the adj
visibility of taking this early vote. The
strong speech of Judge Coleman had
shaken him. The synod could not afford
to begin the work in crippled condi-
ton.
The question was called for and the
SYNOD by a large vote decided to settle
the matter of location at the present
session. Upon motion of DIR. Stage the
synod took a recess until o'clock.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session was called to
order by the moderator at O'Clock, and
the Rev. J. C. Orr secured recognition for
motion that the vote be taken by bal
lot The Rev. F. b. Webb appeared to
amend that on the second ballot the
town receiving the lowest vote be drop
ped, and SO on each succeeding ballot
until some town receive a majority of
all the votes cast.
Mr.. Orr opposed this amendment. DIR.
Stagg favored the knockout process,
and illustrated his stand by one of his
humorous stories which have frequently
convulsed the staid synod.
The Rev. f. M. Craig wanted the drop
system effective after the fifth ballot,
but on motion of the Rev. j. c.. Battle
the motion and substitute were permit
20 to 20.
DR.. Stages Notion Adopted.
DIR. Stage secured the adoption of
motion that the synod proceed to vote
by ballot until some city nominated
should receive majority OF all the votes
cast. There was considerable talk on this
resolution before 1t got through Several
of the members who had been guests Of
late lunchers. had not arrived and re-
cess of ten minutes was taken, await
ing the late corners.
Upon reconvening upon the suggestion
of Dr. Handley the synod sung "All Hail
the Power OF, Jeusus' Name
Jasper's Coal Lands.
Mr.. Foster of Jasper secured consent
to question Judge Shields as to the value
of the coal lands offered by Jasper. bring
ing out some facts as to location, num-
Der and thickness Of seams.
Questions of privilege for a last plea
then became quite common. Mr. Gilmore
was first recognized, explaining that
there were no strings" to the Bessemer
bid, and otherwise make clearer the pro-
visions of the bid.
Judge Coleman wanted to ascertain that
in case the synod vote in favor of some
| bidder Offering a choice of two or more
sites, how the synod would make a Sc
| lection. Judge Coleman was declared, at
| that time, out of order.
| Judge Simpson was recognized and add
| ed some words for Florence, and Mr..
| Glass closed the discussion, again setting
forth the advantages of Montgomery
| The question was called for and the
synod voted to proceed with the ballot