The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-12
AN SALOON MEN
 HOLD CONVENTION A Number of Prominent Minis terS are in Attendance PLANNING STATE CAMPAIGN Ex-Senator James Norman of Cham bers Is Chosen Assistant Superin-
 tendent-Dr G. w. Young
 Makes an Address.

At the session of the first annual con- vention of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league held yesterday at the First Baptist church the Rev. pr. Ebberfeld of Illinois, was elected superintendent of the asso- ciation and former State Senator James Norman of I.anette, was elected assistant superintendent.
 About forty delegates are attending the convention and were present at the open ing session. After being called to order the league meeting was adjourned until night and the entire afternoon was de- voted to meeting of the board of trus- tees.
 Outline Work. The object of the league and It's future were discussed and work for the coming year was mapped out. This meeting was presided over by w. D. Crumpton, pres ident of the league, assisted by the Rev. l. D. Steele, pastor of the Cumberland Pres byterian church, who is the secretary and treasurer. The following trustees were present: P. c. Ratliff, the Rev. pr. James Mccoy the Rev. Dr. John w. Stagg, the Rev. Dr. s. l.. Dobbs, the Rev. J. R. Me Mullen of Gadsden, and the Rev. pr. Crawford of Montgomery The session last night was opened with devotional exercises and then followed cordial address of welcome by the Rev. pr. J. A Duncan, pastor of the First Meth odist Episcopal church. Dr. McMillen of Gadsden responded on behalf of the league and his remarks were applauded. The superintendent was then elected. Upon the recommendation of Dr. G. w. Young of Louisville, Ky, assistant superinten- dent of the American Saloon league Dr. Ebberhart was chosen superintendent by a unanimous vote and ex-Senator Norman of Chambers county was elected as the assistant MT. Norman enters upon his duties December 15.
 The League in Ohio. The address of the evening was delivered by pr. Young, entitled; Responsibility of Christian Voters" pr. Young Is fresh from the campaign in Ohio in which Gov ernor Herrick, the nominee of the republi- can party, who had made himself ob-
 noxious to the temSlrance element by
 using his veto power against a temper ance bill, was defeated by MT Patterson, the democratic nominee by a sweeping majority. pr. Young stated that this re- suit was brought about largely through the influence of the Ant-Saloon league, thus putting down Boss Cox and the liquor interest in the state. A liberal collection
 was secured before the close of the meet ing last night and members expressed themselves enthusiastically regarding the
 prospects of the leagues work. | The programme for today will be- Morning. 9:15-Devotional exercises | 9:30-"What is the Anti-Saloon League?' Dr. w. B.. Crumpton.
 Conditions in Alabama. ."-Rev. s. $. WaSson
 | 11;00-Questions and general discussion. Afternoon. | 2:45-Devotional exercises. l 3:00-Report of committees and discus
 sion of same.
 On account of the lecture of pr. Whar- ton at the church tonight the evening cession of the convention will be omit ted and all the business of the league will be completed at this afternoons session.