The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-06
TICKET SELECTED
 AT MASS MEETING Municipal Reform League Dr.
 ganizeS in EnSley JAMES LIDDELL FOR MAYOR F. G. FonvilIe Has Also Announced His Candidacy, But He Will Run
 Independent of Any Ticket
 or Faction-others.
JAMES LIDDELL FOR MAYOR

Ensley, October 5.-(Special)-A mass meeting, attended by about fifty promi- nent citizens of Ensley, was held tonight in the old Presbyterian hall. Chairman F. M. Slye, called the meeting to order and stated that the gathering was for the pur- pose of selecting clean straight ticket for the coming primary, and to hear the report of committee appointed last Thursday.
 Frank Deedmeyer, chairman of this committee, said that after consultation and consideration the following ticket had been selected:
 For Mayor, James Liddell; chief of po- lice, C. T. Camp; treasurer and tax col lector, Felix Fuller; city clerk, J. Fl. Leath city attorney W. w. shortridge; city physician. Dr. F. H. Johnson; stree- commissioner, A. A. Harris.
 Aldermen-Flrst ward, w. T. Palmer, A. B. Moss second ward T. NJ. Slye Bodey Morrison; thlrd ward, ]. M. Don aldson. Tom Keenan, fourth ward, A. F. Oefuniak, J. W. Morgan; fifth ward. w. H. Zuber, John A. Burgin.
 J. M. Donaldson, who was selected for alderman from the Third ward asked that his name be dropped but no ac- ton was taken.
 There were several enthusiastic speech es made during the course of the meeting. Dr. T. F. Johnson who made an appeal for a peaceful campaign with no mud singing" and gentlemanly conduct was loudly applauded. James Liddell addressed the maeting, announcing his candidacy, and setting forth his platform. MT. Me haffey, w. w Shortridge and several oth- CT well known men made brief talks which received close attention.
 Those present organized themselves into A Municipal Reform league to maintain a permanent effort toward reform in Ems ley politics.
 FonvIle Announces.
 There Is now another candidate positive ly announced for Mayor. r. G. Fonville, the popular city treasurer has acoeded to the demands of his friends, and will enter the fight independent of any set ticket Mir Fonville is already receiving many promises of support in the primary.
 The announcements are beginning to come in large numbers. City Clerk A. l.. Arnold and several other present officials, are in the race Sam Watson will prob ably be a candidate for alderman from the Fifth ward Easley is divided into number of factions which promise to make things hot before October 29
 Episcopal convocaton.
 ao-,ooatfop oP tho Rir- mineham district, which has been in ses- sion in Bessemer, adjourned last night to meet in Ensley during the spring Of 1907. This is a representative body of learned divines, and Ensley is to be con- graduated in procuring the next meet ing.
 The Rev. J. J. D. Hall returned to- day with the delegation from this church, who report an interesting session and most satisfactory in every way. The Rev. MT. Hall addressed the convention on prison work and other important subjects. He told of his visit to some of the north- ern prisons where the chances of reclaim ing prisoners are less than those in the south A northern chaplain Is often re- oulred to preach to the prisoners without being permitted to see their faces. Tho cells were opened a few inches and se- cured while the minister had to stand in tn corridor to hold his services.
 Ensey will prepare to entertain the convocation, and everything will be done to make the stay of the delegates pleas ant
 Social Happenings.
 The Thread of the Story club held the first meeting of the season yesterday aft ernoon at the home of Mrs. H. k. Ager- ton The affair was indeed a delightful one and the members look forward to many pleasant meetings during the pres ent season. The new officers are as fol- lows: President. Mrs. J. Moog; vice pres ident, Mrs. J. H. Eubank; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. H. E. Agerton.
 The Fortnight club held german in the Perkins hall tonight which was well at tended and @ most enjoyable social event.
 The St. Margaret Guild of the Episco- pal church met this week and elected of- ficers for the ensuing year. The guild also prepared for much work during the win ter. The new officers are: President, Mrs John A. Morrison; vice president. Mrs John NJ. Martin; secretary Mrs. Wright Wilson; treasurer, Mrs. w. c. Smith.
 Notes and Personals.
 MT. and Mrs. J. w. Orr have taken a house on Avenue II and Twenty-trst street. where they are at home to their friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. John England will move to Birmingham on the 18th of this month Their house in Ensley will be occupied by Mir and Mrs. Harlan McTyiere, who will move out from Fountain Heights.
 Mrs Sam Watson is spending few days with relatives in Blocton.
 The Rev. l.. A. Reagor Is in south Ala bama. where he is conducting revival. He will return tomorrow night.
 Miss Lester Scott will leave Tuesday for Athens, where she will take up the study of music.
 F.. l.. Swan of the Harris-Lovelady com pany is quite i'll at his home on Avenue E. It is feared that he has pneumonia.
 Hettv Green's Son WIthdraWs.