The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-18
CITY IS SADDENED
 BY SMITHS DEATH
Funeral At South Highlands
 Church This Afternoon
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY
Pallbearers Are Requested to Assem. ble At the Residence On High land Avenue At 2:3o This
 Afternoon.

A feeling of sadness and of the most sincere regret perTaded the entire con- munity yesterday morning wh en the death of Eli P. Smith became known over the city. Despite the fact that the news had been expected for two days or more the loss of the splendid man, who has done so much wh en his services were most needed, comes as d heavy shock, and is the cause of the greateset sorrow.
 The decease of Mr. Smith is deplored all over the state His influence has been 8 factor which will ever be missed, and his death comes as a blow not only to Alabama journalism, but to that of the entire south. His service has been recognized as one grand up lifting force, and for it to have been stricken out so soon was indeed un- fortunate.
 The tenderest sympathy for the rela- tlves of the deceased is being extended to them from all over the south. Many sympa thetc telegrams were delivered yesterday, and all express the deep re- gret of the loss of the deceased. Throughout the city and state there is bereavement among all who ever had the opportunity of knowing MT. Smith, of knowing him as he was. kind. true, genial. big-hearteu and one of the most generous of men,
 Press Club Adopts Resolutions.
 Several of the organizations in which Mr. Smith took prominent part dur ing his life met yesterday to take cognizance of the loss to them person ally, and to the public at large. The Birmingham Press club. of which the deceased was a charter member. took action through a special committee. named for the purpose by President Ross c. Smith. The committee framed the following resolutions:
 Whereas, in the death of Eli P. Smith the newspaper profession in the state of Alabama and the entire south whose keen sense of duty and indom- has lost a brilliant editor and worker, itable perseverance carried him to the highest post of trust within the gift of his associates and earned for him the greatest esteem in all circles of this community; and
 "Whereas, he set a standard for thoroughness, for faithfulness and for accomplishment which has become a model for younger members of the profession; and
 "Whereas, in private life he was true to every trust genial eompa nfon, a sincere friend a dutiful son, an af- fectionate brother and devoted hus- band; and
 "Whereas he has always given un- stntingly of his time and work for this organization and the advance ment of the profession in his city and state: and
 Whereas, in his public career as a member of the Board of Educa tion of Birmingham and as an earnest advo- cate of those things which upbuil state physically. Intellectually and morally, freely eXpending his strength in the cause of the pubic veal, the profession has had shining light re- Hecting credit and honor upon it; and
 "Whereas, he was never found want ing when fellow newspaper men needed his services, but freely responded and untiringly assisted;
 And whereas he was charter mem Der of this organization and has ever been one of its strongest nainstays; Be 1t resolved. That we, the members of the Birmingham Press club, do deep ly deplore his untimely taking away as q public as well as a personal loss, and as a blow to Alabama journalism
 Be it further resolved, That we rec ognize the conspicuous service he has done the newspaper profession by setting a high standard of conscientiousness, thoroughness and faithfulness.
 Be 1t further resolved, That We rec ognize the heavy loss this community has sustained in the removal of such a useful citizen and the cutting short or a career so full of further achievement. Be it finally resolved, That we tender our sincere sympathy to the good mother the loving wife and the devoted brothers, whose love for him renders the blow bearable only in the flight of time, and the balm of the memory of a grand and brave life, bravely lived; that copies of these resolutions be sent the be- reaved relatives and that a copy be entered on the minutes of the Birming- ham Press club.
 "R. F. JOHNSTON,
 CIVILIAN RYAN,
 'J. W. FRIEDMAN,
 "C. NJ. STANLEY,
 "committee."
 Sons of Veterans Hold Meeting.
 A called meeting of Camp Clayton,