The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-18
.DUPUY TICKET IS FORMALLY NOTIFIED Large Meeting Held At EnSIey
 Opera House OVATION FOR SPEAKERS R. T. Mcleod Informed That Father Is Dying In Mssissippi-PersonaI
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OVATION FOR SPEAKERS

Ensley, August (Special)-A large and representative audience filled the Ems ley opera house tonight, the occasion be- ing the formal notification of the candi- dates on the Dupuy ticket in the ap- preaching municipal election. full ticket was selected and a platform adopt ed. MT. Dupuy, candidate for mayor, was the principal speaker and was fol- lowed by the candidates for aldermen from the several wards R. L. Daniel called the meeting to order and invited the candidates to seats on the stage When MT. Dupuy appeared he received an ovation that lasted several minutes short business meeting was held and permanent organization effected. The or ganization will be known as the Citizens League of Ensley. The following officers were elected: R. L. Daniels, president; J. A. Reese, vice president w. L. Settle, secretary and treasurer. On motion the ward nominations were confirmed and the following gentlemen selected on the ticket: For mayor, James A. Dupuy; al- dermen First ward, John Angwin and E. J. Owens; Second ward T. J. Barrett and c. A. Thomasson; Third ward, Ed gar Keenon and R. s. Hickman; Fourth ward, R. T. Mcleod and A. L. Daniel; Fifth ward, MT. Greggs and A. Buddy.
 The chairman was empowered to ap- point committee of five to wait on the mayor to ask a fair distribution of elec- tion managers and clerks The chair man announced he would name the com- mittee later. MT. Daniels then addressed the meeting briefly thanking them for the honor in electing him chairman and complimented the voters for their selec- tion Of candidates.
 He then introduced MT. Dupuy, who re- ceived a great reception. The applause was loud and prolonged MT Dupuy launched boldly into his subject, and spoke at length on his candidacy. He was frequently interrupted with cheering and applause. He expressed his pleas ure at the character and standing of the aldermanic ticket selected to make the race with him. said that he was out to win and if elected would do his whole duty to the people He advocated a clean race and stated that he was running on his merits, He said he favored an eco- Iomical and progressive administration, the upbuilding of the public schools, re- organization of the city offices, partic- ularly clerk and tax collector; advocated the cooperation of the city with Bir- rningham in the purchase of water works; favored the annexation of Wylam under proper conditions and promised if elect ed fair and impartial administration, and also said that he would endeavor to fil the office with credit to the voters who elected him and with honor to him. self
 At the conclusion of his speech he was loudly applauded. MT. Dupuy presented his claim in straightforward manner, and not in single instance did he resort to abuse of those who differed with him. He was followed by the nominees for alder men from the different wards, who each outlined his policies and pledged his hearty support to the mayor if elected.
 The meeting was very enthusiastic, each speaker receiving an ovation. There were many prominent and influential citizens In the audience, and the utmost good na- ture and order prevailed The friends of the ticket were much pleased at the success of the meeting.