The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-12-03


ways I am n favor of deciding on a
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open the box. No man can swear that
from the time of the election to the
beginning of the contest the general
election ballot box was not tempered
with. Gambill was repudiated three
times by the voters of the Third ward,
once by petition and twice in elections
1t is our duty to elect the man entitled
to the place and not the man whom
we individually prefer"
The remarks of Mr.. Estes elected such
strenuous applause that President Jones
was compelled to rap repeatedly for or
der
The speaker was frequently interrupted
by intersections thrown in by persons
from the rody of spectators.
Mr.. Kerr, attorney for Mr.. Hoyt, was
granted the right of speech, and he de-
clared that he held the affidavits of all
but "a of the list of 105 challenged voters
to the effect that they either refrained
from participating in the general election
or did not oppose the democratic nomi-
nees. IF you give the remaining "a to
Mr.. Gambill," stated Mr. Kerr, "Mr. Hoyt
will still be the nominee by five votes 1t
is now up TO the board. Is the board go
ing to carry out its pledge?"
After the conclusion of Mr.. Kerr's
speech there was another outburst of APP
plause, and the chairman was compelled
to rap strenHously for the restoration OF
order Committeeman Bethea spoke in
behalf of Mr.. Hoyt and Committeeman
Stewart in behalf of Mr.. Gambill. Judge
Allen, Mr. Gambills attorney, also adj
dressed the board, reviewing the evidence
in the case, claiming that republican
votes were cast for Mr. Hoyt and stating
the fact that it was impossible to get into
the ballot box to bring out all the testi-
mony.
Kisses Greeted GambiIl.
After the election of Mr.. Gambill COM
mittee of three escorted the new Third
ward alderman to the rostrum of the
chairman.
At that time there broke out seething
round of Kisses, such demonstration IN
fact, that the president was compelled to
restore order and threaten to have the
Kissing persons elected unless they re-
Trained, before he could administer the
oath.
Immediately on taking his seat Mr..
Gambill asked for and received permls-
sion to speak. He stated his apprecia-
ton Of the honor of his election and his
heller that he was elected by the demo-
Gratis of the Third ward. Later he paid
his respects to John Bethea, committee
mars cf the Third ward, who was
staunch supporter of Mr. Hoyt, land to
Mayor Ward. George Ward" he began,
"who some months ago robbed John l..
Parker
But he was here interrupted by dem
onstration from the spectators and a re-
proval from President Jones, who af-
firmed that during his administration no
personalities shall be INDUCED in on the
tloor of the council.
Continuing his speech Mr.. Gambill said
81 believe that the general election box
would nave shown me the choice of the
democrats OF the Third ward. If the box
is ever opened, and it is shown that Mr.
Hoyt mas a majority of even one vote, L
will willingly resign the position"
Greener and kIotz verdicts.
After Mr.. Gambil had taken his seat
and order was restored, the reports or
special committees were in order.
Just prior to the reading OF these re-
ports, however, the report of the judiciary
committee. to which was referred the
matter of Alderman Greener having en-
ployment by the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company, was made by
it's chairman, Alderman Fulghum. The re-
port. hereinafter given in full, was to the
effect that since Alderman Greener has
resigned his position with the corporation
he is entitled to hold his seat as alder
man. This report was adopted, Aldermen
Cooper. Estes and Starbuck voting in the
negative.
Alderman Cooper next read the report of
the special committee to which was
ferred the charge that Alderman Klotz
had profited financially in a deal between
the Birmine ham Realty company and the
city of Birmingham. The report, which
has been puDnsneu before, was TO the Ell
feet that in receiving commission of $4GO
from the birmingham Realty company
Alderman klotz was guilty of conduct
1nbeconiing Il city official and alderman.
on motion of Alderman Moore this report
was referred to the judiciary committee
the opposing votes being cast by Aldermen
Cooper Estes and Starbuck. Alderman
Cooper. alone of the members of the
committee making the report, opposed re-
ferring ii to a committee.