The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-10
bESSEMER ASKS
 FOR NEW COUNTY Mass Meeting Presents Peti-
 ton to Governor A. 3. & A. WORK RESUMES Big Pay Day Expected in Bessemer Today-BasebaI Team Plays
 North Birmingham Per
 sonaI and General.
A. B. & A. WORK RESUMES

Bessemer, July 9.-(Special) )-The mass meeting held this afternoon at Rebie hall under the auspices of the New County club was spirited and well attended The meeting was presided over by J. A. Estes and Walter s. Gilbert acted as secretary. The purpose of the meeting was to adopt resolutions and petition the governor to include in his official call for the extra session of the legislature the question of forming a new county out of portions of Jefferson, Bibb, Tuscaloosa and Shelby counties The leaders of the movement are sanguine and confidently expect the governor to comply with their request, and they think the legislature will pass favorably on the matter.
 There was much discussion as to whether 1t would be advisable to bring the matter before the governor any more as there have been two committees to wait on him and two petitions presented which have been signed with over 700 names. After some spirited discussion the following resolutions were adopted and a copy will be mailed to the governor:
 Whereas, Gov B. B. Conner stated that he would call an extraordinary session of the legislature of Alabama for July 27, 19OA to consider such matters as are for the best interests of the state of Alabama; and,
 whereas, We believe that local self government is one of the foundation stones of American liberty: and,
 Whereas, Under existing circumstances an increase in population. we believe it to-be to the best interests of all that the closer together communities and neighborhoods are drawn better results are apparent; and,
 Whereas We have in territory of the proposed new county population of 50,- GOO people, and an assigned valuation of $40,000, 600 in a rich and growing sec ton of the state of Alabama; and,
 "Whereas, We are placed at a great disadvantage and inconvenienced by the distance from a county seat, where our courts are located, and where we as citi- zens must attend at any and all times in the year; and,
 Whereas, We are compelled by the con- gestion of business in these courts, the distance we have to travel, the loss of time, and the many courts that call us to attend, making 1t a hardship not known or realized in another county in Alabama; and,
 Whereas. we believe that it is but just and right that we have county created out of the counties of Jefferson, Tusca- loosa, Bibb and Shelby counties reducing none to the limit named in the constitu- ton of Alabama. but giving an abundance of territory to all and not seriously han dicaping the wealth of any. be it
 Resolved. that we, the citizens of Bes- semer in mass meeting assembled, urge upon Gov. B. B. Conner to include in his official call for the assembling of the legislature clause giving to the legsla- tive body the right and power to consider the question of the creation of a new county out of the portions of the coun- ties of Jefferson. Tuscaloosa Bibb and Shelby counties. to be known as ------ cunty, and to have all the rights and privileges granted under the institution to counties in the state of Alabama. Be 1t further
 Resolved that a copy of these resolu tons be sent to Governor Conner prior to the date of his issuing his official call Be 1t
 Resolved. that as there are other things that will come up before the leg islature that will be of no special in- terest to Bessemer, that we will not mix up with them. but put all of our energy in getting the new county bill through this session. Be it
 Resolved that we the citizens of this end of Jefferson county, appreciating the feeble condition of the health of our be- loved representative. Dr. M. C. Rags dale. that we send one of our citizens of any way that he may direct. And be 1t
 Resolved, that we approve of the splendid work of uor new county cam