The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-16
Wib Unanim0us UOlce Speakers
 Urge People To AUeyt 7heiy Rzebts
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CONTINUED It might have been called declaration of rights At any rate it was clearly set out that the movement was for temper ance in everything, temperance in the manner of life, temperance in temper ance legislation
 Bore Heat Without Murmur.
 It was a great day. The 2O00 delegates sat throughout the hot September after noon without a murmur. When a speak CT checked himself for breath, cries of Ego on, go on'' were re-echoed about the building There was not the comfort of a single electric fan. and still no one grumbled When night came. and when the physical man groaned while the spirit made no complaint, there had occurred very few departures from the haE. This was true in spite of the fact tnst the day was practically one of speaen-mak- ing, though there was not a single la bored speech
 Masterpieces of Oratory.
 Several masterpieces of oratory and sev- eral masterpieces of disputation were rem dered in the historic auditorium The effort of Senator Moody on taking charge of the convention as permanent ehalr- man was declared by those who heard 1t to be the finest argument, and deliv- cred in the most graceful style and dig nified manner which has graced any con vention chamber in the recent history or the state John B. Knox, in assaulting and tearing to pieces the breastworks of Conner and the administration, deliv- cred an invective the parallel of which has seldom been heard in Alabama. In the afternoon J. J. wilett of Annis- ton delivered a little gem which thrilled the audience and pleased with Its beat tiful language And the humor of Jesse Staliings, Perry Thomas, Tom Long and others served to relieve the situation when in several instances the serious strain was becoming almost too great
 At the adjournment the vast delegation poured out of the building into the street. and immediately began preparations for returning home On departure. there were no declarations of anger or desire for vengeance. But from the determined expressions which the delegates bore away from Montgomery it is safe to wager that soon there will be one or the most spectacular battles ever fought in the recent political history of this state.
 Pour Into Auditorium. At Il o'clock the delegates began filing into the spacious auditorium and a few seconds later it became evident that the hall would be filled, every seat taken The delegates were seated dCCOiuiIS tC NiS tricts Each of the nine were exeellently represented and enthusiasm was un- bounded In each section. The Jefferson delegation was too numerous for the seats provided, and the members overfiowed into the territory of the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth. At Il 30 o'clock the hall was well filled, and when shortly afterward the leaders of the movement, Henderson, Moody, A. D., and others. entered the applause shook the foundations. Shortly afterward to the tune of martial music, those who had remained outside until the last moment. surged in noisily and the hall was full.
 Ladies in the Gallery. Numerous ladies sat in the gallery. At this time 1t was estimated that the at tendance had reached the 20i0 mark. IL | was then apparent that the hornets nest stirred up by the legislation deemed ian atical and high-handed was destined to continue in a state of stinging activity until legislation flows again in channels of sanity and common sense.
 The appearance of Governor Cobb aroused repeated encores. Governor Oates was given a warm reception. Sem ator Spragins was complimented with stirring applause rendered by a standing audience. Senator Moody was warmly  greeted.
 Those on the Stage.
 All that was needed at this time. 1t was evident, was a leader. Those seated m the hall. 1t was positive. would follow. Among those on the platform were Sem ator Spragins, Senator Moody, President of the Railroad Commission Henderson Jere Williams of Barbour, Governor Cobb, Governor Oates, Governor Jelks. John P. TIlman, F. K. Campbell, Emmett o Neal, Senator Thomas Lee Long, F. L. Russell, Max Hamburger, Erwin Craighead or the Mobile Register Senator Hammer. Jesse Stalings, John B. Knox, Col. R. $. Kyle, Major Screws, L. H. Jeffries of Selma, Judge Nathan of Sheffield and numerous others.
 The applause which greeted Governor Jeks as. at one moment. he stood upon his feet. eaualled an enthusiastic demon- stration.
 Lee Long Calls for Order.
 Lee Long called the meeting to order.
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