The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-16
Gossip Among Those Returning
BY CLYDE ". ENNIS

BY CLYDE The exodus to Montgomery began in earnest yesterday afternoon, when the limited train for the capital left this city after being equipped with extra cars and loaded to the guards with people en route to the inauguration, and the reassembling of the legislature. The crowd yesterday was greater than any which has left here for Montgomery, even the convening of the general assembly, calling for no such representation as the inauguration which occurs this morning.
 The crowds yesterday afternoon were composed of soldiers en route for the pa rade, representatives, senators, newspaper men, members of the third house," pros pective officehoders, those seeking per- quisites for efforts of the by-gone, and many, many flame ducks"
 And to this was added many distin- guished men of Birmingham and their wives, who will tonight attend the gov ernor's ball, which will draw belles and beaux from every point in this common wealth.
 SQlpcppcT hAulil, lWo oult cases and one hat box. wherein was en- cased his evening wear hat. was among those going south"
 Mayor Exum' seems to have taken quite a liking to the state representatives, as this is his second trip in one week. His boom for governor down in Montgomery interested his friends here great deal, and perhaps he is looking after such de- tails as present themselves.
 "I am giong to see the lawmakers in action, hear Governor O'Neal outline his policies for his term, and to attend the ball. The event which takes place to-day will be historical in Alabama, and I de- sire to be on the scene" said Mayor Exum.
 Col. John w. Tomlinson. national com mitteeman from Alabama, whose berth is to be contested by Lieut.. Gov. Henry B. Gray, was in the delegation.
 He will attend the inaugural ceremon- ies and the ball at the capitol tonight. Colonel Tomlinson was accompanied by Mrs Tomlinson and expects to return home tomorrow morning.
 Representative T. II. Motion, who came up Saturday night for Sunday, returned yesterday Mir Motion plans to get busy on some measures this week. and said he wanted to be in Montgomery early this morning. Hence his speedy return to the capitol. He is rapidly becoming popular among the law makers and will add lustre to the crown of the Jefferson delegation. MT. Motion, who sold his palatial home on South Twentieth street because of the noise whereabouts, said he did not under stand why Montgomery was sometimes called a quiet town.
 Tt has been rather noisy since I have been down there. And I think Montgom- cry a real live. hustling town" he Said. sThe legislature is in session"
 Senator Watt Brown of St. Clair county, who opposed Senator Hugh Morrow of Jefferson for the presidency of the senate, was on the down train yesterday.
 Senator Brown came up town while waiting for tho train yesterday and remarked upon the magnificence of Birminghams skyscrapers and longing ly inspected the site for the American Trust and Banking company's new 16- story building.
 Birmingham is certainly a wonder full city" said Senator Brown And if I was to have beer defeated In my ambition to be president of the senate I am glad we were downed by a man who lives in such city and a man of the poise of Hugh Morrow. I think every senator Is well pleased with Sen- ator Morrow as president pro tempore. He Is self-possessed at all times. is skilled in parliamentary law, Is a di- plomat of the first water and is easily the most popular man around the capi- tol, they say. am a strong friend of Jeffersons representative. I think the legislature will give adequate relief to the big cities on all measures they request and this law-making body will create good place in the peoples memory"
 Joseph Scully. known as Captain J. B. Scully and US Major Joseph B. Scully, who will be adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard after Tuesday, perhaps, was among tho on the limit ed yesterday. After tomorrow, it is to be General J. B. Scully with creative staff powers
 jor Scully Is man of wide popu- larity here, Is liked by the boys" re- spected by all classes and possesses Q military training equalled by few men in the National Guard. There Is no question but that he will reflect dig nifty and honor upon the office for which he Is slated.
 A trait he possesses and one which all successful politicians must acquire or possess Is the knack of forgiving the other fellow. He managed the cam- paign of Governor O'Neal here, but he has nothing but the kindest word and subtle flattery for the Mallory forces
 He will reflect credit upon Governor O'Neal and will administer the military affairs ably.
 Genial, smiling. happy Harry Jones, president of the Birmingham City Coun- ell, erstwhile candidate for sheriff and perhaps as widely known among the law makers as any member of the third house." was among those leav- ing for Montgomery yesterday. He will attend the festivities occur ring today and will be back on the local job tomorrow.
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