The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-02-25

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and any court to which the case shall
thereafter be taken on writ Of error
shall have the power to direct judg-
ment to be entered either upon the
verdict or upon the point reserved. II
conclusive. a. its Judgment upon such
point reserved may require.
Be 1t resolved, that the State Bar
Association recommends to the legisla
ture OF the state that Section 14s3
general statutes. be amended 80 as e
require the Judge, after the introduc-
ton Of the plaintiffs testimony. il it il
insufficient to support verdict for the
plaintiff. upon the motion OF the de-
PENDANT, to instruct the Jury to return
verdict for the defendant: but II
said motion be denied the defendant
may introduce evidence in defense; and
after all the evidence OF the parties
has been submitted. the court may,
upon motion Of either party. direct q
verdict Of the jury for such party.
Be it resolved. that this resolution
be certified, to the legislature by the
president and secretary of this associa-
ton.
Your committee to whom was re-
ferred the foregoing resolution begs to
report that we recommend the adop-
tion Of the same.
REDIsTRlcTlNG REPORT.
The committee appointed to submit
resolutions in regard to redistricting
the state into judicial circuits, re-
ported the resolution as given In The
Journal yesterday morning, which was
adopted with a slight change in the
Second and Ninth circuits. The Sec
ond circuit was changed and now con-
sists of Liberty. Wakulla, Jefferson
and Gadsden; the Ninth, Washington,
jackson. Calhoun and Franklin.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
During the afternoon session other
resolutions were adopted as follows;
One asking that state attorneys be
given the same right as is now allow
ed county solicitors, that Of allowing
him to examine witnesses under oath.
One allowing appeal to the supreme
court in criminal cases on behalf Of
the state in questions OF the law in
volved.
One amending sections 200 and s145
of the general statutes, providing for
liens against vessels and to extend
benefits Of such liens to certain per-
sons as stated therein.
A resolution asking the association
to 80 on record as favoring the calling
Of q constitutional convention was
tabled
Mr.. F. NJ. Simonton of Tampa, gave
a lengthy and able address on THE
Law Of Conspiracy in its Relation to
Labor Organizations" which dealt ex-
tensively with the Tampa strike situa-
ton. The address will appear in The
Journal tomorrow morning.
THE BAY TRIP.
After the afternoon session the visit
ors repaired to the Palafox street
wharf where the steamer Pilot was IN
waiting and were taken down the bav
to the navy yard to make q short visit
to Admiral Young. The limited time
made it necessary for the visit to be Of
short duration, but many toasts were
drunk to the health Of the lawyers, the
state of Florida, the United States ami
the one and only admiral.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
A short session for the election Of
officers was held immediately upon
the return to the hotel, at which time
a resolution was offered by w. A. Mac
Williams thanking the Osceola Club.
Pensacola Automobile Association,
Pensacola Bar Pilots Association. the
San Carlos hotel and Admiral Young
for courtesies extended the association
while in session.
mously elected and the secretary cast
the ballot for the association:
President-W. A. Blount, Pensacola.
III l,,lt al
circuit:
First-Thomas F. West Milton.
Second-J. w. Henderson, Tallahas-
see.
Third-Cory Hardee, Live Oak.
Fifth-William Hooker, Ocala.
Sixth-Herbert 8. Philips, Tampa.
Seventh-Joseph H. Jones, Orlando.
| Eighth-E. Noble Calhoun, Palatka-
Members Of executive council-W. A
MacWilliams, st. Augustine; E. p. AK
tell, Jacksonville: F. NJ. Simonton
/ Tampa: w. III. Price, Mariana.
The secretary, George G. Gibbs. Jack
sonville. and the treasurer. John W
Burton, Arcadia. were unanimously re.
elected.
THE BANQUET.
| Judge John c. Avery, of the loca
l OAR, aCt0Q aS l0dSlNdSteE anu present
ed each of the speakers with fittin;
tribute. He said he was glad that Pen
i sacola is a part of Florida and he WA,
allowed the privilege Of being toast
master at a banquet given to FIorid,
lawyers. The retiring president, JET
! ferson B. Browne. was the first bile.
! for talk but Mr.. Avery found he In.
retired. not only from the presidenc,
/ but from the banquet hall and couIt
| not be found. In Introducing the new
president, Hon. William A. Blount, n
said he was introducing q man VIII,
1 had been given many honors and ha,
i distinguished himself In each case, an
1t was an honor well deserved and MI
h Blount would be an honor to tho asso
citation as president.
a Mr.. BIOUNT'S TALK.
IA Mr. Blount dealt in q few pleas