The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-05

pression that a most excellent auc~ tioneer had been spoiled when Judge Brandon became a statesman. He first got the audience into good humor and then declared that something more than wind tanning" was necessary.
 We have got to dig the bait, ne said and proceeded to dig 1t himsei1. He offered five chances at Ss each, ana James G. Oakley was the first pur- chaser. Then followed oscar w. Under wood. Governor O'Neal, l.. l.. Herzoers, W. l.. Pitts, senator Johnston. John IL Banl<head. Jr., Buck Irwin and large number of others. In $10 lots he then proceeded to sell and then he passed the single tickets around by ushers.
 During the sale he kept the laughter going There were cries of protest when he nut an end to the entertain ment.
 Heflin Was Brilliant
 Congressman Hefin, the last speaker on the programme, was brilliant in ms ei- forts He pictured the success of Wood row Wilson and the prosperity which was to follow for the people who han suffered so long under the mlsmanase- ment'' of the republican party.
 The HefIin stories, which were scattered throughout his speech. hit the mark every shot. and he was complinaented by cheer ing, laughter and the clapping of hands.
 Hr. Hehin handled Taft, Roosevelt pred atorv wealth and big business without gloves and in style which met the hearty approval of the audience.
 He concluded by a prediction that not only would Wilson and Marshall be elect- ed. but that before the conclusion or the term of the democratic President, both branches of Congress would be in control of the democrats.
 Permanent Organization Formed &
 Permanent organization was formed With Brooks Smith of Montgomery as president of the Wilson Marshall clubs of the state Charles Rice of Birmingham, chair man of the convention, and the follow ing vice chairmen:
 First district Lawrence Lochlin of Mon- roe.
 Second district, A. $. Rankin of Gov
 Third district, W, NJ. Rainer of Bull lock
 Fourth district H. F. Riese of Dallas.
 Fifth district, J. B. Rylance of Talla- poosa.
 Sixth district. J. P. Pierce of Marion.
 Seventh district, l.. L. Herzberg of Eto- wah.
 Ninth district, Harry Jones of Jeffer- son.
 Resolutions Committee Reports
 The report of the committee on resolu- tions was as follows
 .Mr Chairman: Your committee on resolutions begs leave to report as fol- lows:
 ,'It is the sense of this conventions:
 T. That since our gallant and intrepid leader Woodrow Wilson, is from, Of anu for the south, all Alabamians should en- thusiasticaly unite in supporting the dem- oci'atic candidates and platform, the triumph of which would bring to the people. not only of the southern states, l,ut of the nation, an era of unrivalled happiness and unprecedented prosperity to this end we urge and invite every voter, regardless of past party affiliations, who believes in democratic principles and in true progressive ideals, to go to the polls on November ,. next. and actively support the democratic ticket headed by Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Mar shall
 70 That since the presidential candi- dates of the democratic pasty have re- fused and declined to accept campaign contributions from corporations, conei- nations and allied interests. it is the duty of every democrat to contribute some amount toward financing the campaign Of the democratic presidential candidates. Ne. therefore, urge that each delegate to this convention immediately upon hls return home demonstrate every possible activity looking to the organization Of U Wilson and Marshallyclub in each precinct in his respective county and in carrying out this plan to cooperate fully with the chairman Of his county executive commit tee.
 a That since immediate financial as sis.ance is imperative, in order to defray the expenses of the national campaign committee. that subscriptions should be secured by each Wilson Marshall club of the state by personal solicitation and that all moneys collected he immediately for- warded to Hon. w. D.. Jelks. national eommitteemap,s Birmingham,
 ssI That Nt believe if q sufficient cam tai.n fund can be raised to defray the