The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-10-31
COMMISSIONER IS DEEPLY AFFECTED BY
 AFFECTION SHOWN
B. M. Allen, Judge Turner, MT. Weatherly, M, M. Ull- man, Mrs. Seawright and Judge Davis Among the Speakers

That there is victory in defeat was ex- emplified yesterday when the co-workers of Judge A. o. Lane. in the service of the city, not only presented him with a magnificent silver service, but declared in numerous, earnestly spoken eulogies that he will live forever in their heart of hearts.
 While the employees of the great city were awaiting the appearance of new chief-for already the popuace were cry ing The King is Dead; Long Live the King''-they gathered around the old ana retiring. and with fervent grasps of the hand declared that he had served we'll and faithfully, and above all, had nurtured the weak and shown mercy
 Romaine Boyd. city attorney. was pre- siding officer. The little chamber was filled with hundred hearts which beat as one. Judge Lane, visibly impressed, sat silent. Speaker after speaker ex- pressed their love and devotion, and when finally. the "old Roman was called upon, more than. one eye was moist.
 IS Deepiy Affected
 The silver service was a valuable gift. but Judge Lane plainly indicated that more than that he appreciated the ex- pressions of fondness with which his fel- low workers had showered him. He was deeply affected. but spoke without emo ton.
 "I go into private life,'' he said 'but will retain as my sweetest possession the proof which you have demonstrated of your love. I have tried to serve the city well. l have been faithful. I have endeavored to hew to the mark-showing mercy-but no favor. I have made mis- takes, but you have said they were hon est mistakes. Therefore. all is wel.' MT. Weatherly followed the opening re- marks of Captain Boyd. Other speakers were Judge Davis, Judge Turner, M. M Ullman, Dr. Cunningham, Mrs. Seawrignt and B. M. Allen Judge Turner was im- pressive when he declared that following his appointment as recorder, Judge Lane informed him that he would have to deal with the outcasts of the world, and that he must show mercy Dr. Cunningham was oratorical in declaring that Judg, | Lane, in after years. would be regarded as one of the big men produced or de veloped by Birningham.
 Tribute From Allen B. M. Allen. well-known attorney an, | for years an admrer of Jude Lane, spok, with emotion. He was more visibl, | touched than any other man who ex pressed himself
 "In electing a public official,'' said he | the people consider the candidates hon esty, his uprightness, his faithfulness, hi efficiency. The people know then and knov now that Judge Lane Is honest and capa 1 lie and faithful and efficient But some | times, in the heat of battle, they do thing l one cannot understand. 1 do not criticiz l anybody. But I do say that when l con | template the city of Birmingham withou l the services of Judge Lane, l am. over come"
 1 Following these expressions the groul | of men and women crowded about tn retiring commissioner and with homes ] he ndclasps and earnestly spoken fare wells, the incident of the day was con cluded.
 The King | During these informal exercises tn bookcases were being removed from an l the furniture rearranged in the office o Judge Lane for the accommodation of tn 1 new order of things which will obtai Monday.
 1 For with this morning Judge Lane 1 l in private life. And Monday Arlie Bar Der will be commissioner.
 | The new official will serve as commis I sioner of public justice until after tn election of two additional commissioners l December z. At that time. in confer l ence. the five members will prorate tn
 duties of government in accordance wit 1 the fitness of the individuals.
 The new commissioner has not an | nounced his plans for the future, but
 Is known that he contemplates maxim | certain radical changes He is well know | in Birmingham, and has distinction the fact that he is the first socialist | the south to be accorded ofrice or hig | rank.