The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-02-13

body, that of man burned beyond recog- milton, was dug today from the ice-cov- cred debris of the Kenwood hotel, where police and fire departments estimate that at least 10 persons lost their lives early this morning.
 It will be several days before the wreck age is cleared. and as all records of the 1 hotel were lost in the fire, it has been
 
 tials. committee of the Alabama Equal Suffrage association when the second days session of the fifth annual conven- tion opens at the Tutwiler this morning. Miss Annie Joe Coats of Gadsden Is chairman of the committee, and serving with her are Mrs. O. D. Street of Gunters- vile and Mrs. H. l.. Smith of Tuscaloosa ] Following the report of the credentials committee the reports of officers will be made, and short time will be devoted to consideration of the presidents recom- l mendations.
 One of the important questions to come before the meeting this morning is the question of certain changes in the con stitution of the association. This was to have come up for action yesterday aft ernoon, but was crowded out on ac- count of the reports of the standing committee consuming so much time. The question of changing the constitu- tion was discussed in executive session by the board at the meeting yesterday morning. The plan provides for certain committees, among which will be beat and city committees. and their subdi- visions. county committees. congressional district committees and state executive committee The amended constitution, which it is understood will be adopted will provide also for city, county and congressional district annual conventions and for conferences at the call of the state chairman.
 MRS. PARKE PRESIDES The convention opened yesterday morn ing with meeting of the executive board. Between 60 and 70 delegates were present when the afternoon session was called to order by Mrs. Julian B. Parke of Selma, president in the chair.
 Other delegates arrived later in the afternoon and last night.
 Following a short prayer by Dr. Preston Blake, the visiting delegates were welcomed by Mrs A. J. Bowron. president of the Birmingham Equal Suffrage association. Response was made by Mrs. John Lusk of Gunters- vile.
 Committees appointed to serve dur ing the convention were: Resolutions. | MTS. T CllA bdluIluSS OA I1untSFlllS, Mrs. Lucy Hawkins of Hurtsboro, Mrs. A. F. Brod of Gadsden and Mrs. w. R. Adams of Clanton. Election, Miss Amelia Worthington, chairman; Mrs. Koenig of Columbiana, Miss Miller of Tuscaloosa, Mrs. Albert Matthew of Huntsville. and Mrs. Converse of Selma. Committee for nomination of delegates to the national convention. Mrs. Milton Humes of Huntsville, Mrs. +1o ,Srr rrt,co of Warrior. Mrs. T. H. Miller of Selma and Mrs Chambers of Montgomery.
 LUNCHEON FOR VISITORS The visiting delegates were enter tained at luncheon at the Tutwiler yes- ed today. Mrs. H. H. She'll presided over the luncheon and the speakers were Mrs. Felix Baldridge of Hunts ville and Isadore Shapiro. Mrs. Bald ridge made answer to the oft-repeated query, "Who will mind the baby while the mother goes to vote?' by declar ing that should it be necessary it is an easy matter to take the baby to the polls.
 MT. Shapiro made a short talk, part of which was featured by a vein of levity on Are Women People?" Speak ing seriously on the subject. MT. Sha- piro declared that this is the question to decide before 1t is deemed neces- sary to continue the struggle for equal rights He submitted statements to show that women are people," de- elaring that the question of suffrage Is no longer a debatabIe one 'It is simply a question of method of pro- cedure, whether it shall be given by local or national legislation"
 Reports of standing committees, sub nitted at the session yesterday after noon, showed that much progress has been made in the different phases of suf- frage work during the past year.
 COMMITTEES REPORT
 Reports were made by the following committee chairmen:
 Legislative, Mrs. Solon Jacobs Birming ham; organization. Mrs. J. G.. Wilkins,