Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-04
WHO WILL BE SOLICITOR The Principle Topic at the State
 Capital. THE GOVERNOR IS SlLEN! And Nothing Has Been Dropped as to the Soly-
 ing of the Question. ONE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE RACE Robinson Anti-High Hat Bill to Come Up Monday Bitter Fight by Senator
 Hundley on the New Char
 ter for Huntsville.
ONE WITHDRAWAL FROM THE RACE

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. 3-(Staff Cor respondence)-The principal topic of in terest outside and inside of legislative circles at the capital and down town among the politicians at this time is the Jefferson county solicitorship. Possibly this is true because there is nothing of greater importance to talk about, but it is nevertheless true. Every man here who has or considers that he has, infiu ence with the new Governor and many who have none have their little load of bear patiently awaiting an opportunity to discharge it.
 There are many good men in the race for this appointment and the pressure be- ing brought to bear upon the new chief executive is enough to puzzle a Philadel- phia lawyer. Yet he is as calm as the new morning, as bland and silent as the unruff1ed noon. His right hand know eth not what is contained in the left. The only thing absolutely certain at this period of the game is that there will be several disappointed candidates before many more days are passed.
 Hon. H. P. Heflin is one of the con- spicuouS figures and avowed candidates. He was a staunch and loyal supporter of Gov. Johnston before and after the nom ination and has always been ready when called upon by his party to serve in whatever capacity they might dictate. He is a lawyer of ability and has many ardent supporters among the Governors friends here.
 Hon. Charles G. Brown is, from all ap- pearances the favorite at this time, and it is the most general opinion Of those who stand around and look wise that he will be Jefferson county's next solicitor He is the distinguished junior member of the law firm of Bush & Brown, of Birmingham and his chances for the appointment are extremely favorable.
 Col Sam Will John is also on the scene, and is prominently mentioned in this connection He is one of the original Johnston men of the state, and has rem dered services to the party and princi- pies of the present chief executive, un- surpassed by any democrat in Alabama Col John is another of the conservative gentlemen who speaks never a word about private matters, and l do not know positively the place he occupies in this list of applicants.
 MT. Lee c. Bradley, who at present fills the office and was a prominent can didate for reelection before the general assembly previous to the action of the judiciary committee last night, notified Governor Johnston today that he is out of the race and will not apply for the appointment. MT. Bradley's retiring from the race is generally understood to be because he has no claim on the present administration, and is too bright to allow his ambition to blind him to this truth.
 SCHOOL TEACHERS SALARIES.
 Governor Johnston today issued an or der to the state treasurer to begin on Monday next to issuing checks for the salaries of all public school teachers. These salaries are now about three months in arrears.
 THE LEGISLATURE.
 The following bills were introduced to- day:
 By Dreyspring, (H 55s)-To incorpor- porations.
 By Kyle, (II. 559)-To establish char ter for the town of Falkville, Ala. Cor porationus.
 By Knowles, (by request H. 560)-To prohibit the sale of, or giving away or otherwise disposing of vinous, spurious or malt liquors or intoxicating bitters, beverages or other intoxicating drinks within beat No. 1, Commonly known as Girard BeaD, in Russell county. Tenn perance.
 By Longshore, GIT. 561-To make the Mexican silver dollar legal tender in Alabama in the payment of all debts, both public and private. Banking and insurance.
 By Browne, of Talladega, GIT. 562)-To appropriate the sum of $22, 900, to be used in the additional improvement of the institutions for the deaf and blind in this state. Appropriations.
 By Brandon, (H. 56S)-To relieve Ru- fus N. Cross of the disabilities of non age. Revision of laws.
 By Fitts, CH. 564)-To allow the de- fendant in trials of assaults and bat teries assaults with intent to murder, and homicide, to introduce into the evil dence the seduction of or cohabitation with, the defendants near female rela- tive, by the person assaulted or the de- ceased, in extenuation or Justification of ba off TudioiarV
 By Reynolds, (H. 565)-To authorize the preparation and filling of the jury box for Chiffon county, to legalize the same and provide for drawing the juries for the courts to be held in said county. To- cal legislation.
 By Canant, GIT. 566)-To relieve Andrew J. Greene, of Geneva county, Alabama, of the disabilities of homage. Revision of laws.
 This was such quiet day in the house that on several measures a second call of the roll was necessary to procure quorum vote. Nothing of general inn portance came up to fix the attention of the members and those who remained in their seats were busy preparing bills for introduction at some future time.
 FEATURES.
 Robinson's anti-high hat bill bobbed up on a favorable report from the judi ciary committee. MT. Lavender, If Bibb, moved to make the bill special or der for next Monday at Il o'clock, but immediately recognizing that there would be considerable opposition to the meas ure, he withdrew this motion. MT. Davis, of Marion moved that the bill be laid on the table. The motion was lost and the bill took it's regular place on the calen- dar.
 Col. J. J. Altman, of Jefferson, intro- duced bill permitting women to practice law in all courts except criminal trials. It will be remembered that similar ,r,oo euro mas defeated by a small na- iority at this session of the assembly. but that bin admitted women to the prac- flee of law without Restrictions in all courts Col. Altmans bill introduced