The age-herald., 1898-11-04
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
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"Teeny Lawrence" is in Birmingham meeting many friends He meets friends wherever he goes. In 1S92-93 he was member of the legislature, and one of the most useful men in that body. He thor oughly mastered the facts and upon them he made unusually fervent and eloquent speeches. Subsequently he was elected mayor of Mobile, and in that office distin- guished himself by his energy, persever- ance, and general capacity. Being so well pleased with ''Teeny Lawrence" as pub lie servant, the people of Mobile again elected him to the legislature, and so during the approaching session he will take an active part in legislation. He is intensely attached to Mobile, thinks that it is the one superior town on this planet, and when the day comes during the session when Mobile is up, as 1t is certain to come, his stentorian voice will startle his col- leagues and wake the echoes in the gall leries. It will be convincing, too, for he has convincing way about him, that same "Teeny Lawrence"
 Mrs. Lavretta, Lavretta's gifted and charming wife, sings tonight at the soiree musicale of the Apollo club.'' said friend of the Legislator yesterday, land he has come, all the way from Mobile, to hear her. The distance between the two cities is about 2S5 miles. He always goes 10 hear his wife sing, wherever she may be- Admres her frankly and openly, just as nearly everybody admires her and him. He doesn't object to travel such distance to hear one of the sweetest voices Of all the south even though it be the voice of his wife, whom he can hear sing at home."
 'Teeny Lawrence is a rare good fellow "a rare good sort.
 'I have got slipper that once belonged to Leila Gordon Wilkins, of Richmond, who is now the wife of Augustus Van Wyck, democratic nominee for governor of New York;" said former Governor Thomas Goode Jones, last night .'In 1864 Miss Wilkins travelled from Richmond to Brunswick county, Virginia, to attend wartime ball at the country seat of my uncle, whose home was called Brunswick Springs There was a great crowd there, and jolly time; the belles came from all parts of Virginia; the beaux were confederate officers. My uncle had a half dozen cottages near his house, and these were filled with the guests. Miss Wilkins stayed in the big house. and De1nS SOmeWndt Teldteu lU tlS Hdoectt called him Uncle John A cousin of mine was there a handsome young officer, named George Mason, who was a great admirer of Miss Wilkins, the belle of the ball, and now prospective mistress of the execu- tive mansion of New York. George got little tight and showed his devotion to the young lady very clearly. After the ball was over, after the music was done, as the
 
 George followed her to the foot of the stairs, where she suddenly left him and ran up the steps, but as she ran one of her slippers fell off and George grabbed it. From the landing at the top of the stairs she pleaded for her slipper, but George held on to it, and leased her, demanding a kiss as the price of delivery, and talking non- sense generally. My uncle came out, took the slipper from George, and, saying It is all in the family he kissed her and sent her away to her slumbers. The tiny slip per was passed on to me, and I still have it. I have written to remind Mrs. Van Wyek of that delightful evening in war times," continued the governor, land I pre- sume she will easily recall the circum- stances. She was an exceedingly beautiful girl, and she set many a young confederate oiiiSSi o"SiShiHS' we were JOlly IHOSe QdyS, at such odd times as when we were not fighting"
 'Ferg is going to succeed himself as solicitor of the Tenth circuit" said an ob- servant politician at the Morris last night, referring, as a matter of course, to Solicitor Charles w. Ferguson, who is asking the legislature to re-elect him to the position he has so ably and worthily filled. All of MT. Ferguson's intimate friends call him "Ferg," even the fair women amongst them. All the inhabitants of the district are his well-wishers, and it is doubtful if any other character so strong, manly and straightforward ever aroused the opposi- tion of so few enemies. "He is the most admirable fellow between the seas," re- marked the politician. "IIe is brave, true man-brave and true to the right re- gardless of what may follow. If any one doesn't like it, he may step out into the backyard and be entertained. 'Ferg' is one of the best solicitors in the state and has an enviable record. He was first appointed by the governor to be solicitor to fill an unexpired term, and in 1892 was elected by the legislature. having been nominated by the democratic caucus unanimously His
 
 circuit is remarkable He enjoys the es- teem and kindly regard of all good men and women. His strength and his truthful ness, combined with his never-failing cour- tesy and his legal ability, have won him a great following of friends in all walks of life, and all friends will rejoice over his re- election as solicitor of the Birmingham circuit
 MT. Ferguson is a native Alabamian, and he has friends in all of the sxty-six coun- ties who feel deep interest in his well fare
 Hon. w. H. Sims of Mississippi, and his son, H. c. Sims, are at the Morris. It is understood that they come to Birmingham for the purpose of Investigating the indus trial situation, with view to removing to this city to permanently reside. They will meet a very cordial reception, and their coming will be of decided advantage to the dictrict Mir Sims was formerly lieutenant