The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-07-29
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State politics Is growing somewhat warm
beginning to seethe in general sort OIL
way as respects the goverrorship. There
will be some developments within the next
fifteen days" said politician. whose name
cannot be used because he is himself direct
ly concerned in the outcome. THE public
need not be surprised If something not
heretofore discussed should occur. Presi-
dent of the Senate r. NJ Cunningham the
distinguished senator from Jefferson, Will
| formally declare himself to be q candidate
| for governor. and you must not be astonisn-
| ed If he receives the avowed and active sup
| port of Governor Johnston. The suggestion
may appear to be absurd, but the voters
| can wait for n few days to ascertain the
| truth. Having suggested this much. 1t Is
| not needful that I say I take no stock in
| the suggestion that the governor will be a
| candidate to succeed himself. AS has been
| repeatedly stated through the medium Of
| The Age-Herald. Governor Johnston proba-
| bly, does not desire to be again elected to
the governorship. He does desire q seat in
the United States senate, and his wish to
become a senator is not deniable by any
| friend of his authorized to speak. 1t might
be-may be-advisable for him to seek again
the gubernatorial office. Therefore | sug-
gest with all reserve that Senator Cunning
ham may receive Governor Johnston's sup
port for the governorship. Though l may
not speak for Senator Cunningham no we'll
informed person now doubts that he will
shortly declare himself to be a candidate
for governor"
Jefferson county may have two or more
candidates for governor, but as to their
identity he would be a wise man who could
tell at this time" said d local politician
who is generally we'll informed. 81 make
no doubt that Cunningham will be one of
them. Exigencies might arise that would
force General Shelley into the race. Urgent
demands have been made upon John W.
Tominson. Captain W. c. Ward, so great
ly honored throughout the state is consid-
ering the matter Governor Johnston is
strong and uncertain quantity. So there
you have them They are strong men, even
for Jefferson county, so characterized for
sixty years by strong men. To every man,
however we'll informed the situation as it
embraces these gentlemen of Jefferson IS
puzzling. 1t is doubtful if either of the dis
tinguished citizens knows himself whether
he will be a candidate for governor 1t is
not even known whether more than one of
them is giving the matter serious thought
But events are beginning to hasten to
conclusion. The leaders adverted to will
say something for themselves very soon, or
remain silent, which is as much as to say
they would have nothing for the public"
Hon. Daniel Collier, of Tuscaloosa. WAS
in Birmingham yesterday He says that
much interest is being manifested in 1us
caloosa county over the coming race for
| governor Il notice the dispensary ques-
ton is again being agitated. said Mr.. COL
| ler, land you have no idea how it is grow
! ing in strength. The successful operation
| of the dspensary at Dothan has added
| mudh to that side of the question. have
heard Senator Moody say that he would
rot make the race for governor on the
dspensary platform, but he is being
| strongly urged and there is a general i'm
preston that an announcement of his can
| didacy will be made at early date. VITA
| the dispensary forces behind him the SEN
ator would make strong race. Colonel
! n. n. Clements, OF our county, is already
| at work for the nomination. With two
such men in the race. Tuscaloosa will no
| doubt nave fine chance OF furnishing the
| next governor"
Captain William M. BYRD, who has re-
| turned to Birmingham after several years
| spent in Washington in the law division
| OF the interior department. has renewed
his youth, as his friends are glad to dis
cover. Captain Byrd never appeared to be
in better health. The captaia is a de-
scendant of the famous founder of West
| over, on the James river below Richmond,
| and made enviable record on the con-
| federate side in the war between the states.
! In the recent service of the government at
| Washington Captain Byrd distinguished
| himself.
| A boy representing one of the two electric
! street car companies of BirInin CHAM was
| sent from his company's office yesterday to
| distribute attractive advertising matter on
the ccmpanys cans. Being a new hand"
NE worked all day on the cars of the rival
company before his error was represented
| to him. He wept
| Senator D. J.NNIeador, of Marengo, is in
| Birn1in CHAM. Senator Meador has served
| for dozen years in the general assembly,
| and much of that time he has been held
| to be the first authority upon finance and
taxation in either house. He is one Of the
| largest and most successful farmers in
| Alabama.
| Earle Perkins has gone to Iithia Springs,
| Ga. to join his wife, who is, with her
| mother, spending the summer there Mr..
| Perkins will be absent from town fort
| night.
= Alfred Conn, representing Nachman &
Meertief, Of Montgomery, who conduct one
! OF the most fashionable of southern dry
| goods houses, is in town.
There has been considerable discussion
| in political circles, which has been echoed
| in the state and national press, that Post
master J. w. Hughes, of Birmingham, is