The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-10-20
.LOMAX MAY RUN
FOR GOVERNOR
Practically No Doubt of His Can
dIdacy Being Announced.
E. w. BOOKER FOR CONGRESS
The Wedding of Miss Bibb and Mr..
Fits to Occur on November L
Mayor Joseph Makes I'M
portant Appointments
E. w. BOOKER FOR CONGRESS

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel MADISON, Mont
gomery, October 19.-(Special.)- There is
practically no doubt but that Hon. Tennent
Lomax is to become candidate for the
democratic nomination for governor of Ala
bana. This statement is not made upon
authority from Mr. Lomax, but is merely
based upon the trend of politics as observed
by the representative of The Age-Herald in
Montgomery. 1t has been but little more
than one week since the first mention OF
Mr.. Lomax's name in connection with the
governorship, and the mere fact that he Is
taking so long time in which to consider
the proposition, and the favor with which
Mr. Lomax is known to be considering the
matter, gives assurance to his friends that
he will enter the race.
Mr. Lomax was seen this morning and
asked as to his intentions and he merely re-
piled that he had been so busy with the
grand jury this week that he had not been
able to give the matter proper considera-
ton. He is eager for information regard
ing the matter, and with many partial
friends urging him to enter the contest, it
Is almost sure that he will run.
1t is an open secret that Mr.. Lornax fa-
vors the return of Hon. John T. Morgan
to the United States senate. In Montgom-
cry county he- is considered the very
strongest citizen. If he becomes candf-
date for governor he may or may not es-
pouse the cause of any man for senator.
On the other hand, should Mr.. Loma2 an
nounce his preference for Senator Morgan
there Is a strong belief here that Governor
Johnston would at once announce his cam
didacy for third term. So far Governor
Johnston seems to have no preference for
any man as his successor, and II the race
remains between the present candidates in
he field, it is not believed that he would
take hand in the fight. Just now every
thing is in state of uncertainty. Inter-
est in the race has begun to lag, and 1t
may be the beginning of the new year be-
fore 1t will be revived in other than jack
son and Marshall counties. :
Rocker for Congress
The congressional race in the Fifth dis
trict promises to be of unusual interest next
year. 1t has been understood for several
weeks that Congressman Brewer, Hon. ].
Thomas Hefiin, Colonel Thomas l.. Bulger
and Dr. w. H. Blake were candidates for
the nomination. There. is new factor an
the race now. Captains e. w. Booker, VINO
is a member of the board of convict IN
spectors has purchased a handsome home
at Elmore station, in Gilmore county, and
has removed his family there from Marengo
county Captain Booker is very popular in
the Fifth district and it is known that ne
-contemplates making the race for congress.
He is very strong in Lowndes county, being
a close personal and political friend OF
Judge A. e. Caffee. Judge CaHee is the
leader of the faction in Lowndes <hlch Is
opposed to Colonel Brewer, and with a
strong candidate the Caffee faction Wouio
probably be victorious, as they are ON top
in all purely local contests captain
Booker is also strong in Autauga, Eimore'
Coosa and Tallapoosa. The Fifth district
contest is full of interest.
A wedding of Note
The following invitation has been issued
to the many friends of the coupe resioihs
In Alabama and other states
MIR and Mrs. Peyton Biob request inc
honor of YOUR presence at the marriage OF
their daughter, Martha, to MIR. Harden
Holland Fits, on "Wednesday morning
November /, at half past eight O'CLOCK
Montgomery, Ala.
Mr. Fits lis the chief ce1rk On the office or
the secretary of state, and Miss Bibb Is one
of the pronounced beautiful bellies OF the
Capital City.
Mayor Makes Appointments
.Mayor Joseph made several important APP
pointments today. He named the following
officials:
To be superintendent of streets, A. Camp
bell Jones, effective November l.
Superintendent of water works, Med.
Cain Jr,. effective December l.
Inspector plumbing and and sanitary in
spection, F. J. McCosker.
Market clerk, III. d. Long
Electrical engineer, B. A. Blakey.
Sanitary inspector, w. c. Smith.
KERSH.