The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-11


 embarrassed heart action which had fol- lowed the first attack became acute and death came very quickly
 His wife and two sons Wm. M. Walker and Dr. Alfred Walker, were with him at the hour of his death. Another son, NJ Porter Walker and Dr. w M. Jordan. who had gone to French Lick Springs upon receipt of the first news of MT. Wal ker's serious condition left him Satur- day and arrived home yesterday. When they left the sick room they had every confidence in Mir. Walkers prompt re- covery. and to them as well as the other members of the family here, the unex- pected message bearing the sad news was indeed a shock.
 Sad Intelligence Spreads.
 The news of MT. Walkers death trav- eled rapidly over the city, and all dur ing the evening many prominent citizens called at the Walker home at the corner of Eighth avenue and Eighteenth street to offer condolences to members of the grief-stricken family there. Wherever there gathered q group of men during the evening the news of MT. Walkers death was talked of in almost whispered tones of sorrow, for every one realized that Birmingham, and indeed Alabama, had lost one of its strongest men-a peerless and upright lawyer, man prominent in all the walks of life. The deceased was one of the pioneer citizens of Birmng- ham. Born and reared in Jones Valley, he had grown up with the distrct. and when the Angel of Death removed him hence he stood at the top, loved and hon ored by his fellow men.
 A Friends Tribute.
 Speaking of MT. Walkers life last night. one of the leading members of the bar. mingham bar, and devoted friend and companion, paid this tribute to the de- ceaseds memory:
 1 MT. Walker was justly regarded as one of the eminent lawyers of the south. lie was broad-minded, with liberal views and accurate learning. As counsellor he had few equals, and as q practitioner he was earnest, diligent and successful. He re- moved to Birmingham from Elyton at the beginning of this city, and has been at the head of the bar ever since.
 As a man he had the respect of all who knew him, and he was one of the most popular men in Jefferson county. He took an active interest in everything that concerned the well-being of the commun- ity and his influence was great in it's up building.
 He was a consistent Christian. and was always on the moral side of every question. He was of genial manner and warm attachments, and was affable and kind. His judgment was sought in busi- ness circles and his death will be greatly deplored by those with whom he had busi- has passed away. He leaves to his chill dren the heritage of pure. straightfor- ward, manly and righteous life that was crowned with great success"
 No arrangements have yet been made for the funeral. It was stated in a mes sage from William M. Walker that it would be impossible to leave French Lick Springs with the body until this after noon. It is therefore expected that the remains wIll arrive in Birmingham on the Louisville and Nashville train at o'clock tomorrow morning.
 Sketch of His Life.
 William A. Walker was born Janu- ary [ lS46. at Elyton, Jefferson county. He was son of William A. and Gorilla Porter Walker. At the age of 16 he en- tered the University of Alabama, where he remained until the fall session of 1863, when. in his senior year, he enlisted in the Confederate army in company formed of the university corps of cadets, commanded by Capt. c. P. Storrs. He remained in the service until the final sur render and his record was that of a truly brave soldier He was promoted to a sergeancy.
 When the war ended he returned to his old home at Elyton. and for eight months he taught school there. In 1867 he was admitted to the Jefferson county bar and