The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-23
COMMITTEE HOLDS
 A BRIEF MEETING
Registration for the Municipal
 Primary is Discussed
DECIDED TO ADVERTISE
All Five Candidates for Mayor Claim Benefit Derived From Copeland's Withdrawal From Race.
 Political Gossip.

The sub committee of the city democrat ie executive committee held brief meet ing last night, in the committee headquar- ters in the city hall.
 The only business transacted was to instruct Committeeman Walter Metcalf to have advertisements inserted in the three daily newspapers today tomorrow and Tuesday calling attention to the fact that life certificates are insufficient Tor electors to participate in the municipal primary on November 21. There Is general misunderstanding for some req son among a number of voters as to this matter.
 Simple Proposition.
 It is however, simple proposition. In addition to having life certificates voters must qualify wl.n the registrars or their ward in order to participate In the city primary. The registrars have had the books of registration opened for seven working days, and the books will close Tuesday night. On election day the books will again be opened for the purpose of al- lowing such electors who were prevented by sickness or other sufficient cause from registering during the regular time, To secure certificates
 Present at last nights meeting were G. B. Burkhalter, chairman of the sub committee; Judge H. B. Abernathy, chair man of the city committee Charles J. Herbert, by proxy; Walter Metcalf and Fred B. Enslen, assistant secretary of the subcommittee. At first 1t was sug- gested that circulars be distributed over the city urging qualified electors to se- cure their city certificates, but after short discussion it was decided that the best manner to advertise the matter would be through the local press. All of the candidates for municipal office are urging their friends and supporters to secure city certificates before closing time.
 Copeland's Withdrawal.
 The withdrawal of John R. Copeland from the race for mayor was a general topic of conversation in political circles yesterday While it is generally agreed that MT. Copeland's strength will be scat tered among the five candidates remaining in the race, it is said that c. S. Sim mons will perhaps profit more than any other candidate by the withdrawal. George B. Ward claimed last night that he would receive a good percentage of MT. Copelands support. The friends of John w. O'Neil expressed themselves as being pleased with the news of the withdrawal of the Fourth ward candidate for mayor, while John c. Forney and Judge M. H.. Crittenden each appeared to look at the matter as favorable to himself. In addition to voting for mayor, a chief of police, judge of the police court, thee police commissioners, nine aldermen and eighteen ward committeeman, the voters will decide whether or not the names of the candidates for municipal of flee shall, in the future, be placed upon the ballot at primary elections. Little in- | terest seems to be taken in this matter and it looks as if the measure might be defeated by an overwhelming majority al 1 the polls
 1 Registration in all of the wards con 1 tinues to increase. It is not believed, how ever that over 5000 electors will qualify | The voting strength of Birmingham i' fully $500.
 l The subcommittee of the city commit tee will meet Wednesday night to con slider such business that may come before | the bOdV.