The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-18
COUNCIL MEETING ID BE INTERESTING Successor to City Treasurer Will Probably be Chosen TWO PROPO 5ITI0NS ARE UP Mayor-Elect Ward is Said to Favor Combination of Two Offices.
 Mayor Drennen's Last Reeu-
 lar Meeting.
TWO PROPO 5ITI0NS ARE UP

The City Council at it's regular semi monthly meeting tomorrow night VIII probably elect d successor to G. C. Engst- field. city treasurer who it is said, will hand in his resignation at the meeting. If the City Council receives and accepts the resignation and decides to proceed with the election of a successor some in teresting developments are expected.
 It is said there are two propositions pending, to-wt
 First-To consolidate the offices Of city treasurer and city tax collector.
 Second-To let the present arrangement remain the same.
 In municipal political circles 1t is said that Alderman George B. Ward, mayor elect. is at the head of the first proposi- ton, while the friends of Mayor Drennen are said to be in favor of the latter. In fact, this will probably be the biggest fight that Alderman Ward has had on his hands for some time past.
 s Many Rumors Afoat.
 All kinds of rumors, and all of them interesting, too, are afloat in the city hall. One yesterday was to the effect that Alderman Ward, who will assume the office of Mayor in about two weeks, wrote a letter to all members of the City Council Saturday inviting them to call at his office in the First National bank building some time during the day yes terday and talk over the city treasury ship It is said that some members of the Council accepted the Invitation
 On the other hand, the agitators of the movement to prevent change in conditions were busy and the indications are that they will be so today and to- morrow
 Down with the combination of the two offices" is said to have been their slo- gsn.
 Reports have it that should the "com- bination" plan go through that George Eustls will be offered the combined po- sltion on a silver waiter with nice as city treasurer and city tax collector for many years and he is known to be an exceptionally able accountant.
 "Combination" Fails.
 Should the "combinaton' fail to ma terialize, J. c. Murray at present city clerk, seems to be a sure winner for iNhbbAIFiuS PpSitioi' Niis hht oS started in with the municipal govern ment six years ago. when he accepted the position of private secretary to the Mayor, which job then paid $30 per month Of course MT. Murray and his friends are therefore, against the "combina- ticn" They are strengthened with the forces of Judge J. T. Garretson. who has been elected for city tax collector for year Judge Garretson will of course, be thrown out if the "combina- ton" goes through.
 If the present arrangement stands un- changed Mir. Murray will be the city treasurer, it seems, and Judge Garrett son will remain as tax collector. Then the question arises who will be made city clerk, vice Mr. Murray. B. A. Pep perman, private secrtary to the Mayor, has been mentioned in connection with the office several times recently. but it is understood that he will not be in the running. for the reason that he and Mayor Elect Ward have come to terms by which MT. Pepperman remains at his present post. with the new adminis- tration
 The meeting tomorrow night will be the last regular session presided over by Mayor Drennen. At the meeting, ar engagements will be made for the general municipal election wheh will occur on May l. Mir Ward assumes the office of Mayor on Wednesday night following.