The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
WEAKLEY WILL RUN BEFORE PEOPLE Takes Oath of Office as Su- preme Court Justice TYSON IS NON-COMMITTAL It Is Believed, However, That He Will Make the Race This Fall for
 the Head of the su-
 preme Court.
TYSON IS NON-COMMITTAL

Montgomery, February 22-(Speeial)-S. D. Weakley, the new chief justice of the supreme court, appointed last Tues day by Governor JellSs, will be can ddate for the nomination for the place at the hands of the democrats this fall. He said today: My name will be presented for the nomination to the sue cesson under such plan as the demo- cratic state executive committee may adopt"
 It Is now Chief Justice Samuel D. Weakley. He took the oath this after noon in the outer office of the governor, before Miss Mamie Offutt, stenographer to the governor and In the presence of J. Kirk Jackson. private secretary to the governor and Deputy Insurance Com missioner Harry R. Shorter It was in- tended that the oath should be admin istered by Gen. Robert F. Ligon, clerk of the supreme court, but he was called out of the city, hence the change of programme.
 With his right hand extended, Judge Weakley repeated the following oath;
 q, Samuel D. Weakey do solemnly swear that l will support the consti- tuition of the United States and the constitution of the state of Alabama, so long as I continue a citizen thereof, and that I will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of the office of chief justice of the supreme court of Alabama, upon which I am about to enter, to the best of my ability. So help me Cod
 In addition to this form he took the dueling oath, in which he agres not to have any part in a duel in any way, this being required of the judges.
 cIear-Cut Statement.
 After taking the oath Judge Weakley sent for the newspaper men and made the following statement, which is clear cut and to the point;
 gro correct any misapprehension or er- roneous impression, l wish to state that l have not accepted the appointment to the office of chief justice of the supreme court of Alabama for the purpose or serving only during the present year. and my name will be presented for noml- nation to the succession under such plan as the democratic state executive com mittee may adopt. My candidacy Will be directed by the Jefferson county bar, more than two hundred of whom endorsed me for the place, aided by such persons as may be willing to cooperate With them With this statement l turn my undivided thought and will devote my whole time to the onerous and pressing duties of the office"
 There had been some intimation that f. was not the intention of the new chleI justice to make the race for the place. and he gave out the above statement at once in order to remove any such lm- pression. He said that he would turn his fight over to his friends and devote his time to the duties of the court. How ever. there will not be a great deal more of court sitting this term, the first call of the docket being finished al- ready.
 Tyson Holding of.
 John R. Tyson, associate Justice, who was a prominent candidate for the posi- ton given Judge Weakley, has not yet made an announcement of his candidacy for the position next time. It Is well understood, however, that he will make known his intention to seek the nomina- tion next fall within a few days, proba- bly by the last of the week. He Is busy getting his affairs in such shape as to tell just how his friends stand and who they are. He is receiving letters from all sections of the state from friends who desire him to run and who promise him support.
 1t is understood that in conversation with friend here today Judge Weakley expressed confidence in his ability to be elected to the position by the people. He thinks that he can command strength enough to give him the nomination. He has had some experience both on the bench and in politics and will not go into either as a novice.
 Judge Weakley will go back to Bir- mingham tomorrow to remain until after the recess which ends the first week in April. He will take along records and begin at once on the writing of opinions. He will come back on the reassembling of the court in April and remain here during the entire term. He exepcts to get down to business at once. He spent the afternoon getting acquainted with his duties and finding out how much work there was for him to do.
 Corporations Reported at Capitol.
 The following new corporations have been reported to the secretary of state:
 Carter &s Borough Piano and Organ company of Georgia, has filed notice of its intention to do business in Alabama
 
 lany at Sulligent, its Alabama agents.
 Gadsden Harness company, Gadsden; capital stock s25,OOO Incorporators, J. l.. Dorsey, R. V. Davidson, w. L. Sampey and A. NJ Douglass.
 American Realty company, Mobile; cap ital $25,OOO Incorporators. Paul Danner, M .J Stanton and l.. P. George.
 United Selling company, Mobile; capital S5OOO Incorporators, w. A. and F. A. Davis and F. T. Shank
 Hacoda Mercantile company, Hacoda, Geneva county; capital s6000. Incorpora- tors L. E. Harris, G. L. Scandrett, F. J. Johnson and K. E. Brown.
 Pollard Mercantile company Pollard, Escambia county; capital $10,0OO. 1ncor- porators, NJ. Lindsey. J. A. Edwards and C. II. Edwards, Jr.
 Gadsden Manufacturing company, Gadsden capital s12,000. Incorporators, C. B. Forman, c. H. Moody and Bessie HeltOn.