The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-22
Political Gossip.

The announcement of Mayor D. F.. Sugg as a candidate for reelection has caused considerable activity in poi- tical circles. It was freely predicted this morning that ex-Mayor N. w.. Scott would immediately announce his candidacy. MT. Scott, it Is stated does not desire to re-enter politics, but is being urged to make the race by his many friends. He is man of high character, both progressive and az gressive, and has an enviable reputa- tion as public official. Another name prominently mentioned is that of AL derman John Angwin of the First word. MT. Angwin is man of sound judgment and much ability. His record on the board as a faithful and fearless official would do much to in- sure his election should he make tho race. MT. Angwin, however stated he would not be a candidate.
 Alderman J. M. Dupuy, or "Jim" as he Is familiarity called by his friends, is also spoken of as a probable candi- date. MT. Dupuy is serving his sec
  as intimate knowledge of the city af fairs. He Is one of the most popular men employed at the plants and should he enter the race would make strong candidate. The statement of Alderman Byrum that he would not enter the race against Alderman P. J. Rogers for president of the council will proba- bly, mean the election of MT. Rogers without opposition as he is eminently fitted in every respect for the posi- tion MT. Rogers has not formally an nounced his candidacy as yet.
 Cunningham. Hospital Notes.
 The condition Of John Flames, who was thought to be fatally injured by the gas explosion at the furnace last Friday, is little changed. He is still unconscious. His general condition, however, is a little better than yes terday, and hopes are entertained for his recovery.
 Leslie Young, the young man who sustained a fractured skull from fall from a scaffold at the steel mill, is doing well. Young fell about 30 feet and was thought to be dead when picked up. Dr. Cunningham operated on him today and while in a precarious condition he may pull through
 pr. Halls Farewell.
 Rev. J. J. D. Hall, assistant chaplain at the prisons, who has resigned to &C., cept charge in Philadelphia, preached his farewell sermon to the people of Ensley at St. John's church tonight to a congregation that filled every seat in the church. Mir. Hall read several passages of scripture from which ne selected his text, 'Marl's responsibility to God" and for nearly an hour he discoursed in language forceful and eloquent on his theme. Toward the close, in an intensely dramatic manner he described prison service and the conversion of two noted criminals. He bade the congregation an affectionate farewell and urged them to extend the hand of sympathy and help to the un- fortunates confined by the state. It was announced public demonstration will be held in the Baptist church next Sunday evening to show the ap- preciation of the people of Ensley of MT. Hall.
 Notes and Personals. The remains of K. l.. Steele, who was fatally injured at the furnaces, and who died Saturday afternoon, will be shipped Monday at 5:25 o'clock to Johnson City, Tenn, Steeles former home. A brother or the ueceaSeu came 10 EnSley today, and made all arrangements for the fu- neral and will accompany the remains to Tennessee
 Steel City Lodge Knights of Pythias, held it's memorial services at the Bap- tist church this morning. The services were very impressive. The Rev. o. P. Bentley preached strong sermon and brought out the story of Damon and Pythias in an impressive manner R. L. Daniels, the chancellor commander, made an address on the work and past record of the lodge. The services was well at tended.
 Evans J. Owens. recently with J. M. Perkins & Co.,, will assume charge of the Ensley Machine and Foundry company Monday, June 22.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Smith will leave tonight for Fayettet to visit the parents of Mrs. Smith,
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