The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-29
COMING TO MONTGOMERY
 TO INFORM GOVERNOR
Hnis at Runsrs of Assistants' Mis-
 conduct in OGce.
Chief eu.rdfa. of Law In Mobiie l. Dissussea witA ofna. Ana win Place Resixnatioa In Hands
 of Governor Conner.
 1t Capitol.

Mopile, Dec. zt-(Special) l)--ExpreSs- ing disgust at the manner in which his office as Sheriff of Mobile county has been conducted. and hinting at a loss of confidence in two of his depu- ties. sheriff John s. Drago tonight de- clared to The Advertiser representa- tive his intention of resigning toner row.
 M-. Drago. according to his state- ment tonight will leave Mobile at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon for Mont gomery. and will immediately place his resignation In the hands of Cover nor Conner. by whom he wss appoint ed In June 21. 1909 to succeed Frank Cazalas who was impeached by the Supreme court.
 Sheriff Drago's encouragement fol- lowed the sheriffs action tonight. dis- charging Chief Deputy Sheriff H. w. Hakeman and Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lynch from his force. Sheriff Drago fntimates that his withdrawal from the office Is based on the alleged mis- deeds of the two deputies.
 Many Rumors Afloat.
 MAuY TukHoTe nave DGcn ahtodt oi Mobile streets dnring the last few days, concerning1 the actions of cer- tain attaches of the sheriff's office. Sheriff Drago admitted last night that some of these rumors had come to his ears. He would not specify any in- stances of misconduct, but gave the impression that he has been greatly deceived by those in whom he former ly placed much confidence.
 In the event that Sheriff Drago's resignation is accepted by Governor Conner. the office wi.i revert to core- ner IT. F. TfirshfieiJ. who win ad- minister the duties of sheriff until Mr. praEo,s successor is cliosen. .s..s s
 Since his appointment in June, Sheriff Dfaso has been active in com polling observation of the recently enacted liquor laws. Mfr Drago Is a close personal friend and political sup- porter of Governor Conner. and was considered the governors representa- tive in South Alabama. His appoint ment was taken by Aiabamians as an indication that the governors inten- ton to attempt to disprove the charge that the 1iquor laws are too drastic, and that they can be enforced in the Gulf City. In the light of this. the announcement by Sheriff Draso of his intention to resign, and of his dis gust with the office is considered significant by residents of Mobile.
 Appointed Under Protest.
 Mir Drago was appointed sheriff of Mobile county June 21. over the pro tests of the Mobile Law and Order League. and of prominent Mobile citi- zens. At onA time, soon after the im- peachment of Sheriff Frank Cazalas, Sr., of Mob;.a when 1t became known that DraRo's appoinfment to the vacancy was imminent, a strong dele- gation Of MobiIians went to the capi- tol to present their protest in per son. They received cold comfort from the governor.
 The claims of the protesting ones were that Drago. because of associa- tions and affiliations would not en- force the prohibition laws. The dele gatfon was composed of men who were behind the movement which found consummation in the impeach- ment of Sheriff Casalas. The rude reception accorded by tho governor, came to them as a surprise.
 Drago was appointed, and at once, to the apparent surprise of some people of Mobile. was most zealous in his efforts to bring to judgment every vioiator and suspected violator of the prohibition laws The search of the Nelson home, one of the first invasions of a residence by a sheriff in the late prohibition agitation, was accomplish ed by hiR deputies. Mir. Drago. ap- pointed to the unexptred term Of Cazalas, was to have served until 1911. Mr. Cazalas was elected In 1906. and took office in 1907. Mir. Drago is a grain merchant and probably will re- sume business in that line.