The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-07-28
THE SPECIAL SESSION
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have had to seek the position Of deputy governor. Overton has the distinction of being the only man to get constitutional amendment passed, for good roads, and this has drawn a great deal of favor able attention to him. Politically, Mr. Overton is not overly close to the gover- nor, but has worked with him in the main points of his administration.
 Parkers Lone Hand.
 At the present time John L. Parker, druggists of Birmingham, is the lone can didate for the place of lieutenant gover- nor, Perry Thomas, president pro tenn Of the senate, having made up his mind not to enter. This is place with notable pos abilities, but they are based to large extent on trouble, that is trouble to the head of the government. In his death or resignation is the only chance to reach the top of the ladder. However, Henry Gray has made the position one of more prom thence than his predecessor, insisting upon appointing the committees, which pr. R. M. Cunningham, the first man to hold the place under the new constitution, did not do, leaving it to the president pro tenn.
 Prohibition Outlook.
 An honest look over the senate would lead one to believe that constitutional prohibition will fail there, though the members will not express opinion. They do not care to have the pressure that VIII be certain to come laid upon them W1tn its attendant annoyances. But the stat utes desired will be given with a will, ana more if it is necessary. It really looks now as though the wise thing for the anu liouor people to do is to make gooo on the statutes, leaving the question or put ting 1t into the constitution alone to come up at a future session. A count Of noses by wise ones lends weight to the impress sion that it will not pass this dme
 McCord Not LoddyIng.
 TO the surprise of many Leon c. Me- Cord head of the safe and sane move ment for the defeat of the amendment for constitutional amendment, has not been seen in the Hobbies of the hotels ana has not approached a single member or either house so far as can be found out On the other hand the friends Of the amendment are galore. The Rev. Brooks Lawrence anti-saloon man, is on hand, and Is backed up by Dr. w. .. Cromp- ton, known as the Baptist Bishop or Alabama, and president of the State Anti Saloon league, P. c. Rathn ana w. L. Sessions of Birmingham. and Henry l.. Martin. the affable editor-preachef-p -poli- ttcian, friend of the governor and all around good fellow of Ozark.
 When Brooks Met Hoff.
 A funny SCeut WdS eI1St~a III ehO AAe~AAs of the fifth floor of the Exchange hotel last night The Rev. Brooks Lawrence, anti-saloon man. long vigorous in his light against liquor sale, met Representative Hoffman of Mobile, who rushes to bat tle against prohibition as strong man to war. 'I present you the Rev. Brooks Lawrence" said reporter, with a smile, knowing full we'll that they knew each other. And, MT. Lawrence the gentle man from Mobile, MT. Honman,' con tinued the newspaper man. striking hands gingerly, with look or amused suspicon in the eyes of each, the two men. sworn political enemies, leaders In their fields, passed the time of night ana walked along, one one way and the otner another. A number enjoyed the meetins of two such fighting opposites
 Brown in the House.
 The reelection of C. B. Brown as clerk of the house and his retention or most or his old force is a compliment to the very excellent service he rendered at the pre- vious sessions. It is remarkable 10 state but a fact, that 80 far there has not been single law to feel discount or trouble on account of anything in his records. MT. Brown is a son of former Attorney General Charles c. Brown and the pest known young fellow in the state lie will be in the race next time TOT secre- tary of state and the outlook IS that ne viii have easy sailing to land the posi- lion. His work in the legislature has given him fine reputation.