The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-09
O'NEAL FORCES ARE PLEASED WITH DAY Henderson's S Withdrawal Will
 Aid Florence Man PETITION FOR KETTIG We'll Known Business Man Urged to Run for Legisiature-HaiirOn
 Commission Race Is Crow
 ing Interesting

The withdrawal of Henderson and the Mallory conference were the political features of yesterday. The spot lights were turned on down at Montgomery, and only the rumors between the acts reached Birmingham. When the crowd left here it was generally understood that either Mallory or Henderson would withdraw from the race, since both were running on the same platform. The chances of either one or the other against O Neal were con- sidered about evenly broken
 There was general surprise among those returning that neither MT Mallory nor Governor Conner was there. The meeting having been worked up largely by the governors private secretary and his re- cordlng secretary, both having been ac- tive in sending invitations and organiz- ing the conference, it was thought that the governor would be on hand to turn over his support 10 MT. Mallory, which, f had been rumored, would be one of the strong cards Of the meeting
 According to report, Kyle Price, cand- date for railroad commissioner. and an ardent supporter of MT. Mallory, was one of the leading figures.
 O'NenI Headquarters Pleased
 Local ONeal headquarters expressed themselves highly pleased with the re- suit of the day. T. H. Motion, state chairman, said: ."The withdrawal of Hen derson was a pleasant surprise, and in my opinion will increase our majority. I was not impressed by the personnel of the conference. and believe that they were casting about for new hope"
 The race is now between O'Neal and Mallory. Though Mir. Seed will get a good vote, he hasn't been able to get into the limeIight. and even if he completes the campaign is out Of the running with only three candidates in the field
 From the local standpoint. Meal has the bulge on the field. He will run away in Jefferson county, and the reports from every county are most encouraging. The Mallory forces had their opportunity to star at Montgomery yesterday and their failure is being remarked. It is pointed out that even the prominent citizens who favor the Selmian were not sufficiently interested 10 leave their business, and only sent letters and telegrams.
 For Railroad Commission
 The interest being taken in the gov. ernor's race does not overshadow that neat little set-too which Is on for the two places on the railroad commission Of the eight men running it would be all most impossible to pick the winners. but when it comes to the activity of his friends and the general popularity throughout the state Leon McCord has things on the move. Max Hamburger of Mobile and Frank Julian of Tuscumbia are going to run very close to the top Kyle Price will draw the most radical Of the amendist vote, and the others, John A. Lusk, s. P Kennedy, John w. Craft and Thomas F. Scale, are all good men and hard workers
 Commissioner of Agriculture l. A. Will linson of Autaugaville passed through Birmingham last night It Is not very generally known that the state constitu- tion prevents a state officer from succeed ing himself. MT. Wilkinson has started a great work in his department, and much of his plans will be left incomplete. He hopes, if elected to the office of state treasurer, to assist in this work, and as he expresses it is running flor the sake of a greater Alabama industrial and ag- ricutural development, and for my pock- etbook.''
 Kettig Urged to Run
 Every good citizen of Birmingham is be- hind the petition printed today asking w: H Katficr n ha fo, tba Iasr islature. This is a strictly business move. of business men, who desire business session of the legislature. The petition circulated yesterday was signed by every one approached on both sides, and there Is every reason to believe that the pres sure upon MT. Kettig will be so strong that he must yield. He was the chair man of the committee which saved the county from being split.
 By mistake yesterday morning the name of John D. Strange was printed as candidate for circuit solicitor instead of county solicitor. Mir Strange is one of the men to be counted on in the fight for this plum.
 A new entry in the contest for state superintendent of education Is Cliff K Sharpe. who has for three terms been superintendent of education in Cren- shaw county His headquarters will be in Montgomery. The other candidates are Joel c. Dubose of Birmingham and H. J. Wilingham of Wetumpka.
 Attorney General Garber passed through the city last night on his way to Louis vile, where he goes to resume the testi- mony in the rate case. It is stated that Colonel Garber will soon announce his decision whether or not he will enter the race for Congress from the Fourth dis trict to succeed MT. Craig. He is being urged to enter the race by many friends. USES CARBOLIC ACID
 TO TAKE HER OWN LIFE