The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-01-21
ROGERS MAY RUN FOR SECOND PLACE Many Well Known Politicians
 In City Yesterday M'CORD STILL UNCERTAIN Has Not Decided About Running For Congress In Seventh-Rumor
 Says pr. Crumpton May
 Resign.
M'CORD STILL UNCERTAIN

Resign.
 John A. Rogers, as a probable candi- date for lieutenant governor, received prominent mention in political circles yes terday.
 gentleman of Sumter, who desired that his name be not mentioned. left the impression that Senator Rogers is giving the proposition serious consideration.
 The county executive committee of Sumter has indorsed Senator Rogers and 1t is known that pressure Is being brought to bear, the object of which Is his en- trance into the race.
 Senator Rogers was wheel horse in the campaign against the amendment, and his oratory, it is generally admitted. had much to do with the defeat of that propo- sition. He Is exceedingly popular in his section of the state, and it is generally believed that were he to announce he would rally around him large follow ing.
 Senator Perry Thomas of Barbour county Is the only announced candidate. Senator Thomas is also a fine orator and he removed his coat in the action against the amendment. He is very pop ular, too, and in the southern end of the state Is considered exceptionally strong.
 The other gentleman mentioned in con- nection with the race is Dr. John L.. Parker of Birmingham. Dr. Parker states that he will make a formal announce ment soon after the meeting of the state democratic executive committee.
 A three-cornered fight for the honor of vice governor would prove of interest, it is thought.
 Leon McCord Uncertain.
 In a quiet manner there was consfd- erable political gossip in Birmingham yes- terday. Several men of prominence were in the city from neighboring counties, and many of these called upon Col. Elm met O'Neal. candidate for governor, who has been at the Morris for several days.
 Leon McCord, who organized the Safe and Sane league, and was one of the factors in defeating the amendment, was in the city yesterday. He Is receiving prominent mention, as is known, for Con- gress from the Seventh district against Congressman Burnett MT. McCord is considering making the race. "I have not determined, however, whether or not to get in the fight" he said. 'I have been assured of the support of large follow ing of people, but, as I say, my mind is not fully made up
 Gardner Greene of Pell City, who man. ment in St Clair county, and whose work turned a doubtful county into one very strong against the amendment, is in the city. "The people of our county" stated he, have not expressed any unanimous opinion as yet concerning either of the several candidates for governor. We have not ceased rejoicing up to the pres- ent time over the victory won in the last campaign
 pr. crumpton May Resign.
 The probable action of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league at it's meeting next month was another matter of gossip in the city yesterday. It was considered almost a certainty that this organization will take a leading part in the ensuing political campaigns.
 It was reported, though the report could not be confirmed, that Dr. w. B. Crump- ton, present president will not serve an- other term, and a well-known minister of Birmingham was mentioned as his probable successor According to the tl.r 4tc influence to Colonel Mallory of Selma. Politicians referred yesterday with very evident amusement to the report recently sent out from Montgomery to the effect that the state committee at its Monday meeting will make arrangements for the election of senators-n- waiting. The re- port, generally speaking was not given credence It was pointed out that when senators in waiting were elected before Alabamas representatives were very old. and there was danger of their deaths at any moment. It is pointed out, moreover, that at the present time there would be no such reason, on account of the ex- cellent health of Senators Bankhead and Johnston. Other Visitors Present.
 Robert J. Lowe of Barbour county. a wel-known Alabamian was in the city yesterday and called upon Col O'Neal. Mr. Lowe did not discus for publication the present political situation, but he ad- mtted that he is interested deeply. He is now in very fine health.
 Sheriff Johnston of Tallapoosa county, who was leader in the amendment cam- paign in his county, was another visitor to the city yesterday. The people who defeated the amendment in Tallapoosa