The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-20
ers. and the majority of them are young
Legislative Nominees on Hond

men.
Legislative Nominees on Hond
There are many nominees for the legisla-
ture on the ground. Among them is Hon.
Oseeola Kyle, of Morgan county. Mr.. Kyle
Will be a candidate for speaker of the lower
house in the next general assembly. His
friends argue that he will be the winner,
although it is known that he will have OPP
position from South Alabama.
"North Alabama has not had a speaker
since the days of Rather" said one. This
will be strong point in Mr.. Kyle's favor.
Speaker Rather was one among the first to
recognize the ability of Judge Thos N Nc
Clellan. By Speaker Rather the next chief
justice of the supreme court was appointed
chairman of the judiciary committee. He
was by appointment placed on the supreme
bench, and now he will be the chief JUS
tice."
Editor Horace Hood, of the Montgomery
Journal, is one of the nominees for the
legislature from Montgomery county. Very
few men have more friends throughout the
state than Mr.. Hood.
The towering form of Captain r. A. Nc
Clellan, of Athens, Limestone county, Is
seen mingling with the throng about the
Exchange. Captain Mcclellan is one of the
brilliant legal lights of North Alabama,
and is man who has never sought politl-
cal preferment. He was member of the
constitutional convention, and is a perfect
storehouse of recollectlons of the stormy
In charge of Judge r. N. McClellan's
headquarters is young T. C. Mcclellan, a
nephew of the distinguished jurist. He is
one of the coming young men of Alabama
politics. He was elected mayor of Athens
his native town, when scarcely q. During
his administration electric lights and water
works were given the city, something I'M
heard of in the history of a town of such
small size. He is q member also of the
delegation from Limestone.
NJ. MaGI a11a fa 6-Ar1 of FAIn
Luke Pryor, who did valiant service for the
state in the early days
Colonel is straighout for war;" said his
grandson. "He is tired of Spanish insults
and he endorses thoroughly the course of
The Age-Herald, which hasn't a stronger
admirer in Alabama than he
The Alleged Slate
Much amusement has been created among
the politicians by the statement of a paper
here touching the strength of Judge Nc
Clellan. Some of the counties which have
been instructed for Judge Mcclellan were
in this statement placed as doubtful.
Another ruse which is being used by
Coleman supporters is that there is slate
put out by the administration. A paper
here contained an editorial along this line.
and 1t is being whispered about among the
delegates who are rated as doubtful
This is only dying effort" said gen.
tleman today. '"There is no slate out and
certain candidates who are alleged to be on
the slate. If any of these candidates are
beaten they will cry out that the slate was
broken and will construe it as slap at
the administration. If the men they have
named go through then they will pirate
over the bossism of the machine. They
have simply picked the men they think
have the best chances to win and they
have a bed to fall in,e ether way"
One of the interesting fights is that for
encouragement. That the race will be
close no one doubts. Hon. Charles Brown,
of jefferson, and w. J. Boykn, of Russell,
have both established headquarters and 1t
is said by the knowing ones that the con-
test has narrowed down to these two. 1t
is often commented on that Boykin has the
best organized forces at the convention.
Yet the friends of the polished Brown are
working like Trojans and declare they will
be in the bunch at the finish.
Capt A. F. Murray of Morgan, has the
distinction of being chairman of his coun-
ty executive committee besides being a
member of the state executive committee
and member of the delegation to the state
committed rs 10 -itL - @ ~
Hon. Sid Bowie, of Talladega. is one of
the influential members of the executive
committee who took an active part in the
Lowndes county contest case.
Hon. Charles r. Bricken, of Crenshaw
county, is one of the handsome men at
the convention. He is one of the leading
members of the order of Knights of Pythias
as well. as being prominent in high political
councils.
Hon. A. A. Wiley, of this county, is
prominently mentioned for the presidency
of the senate. His chances are said to be
good. His only announced opponent is
Senator r. NJ. Cunningham, of Jefferson
county,