The age-herald., 1900-11-05
A VERY STRONG BODY Constitutional Convention QUes- ton Will Again Come Up HE DlSPENSARY FIGHT EXPECTED Francis L. Pettus of Dallas Will Proba- ply Be Elected Speaker of the
 House-Presidency of the
 Senate Is in Doubt
HE DIsPENsARY FIGHT EXPECTED

Age-Herald Bureau, Clancey's Hotel, Montgomery, November 4.-(Special)- Within ten days of the assembling of the General Assembly of Alabama legislative politics are receiving considerable atten- ton in the capital city. During the past week several personages said to be active in matters of legislation during the session, have been here. During next week. many more will come, and by the end of the week practically all of the leaders will have assembled.
 The exceptionally strong personnel of the legislature renders it's meeting of more importance than possibly any that has convened in this state for a score of years There are not so many offices to be filled as two years ago. but legislation of far-reaching importance will come up for consideration.
 It will be but mere matter of form to elect United States Senator to succeed the Hon. John Tyler Morgan, as that illus trous statesman Is now without opposition.
 Two Other Contests.
 There are two other contests which will cause considerable interest in the coun- ties from which they come. A successor Is to be chosen to Hon. James J. Mayfield, judge of the Tuscaloosa City Court. Judge Mayfield will be candidate to Eucceed himself and with very strong backmg.. It will not be Aggression just here to state that Judge Mayfeld has attained a most enviable record during his service of four years upon the bench. He has been often complimented by learned lawyers up- on his strong judicial mind and impartial rulings. He will be opposed, 1t Is under stood, by Col. Henry B. Foster, who was one of the most popular members of the last House, and who will again take high rank in that body. Colonel Foster was two years ago a candidate for judge of the Sixth Circuit and made a creditable race against Judge Sprott. He Is a brilliant young lawyer, capable of presiding with honor over the Tuscaloosa City Court.
 It is said that each of the candidates will have support from the Tuscaloosa delegation-Colonel Brandon supporting Judge Mayfeld, and Senator Johnston sup porting Colonel Porter.
 Another race with much interest Is that for solicitor of the Gadsden City Court. There are three worthy candidates aspir- ing to succeed the present incumbent, Her bert T. Davis. MT. Davis is himself can- didate, as are also Hon. Paul Carson and MT. Martin. The aspirants are members of the young Democracy, and are very &C., tive in their canvass.
 Legislative Offices.
 The contests for the legislative offices do not promise much interest. For Speaker of the House, 1t Is generally conceded that the candidacy of Hon. Francis L. Pettus of Dallas will he Il Mr. probably has not peer in the state as a presiding officer, and he is personally pop ular. Leaders believe him to be safe man to place in control of a strong body of men with so much to do that will ef- feet the welfare of Alabamians MT. Hogue of Perry, who is opposing MT. Pet tus, is able lawyer, capacitated to per- form the duties of the office of Speaker of possibly the strongest House ever as- sembled in this state.
 J. c. Adams is without opposition for clerk of the House, a testimonial to both his fitness for the position and his personal popularity.
 Frank N. Julian of Colbert and John A. Fillmore of Montgomery are popular candi- dates for assistant clerk of the House. For minor offices in the House there are divers candidates, each with his or her "stron3 pull"
 In the Senate.
 The race for President of the Senate Is causing bit of sharp interest. The pos. sible candidacy of Gen. George B. Harrison of Lee for the position may be assigned as a cause. No official announcement of General Harrison's candidacy has yet been made, but 1t is looked for during the com ing week. There can probably be counted upon the fingers of a mans hand the full numbers of Alabamians who take rank with General Harrison in point of ability, and whether as President of the Senate or occupying a seat upon the floor of that body, he will be easily a ranking member.
 The avowed candidates for the Presidency of the Senate are William D. Jelks of Bar bour, D. J. Meador of Marengo, Samuel Jenkins of Wilcox and Silas P Rather of Morgan. Each of the candidates has fol- lowing, and it may require the announce ment of the ballot in the Senate caucus to state who Is to be the presiding officer
 For Secretary of the Senate Elmore Gar rett of Calhoun seems to be unopposef -----------c--5a
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