The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-08-07
ACTIVITY IN THE
 POLITICAL ARENA
CHAIRMAN WEAKLEY HAS NO DOUBT OF NOMINATION OF JELKS- S- CHAIRMAN ALLEN IS PLEASED.

Chairman weakley of the Jelks State campaign committee gave the usual en- couraging news yesterday regarding the campaign of Governor Jelks. He states that there can be no doubt as to the nom- nation of the present governor, the only question now remaining being that of the majority. It is claimed at the Jelks head quarters that news from doubtful coun- ties received in the last two days is en- tlrely satisfactory. Much campaign liter ature is still being sent out from the headquarters and the daily mail requires the services of two stenographers to handle 1t.
 Chairman B. A. Thompson of the Jelks county campaign committee states that he feels such confidence in the result in Jefferson county being overwhelmingly for Jelks that he is tempted to close the county headquarters and return to his other duties.
 Richard H. Clarke will speak iu the city in the interest of Governor Jelks Saturday night. August 8.
 Chairman B. M. Allen of the Johnston county committee says ha Is well pleased with the outlook of former Governor Johnston in Jefferson. His confidence in the success of the campaign seems to be positive. He states that he Is highly gratifed with the prospect of being al- lowed to name enc of the three man. agers at the voting places in the county. MT. Allen was the first to bring this sub ject before the committee.
 
 ing tomorrow night at East Lake in West & Sadler's hall. c. P. Benners will be one of the speakers.
 The wage-earners had a large and en- thusiastic meeting last night at Vivian. and were addressed by Ed Veitch James H. Leath, w. c. Cunning ham and James Liddell. candidates for the legislature, and whose candidacy the wage-earners had previously endorsed. W. B. Bynunl, H. M. Randall, B. ". Brumley and Richard Statham also addressed the meeting. A Wage-Earnery Legislative club was organized, with Neil Mcclellan president and I. T. Roberts secretary and treasurer. The wage-earners will or ganize tonight at Bessemer and tomorrw night at Ensley.
 The Railroad Political Club organized at Bessemer last night with 15O members Several informal speeches were made made. The following officers were elect ed: J. T. McAnaram, president; George Marsh, ce-president; s. I. Bingham, secretary and treasurer: A. R. Craddock J. A. Haynie and c. L. Spain, executive committee.
 Robert H. Thach. chairman of the dem- ocratic county executive committee states that in the matter of appointing managers In the primary, he will try, so far as is possible. to give fair repre- sentation to both sides. He states, how ever. that the other candidates are enti- tied to consideration. and it will be the purpose of the subcommittee, so far as lies within it's power. to have an abso- lutely honest and fair election.
 J. Tom Hefiin, candidate for secretary of state. spoke in favor of Governor Jelks' candidacy and reelection, at La- nette. Chambers county Tuesday night John B. Knox called at Jeiks' head quarters yesterday and gave a report of his meetings at Huntsville, Sheffield and
 
 crowds at each meeting, and that the outlook in the counties he had visited, was exceedingly bright.
 The political meeting of the wage earn CTS at Bessemer tonight will not be in the interest of either of the candidates for governor. the Wage Banners club, di- recting it's attention only to legislative candidates.
 A meeting of the white school teachers of Jefferson county, with all school boards and trustees of both public and private schools, is called to meet at the courthouse in the room of the second division of the city court next Saturday morning at 10 o'clock This meeting is for the purpose of hearing addresses by the various candidates for the Iegisla- ture from Jefferson county, and also by candidates for superintendent of educa- ton. All candidates for both offices are invited to be present.