The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-27
JOHNSTON WILL RUN
THIS IMPORTATION COMES
 FROM SELMA.
COMES
A Close Friend of Ex-Governor Says the Latter Will Make the Race If Primaries are Ordered
 by the Committee.
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, Marcn 70.
 William Drysdale of this city returned this morning from Birmingham. where he has been spending several days. MT. Drysdale is a strong personal and po- litical friend of ex-Governor Johnston and Judge A. E. Caffee He was seen by your representative this morning. He is strongly of the opinion that Governor Johnston will be a candidate for Gov ernor against Governor Jelks.
 MT. Drysdale would not state where he got his information. but he seemed to be positive about what he was stating, and the inference is that while in Birmingham he received a straight tip from either Judge Caffee or the ex-Governor him. self. that the latter would be an appli- cant for his old position. From what your correspondent knows through MT. Drysdale, there is no doubt but that Governor Johnston Is seriously contem- plating entering the race. If Demo- cratic primary is called. Governor John- ston Is certain to be a candidate. Gov ernor Johnston thinks he will stand a vote of the people. instead of a conven- ton. as was heretofore the mode of nom- mating the State officials.
 The question of a primary or State Convention to nominate candidates for State officers has not been discussed here. and your representative does not know the sentiments of the people. The De- mocracy of Dallas is perfectly. willing tc abide by the decision of the State Dem- ocratic Executive Committee on the ques- ton. As an off-hand opinion, however your representative believes that the Black Belt had rather have State Con- ventions with the representation based on population, as heretofore, rather than resort to the primary plan. which would reduce the large counties of the Black Belt to & representation equal only to some of the smallest white counties in North Alabama.
 Marengo Citizens in Selma There were several distinguished citi- zens of Marengo County in the city yes. terday among whom were Judge, s. P Prowell, W. l.. Brasfeld, T. D. Matkin J. A. Bradford and Judge w. M. Gun ningham. They represented both sides o1 | the court house removal question in lin den. The question of removal is live lone in the capital of Marengo. and ma, | he stubbornlv contested on both sides | Whichever side wins the matter will b. | carried to the Supreme Court. l Successful Recital.
 | About 175 persons attended the recita | at the Railroad Y. M. c. A. last night | The affair was gotten up by the Ladies | Auxiliary of that organization. Mrs R. E. L. Neil arranged the program ant | from the smoothness with which the per formance went off it was evident to al that she performed her part of the worl in a most satisfactory manner. Thos who attended were delighted with tn | evenings performance. Quite good sun | was realized for the building fund of tn | Association.
 New Water Guage.
 A new water guage has been made fo
 telling the height of the river at thi
 point, and the top section of it will b placed in position tomorrow. The guag is fifty-eight feet long, fifty-five of whicl are above zero and three fe below zero
 which indicates the low wat mark Tn | river once in a while, falls below wha l Ca.ro.r,,,e,at tarx,az lax,r mater rk