The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-02-22
ALL CANDIDATES
TALK HOPEFULLY
Poll of Woodward Building
Shows Ward Ahead
CHIEF OF POLICE RACE
Managers Give Out Roseate Interviews
and Everybody at Headquarters
Seems Satisfied With the Way
Things Are Moving Along.

With today begins the last week of mn-
ncpal campaigning, as the primary Will
be held one week from tomorrow.
Inasmuch as it has been a matter oil
considerable interest as to how the oc-
cupants of any large building stand on
the mayoralty race canvass OF the
Woodward was made yesterday and 2Ol
men were questioned as to how they
would vote. The result was as follows
George b. Ward 20.
w. M. Drennen, 50.
Doubtful, &c.
Not eligible to vote, 10.
Mr. Ward when he saw these figures,
did not seem surprised but expressed the
belief ihat this percentage would hold
good in every ward in the city, with the
possible exception Of two.
MY largest ,maj orities," said Mr. Ward,
ARE coming out of the second and fifth.
the latter being Mr.. Drennen's own ward
This estimate is based on careful cam
Nass of the voters who are revolving
against a machine trying to retain one
man in office an indefinite number OF
terms
All Working.
All of the candidates and their friends
are still working hard. At the headquar-
tiers of both of the candidates for mayor
callers continue to drop in and have a
political chat.
c. S. Simmons, campaign manager for
Mayor Drennen said last night:
I'VE are satisfied with the way every
thing is moving along. We are not in the
habit of making extravagant claims, but
have in mind the numbers. and we know
where we stand. We feel no doubt as to
the final result, and the figures we made
on majorites at the beginning of the cam
paign we have no reason to change
The interest in the race for the office
of chief of police seems to have taken on
a squirt of more than ordinary interest
within the past few days Chief Austin
was i'll yesterday and was not able to
be out. His campaign manager, Vasser
L. Allen, and a force of assistants. were
at his headquarters and put in a days
hard work. At the headquarters of Capt.
w. e. Wier Campaign Manager William
f. Fort was busy with the details of cam
paign work. In speaking of the race
last night Mr., Fort said
Captain Wier.
Capt w. e. Wier will appreciate the
support of every good citizen for the
office of chief of police, and will never
be false to trust reposed by his friends.
He knows every detail of the work in his
department of the city administratio
for he has been faithfully and diligently
attending to his duties as captain of po-
lice for ten years During that period.
which is sufficiently long for the public
to judge him. his courage, firmness and
ability have not been doubted by his SUI
periors in command, or by the eonserva-
tive public.
"He undertakes, If elected, to enforce
the law to the best of his ability and
experience. He deserves promotion, in
the opinion of his supporters, for long
and meritorious service II IT Is rigf.
that man should be advanced in bust
ness in office according to WORTH eX-
nerience ana diligent service, the best
of our people cannot be mistaken In
voting for Captain Wier.
In His official Dealings.
"In all of his official dealings, he has
been courteous, but scrupulously exact in
discharging his duty. He has made a
splendid officer; he will make an excel
lent and impartial chief.
I'VE believe he is sure of election. for
his character and his campaign have
been equally honest deserving, and free
from personal abuse"
Chief Austin.
Mr. Allen, Chief Austin's manager
said:
81 am perfectly satisfied with the cam
paign and feel sure Chief Austin will be
reelected. The reports we are receiving
from every part of the city are bright
from our point of view. and we expect
to see the chief retained in office by a
vote of the people of Birmingham"