The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-11
1T LEAST THREE WANT
 ID BE MADE GOVERNOR
Rumor Has 1t That Cunningham and Goldsby of the Senate and Colonel Handley of House Would
 Like to Succeed JeIks.
BY E. E. KERsH.


 Montgomery, October 0.-(Special)- )-Un- less the well laid plans of a great many men are overthrown, many officials, both state and county, to be chosen at the next general election will come from the membership of the legislature of Ala bama recently adjourned. That is to say, that the indications point to the candidacy of many members for office to succeed present incumbents.
 There are members who aspire to posi- tions from the governorship down through the supreme court to their own success sors. All along through the session it was common to hear it said that this or that man was an aspirant for this or that position, and in some instances it was even hinted that certain speeches were delivered purely for political effect. But, of course, this does not apply to all those who may desire future political preferment
 Two Candidates for Governor.
 If current rumor counts, 1t is not im- probable that each of the houses will furnish candidate for governor. It is known that Lieutenant Governor Gun ningham who is by law the presiding of ficer of the senate. expects to ask for the democratic nomination as Governor Jelks' successor and as eyerypqd.T, who keeps ia.,'7is,sfarr- S,5anuiitii&i lYwifl be 2 mighty big job for the man wno beats him the place The senate asprant for in honor. though not yet announced, is wha next in line to "Governor' Cunninghalove IDrn Mobile. He has a splendid record inll fo senate and is very popular with sus t salitical element in the state 5n
 Handley May Run.
 he probable house aspirant is the "old ese horse of Randolph "-Col. William A.
 aldley He like MT Goldsby, has not bfsared his candidacy, but the question RAs very frequently presented to him " his colleagues in the house, many of whom are desirous of casting ballot for him. As to his legislative record, no man left the legislature who had won higher honors or reflected greater credit upon his constituents than Colonel Hand- lev As chairman of the appropriations committee, his duties were among the most responsible, but he never lost fight when it came to the passage of some measure which he thought necessary. His speeches in behalf of his old Confederate comrades and in support of better edu- national facilities were especially note worthy. Frequent mention of Speaker Tunstall in connection with the guber- natorial race is made, but he has never Indicated that he will ask for the honor His brilliant record as speaker would na- turally make him formidable candidate.
 Judeeship Wanted.
 It is pretty well understood that two of of ho rtrfI ask for positions on the supreme bench. These are Judge William R. Walker of Madison, sometime associate justice, and Capt R. T. Simpson of Lauderdale, who made a strong bid for the nomination six years ago. The name of Thomas M. Espy of Houston is also mentioned in connec- ton with seat on the bench.
 For commissioner of agriculture and industries there are two aspirants in the house-J. A. Wilkinson of Autauga and John J. Kelly of Choctaw. There is also congressional ambition in the house, it being pretty well understood that J. A. Lusk will oppose Congressman Burnett in the Seventh district and F. O. Hoffman aspires to the seat of Congressman Fay Tor.
 There are several members who are be- lieved to be aspirants for judicial of fee. w w. Callahan Of Morgan will probably oppose Osceola Kyle for circuit judge; Capt. Dan Walden is candidate for probate judge of Morgan; Senator Norman in Chambers, Senator Kennedy in I.auderdale, and J. D. Deloney may be- come candidate for probate judge of Colbert. It is also suggested that Sem ator Bullock of Franklin may ask for Judge Alman's place on the circuit bench Senator Wolff will ask for Judge Anderson's position in the First circuit.
 Prosecuting Attorneys.
 Several members would like to become prosecuting attorneys, and some of them have announced their candidacy. J. Fritz Thompson of Bibb and Walter Shafer of Dallas want to succeed Solicitor Quarles of the Fourth circuit. who will retire at The expiration of his present term. Sem stor Dunn wants the job held by Solicitor Harrison of the First circuit W. J. James Inf Franklin may ask for the solicitorship of the Eleventh circuit. and H. T. Davis Is A possible candidate for the position in the Seventh circuit. R. Tyler Good wvn of Montgomery will ask for the posi- lion of solicitor of Montgomery county, opposing s. IT. Dent, the present in cumbent. Senator Thomas Sidney Frazer Is onposing Solicitor Sanford in the Third circuit. and it is suggested that Felix E. Blackburn may oppose Solicitor John Pugh in the Tenth or Jefferson circuit.
 It is common gossip that Augustus Ben ners will ask to be returned to the house and in such event would become candidate for speaker. Senator Rogers of Sumter also has an ambition to become speaker pf the lower house, and it is said with this idea fin view he will be candidate for the lower house from Sumter three years hence.
 Julian for Secretary Of State.
 The candidates do not stop with the