The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-30

Col. w. A. Handley Of Randolph IS being favorably mentioned as a candidate for the governorship. The Roanoke Lead CT says he is the man for the place.
 1t is suggested that Messrs. Stevens of Mobile and Nathan of Colbert should be requested to resign their places on the state executive committee, as they are not in sympathy with the party in Ala bama
 State papers are discussing the recent sessions of the state democratic execu- tive committee in Birmingham and in some quarters there is much adverse criticism over it's failure to declare for and direct uniform primary election for county and state officers
 The Greenvlle Advocate has issued souvenir edition handsomely Illustrated, which marks the thirty-second anniver- sary of the papers birth. During these years it has been under the management of Gen. J. B. Stanley, who is well known in Alabama journalism.
 Ozark thinks an agricultural fair for
 
 fall would be a good idea It is pointed out that the expenses of such a venture would not be large, while Dale and oth- CT neighboring counties could make some fine exhibits.
 volume of the History of Eufaula" by J. A. B. Besson, has been presented to the department of archives and his tory by the authors daughter who now resides in New York. The book narrates events from the days of Bluff City and Is a valuable addition to state history.
 The Montgomery Journal states that it is much impressed by the improvement made in Alabamas weekly papers in re- cent years and takes occasion to man. ufacture some nice compliments for edi- tors who are responsible. Attention is called especially to advancement in the wiregrass district.
 It is announced that the Hayneville railroad, extending from Tysons on the Mobile and Montgomery division of the Louisville and Nashville, through Lowndes county to it's capital, will be open for business next year. The line traverses particularly rich section of and will do much to advance It's prosperity.
 For the first time in the history of in- ternatlonal expositions travelling men will be represented at the St. Louis fair and their handsome building, now under course of construction, will cost S100 900. Alabama members of the T. P. A. are preparing data concerning the states in dustries and resources which will be pub lished and distributed at the exposition. This Is still another move to make up for the absence of state exhibit and Alabama will not be forgotten.
 Hon. V. C. Meek of Columbus, Miss, has presented to the department of archives and history of Alabama the sword and an oil painting of his dis tinguished brother, the lamented Judge Meek, who was one of the most gifted men Alabama ever produced. Judge Meek achieved note in the literary world and was also a valiant soldier. Although Aabamians have always revered his memory no memento of Judge Meek was in the department of archives and his- tory. The gift of Hon. W. c. Meek will be all the more appreciated on that ac- count.
 State papers are busily discussing poli- tics just now and as the battle time draws near candidates are making haste in their announcements. So far 8 num- Der of good men have been suggested for the place of chief executive and this race seems destined to be decidedly warm. Ap- plicants for minor offices are legion. Es- pecially in the counties does the fight wax warm. Country papers are kept busy making announcements of those who desire to serve the public for a small consideration and the heart of the editor is made glad. There will be edi- torial material for many weeks to come and even after 1t Is all over there will yet remain the aftermath for discussion and reasons given by defeated candi- dates for their overthrow.