The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-15
A Republican Talks.

called the Ninth district committee to meet in Birmingham June 23, republicans are somewhat stirred up, and something will be doing" said a prominent repub- lican last night after seeing Chairman Davidsons call.
 ''As is we'll known to the republicans of the state, MT. Davidson has openly de- clared that he is in favor of an aggres- sive fight all along the line, from gov ernor down. His friends claim that fully 90 per cent of the party in the state de- sire an early meeting of the state com mittee that provision may be made, for the holding of state, district and county conventions.
 'The call for the committee meeting ex- tends an invitation to members of the state committee and other prominent party men, and asks their views on these important questions and no doubt many will respond.
 This is a great republican year. and the republicans seem all over the state to want an opportunity to do something, and we think we can elect many of our candidates if our party leaders give us . chance. Nothing will be accomplished if nothing IS attempted
 County Politics.
 While state political matters are engag- ing most of the attention of the people, the contests for offices In Jefferson coun- ty are not by any means being neglected.
 Perhaps the most interesting feature of the county campaign Is the race for sheriff. for which place eight men are an- nounced. These candidates are all making thorough individual canvasses of the county and the result Is very doubtful at this time.
 Three or four men seem to be popular favorites. and even those who seem to know most about the possibilities in Jef- ferson county politics seem to be uncer- tain of the result
 It is believed by some that the campaign will narrow down to three or four candi dates before the primary in August, while others are of the opinion that all the eight candidates now in the erace will complete the running. If all remain in the race 1t is said that the uncertainty of the result will remain until the votes are counted, as it is hard to tell just where every mans strength will affect the other candidates.
 Legislative Race.
 The contest for representative to the legislature is also presenting some inter- esting features, and promises to become more exciting before the race Is over. Fifteen candidates are already In the field, and 1t is expected that this number will be greatly increased before tho final con- test.
 Several issues are being injected into this campaign that promise interesting complications before the election. Of course, the railroad rate question is a leading issue and will affect every candi- date In the race, though he takes any stand on the issue or not.
 Proposed municipal legislation will also cut a large figure in the campaign A Greater Birmingham bill will be intro duced at the next legislature and a strong effort made for it's passage and general bill regulating municipal af- fairs will also engage the attention of the next assembly.
 Municipal Laws.
 1Ie HuIlfclPdillleS or the county are giving a great deal of attention to the issue and will look out for represent atives who will take care of their interests. It is said that the municipal laws of the state have been greatly neglected and need revision fin many respects, while new laws are in strong demand especially in the matter of extending the city limits
 In some sections of the county the pro- ,hlbition and dispensary question is being raised and will have to be taken into ac- count The labor element Is also promi- nent and will have to be taken into ac- count by ambitious law makers There is a strong anti-boycott sentiment and 1t is said that one or. two candidates will pledge themselves3 to the repeal of the boycott law recently enacted.
 One or two of the candidates already announced for the legislature have placed themselves on record as favoring more pensions for Confederate veterans and better schools over the state. Other lead ing issues may be raised before the cleo tions.
 Candidates Announced.
 So far as known the candidates already in the field for the various county of ficers are as follows:
 For sheriff, Hugh McGeever, Albert Stratford. J. H. Downey, J. P. Stiles,