The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-04-21

The entries closed last Monday for Congressional
and State offices, but owing to q misunderstanding
OF the date which to file notice of candidacy for
the legislature the time has been extended until
April &C. the date for candidates Tor county offices
to file notices with the committees.
Perhaps this extension will bring several more
candidates for Senator and Representative into the
race In number of counties, in several instances
announcements have been made which do appear in
the list of the State committee.
Seldom have so many Congressional plums been
permitted to ripen without causing exciting con-
test for their possession. Only in the Third district
will the voters have chance to choose between two
VIM. b. Lamar and Jefferson d. Stephens-and from
all indications they will return Mr.. Lamar by a
large majority.
The custom of giving the second term will prevail
in the case of Frank Clark while Stephen M. Spark
man continues so strongly in the affections OF his
constituents that, in spite of attempts by element
seeking its political progression to find can.
didate who would dispute the right of this popular
Congressman to reelection, his nomination will be
unanimous.
The only contest promising any degree of excite.
ment is that for the two vacancies in the Railroad
Commission. For these Offices four candidates are
now on the track with Appleyard in the lead. Dur
ing the time his candidacy has been before the public
he has developed great strength and the withdrawal
of jeff Browne has contributed greatly to this favored
position.
1t is early to forecast the result but of the other
three Burr appears to have the inside track although
IL Is doubtful II ms candidacy VIII meet with the
cordial reception it received four years ago.
Both Mitch and Bailey have acquired acquaint-
anceship during their legislative which will
prove of value to them in this race, but in this
respect they possess advantages over the Others
and at this period of the campaign it looks very
much as If Appleyard and Burr would be the choice
of the people.
Chas. b. Parkhl and James B. Whitfield, who
are candidates for reelection Justices of the Su
preme Court, have but one opponent, Thomas L.
Clarke.
Mr.. Clarke is a capable lawyer and qualified for
the position in every manner, and undoubtedly would
serve with satisfaction to the people, yet his oppo
nents who wish another term equally capable
ana have performed their duties with fidelity during
the short time they have been in Office
Both for the service they have rendered and on
account of the short term each has had it would
that these are conditions worthy of consideration
by the public in making choice
In Volusia County Chris Codrington, who has
been calling for volunteers to lead the Senatorial
fight against Senator Sans, has been Obliged to take
command OF the forlorn hope himself il the colors
OF his faction were to be represented in the fray
number were asked to oppose Sans but the fear
OF slaughter brought negative reply from each ow
ing TO the knowledge that Senator Sans was strongly
fortified IN the esteem of the people.
Three candidates for the Senate had announced
in Hamilton County, when, owing to the expression
of public desire that Hon Frank Adams no ooa;r