The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-28
POLITICAL CALM BEFORE THE STORM Cold Weather Kept Candidates
 Indoors Yesterday WILL PAY FEES TOMORROW It Is Said G. A. Hunt Will Not Be Allowed to Qualify Because of
 His Residence in West
 End
WILL PAY FEES TOMORROW

The political situation yesterday was so calm and unchanged that the observer was forced to turn his thoughts on the proyerbial lull before the breaking of the storm.
 perhaps on account of the Sabbath and on account of the fact that the weather man turned the cold cheek on Birmlns- ham. the many citizens of BirmnGhahl who have taken upon their shoulders the distinction of candidacy remained within doors. None of the faces of those seek ing office were seen in Birmingham yes terday.
 This morning, however, the fight Tor office will be begun in earnest. It Is eN- peeted that Capt. Frank P. 0 B1en will name his campaign manager today. As is known, F. M Jackson will manage the Ward campaign.
 Tomorrow at noon there will be meet ing of the candidates in the city hall. There those who have formally announce ed will tender their qualification fee and either be allowed to enter names on the ticket or have money refunded
 Hunt May Not Qualify.
 There was a rumor current yesterday that the committee would not qualify C. A. Hunt, who has announced his candi- daey for city electrician against w. IL Abernathy. II is said that MT. Hunt IS an alderman in the west end, and in view of this fact is not a bona hde elector of Birmingham.
 With this exception, however, 1t seems probable that the remainder of those who have announced will enter the race.
 While the race for the mayoralty this year will be between only two candi- dates there is hardly doubt but that there are several candidates in wait ing" in the city of Birmingham. Tho majority of these are members of the present aldermanc board. After ths election. it is a practical certainty that C. C. Heidt will enter the race for may- or as will John L. Parker. Others dis cussed as candidates in waiting" are John W. O'Neill, John C. Forney and B. II. Cooper.
 Subcommittee Meets.
 Early this week there will be a meeting of the subcommittee of the city demo- cratic executive committee, at which win be chosen the managers and clerks of the primary.
 Another meeting that will be held this week is that of the Municipal Ownership league. At this meeting campaign com- mittees in each ward of the city will be appointed The league Is working with the object of acquiring the ownership of a water works plant.
 II is learned that the would-be mana gers and clerks have already filed their applications with Chairman Aberna thy, and that 1t will require but little time on the part of the subcommittee to mahe the necessary selections.
 President E. D. Smith, of the Municipal Ownership league has not set a da'e for the second meeting of the league, but 1t will be held during the first days of this week. Since the original meeting and the publication of the intentions and principals of the league, it's adherents have increased rapidly. Right now there is very little opposition noticed through out tho city.
 Much Election Talk.
 Both of the mayoralty candidates are urging their adherents to pay their poll tax and thus qualify for the primary. Saturday there was rush on the part of voters to pay their taxes, and it is ex- pected that this rush will be continued throughout the days remaining in this month.
 There is a great deal of gossip through out the city as to the outcome of the primary. All of the candidates are nov ing among their friends and from now until the date is passed. all business will be given over to the interesting political fights. As to the outcome of each race, every man seems interested and disposed to talk to his neighbor
 Just now interest centers in the races for the mayoralty, chief of police and the police commission There is compara- lively little discussion concerning the op- position that has developed to the city treasurer, city building and city electrical inspector. However, the fight in the wards for a1dermanic positions and mem- bership in the executive committee Is also creating interest.
 Throughout the city satisfaction Is general that no candidate has announced against Julian Kendrick, city engineer. and James Boggan license inspector.