The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1911-02-04
GROOM CANDIDATES
FOR THE COMMISSION
Eighteen Mentioned for the
Two Places
WILL BE FREE FOR ALL
Names of Several CounciImen Connected
With Place-George Ward, Tom
linson, Cobb and others Sug-
gested by Friends
BY BURR BLACKBURN


which it is believed will govern the af-
fairs of the city of Birmingham within
few months, are already thick as flies.
and 1t is becoming evident that the
scramble will be a free for all.
AS the most practical man for the office
the mind first selects Harry Jones, now
president of the City Council. Those
close to city affairs consider Mr.. Jones
the best informed man on municipal af-
fairs connected with the city government
and he is believed to be sure bet for
one of the seats on the commission. Mr..
Jones will be a candidate in all proba-
bilty
Other candidates now connected with
the City Council are Dan Hogan, NJ. H.
Mcdowell of Ensley, w. Barnes Morgan,
Simon Klotz. George Huddleston. M. J..
Gregg. DIR. H. L. Martin, ]. B. Gibson,
and Frank w. Smith. In nine alder
manic heads the bee is buzzing, and
while some of them may decide to hands
off, the majority are already quietly seek
ing support.
Among those on the outside, George
B. Ward, J. B. Cobb, John w. Tomlinson,
John B. Weakley, John r. Hornaday
and Roger w. Snider are the names
most often heard, but the lists are not
yet closed, and the possibilities seem I'M
limited. Carl Seals and James B. Drake,
present members of the police commits
sion, are counted on as candidates.
Eighteen prominently mentioned can
didates for two jobs at this early date
is not bad, for little fight more than
two months ahead. When it becomes
known that job will pay $4,000 patriotism
and loyalty Immediately advance.
The present members of the council
have the advantage of a knowledge of
municipal government, and some of them
have made good records on which they
can stand Dan Hogan, present alder
man from the Eighth ward, and chair
man of the miscellaneous committee, is
one of the most popular, and is consid-
cred one of the cleanest and straightest
of men. He is already In, and Will no
doubt make a good race.
Mr. Mcdowell is the logical candidate
for the Ensley section, and is also chair
man of the finance committee, the most
important council committee, a position
which he won by merit.
Barnes Morgan has been an active al
derman, and has strong following
among the laborng people Simon hlotz
would command considerable strength
George Huddleston, NJ ]. Gregg and J..
B. Gibson have not launched their OIL
ciai rumors" yet, but are considered more
than possibilities. Mr.. Gibson and Mr.
Martin may find other opposition for the
honor of representing the eastern suburbs
in the contest. Mr.. Gregg is chairman
Of the judiciary committee and the leader
of the present majority in the council.
He is being urged to enter by his friends.
Frank Smith. former mayor of Elyton, Is
the logical candidate from the two west
ern suburbs.
Carl Seals. who ran a close second for
mayor in the last fight, would have his
former orgaization to bank on For she'll
ing the woods he is the equal of any man In
Birmingham. Mr.. Drake, who was elect
ed to the police commission by the labor
,,o+e would still command his share of
that faction.
When the average person begins talk
ing about good government the name of
George Ward is usually mentioned. Mr..
Wards friends felt that he made mis-
take when he did not run for mayor In
the last election. Mr.. Cobb's friends have
quietly circulated his name. Colonel Tom
linson is known to be in a receptive
mood. and John Weakley has probably
drawn more municipal laws and studied
more municipal problems from the legal
standpoint than any other lawyer in Ala
bama.
John r. Hornady has, during the past
few years, Travelled over the united
states and made special study OF NUM-
cipal government. This is-also specially
of Roger Snyders.