The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-06

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 Should the vote April in all other coun- ties than Tuscaloosa be approximately the same as fin the former campaign, Moody would win, for it is considered @ certainty that he will get 400 more votes in Tus- ealoosa than were cast for Bankhead. However, when considering in this eon- nection 1t must be remembered that the vote this year will be much larger than formerly, and that instead of attempting to prise out of an office a strongly en- trenched incumbent. Hobson is now him. self in the capacity of the intrenched.
 The claim of the Hobson forces, how ever. is that whereas the captain against Bankhead carried Walker county by only 23 votes, he will carry 1t over Moody by several hundred enough. in other words to eounterbalance the vote cast for Moody in Tuscaloosa. The Moody camp disputes this allegation, and claims that in spite 6f the efforts of "Breck" sMusgrove, Moody will receive magnificent support In Wal ker.
 Tuscaloosa County Vote
 It seems to be generally admitted, how ever, that the vote of Tuscaloosa county will determine the winner. It is estimated that on April l Tusca oosa county will poll about 3200 votes. Should Moody leave Tuscaloosa with a majority of 1000 it is generally said that he will win General Brandon estimates Moodys majority in Tuscaloosa as 12O0. MT. Clarkson stasas that Moody cannot get a majority in Tus- caloosa of even 1000. As a matter of fact, MT Clarkson claims that were the eltc- ton 10 occur today Hobson would carry Moody's county. although he tacitly ad- mits that as a result of the work of the campaigners of Mr Moody the county will fall into the latter's column by a small though neat majority.
 MT. Moody feels certain of making n clean sweep in Tuscaloosa county, and the great majority of the citizens of tre city of Tuscaloosa are equally as eer- tain. Hobson, however. is at the present time making a whirlwind campaign in Tuscaloosa county and will remain here for the balance of the week Tomorrow MT Moody speaks in Vernon, Thursday in Sullgent Friday in Hamilton and Sat urday in Jasper esaa
 Talk of Joint Debates
 As to whether or not series of joint debates will be arranged is un- known. Moody headquarters announced this afternoon that it's candidate was in receptive mood. MT Clarkson stated, however. that such pressure will be brought to bear that the two candidates will be found face to face on the stump of the district before many days have passed.
 Dr. William Stokes Wyman, former president of the university, is strong in his support of MT. Moody. 'T ad- mire the personality of Hobson," stated the venerable educator but he is only q half hammered democrat. He is not at heart resident of the district. and spends much time delivering his mes sage from the chautauqua stage. I call not overlook his action in leaving the democrats of Congress in the lurch and hastening to aid the republicans of Maine l have known MT. Moody for many years. 1 feel that he is the man 10 represent the district, and will take great pleasure fin voting for him April l."
 John A. Rogers of Sumter. a former member of the state senate. and one of the best known men of Alabama. was at Moody headquarters today. He de- clares that Moody will carry Sumter by more than 200 majority.