The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-15

bama. To a large number of people his candidacy would be most acceptable, but not to the friends of MT. Conner. Should he enter the race, there is little doubt that AIr Conner would be forced to do so, the one representing the most powerful railroad corporation in the state, the other the companion of the anti railroad element.
 Former Governor Conner has not yet an- nounced for governor. Probably he las been withholding his announcement pend- ing some definite action on the part of his opponents.
 The fact. that the Louisville X Sashz vile Railroad company is prepared to fight was manifested by the company's action in restoring the old three cents passenger rate. notwithstanding the fact that the majority of railroads in he state declined to do so Whether that railroad company twill actively endorse any candidate for governor has not yet been learned, but the belief is pretty general that such will be the case. If so, then MT Conner or a fight between the railroads and anti-railroad element.
 For Secretary of State
 Five candidates have been mentioned for the office of secretary of state. with every indication pointing to the fact that the. race will be between James H. Nun melee, recording secretary in the goVer- nor's office, and Judge John Purifoy, state treasurer. A fight for the office will also be made by ". P. Cobb. of Tuskeegee Harry Shorter of Eufaula; and Charles H. Greer, of Marion, Perry county.
 The opinion prevails, however. that 'he fight will be between MT. Nunnelee and Judge Purifoy, with the former probably in the lead, owing to the fact that Judge Purifoy has held a number Of public offices, having served as judge of probate of Wilcox county, as state auditor two terms, and part of another as examiner of public accounts and as state treasurer one term. Ar Nunnelee is believed by his friends to have the best chance of se- curing the election of any of the candi- dates who have been mentioned
 For Attorney General
 Four candidates have been mentioned for the office of attorney general, though no positive announcement has yet been made. William l., Martin first assist ant attorney general, has been promi- nently suggested for the office during the past year or more, and possibilities have been put forward in the names of David II. Riddle of Goodwater, Gardner Greene of Pell City, and George Pegram of Ma len8O. MT geBfam IS the latest DOSSl- bility, the report having been circulated during the past few days that he intends to run on a retrenchment platform si1ni- lar to that of Captain Kolb, who will run for governor. though it is not known whether MT. Pegrams retrenchment scheme extends beyond the scope of his office. Tn that department, 1t is said, MT. Pegram will seek to abolish -he of fees of two assistant attorneys general. and will oppose, in so far as he is able, the employment of special counsel to rep resent the state in any litigation. The report did not include the abolition of the stenOgrapher from the office of the attorney general.
 For Other State Offices
 Mention of candidates for other state offices has not assumed any large pro- portions So far as is known William r. Feagin is the only candidate .nen- toned for the office of superintendent of education with every indication pointing to the fact that he will have no serious opposition for that office
 Two candidates have been mentioned for the office of state auditor, Judge W. r. Wilkinson, examiner of public ac- counts, of Prattville, and M. C. Algood of Bount county. MT. Algood was in the race. against the incumbent of that office, c. Brooks Smith, and showed great strength in the fight of the nomination. Judge Wilkinson is one of the present examiners of public accounts, and ir l the race for auditor he is expected tc | give a good account of himself. Another | candidate who has been mentioned for tht ! office is Will R. Loyd secretary to th'