The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-12
CANDIDATES BEGIN
bUTTON-HO[|NG FOR
THE COUNTY PLUMS
Who the Many Are Who
Are Hunting the Few
J0bs-List Not
Complete
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While the political pot of JEFFERSON co,in-
ty may not be boiling.s 1t has certainly
begun to simmer and many aspirants for
the various county offices that will be
spring of 1914 have announced their can~
didacy, and many others are said to be
in receptive mood. The office of sheriff
is considered the greatest plum-which it
undoubtedly is-yet the interest Is by
no means confined to this particular race.
as that for solicitor is attracting much at
tention, and several of the candidates
have already .'got busy and are inter-
viewing the dear people,
Interest is also being taken in the race
for Judge of the city court to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation of
Judge c. C. Nesmith, and while the only
positive announcement that has been
made is that Of Judge John C. Pugh, who
was recently appointed to the position, it
is understood that Judge w. P. McCrossin
and David J. Davis may possibly enter
the race. Several other possible candi-
dates have been mentioned.
The Juciest Plum
The sherjffs race has already got to
the button hole, and handshaking'' stage,
and several OF the candidates are exceed
ingly active. w. T. Lathem of the Conn
mercial State bank is an announced cam
didate. 1t is understood that e. l.. Hig-
don will attempt the seeming impossible
and show his ability to come back. by
entering the race for the office he filed
for four years. Gus Lee has been ac-
tive for several months in the preliminary
skirmishes, and his friends declare he Is
q most formidable candidate. Thomas
Batsof has been making personal cam
paign for weeks, and is said to have con-
siderable strength. Jones G. Moore has
large following which declares that he
will win out handily in the primary. r. Il.
Howard, the popular deputy sheriff, is
very active, and has the pledged support
of a large number of friends. Others
mentioned as possible candidates for the
office are George II. Bodeker, chief of po-
lice of Birmingham, and Walter L. Met
calf, chief deputy sheriff
All the above gentlemen are well known
and the race gives. promise Of being a
hard fought to the finish.
For Solicitors Offices
For the office of solicitor of Jefferson
county there are four announced candi-
dates, and the same number are said to
be considering entering the race. H. p.
Hehin has informally announced his cam
didacy for re-election and will soon be-
gin an active campaign. Judge Hugo
Black, former recorder of the city, and
one of the leading young attorneys at the
bar. has made his announcement, and has
commenced his campaign. F. D. Near
thur Is in the race and is busy among
his many friends, as Is Horace Wilker-
son, who announced for the office several
weeks ago. Like Judge Black. both the
latter gentlemen are members of the
younger element of the local bar. Among
the other names that have been mentioned
for the office are Zeb I. Rudolph, Earle
Pettus and Judge H. B. Alternately.
Only two candidates have announced for
the office of circuit solicitor Joseph r.
Tate, who is serving his first term In that
office is candidate for reelection and
John Mcqueen, former circuit solicitor,
has entered. Both candidates have be-
gun their canvass In earnest, and the
friends OF each proclaim a victory. 1t is
understood, however. that other entrees
in the race will be announced later.
Auditors and Legislators
Six candidates are mentioned for the Of
flee of county auditor. Owen Gillespie is
candidate to succeed himself, Will T.,
Rocket, deputy clerk In the city court,
has announced, as has w. ID. Gum. cus-
todian of the courthouse, and J. C. Will
liams, deputy clerk of the Board OF Rev
enue. These gentlemen are in the race
and are working for election. Others
mentioned as candidates for the place are
Dave U. Williams, Z. L. Drake and Rob-
ert l.. Crook
But little interest has been manifested
thus far in the race for members of the
state senate and legislature. While many
names have been mentioned, the race has
not assumed definite shape The friends
of b. A. Thompson put him out as "a
strong candidate for the state senate some
weeks ago, and 1t Is understood that b. M.
Allen is being urged ID make the race.
Isadore Shapiro, w. 8. Brewer and John
T. Rives have stated they will probably
be in the race, but neither has made a
definite announcement. J. d. Carlisle. q
well known militia officer, will be cam
didate. and 1t has been published that
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