The Mena weekly star., 1913-03-27
LESS CANDIDATES
 FOR COVERNORSH|P
Stephen Brundidge the Only Out and Out Aspirant in the Field-BulI Moose Party May Try tO
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Little Rock, April 1.-The uncer- talnty that has prevailed in Arkan- sas politics since the death of Sena- tor Jeff Davis last January, is be- ginning to be cleared up. Prelimi- narles are being arranged to pro- vide for the fifth man who shall bear the title of governor of Ar kansas in 19l3-a lucky year for governors, numerically at least.
 The Supreme court having de- clded the goVernorship controversy just as most people thought it would be decided, the successful claimant was left free to act as the people had been demanding. Gov ernor Futrell called a special elec- ton for July 23, and Chairman A. J. Walls of the State Central Commit tee has called a meeting of that body for 10 a. m. Tuesday, April &, for the purpose of calling the pri- mary election for the selection of a candidate for governor.
 There are rumors that Bull Moose, or Progressive party, which Is attempting to gain a fOot-hold in the state as the minority party, may nominate a candidate for gov ernor to test their strength. The rumor has it that J. A. Conner of Little Rock will be nominated He is one of the original and most en- thusiastic PrOgressiVes of the state, and chairman of the state commit- tee
 The only Democratic aspirant definitely and positively announced is Hon. $. Brundidge of Searcy, who has been twice so narrowly defeat- ed for |. s. senator, once by Jeff Davis for the nomination and once by Joe T. Robinsonrbefore the legis- lalure.
 Mr. .Brundidge says that he enters the race al great personal sacrifice, as he will be forced to neglect his law practice, which is yielding him a handsome return.
 "I doubt if there has ever been a man gone into the race for govern or with the motives and principles I have,n said he. Never since was 2l has a proposition given me so much room for thought. No one can imagine the number of mes sages that have poured in on me since there became a possibility of an election to fill the vacancy. The demands have been so inSistent, and my closest friends have urged it so strongly that I have decided I will make the personal sacrifice and become a candidate. The mes sages l have received came from the people who no doubt think the state has been outraged in the of ficial actions of the last few months"
 As a matter of fact, there are not nearly so many candidates running for governor today as there were two months ago. Many of them wore themselves out with early publicity, which doubtless is all that some ever expected to get out of it. 1t seems quite certain at this time that Judge G. w. Hays of Camden is one of the early mentioned ones who will stick, and it is predicted that he will have a strong follow ing, especially in South Arkansas. Dr. c. H. Brough of the State Uni versity is also believed to be still in the race. although there has been no statement from him recently. Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges, more conscientious than some other politicians of the state, has an nOunced that he will not be a can didate for governor at this time. He admits that he has the laudable ambition to be governor, but says that he has just entered upon a contract with the people to serve them for another two years as sec retary of state, and he considers that obligation paramount to per- sonal ambition.
 Associate Justice w. r. Kirby continues an unknow factor in the situation, although it is known that he is very seriously considering inc advisability of entering the race. Should he do so, he will be strong