The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-27
.BANKHEA EAD-OL|VER
DEBATE At VERNON
Congressional Aspirants at
Fayette Next Monday
NO SPECIAL PRIMARY
Leon C. Bradley Tells of Joint Debate
at Vernon, Both of the Speak
ers Being in Excellent
Humor
NO SPECIAL PRIMARY

That the furry caused by the possi-
bility of a special congressional election
in the Sixth district had about subsidized
and that the present activity of candi-
dates will also subside following a joint
debate at Fayette next Monday, was a
associate editor and general manager OF
the Tuscaloosa News
"At one time" stated Mr. Bradley. "it
was deemed possible that there might be
ordered a special congressional election
in our district. Such would have been the
case had a special senatorial election been
called and Congressman Hobson chosen to
fill the position made vacant through the
death of the late Senator Johnston On
account of what appeared possible, w. B.
Oliver and w. B. Bankhead rival candi-
dates for Congress from the Sixth dis
trict, got very busy. It is now evident
however that there will be no special
election for the purpose of choosing a new
senator, and the candidates realizing that
it would be folly to pitch their campaigns
so far in advance of the date of the gem
eral election next year. are ready to rel
turn to a state of apathy Yesterday a
joint discussion between Mr.. Oliver and
Mr. Bankhead occurred at Vernon. Next
Monday the two will debate at Fayette.
Gives Account of Debate
Mr.. Bradley gave an interestering ac-
count of the debate at Vernon yesterday
He declared that it was pitched on an ex-
ceedingly high plane. that the candidates
were in splendid form. both in presenting
arguments and indulging in good natured
ridicule. and that the audience, large and
enthusiastic, was delighted for period
of two hours
Mr.. Bankhead opened" stated Mr.
Bradley, and outlined the planks of his
campaign. He declared for filing all fed
eral positions with democrats, for good
roads and education for the masses
through federal aid, rural credits and 9TH
er progressive IDEAS He told several
stories and told them inimitably. There
is no doubt but that he acquitted himself
we'll
Mr. Oliver replied in a speech of one
the Bankhead platform, declared them
good but planks which he had also in-
dorsed, and for which every other man
stands He added, Furthermore. that one
or more had already been enacted ipto
law. He then in good natured manner,
ridicued letter which Mr.. Bankhead had
sent out in which it was stated that on
account of Senator Bankhead's influence
and position, it was probable that the
writer could get measures of vital i'm
portance to the Sixth through Congress
easier than any other man. Mr. Oliver
spoke of his belief that the son should
not endeavor to secure an office SO mucn
akin to that occupied by the father
Bankhead's Rejoinder
Mr.. Bankhead's rejoinder was one of 10
minutes. He declared that Mr. Oliver
should not criticize him for endeavoring
TO go to Congress on the ground that his
father is in the Senate, especially since
Mr. divers father was an official of
Lamar county when Mr.. oliver made the
race for circuit solicitor. He spoke feel
ingly of the love that a father has for a
son, and declared that 1t would be natural
for Senator Bankhead to favor the special
bills of the son more than the pet meas
ures of any other individual. Mr.. Bank
head concluded with another joke which
made another hit
''The audience was large and displayed a
fond regard for the candidates, both of
whom are well known throughout Lamar
county. Mr.. Bankhead was born en-
Bogue creek and Mr. Oliver has relatives
who reside in that county"
Mr.. Bradley stated that Mr. sSankhead
did not refer to the fact that Tuscaloosa
is the home of more officeholders than
probably any other city of similar size in
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