The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-08-31

clares that Mr.. 11enderson's chances are
growing better every day and fhat re-
ports received at his Office indics te
large strength in all parts of the state
kolb's Birmingham Speech
Capt. Reuben f. kolb will deliver the
opening speech of his campaign in Bir-
mingham Monday and some interest is
being manifested in his first political ad-
dress. Captain Kolb declares that he
will not attack any of the candidates
In his opening speech, though intimates
that some of his remarks are likely to
have strong effect. inasmuch as he in
tends to tell the plain truth with reference
TO certain candidates. lie left for Bir-
mingham this morning
The friends of Mr.. Conner are apparently
as confident of his success as they were
several months ago, though they are not
making as strong claims as formerly. Mr.
Wallace seems to have lost none of his
confidence in the final outcome, and de-
ciares that he expects to win He Is
making a round of the counties of the
state speaking at various places. and in
tends, he says, to visit during the next
few months every town and city in Ala
bama.
IL is reported that Mr.. Seed has some
strength IN certain counties in north
Alabama, though 1t is not believed that
this support win play any significant part
ID the campaign There is little If any,
talk of c. w. Browns candidacy.
Little Interest in Other Candidates
There is scarcely any talk of the candi-
dates for the lesser state offices. and
apparently little interest is being mani
rested The race for secretary of state,
attorney general, auditor. treasurer COM
missioner of agriculture and superintend-
ent of education is rarely commented
upon in official circles, although there Is
a pretty general agreement as to the can
uiaates VINO possess the most strength
For secretary of state the race is un-
questtonablN between Judge John purifoy.
state treasurer and James H. Nunnelee
former recording secretary in the office
OF Governor ONeal. Reports indicate that
Ar Nunnelee will get the nomination w
T. Cobb of Tuskegee. another candidate
FOL the office, is making a strong fight.
and expresses confidence i'm his ability
to win.
There is consensus of opinion that the
race Tor attorney general is between Will
ham l.. Martin, first assistant in that
office, and David II. Riddle of Talladega.
COLI Gardner Green of Pell City is also
candidate and George Pegram of Ma
fengo county, member of the legisla-
ture, is still mentioned as a probable
aspirant for the office
While Mr.. Martin has not Vel for
mally announced his candidacy, he has
been more or less active during the
past rev months in the advancement or
MS interests and it is expected that
the race between him and Mr. Riddle
Will he close. Colonel Green's candid
acy is being well received in certain
sections of the state, it is declared. and
he may develop considerable strength
before the primary
For State Treasurer
The race for state treasurer has been
so little talked about that it is difficult
to form any. estimate of the strength
of the candidates for that office. Juuge
f. u. Bradley of Vernon is believed to
be the strongest candidate for me hon
or, however. and seems to be the only
candidate for that office who is receiv-
ing much comment. NJ. A. Graham of
Prattville is believed to be =. eandl-
date, and reports indicate that he would
make a strong race, though there seems
to be some doubt as to the certainty
of his candidacy Should Mr.. Graham
run for the office he would undoubtedly
make a strong fight. another probable
candidate for the office is W. =. Ian
caster, Wetumpka banker, put Mr.
Lancaster has not yet declared his in
tention.
l.. +. Greer, associate member of the
board of convict inspectors, is believed
to be the strongest candidate in the
race for commissioner of agriculture
DR.. j. A. Persons of Bessemer is an
other candidate-and so far the only
one opposing Mr.. Greer-yet notwith-
standing the vigorous efforts of the
Jefferson county man, it is scarcely be