The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-18
Some Facts Admitted


Some Facts Admitted
As stated the santorial contest is prac-
tically settled. 1t is now merely a ques-
tion of Underwood's majority. The ad-
mission Is general that Conner, in the race
for governor, will pole a plurality. The
question is, "Will he receive a majority"
Thomas E. Kilby will win an overwhelm-
ing victory in his race for lieutenant gov
ernor MIR. Curry entered too late In re-
gard to other races, there is considerable
doubt.
During the week, Mr.. Conner resumed
his speaking campaign. Captain kolb an
nounced an itinerary for the remainder
of the month. Charles Henderson gath
cred his lieuptenants in an enthusiastic
conference in Montgomery and announced
the resumption of an oratorical campaign.
Mr.. Seed and Mr.. Wallace declared them
selves preparing to take up the cudgel
again within a few days.
But the interest Of the state centered
itself more positively i'll the struggles
for the four vacancies on the bench or
the supreme court. Very little light has
been shed on the bouts for minor office,
and it is quite probable that among the
little fellows some surprises will be
precipitated on the day following the
primary.
Boyd's Fine Opportunity
There are four vacancies to be filled
on the bench of the supreme court.
Chief Justice Anderson. in all probable
ity, will have no opposition. There
are two full terms to be fought for,
those to follow the expiring terms of
Justices Mayfield and deGraffenreid
There is the uneXpired term of Justice
Anderson to be fought for this term
to be served in part by Mr.. Pitts, the
appointed of the governor. Mr.. Pitts
will ask for the entire uneXpred term.
and will be opposed by Chancellor
Gardner
Justices Mayfeld and deGraffenreid
are staMiing for reelection. For one of
these places Birmingham has a can
dldate in the person of Romaine Boyd.
Florence presents r. T. Simpson and
w. H. Thomas. Political
students have it that Justice Mayfeld
Will be reelected.
For the other position, If the above
prognostication is accurate. the race
seems to be between Captain Boyd of
Birmingham, and Mr. Simpson of Flor
ence
Three Interesting Races
If curbstone gossip is accurate Frank
Julian will be reelected an associate
member of the railroad commission. For
the other position, Birmingham presents
a candidate in the person of b. II. |
Cooper. Mr., Cooper is popular in Bir- |
mingham, and at one time was mayor |
pro TEN. lTeOn MtCOIu is II tdIluludle |
for reelection. Mr.. Gaillard of Mobile |
has been mentioned, but it is thought |
probable that he will not enter.
Gardner Greene of Pell City. will |
spring the surprise in the race for at |
torney general. on account of noise"
pr oduced, many forecasters have
thought the race between Logan Mar |
tin and d. II. Riddle. The other can
didate is George Pegram. member of |
the legislature.
A very pretty race is that for treas
urer. Until the entrance of Brooks |
Smith. there was little doubt but that
Judge r. L. Bradley of Vernon, would
he victorious. AT the present time |
he seems to be in the lead. The other
candidates are Mr. Smith, Mr.. Graham
of Autaugaville, and Mr.. Lancaster of
Wetumpka.
Nunnellee's Strong Card
There are four candidates for secre-
tary of state. Charles II. Greer. of
Marion. James H. Nunnellee of Tusca-
loosa, and Judge John Purifoy, present
state treasurer. claim that their chances
are good, and seem to have evidence
to support their claims. The fourth
candidate is w. P. Cobb of Tuskegee
Mr.. Greer was recording secretary for
Ex-Governor Conner, and has the dis
tinction of having been fired" by the
present governor. This latter is one of
ltiS SlIOuStSl tdTuS, anu SIOulu he WIN,
he will owe the chief executive a debt
OF gratitude.
For commissioner of agriculture, Mr.
Greer is in the lead beyond all ques-
ton. DR.. Persons follows. The dark
hcrses are w II. Seymour of Mont
gcmerY. and ]. II. Wade of Tallapoosa.
Both entered the campaign at a late
hour
For auditor there are two candidates
beth popular men. Blount presents NJ
c. Algood and Autauga w. +. Wilker-
son.
Henderson in Run Off
The chance that looms large in the
beginning that at least two of the can
didates for governor would evaporate
has apparently gone a-glimmering
There is struggle on, as result be-
With the anti-Comer strength divided
the former governor will have little
trouble in amassaing a plurality Of
the votes of the state. Where the anti
Conner strength centered on either of
the four anti-Comer candidates, that
favored one would probably win.
There is speculation in regard to the
candidates who will make the race in
the second primary. One of them will
be Conner. The other will be- this
writer guesses, Charles Henderson.
The Conner following claims a major
fty right off the jump. If Conner fails
to acquire that majority. he will have
the race of his life in the second tilt.
For there is no question but that many
men in this state are apprehending not
without trepidation the return of an
administration identical with or similar