The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-30
Senatorial Race at Present
Time All Absorbing
Topic in County
REPUBLICANS WANT
TO VOTE IN PRIMARY
Not Believed, However, Ruling of the
State Committee Will Be Departed
From-Race for Governor Be-
tween Henderson and Conner
Nv l.. 6. RETTY

by l.. 6. BETTY
Rockford, January 29-(Special. )-Coosa
county is not behind other counties in
Alabama in recognizing in Oscar Under
wood one of the leading men in Amer
lea. Occupying, as it does, practically
the central part of the state, though
largely cut off from adequate railroad
facilities citizens of Coosa are deeply
interested in all that happens in the
outside world. and the senatorial race
is at the present time engaging much
of their attention.
Coosa is one of the strongest prohi-
bition counties in the state. Right here
in Rockford there has not been a blind
tiger in 20 years. The same condition
obtains and has obtained in other parts
of the county. But the people of Coosa
do not regard the liquor question as an
issue of the senatorial race. If they did.
Hobson would carry the county by a
tremendous majority. They, in common
with people throughout the state at large,
believe a principle is involved, and, in
their God-fearing integrity. are deter
mined to remain true to that principle.
Neither Mr.. Underwood nor Captain
Hobson has been to Rockford. Both have
spoken at Goodwater but that is the
only place in the county either has Wis
tied in the interest of his campaign. Rock
ford citizens are particularly anxious to
see the popular democratic leader, and
We're he to visit this place he would
receive one of the most cordial recep-
tions that has been accorded him any
where in the state.
Rockford numbers nearly 500 people
There are more than 900 voters in Rock
ford beat. about one-third of whom are
republicans. Hobson supporters can be
counted on the fingers of two hands. I'm
derwood's S majority obtains at nearly the
same ratio in other places in the county
particularly in Goodwater, where the
House leader will receive five votes to
Hobson's one vote, according to reports
at that place. Underwood will receive
five TO one at Rockford.
Republicans Want to Vote
Coosa is one of the leading republican
counties in the state, although the dem
ocrats are largely in the majority. The
county executive committee will meet
here on February 3 for the purpose of
arranging for the primary. There will
be a strong effort made to depart from
the ruling of the state democratic ex-
| ecutive committee and allow the repub-
| licans to vote, but it is not believed that
| this will be done. Leading democrats
here maintain that they will adhere strict
| ly to the decision of the state committee,
Notwithstanding the fact that this action
on the part of the county committee may
engender some unpleasantness.
1t is practically certain that the re-
publicans will not be allowed to partici-
| pate in the primary. Nine-tenths of them
are said to be Underwood men, but the
democrats here say that Underwood will
not need any of their support. The coun-
ty is believed to be in his favor by at
least three or four to one
The race for governor is certainly be-
tween Charles Henderson and former.
/ Governor b. b. Conner Each side is
claiming the victory. and indications are
that the race will be close. Mr. Hender-
| son has some of the leading citizens of
| Goodwater and Rockford supporting his
candidacy. Other leaders are supporting
the former governor. There is scarcely
any talk of the other candidates for
| gubernatorial honors.
County High School Here
| The Coosa county high school is located
| at Rockford, and it is probably one of
the most creditable institutions of its kind
in the state. The location is superb, and
the building, while lacking somewhat in
proper equipment, has been constructed
with view to the needs of future gem
erations.
A spirit of wholesome cooperation per-
vades the institution. The students,
strong, healthy young men and young
women. have done much to beautify the
grounds and building, and during the
work period every day. the boys may
| either be found on the yard clearing away
stumps or in the work room making chalk
racks, or other useful articles of equip
| ment.
The principal of the school is Prof. A. r.
| Jones, and he is not only vitally inter-
ested in the school over which he pre-
sides, but is regarded one of the leading
| citizens of the community. The students
respect and love him, and he is doing ex-
cellent work.
This is the second session of the Coosa
| county high school, and citizens of Rock
ford manifest great pride in the in
stituticn. Occupying the central part of
the county, the school is destined to have
| a steady growth during the next few
years, and it will soon be one of the
| leading institutions in the state.
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