The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-25
All Are Confident of Vic tory at Polls on October n-Lane Stands on His Record in Office
BARBER HAS TOLD
 60,OO0 PEOPLE THAT
 HE IS QUALIFIED
Beddow Points to 25 Years in Civic 4Affairs-Ryall Stands on His Seven Years
 in the Service of the City

Interest in the approaching election for city commissioner is beginning to warm up and not only the quartet of candi- dates are busy seeing the dear people, but their friends are getting busy as well. The entrance of c. P. Beddow undoubt- edy spiced up things and the possibilities of the four candidates are being freely discussed. The four entries for place on the city commission are Judge A O. Lane, the incumbent who seeks to suc- ceed himself: Scudder Ryall, former city clerk, and Secretary to the commissions Arlie Barber, one of the first to announce his candidacy, and c. P. Beddow, who came out last Saturday.
 Each of the four candidates were inter- viewed yesterday by an Age-Herald re- porter as to the prospects for success and why he believes he should be elected. The candidates stated the prospects for election were bright, but that space and modesty prevented them from telling "al' the reasons why they should be elected. The interviews follow:
 Judge Lane: The prospect of my reelection gets better every day I have not had time owing to my duties, to make personal canvass. but l am extremely gratified at the many vol untary expressions of confidence and support that I am receiving daily. As to the reasons why l should be eleccted I can only say that I have done my duty to the very best there was in me. have never been actuated in any of my official acts by any, per sonal motive, but always with the view of serving the best interests of the city and it's citizens This and my long experience in municipal affairs and my record as a jurist the office to which I seek reelection being ju- dicial one, justify my belief that my election is assured"
 Arlie Barber: T have met the greatest encouragement from the peo- pie of every section of this city in my race for city commissioner. I have visited 5000 homes, 2000 business houses and offices, and talked face to face with 60,0O0 people. I believe the peo- pie will elect me because they think I am well qualified for the place"
 c. P. Beddow: 'I have been extreme ly gratified with the reception I have received during the few days I have
 
 desire to boast, I have been met wherever I have been with nothing but encouragement and promises of support I entered into the race with belief that l could win and in these few days that belief has been most substantially strengthened.
 "As to why l should be elected I can only say that having taken an active part in every movement for the betterment of the city for the past 20 years. I am familiar with the city and its needs. In the early part Of my career l had a business train- ing that, with my experience in my profession. should qualify me 10 meet the requirements of a commissioner for this great and growing city.
 'I am actuated only by desire to serve the people of Birmingham in this capacity, for should l be elected 1t will be financial sacrifice for me to give up my profession, and will in event of election. give them the best service in me fearlessly and with out favor"
 Scudder Ryan: From a close per- sonal canvass and reports from all sections of the city was never, more confident of election than I am to- night. My friends are active and en- thusiastic in my behalf and it looks like majority on the first balolt.
 "I will be elected because I am qual flied to fill the position. My experi- ence of seven years as secretary and city clerk, I believe. makes me bet ter fitted than the distinguished gen. tlemen who oppose me fer the office. And am committed to policies which affect us in our everyday life in Br- mingham and not to questions affect ing state and nations. I believe in making life worth living in Birming- ham today"