The log cabin Democrat., 1916-02-10
DOC" HINES IN
 RACE FOR JUDGE COUNTY POLITICS QUIET VOTERS BEGIN TO MANIFEST INTEREST IN GOVERNORS
 CONTEST.

Following the withdrawal of J. H. Bailey as candidate for county judge Monday, w. B. Hines of the Hines hotel announced today that he would be a candidate for that posi- tion. The announcement came as surprise, as Mr. Hines had not in- formed his friends that he had any political aspirations at present. Il am a sure winner, though Doe said.
 County Judge J. w. Holt today de- clared that he would not be a candi- date tor reelection. Judge Holt said he had received much solicitation to enter the race, especially since MT. Bailey's withdrawal, but he had de- cided that he could not do so.
 County politics in Faulkner is un- usually quiet, with the election seven weeks of. Present indications are that there will be no further entries in the races, and that Circuit Clerk A. NJ. Ledbetter and Sheriff w. w.. Bishop will be unopposed, although others have been considering the mat ter of making races against them. L. |G. Williams, E. l.. Smith and w. B.. Hines will probably be the only can- Ididates for county judge. Austin Johnson for reelection as tax asses sor is being opposed by George T. Fiddler. J. A. Lea is seeking re- election as county clerk and is oppos- ed by County Examiner J. M. C.. Vaughter, Roy Rogers and John Reeves. This is expected to prove the most hotly-contested of all the county races. County Treasurer J R. Cid dens is opposed for reelection by Jchn Lindsey and Joe Hogan of Cato. For representative there will be three-cornered race between Judge P. II. Prince, c. c. Jones and Dr. H. B.. Hardy. So far no one has announced for the positions of surveyor or coro- ner, held at present respectively by IB. C.. Wilson and J. A. Pence.
 In Cadron township all the present justices of the peace, G. M. Easter wood, Elias Kuykendall, L. B. Atkei- son and J. L. Phillips, will probably be candidates for reelection. Bob King is a candidate for reelection as constable and will be opposed by Esli L. King, who, by the way, is not re- lation of the present constable.
 Although the city Democratic pri- mary is less than four weeks off, the interest in municipal politics is at a lower ebb than for many years. So far, there have been no definite an- nouncements for the position of may or, although several have been men, toned as possibilities. J. R. Piercey and J. l.. McNeese have announced as candidates for marshal, and it is stat ed that Marshal w. H. Canada will be candidate for reelection. George Shaw, Jr., will be candidate for a second term as recorder and will probably not have opposition. No one has as yet been mentioned for the of- flee of treasurer.
 For aldermen there have been num- erous suggestions but few definite an nouncements. Practically all of the present council expect to retire at the end of their present terms, it is un- derstood In the Third ward today the names of Dr. J. z. Bailey and Mark Bolls were added as candidates for aldermen, and it is stated that their names will appear on the ticket. A slate containing the names of Phillip Yaeger and c. s. McHenry of the First ward and J. w. James and Theodore Smith of the Second ward as suggested candidates for al dermen was handed the Log Cabin Democrat today.
 Interest in state politics is begin ming to be manifested over the coun- ty. All three of the candidates for governor have now spoken in the county and the voters are beginning to make expressions of their choice. In the city of Conway Brough, Hodges and Smith all have their fol- lowing, with both Brough and Hodges claiming the advantage. In the rural districts of the county most of the reports received here are favorable to Hodges. About the oth- CT state candidates little is heard in this county. On account of both hav- ing formerly resided here, a good deal of interest is being shown in the can didacies of Dr. M. F. Dickinson for state auditor and Prof. J. L. Bond for state superintendent.
 Among the district offices, the only one in which much interest is taken is that for prosecuting attorney. Ed Condray of Conway, formerly of Ben ton township, is a candidate and re- norts from other counties in which he has been making a canvass are very favorable to him. He will doubtless receive the solid support of his many