The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-03
RACE FOR SHERIFF
 PROMISES ID TAKE
 SPOTLIGHT EARLY
InCumbentS Are in Strong
 Position in Contests for !. Judgeships

One of the hottest political fights which Jefferson county has witnessed in recent years is promised in the race for sheriff in electing a sue cessof to ]. c. Hartsfield, whose term expires in January along with those of other state and county of- ficers.
 Six candidates have qualified and with four known to have already gathered a strong political following, announcement is made that no ground will be conceded by either until the final returns are made,
 pr. J A. Vines. whose friends urged him early in the race to toss his hat into the political ring, was among the first to qualify. He has won other county fights before and is strong possibility for the office which he seeks,
 Charles A. Jones who made highly creditable showing in the last cleo ton, and whose supporters are known to be large in numbers, believes he will walk away with the honors in August.
 Thomas J. Shirley, former chief of police of Birmingham, who fell under the stroke of the last political ax al d backing which will amaze many.
 Ensiey Man Running
 D. r. Suggs, prominent business man of Ensley and former post master and mayor before the Greater Birmingham merger, is another for midable candidate. J. F. Jones, a former city police officer, and T. W. Kemp, Bessemer deputy sheriff, make the six in the race. They. too. are known to be waglng an active campaign for the office, formerly one of the most eagerly sought of any in the political field.
 In the judiciary race, prevailing sentiment seems most favorable to returning incumbents, Jefferson county being known to have a for midable array of legal talent second to none on any circuit in the state, and not likely to be soon duplicated.
 Judge Hugh A. Locke, who voices no desire to succeed himself as chan cellor, has two aspirants for posses sion of the chair which he now occu- pies, William NJ Walker and A.. Latady having qualified in this race.
 Judge Harrington P. Heflin and Judge c. B. Smith are the only two circuit judges unopposed.
 Judge William F. Fort, incumbent of Judgeship No. ? and who has dis tinguished himself upon the bench, is opposed by E. N. Hammil, local attorney.
 Boyd Makes Good Record
 Juedgeship No 4, which is now held by Judge Romaine Boyd, who has made a fine record on the bench. has an opponent in w. T. Stewart.
 Judegship No. has kept many candidates In a quandary recently since the political bee began buzzing. Judge J. c. Smith, incumbent, who is an appointee of Gov. Thomas E. Kilby, and also former state attorney general. led the last general election which placed him in the capitol at the head of the states legal de- partment. Four candidates oppose him, among whom Is S. J. Stiggins. who once withdrew then later tossea his hat again into the ring. Others seeking the tc.ga of Judge Smith are H. M. Abercrorhbie, G. M. Edmonds and Joe c. Hall.
 Judge Richard Evans, who an- nounced as candidate to succeed himself to judgeship No. 8. is op- posed by Willard Drake. Judge Dan A. Greene. who bears a long and enviabie judicial record is opposed by Horace c. Afford for judgeship No. g.
 Judge J. B. Aird. Kiiby appointee to fill the unexpired term of Judge