The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-23
CANDIDATES GIVE SHORT SPEECHES
 BEFORE WOMEN
Vigorous Chilling Omitted At Meeting of League
 Tuesday Afternoon

Three minute speeches on behalf oi IS candidates for state or county office were delivered before the Jefferson County League of Women Voters in the municipal market auditorium Tues day afternoon.
 A ma jority of. the candidates ap- peared in person but several sent rep resentatives to speak for them. It was evident that some of the speakers awaiting their turn were more or less uncomfortable in view of advance re- ports that they would be vigorously grilled. Mrs. Brenton Fisk. secretary hastened to allay their uneasiness with this statement:
 We do not want to hold your feet to the fire or make you uncomfortable in any way. Our only aim in calling these meetings is to gain information that will enable us to cast our votes intelligently.'
 Patterson Sends Regrets
 Virgil Bouldin and A. D. Sayre, run ming for the supreme court, were rep resented by proxy. but J. Q. Smith who seeks seat on the court of ap- peals, personally presented his can didacy in a vigorous speech.
 A. C. Patterson, president of the public service commission. sent his regrets, but his opponent, J. NJ. Bow man, spoke briefly.
 l. T. Quinn, state commissioner of game and fisheries, and the three can didates who are out against him. were present and outlined their platforms. J. D. Moore president of the board of education. appealed for the re-elec- tion of J. w.; Minor to that body. Mrs. F.. M Owens of Bessemer spoke in behalf of J4g5N. Leggett, also can didate for thesAoards
 Ree9 UnpppOsed
 The three caHdidates for county treas. -urer made addresses, and W. l.. White candidate for Congress. also was heard B. l.. Brasher, candidate for coroner put in an appearance but J. D. Rus. sum, incumbent, sent friend to talk for him.
 E. J. Reed. candidate for tn eboard of revenue, had no competition before the women voters. Most of his oppo- nents had previously. faced the league Questioned as to his attitude on the new court house. Mir Reed said his mind had not been definitely made up." He declared strongly for perma nent roads, better schools and promised friendly cooperation with the county board of health.
 Eley A. Cardweli. one of the candi dates for county treasurer. made the women voters laugh when he said There are eight reasons why I want the job. The first is that it pays $4,S00 year. and the other seven are: One wife, five daughters and ont son"
 Refreshments Served
 Refreshments donated by Joe Castig lia, Loose Wiles Biscuit company anC Patterson Coffee company were served.
 The audience had drawing for prizes given by firms maintaining stalls in the market, as follows Standard market. J. C. Clotfelter, Arcade mar ket, $. J. Reynolds. A. Kassouf, City Fruit and Produce company, Mills Coffee company, G. k. Bowen, l.. V McEntire. Domit Bros. and Loose Wiles Biscuit company.
 The league elected delegates to the state convention of Women's clubs in uausueh on May 14-lO, as follows Mrs. Brenton Fisk, Mrs. l.. F. Harris Mrs. J. H. Wallace, Mrs. ". D. Colby Mrs. J. Nj. Hankins. Mrs. W. D. Nes. bit. Mrs. Charles Fisk. Mrs. J. J. Wind. ham, Mrs. C. R. Beddow, Mrs. J. H Wideman. Mrs. E. J. Burns, Mrs. S Hart, Mrs. P. Allbritton. Mrs. C. Haynes. Mrs. NJ. Wegelin. Mrs. c. & simmons, Mrs. J. H. Doughty, Mrs. F. NJ. Blyard. Mrs. o. l.. Amigh. A nun. Der of alternates also were chosen