The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
SEEK PLEDGESFO TUBERCULOSIS WORK
Letters Are Being Received From Candidates for the
 Board of Revenue

l The executive committee of the Anti Tuberculosis association recently issued letter to each of the 61 candidates for the board of revenue. With the letter was inelosed a copy of their folder, showing the extent of the disease in Birmingham and Jefferson county
 Ten of the candidates have already re- sponded favorably. Affirmative answers have also been received from T. S. Rog CTS. Charles K. Dickey, R. R. Bivens, J. M. McAllister. E. B. Knight and Will lliam H. Proctor E
 The following is the letter to which some replies have been received:
 Birmingham Ala, March Is, 1912. Dear Sir: We zinelose. herewith to you circular giving bfief statement in regard to tuberculosis in this city and county. From time to time we expect, for the enlightenment and information of the publlc and especially those charged with the duty of dealing with the subject officially, to issue additional statements We are simply endeavoring to bring out the facts for the purpose of calling spe- eal attention to the gravest situation which in our judgment now affects the public welfare.
 As you are a candidate for the board of revenue and will have this subject to deal with in the event of your cleo ton. we believe that you will be espe- cially interested in this statement, and we earnestly ask not only that you read the same, but that you give it the most careful consideration. In addition, we would appreciate a letter from you stat ing your general views in regard to this matter We believe it is impossible for a higher duty or obligation to present itself to the consideration of the public authorities. Very respectfully,
 SYDNEY J. BOWIE. President Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
 w. M. MIGRATE.
 Secretary.
 M S. SLOAN,
 ''R. r. JOHNSTON,
 GEORGE EAVES,
 U. NJ. P. OTIS,
 CABOT LULU,
 "Executive Committee.
 ROBERT NELSON.
 Health Officer" Following are some of the replies re- ceived: Dear Sirs: Yours of recent date to hand In reply l beg to say that l am an avowed advocate of the cause you are engaged in and believe that Jefferson | county ought to and is able to care for | a creditable anti-tuberculosis camp.
 ''I specifically promise that if elected | I will vote for any measure which will | promote the welfare of the anti-tubercu- | losis camp and will use my influence to | secure for you such relief as is necessary to advance and help your cause In ac- cordance with the unanimous recommen- dations made by your board of directors. | Respectfully, I. B. PHILLIPS"
 Birmingham, March 21, 1912 "I beg to acknowledge receipt of your | in connection with the | fight on tuberculosis in this county. Tt seems to me that there can be but one view on this subject with everyone, and that is to use every effort to put it down or stamp 1t out. To do this assist ance must come from all sides and from everyone. All governmental bodies should lend every possible assistance. financial as well as otherwise. to the cause, and if there arc not sufficient laws with which 10 do it there should be sufficient laws enacted. If elected on the board of reve- | nue it will be my pleasure and l shall | consider it part of my duty to the | people of the county to lend every particle | of aid that is in my power to the cause. This is not just now my attitude but has always been since the DeglnHlng or the | fight Yours very truly,
 ROBERT A. MORRIS"
 Birmingham Ala, March 26, 1912. ] "I am in receipt of your circular let | ter addressed to me as a candidate for | membership on the board of revenue of Jefferson county. asking my views as to | appropriations for support of tuber- culoss camp by Jefferson county. | "rhis is a matter that appeals very | closely to me, and I cannot express my self too strongly in favor of same. If | fortunate as to be elected, to the posi- l tion to which l aspire l will do every | thing within reason and that can be done | legally towards promoting same. Very | sincerely yours,
 CHARLES ROBERTS"
 Birmingham Ala, March 21, 1912 Your favor of the 16th instant, in ref | erence to tuberculosis in our city and county received. 'I have watched with a great deal of interest the efforts of your association to | suppress this deadly enemy to man. If should be elected q member of the 1 board of revenue, it will be my pleas | ure as well as my duty to render you | every service possible Yours truly.
 CIVILIAN G. ESTES"