The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-03-20

great trust. He should be free from any ehtangling political alliances that would ln any way prevent him from falling in line at once in carrying out the demo- cratic programme at Washington. It is important especially at this hour of democracys s triumph, well as in it's future trial, that our next senator should be firm in the faith steadfast in his convictions and ready and willing to do his part honestly and courageously."
 MT. Rushton then discussed democracy The faith of the fathers, he declared Was "a passion with him." He next dis cussed the present administration and the accomplishments of the democrats especially as regards yne tariff and cur rency bils
 Greatest Body in the World
 consider the Senate the greatest body Ill the world' continued the speaker. Tt Is awe inspiring for an ordinary citizen, such as l, to aspire co d seat in that body. It is not with any conceit that do aspire but because l have an hon est desire to serve my state.
 The greatest compliment that I have ever received was when it was said that had almost exhausted my every energy IF the interest of my clients. And if I should be honored with this office of senator, the only client that l will have will be the people of Alabama. I will faithfully discharge my duty to the best of my ablity.e
 l Whereupon, Mr. Rushton discussed I some of the needs of the state which, in
 the event of his election, he would en- l ueaVor to secure This opened the way 1 TOT ms argument in favor of good roads, | the improvement of rivers and harbors. l the upbuilding of the port of Mobile, the | improvement of agricultural interests ana superior methods for the protection ot those who risk their lives in the mines
 New Note on Good Roads In regard to good roads. MT. Rushton struck new note. He first of all ex- plalned that the subject is staid. However, he added. T can claim originality in this regard. Twenty-four years ago, was instrumental in awaken Ing the people of Montgomery county in regard to roads. Now, we have the finest system of highways in the south'' The speaker then explained that in the event of his election to the Senate, be would be present in time to aid in the passage through the upper house of the Shackelford bill appropriating S25 OO0. .OO0 for good roads.
 ''lf l am there.' lie added q will en- deavor to secure the passage of that hi1l with amendment. This amendment will contain a provision turning back to the people, the $1Oo,OO0,O0O per annum which will be collected through the medium of the income tax
 "Alabama's share of this sum would be about S2,000,000. Have you ever considered what would be the result of the wise ex- penditure on Alabama roads of $2,OO0, COG per year for period of 10 years? g
 Will Aid Education Tt is very probable that it would he impracticable for the federal government to appropriate of it's funds for educa tor l in the states. unless the appropria tior was made directly to the government O; the states. For unfortunately, Uncle San | Is color blind. However education is ab- solutely necessary, and depriving a child 1 Of education is' as cruel as depriving him l of food.
 But if we can secure magnificent system of highways throughout Alabams We can educate our children ourselves We can take care of this matter without i the aid of the national government Fo, ! there Is not man in Alabama who would | not prefer to grow up in gross ignorance l to an abandonment of the present sepa | ration of the races in the schools" MT. Rushton closed his address with a petition that the people trust him foi
 awhile and await results. He reiterated his former statement that his opponents
 were worthy men, and that he was con- l fident that in the campaign for the short | term no mud singing would be in l dulged in. He was frequently interrupte ed | by applause.