The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-02


 a candidate for the Senate to fill the unexpired term of Joseph F. Johnston. All of his friends in Alabama are grat- flied at his announcement. It will be a pleasure for his friends to work for Mir Rushton. He is a man>1n whom they take great pride, and for him they will not be called on to make apologies.
 Ray Rushton is one of the large men of his day He Is one of the greatest Alabama lawyers of his generation. He Is a man of lofty ideals of citizenship and statesmanship. a man free from vagaries, and sound on Fundamentals. He is a man of exemplary personal life, against whom no i'll can be said.
 "Mr' Rushton has not hitherto, been an aspirant for office, but far several years has taken an active interest in the political affairs of his State.
 "A year ago MT. Rushton was promi- nently mentioned in connection with the governorship and was urged to enter the race. Later he contemplated run ming for the United States Senate, and in fact would have probably been a candidate but for the entry of MT. un- derwood into the race. Being great admirer of MT. Underwood, MT. Rushton promptly declared for MT. Underwood and has since been an ardent exponent of the claims of the house leader to any honor which the people of the State might wish to give him. Only few hours before announcing his own candidacy for office, Mir Rushton had delivered public address in behalf or the candidacy for MT. Underwood. It requires no effort to learn where MT. Rushton stands on important questions He has ever been outspoken and clever. headed man.
 "Though the time ,Alabama's short term Senator may spend in Washington is less than year, yet seat In the senate for only short time is most desirable post, and the ambition to Ill such a post is most worthy
 'The Advertiser unhesitatingly com mends MT Rushton's aspirations to the intelligent and discrminating voters of the State. and expresses the belief that when they come to consider him from his real worth, they will give him the honor which he seeks. Gaused rom every angle, MT. Rushton Will tuiiiii with credit to himself and the State, the requirements which he may meet Tn the Senate. He is quite big enough Tor the nost. and Alabama can make no mis- take in choosing him.-Montgomery Ad- vertiser.
 eRay Rushton of this city. who is candidate for the United States senate to fill the unexpired term of Jos. F. Johnston, was born and reared in Mont gomery county, and is qualified Tn eV- cry way for the responsible and inn nortant position to which he aspires The people of Alabama would make no mistake in electing MT. Rushton He would adorn the Senate and reflect credit upon the State.
 MT. Rushton is lawyer of wide re- n,1tation; he is a man of sterling quali- ties, of both head and heart lie IS honest. sincere and courageous; he Is A man of fine character. of pleasing personality, conscientious in the dis charge of his duty loyal to his friends, vet at the same time fair and just in his dealings with those who may differ with him on questions of public policy. He is affable in manner and pleasing in address He is man upon whom one may bestow his confidence and know it Is in safe hands.
 '.If he is elected to the Senate, there need be no fear that he will not live up to his obligations to his constituents.
 "The Journal has great personal ad- miration for Mir Rushton, both as a man and as an attorney, and as a man capable of filling any exalted position. If recognizes his ability and his quali- fications for high office.
 s~.The Journal believes he is in thorough sympathy with President Will son,s policies and will aid the President by vote and voice in restoring the gov ernment of the people to the people, a consummation devoutely to be wished. '"-Montgomery Journal
 .The race for the short term Sena- torship. to fill. the unexpired term of the late senator Joseph F. Johnston. is attracting a good deal of attention, and a clear-cut, able and clean canvas Is being made for the place.
 Hon. Ray Rushton of Montgomery is asking the support of the people flor that honor He is known to the peo- nle of Alabama Although comparative ly a young man, upon reaqDing his ma iority, he plunged right into an active and progressive professional and poli- tical life. and has gained success in the law and in politics has already made himself felt. taking prominent part in every campaign, and while not candidate for any office. he has felt an absorbing interest in public affairs. deeming it the duty of every citizen to do so, and in every campaign in recent years, he has taken the stump and dis cussed before the people the issues at stake, taking decided and positive stand for candidates and on all ques- tions, endeavoring to enlighten the peo- pie and to aid them in arriving at an conclusion and to have them support candidates best capacitated and