The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-03-12

lHdh seeking the offlce. investigate mt and if you find me worthy. I will ap preciate your vote and influence.
 JOHN M, BRADLEY. To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 ] am a candidate for member of tn board of revenue of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 l will appreciate your support and in nuence.
 I was born and reared in Jefferson county and know the county from A to z.
 I am q lifelong democrat.
 l believe in building the best roads a the lowest cost, and looking after tho interest of Jefferson county a all times so a vote for me means a vote for tht man you need. JOHN NJ. LANDRUM. To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Have been a citizen of Jefferson county % years. Helped in every movement fol its advancement and good.
 Have served as member of the boart of revenue at various times My officia record is open for investigation, after which I bespeak your indorsement.
 Committed to and have helped to in augurate the working of convicts on tht public roads, which has been success with my experience, It can pc made more so if I am reelected.
 Am member and officer of the United States Good Roads association, Alabama Good Roads association and helped in al highway movements
 HUGH MGEEvER To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Why Dr. J. Thomas Miller should bt elected member of the board of revenue 1. have made a success of my persona affairs, and, if elected will handle tn, county's business as l would my own. ?. believe in reducing all unnecessary expense, waste and delay in road building and all other work done for the county 3. Have lived in this county 50 years having never before asked for a public office
 4. Will make trip over the entire county every 90 days, inspecting roads for the purpose of having them repaired and to hear complaints of the citizen. of the county.
 DIR. J. THOMAS MILLER. To the Editor of The Age-Heraid:
 Should be elected because the city ol Bessemer and the country adjacent to il is entitled to representation on the board of revenue, because of it's size and tax. able property. That is conceded by all fairminded men Then the question comes up as to fitness for this very i'm portant position.
 MT. Huey is a business man, who ha. been successful in his own affairs and therefore, can handle the county's witt good judgment
 His record, both as a business mar and public official, is of the highes order; a man whose education, practi cal experience and reputation is a guar antee that his administration of county affairs will be fair, honest, economical and wise and has the indorsement o1 every fair-minded voter of the commun ity. G. H. STEVENSON. :. Bessemer, March 10, 1916. To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 I favor using the convicts for building all needful roads, sthe road repair work to be done by contract under the sec- tion system.
 favor selling the present county farm and almshouse near Woodlawn and using the proceeds therefrom to erect brick buildings on the county farm at Ketona providing a place thereon for conv7cts not able to work on the roads, thereby obtaining the necessary labor for the county farm without public expense
 l favor building modern highway to the Warrior river as a great economic and productive benefit to the whole county.
 R. B. ROGERS. To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Not because I am the only qualified candidate in the race, but one of them and not for the honor alone, but the re- ward, and will serve faithfully in a busi. ness-like manner and economize
 Will not inject politics into the admin istration of the county's business.
 Will make all transactions of the board public and hear all suggestions and com. plaints patiently and impartiaf;y
 To continue working convicts on public roads
 Immediate action towards establishing a freight line or highway to the Warrior river, as well as to north and soutE and east and west highway through Bir- mingham CHARLIE c. ELLIS. Why I should be elected on the board of revenue. was born and reared ir Jefferson county. I have held municipa offices from alderman to mayor. I an familiar with the constructing and main taining public thoroughfares, having beer contractor for 15 years. I am also familiar with the general needs of the public. having had some experience il the adjustment of taxable values. I neeC the money for the support of myself and family JOHN N. SMITHSON, Bessemer BPS Hall ave, March s, 1916. To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Because I believe that Bessemer is en titled to one of the representatives or the board of revenue for this end of tho county That my 32 years as a citizer of Jefferson county, and over F year. of that time in Bessemer, gives me fail knowledge of what my people in thi. district want and need Because I believe that the count, convicts should be worked on the publi, roads of this county, and take them ou of competition with free labor
 That Jefferson county should ant would have the best roads in the soutl if the county's funds are carefully ant properly disbursed.
 WILLIAM D. LAWYER.
 Bessemer, March 9, 1916
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Born on farm, this county. Worked 14 years coal mining business, starting a the bottom as laborer.
 Through my own endeavors have bee successful.
 Now engaged in mercantile business has the endorsement of my home people also the jobbers from whom I buy.
 Believe in the advancement of educa tion
 Not tied to any ring, or politician. an, will devote my service for better condi tion of the people and Jefferson county.
 My standard has always been "hon esty is the best policy"
 R. H. MATHEWS
 Littleton, March 8, 1916.
 To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Ten reasons why you should vote fo s. F. Wilbourne for board of revenue:
 l. Build railway to Warrior river an