The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-24
'DR. STUART CALLS NO NAMES IN HIS ELECTION SERMON Ability, Fear of God, Hon. esty Are Tests That Must
 Be Applied TO FIGHT WHISKY
 WHILE LIFE LASTS Quotes Ward on Prohibition Laws and Advises Voting Against
 Any Man Who Favors
 Liquor

"In discussing this question nm nothing at any man. I know no man when discussing this issue, and before God have no man in mind. so if what say hits anyone. 1t is because he Is civic matters wherever I have preached. md I always expect to. If there Is anything that comes up while I am here am going to have hand in 1t. do not discuss politics in my pulpit, nor do mix politics with my religion. but I do mix religion with my politics." said Dr. George R. Stuart, yesterday morning at the First Meth odist church. in opening his discourse on "Who should be elected officials of Birmingham"
 Following pr. Stuart's announce. ments. and just prior to beginning his sermon, the audience sang America" while standing. Miss Margaret Travcrs rendered a beautiful soprano solo," Open the Gates of the Temple" her voice being exceptionally sweet and flexible, making the number very pleas ing.
 There has been a time when politics ran the government for greed, when tho courthouse gang in every city op- erated for greed and gain for the clique" said pr. Stuart. Tt was so rot ten that if an old buzzard were to fly over them he would pass on-it would be too dirty for him even I always preach on this subject prior to an election. city, county, state or national, for want good men in office.
 NOTHING PERSONAL IN REMARKS
 There is absolutely nothing person. al in my remarks. I have no man picked, but I am asking you to look for the qualifications that are essential to making a good official. Ability, fear of God. truthful. hating coveteousness." These descriptive clauses were dis cussed fully by pr. Stuart taking eacl. in order
 'The day of the little fellow who had nothing else to do but running for of- fee, making things so rotten that it was just politics. politics. until there finally got to be nothing but ticks is fast passing away" said the
 Does not all Europe say that Amer lea has a President who does things? An able man at the head of the govern mont who can do the business? Our homes, our interests. our business they are here in Birmingham and this is great city and we are going to elect men who will do things and keep 1t great. and make 1t greater.
 "Pick out a man who Is able in all his proportions, 1t makes no matter what 1t means to you personally--that is the man to vote for. The time when no honest candidates announce for of flee has passed. That is not the case this time. I know there are lots of men in this race who are honest. who are cal pablo and who are courageous and have the ability to handle the city government. Pick out those men and vote for them. Find men that fear God-for the man who does not have God in office with him is not the man. We want men who cannot be corrupted. who are able to cope with big prob lems, big city problems. big business. We want a man who will run the city, not one who will walk it.
 WATCH THE ABUSIVE MAN
 "When you stand on the street cor. ner and man tells you that every fellow who is running for office is a liar and thief, you had better get your hand on your pocketbook. for that fellow that Is talking to you will have it If you don't. Don't believe what you hear about every candidates veracity oT uohe<sey. Doh tdhe dnyDoQy'S word for that it Is serious matter: jn- vestigate and find out for yourse4f. This applies to the men In office or out. or the man running. it is due him, anu you want to be fair.
 Our liquor fight is not yet finished for we have editors and senators who continue to stand for liquor"
 Dr. Stuart read recent statement made by George Ward. president of the cfar,,t t%,s rc} }f.t, s., on Birmingham by Survey Magazine, wherein MT. Ward defended sprohibi- ton, in his refutal of the Survey arr ticle charges.
 The big new jail is now empty" said pr. Stuart. "and Saturday afternoon just about drunk time I walked up
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