El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-06-29


lie understand the truth, that this is
a fight of the forces of good govern
nent, represented by the present coun-
~ officers, and those associated with
them in this race, as against Alderete
domination. If you desire Ike AIderete
tC be the dominating political figure
in this county, vote his ticket Ii you
desire to end his political power, vote
the ticket that we represent tonight
1t does not bear his name.
Now, my friends, have attempted
calmly and fairly to discuss the stu
alton in this county. l nave abused no
man and slandered no man. My idea
of a district judge is that he should
studiOusIy and honestly discharge the
duties of his office and conduct hlmsef
with dignity and prOprlety upon all oc-
casions. 1 shall attempt to make my
conduct in this campaign conform to
that standard.
Judge EyIar Speaks.
Judge Eylar, who followed Mr.. Nea-
len, began by stating that he was glad
the other side had been forced to recOS-
nize the principle that the only logical
claim any candidate could present to
the people as a reason for his election,
was his superior fitness to fill the Of
flee for which he was running
They have dropped the long tenure
in office argument" he said Orders
have been issued to cut it out because
il makes Ike. sore, and they have to
treat Ike right"
He then discussed the question OF
knew, there was only one candidate
running independent in the city, and
that was a candidate for constable.
speaking as man to man." he said, we
know all Lue other candidates have al
lgned themselves on one side or the
other of two organizations, VITA two
headquarters, two campaign managers
and two complete tickets in the field.
To imagine a political organization
without leaders would be to imagine
two armies fighting each other without
generals. l don't know who leads the
opposition" Some enc in the audience
shouted Ike" 1T may be, I can't say"
the speaker continued, but whoever
he is, he will be the man who will most
nearly represent the political ideals OF
those he leads. He may be as incOr-
Tupuble as Washington. and as just as
Jefferson, but as soon as his leadership
IS discovered, every one in town will
Administration Making Good.
He then briefly referred to the poll
c5eS of the administration, stating that
the county had the lowest tax rate in
its history and that it would be made
still lower Our citizens are making FL
PasO beautiful, but it costs money to
make city beautiful, and 1 feel at
every cent that can be saved in county
taxes, means that much more for us to
maintain the high standard that is
making FL PasOs name known through
out OF the land
He said that all that was expect
mentS, was good roads. NO matter
who is elected this fall Qet me speak
now net as a candidate but as a citi-
Zen), they should demand of the COM
court not less than u miles
Of aSphalt-macadam road every year;
and they should have this without
cents raise in the present road and
bridge tax. 1t is so easy to slough the
road fund away in dirt patchwork. that
some standard measure of permanent
reads should be fixed and lived Up to-
The first wind whips the dirt away,
but rock bound with asphalt will be
there when you and 1 are gone" He
then spoke of irrigation systems and
other public Improvements fOStered by
the commissioners court, and con-
Guided by stating he regretted the
vicious personalities that some were
injecting into the campaign
Are more Important Questions.
The candidates may not believe it" he
said. but there are questions of more
Importance to the people of this county
than who are to fill these little county
offices. Whenever personalities have
become so small and bitter that they
an intent to divide the people
that they can never unite on any great
the object of which is to
strengthen and develop the community
In which we live, il Will be a matter to
be regretted by the patriotic people OF
II PaSO, and it will be a matter that
viii be resented by the good citizens OF
70
on the last Saturday in July. The Sc
sible people of FL PasO county are go
ing to run FL PasO county, and we can
safely trust their judgment to deter
mine where legitimate criticism ends
and BLACKBOARD personalities begin"
BridEers on Program.
= W. ". Bridgers, county attorney and
candidate for district attorney. was then
He said: 4 came to FL Paso about
% years ago. I was raised in this town, I
md I am familiar with local politics
Wy mind runs back about IS years ago,
although we have seen many changes, /
here was always the cry against the |
ing and boss rule.
We have the best municipal and !
county government in Ell Paso that can !
De found in the United States of Amer !
ca. Whatever they say about the ring /
md boss rule, they cannot charge |
graft, corruption or a wrongful eXpen- |
been on both sides, but for the first |
line in my memory have I ever heard |
# such speeches as were made last /
night The antis said things they |
would not dare charge in public assem- |
1lage."
Mr.. Bridgers then said that he wished |
he could take the candidates on both |
tickets and line them up side by side !
md invite the public opinion of them |
IS man against man. For qualifica- |
ions and ability. he said the ants |
would not be in it with the ring men.
Ware a ServiIe Servant.
In referring to W. B. Ware, county |
chairman of the Democratic executive /
committee, Mr.. Bridgers said: There |
vas never a more servile servant to |
mayor Kelly than Ware. That is, he !
vas until he failed to get on the ring |
ticket as candidate for district judge. |
20 one followed the mayor around like |
Ware did before that time. Has he |
BOSS now? Certainly he has, and do |
lot hesitate to say that it is Ike |
Ware stood up the other night and
said that the ring was down and out. |
He is a servitOr and tool of the ants, |
and if ne has aspirations for the judge
ship why does he not unfurl his sails
as district judge with the anti crowd?
jackson talks about the ring rule.
Now, while he is a pleasant fellow. he
has vindictive nature The time
NealOn was announced as candidate for
district judge on the ring ticket Jack /
son sent his private emissary, judge
Leigh Clark, to one of our caucuSes to