El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-13
KELLY CANDIDATE
FOR REELECTION;
HAT IS IN RING
Mayor Admits His Willing
ness to Run Again, in a
Speech at Smoker.

= have never been in politics, but
have been an innocent office holder.
never did want TO be mayor OF Fl Paso,
I but / fell for il and 1 viii run for the
office again IL my friends desire me
me TO. But 1 hope 1 never VIII be may
or again sDf this city. However, if
they insist on my becoming d candidate
for reelection ! viii run again"
Mayor Z. L. Kelly threw his hat in
the ring as candidate for reelection as
the chief executive OF II PaSO, when
he made the above announcement IN an
address at the Elks smoker, held We'd
neSday evening at the open air thea
ter OF the Elks lodge in honor Of the
visitors TO the Democratic state con-
vcntiOn- The mayor delivered very
entertaining talk IN which he admitted
that he may become candidate Tor
reelection; took few warm shots al
Grape Juice Willie Bryan as he styled
the secretary OF state slapped BAN,
denounced prohibition and praised gov
ernOr-eiect James Ferguson and the
Democratic party
The smoker was very enjoyable and
entertaining affair and was attended
by Mr.. Ferguson governor y. b. Col
quit and delegates and visitors 10 the
convention. During the cabaret show
refreshments and sandwiches were
served the guests.
The evening nrogram opened with
several selections by Charles Arm
strong. Thomas Crutcher and J. Phil
lips. Music was furnished by Frederick
%. van SurQaIu S orchestra
GOFernOr-Eleet Speaks.
Governor elect James Ferguson was
then introduced by Victor Lee, presi-
dent of the Central Labor union. and
the coming state executive was given
a great ovation. Mr.. Ferguson made
brief talk in which he praised the
laboring men and announced that he
would appreciate il if they would visit
him often at the capital and confer
with him on measures pertaining 10
the interest Of the laboring men.
4 have had a great time in FL Paso,"
Mr.. Ferguson said 1t has indeed been
an enjoyable visit / have met many
FergusOn's since 1 came here and eX-
pect / am related to some Of them That
reminds me of an incident that Oc-
CURED to me during one Of my visits
to a north Texas county during the
campaign / met an old Texan who
asked me if I were any relation to Bill
Ferguson who used 10 live there 1
replied that 1 expected / was and he
said; Well Bill was a great teller
until he were hung for horse stealth "
George Wallace OF e. PasO made a
brief talk in which he praised the Dem
Ocratic convention, the party, the gov
ernOr-elect and labor
Following his talk The Nernons' put
on very amusing vaudeville sketch
that was enjoyed by the guests.
Mayor Kelly Gets ovation.
Mayor Kelly, who then entered the
was given an ovation ana the
orchestra played Has Anybody Here
Seen KelIyg" He was introduced by
Claiborne Adams. as the next speaker
Of the evening. When the mayor
started to talk he experienced some
throat trouble and had 10 call for sew
sral glasses of water Some person in !
the audience loudly remarked, Amt /
1rinkin' water, is you Uncle Henry
The mayor replied that he could do |
anything once and then launched on /
IN anti-prOhibitOn address. The mayor /
said that prohibition agitation was 1
zathered by persons who could not take I
drink without getting "steWed. /
he remarked that there are very few /
If these kind of people in E Paso- 4
Beer or whisky never hurt anyone /
Z he didn't drink too much" said the 1
mayor, who added, you can drink too /
much water. you know"
Soldiers Furnish Music.
At the conclusion OF the mayors talk i
our soldiers. two from the Sixth field Il
.rtillery and two from the 10th in
antry, played several musical selec-
ions on saNaphOnes. Mr.. Van Surdam 4
ang- Charlie Brann impersonated sew
raj FL Pasoans, much TO the amuse- 4
1ent Of those present. judge Culp OF i
made a brief talk in which /
.e thanked the people Of FL PasO on i
.ehalf of the visitors for the many /
-indnesses extended during the con-
ention- A resolution OF thanks was
cad from the Galveston delegation for i
he reception FL PasO had given them
he evenings program was concluded
Y two four-round bouts, both Of which
7ere declared draws.