El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-22
JUDGE CLAYTON
URGES BUILDING
Tells Rotarians to Work For
New $1,0OO,OO0 Fed
eral Building.

al Paso is 100000 city and
needs at least 81 900, 900 federal build
ing" judge Henry D. Clayton. OF the
United States district court told the
Rotary club Thursday at the luncheon
meeting. Judge Clayton has been an
advocate OF the new federal building
since he first came here from Alabama
TO preside at the April term Of the fed
ersl court
FL Paso is the greatest little city I
have ever seem judge Clayton de-
clared when he was introduced by
Claiborne Adams. president OF the club.
Its buildings are substantial and
artistic. its streets are well pavBd and
its people are progressive. The only
criticism I have to offer is on the
federal building which is a disgrace
to this or any other city You should
get after your congressman to get
new federal building, then sell the
present site and have a building erected
which viii be large enough for all pur-
poses. It is absolutely necessary that
II Paso gets it. Ben. Franklin has
said that the Lord helps those who help
themselves But with Uncle sam Il is
necessary TO so after what you get and
you people must 20 after new federal
building"
Elected Honorary Member.
Judge Clayton was elected as an hon.
orary member OF the FL Paso Rotary
club, being a member OF the MontCOm-
cry. Ala. Rotary club.
He also consented to preside at the
rehearinE OF Ben Clements. who was
tried last week because he refused
to make a speech TO the Rotary club
Joseph Wright, who presided as judge
last week, asked what was the matter
with the judge Of last week but was
ruled out OF order. J. r. SegRu again
acted as attorney for the defendant
and A. i. ROWl1nds as prosecuting at
tornev. The defendant'S attorney was
assisted ~ Moi flfnfOHN- Nungrn
Claytous rulings we're extremely fun
ny and he kept the Rotarians laughing
throughout the trial He announced
that he would appoint an Interpreter
for Mr.. SegsI, instructed the marshal
10 take the name Of the assistant at
torney for the defence upon his own
criminal admission Judge Clayton
announced that he had found the de-
attend the next meeting OF the Saliva
ton Army and lead in the singing. The
trial was entirely buriesQue and was
much enjoyed by the Rotarians and
their guests.
George P Barclay, vice president Of
the Simmons Hardware company, who
made an address 10 the club last week.
was again the guest OF the club and
made a short speech and told number
Of new stories.
Judge Hunter Speaks.
Judge J. C. Hunter. Of CuIberson
county, was also present and made q
DAAEL EREEEA LlldlhlAE INC ElAD lot IT'S
hospitality TO those who lived outside
Of the city and who were given
chance TO meet the members OF the or
gauization- A Z Aver. OF Pueblo. Colo,
was also introduced and said the RO-
tary clubs throughout the country We're
doing great work
In addition 70 Judge Clayton the mem
bers OF the federal court were invited 20
be present H p. Robinson. assistant T.
s attorney, from san Antonio. said that
san Antonio had not compared TO Fl Paso
in paved streets. but that his home city
was making headvay and by the end Of the
year would have as good streets a. II
Psso has now.
Walking Advertisement.
Capt. John Rogers. United States mar
shall, said he was walking advertisement
for the city. as he had been located here
for two years and knew Of its advantages.
H. r. Gamble, guest OF the club from
the city, also made short speech Of thanks
for his invitation 90 attend the meeting.
Il C. Beeson said he had never met a
more live or more red hlooded body OF men
in his life than the Eothrians.
Judge James p Harper also spoke briefly
and told a story al the expense Of judge
Clayton.
Claiborne Adams vas elected 20 head the
Fl Paso Rotary club delegation 10 the san
Francisco convention. upon motion Of Dr.
r /. Ramey who also nominated judge
Clayton for membership.
A letter was read from mayor Tom Lea
thanking the club for being elected as an
member and pledged his coopera-
ton in everything for the good Of Il Paso. I
C. T. Myers. an official Of the Mexico o
North Western railroad, was also introduced. I