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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25

A SMALL CROWD
Alta Vistans Fan Them
selves While Candidate
Waits for ". W. Bridgers.

Twenty five women famed them
selves with Hudspeth advertising
fans while 30 men. including the
speakers, arrived at Alta Vista school
house auditorium by S:45 Wednesday
night 20 make the audience for Claude
B. Hudspeth, congressional candidate,
speaking for the first time in that
section Of the city. The crowd grew
no larger during the two hours &C.
cupied by W. ". Bridgers, who pre-
scented Mr.. HudsPeth. and the candi-
date himself The senator was visibly
nervous as the clock told the late
opening hour before Mr.. Bridgers ap-
peared. and went 10 the door 10 greet
him
Seeks To Justify Hudspeth.
Mr. Bridgers sought TO justify Mr..
Hudspeth's senatorial record at Aus
Tin against prohibition and women
suffrage by claiming that the dis
trict was against these two issues
during all the senator's term OF Of
flee AR Bridgers deplored the
many little things injected into the
campaign that have been annoying"
He sought To rldicule Zach Lamar
Cobb as man and orator, and brought
out many other stock arguments OF
the Hudspeth clan.
Groom Read Candidntes' Statement.
Called on by senator Hudspeth rel
alive TO a statement the courthouse
candidates desired to make concern
ing the story in The Herald that they
had put Hudspeth off the ship" c.
W. Groom. county manager for Huds-
peth. read what he said was a paper
signed by candidates from judge Wal
ter D. Howe down TO Ike Davis deny
ing the story and reaffirming their
original endorsement Of the senator
for congress.
Stands Pat On Record.
Mr. Hudspeth declared he stood pat
on his Austin record; held up what
he said was an affidavit from his
uncle that he was born in Bandera
county, Texas; said prohibition and
suffrage were dead issues in congress.
lContInued ON page s.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
Fights Booze
Clubs TOEnd;
SaUeS MOne1
County Attorney Fryer Say:
It's Late Now To Ques-
ton His Efficiency.

Threatening weather dispersed what
promised to be a lively political meet
ing at Cleveland square Wednesday
night About $50 persons braved the
rain and appeared in the park TO hear
judge Adrian Pool. P ~ Dudley and
county candidates discuss their can
didacy. County attorney W. H. Fryer.
candidate for reelection, was the only
one who succeeded in completing his
speech. however. before the rain be-
gan TO fall. and a hasty exodus Of the
audience forced the closing Of the
meeting.
Judge VIII p. Brady was chairman
and reminded his hearers that all the
county officers were candidates to
succeed themselves. and all had rec
ords on which to base their claims.
and which their constituents could
examine. he expressed the opinion
that I'm every case these records JUS
titled the claim Of the candidates that
they are entitled 10 reelection
Saves County Expensive Trials.
County attorney Fryer said, in part
During this entire campaign, and
up TO within a few days Of election
day, my opponent IN this race has
been unable TO assau my record as
county attorney. Now within a week
OF the decisive day, attacks are
launched questioning my efficiency
and ability as public prosecutor
Claims are advanced that ] dismissed
certain liquor cases without trial Ny
opponent seems TO forget that when
the community was apparently soiidly
in favor Of liquor that I inaugurated
the fight against the illegal clubs.
and made enemies by so doing Then
after public sentiment had been
aroused, and the good people Of the
city. stood behind me I'm my fight. /
saw fit 10 dismiss a number Of liquor
cases. Ny opponent makes capital Of
this act but fails TO relate that in
dismisslng these cases. / collected the
full amount Of the fines assessable in
each case. and saved the county the
expense Of trial"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
MIDLAND FAILS To GET HARPER
T0MEET COBB IN JOINT DEBATE
Mayor of Midland Says Voters Will Resent the ISLANDERS
Circulated Against Cobb by Hudspeth Says That
Cobb's Official Record Could Not Be Attacked
Hence the Attempt at SANDER.
By GEORGE H. CLEMENTS.

MIDLAND. Tex July 25.-Zach La
wi mar Cobb spoke TO between 500
and 500 men and women voters OF
Midland county on the lawn OF the
Midland county courthouse Wednes-
day nisht. after an auto trip from
Big Springs, wnere he addressed the
shopmen of the Texas & Pacific rail-
road at noon. on the way over he
spoke TO a crowded court room al
Stanton, the county seat of Martin
county.
Mr. Cobb expected to meet judge
Harper. his opponents law partner,
for a debate Of the issues Of the cam
paign. when he reached Midland. bur
he was disappointed, judge Harper
seeming 10 have no more heart for
joint discussion than his principal has
displayed since beginning his cam
paign Of mudslnging i'm April.
The Hudspeth PEOPLE OF MID
LAND WE'RE ANXIOUS THAT THE
SPOKESMAN OF THEIR CHAMPION
MEET MR.. COBB ON THE PLAT
FORM AND TRIED TO ARRANGE A
MEETING. especially as judge Harper
show up at the last minute The
Hudsperh followers are chagrined and
disguised "a a result.
Midland People Impressed.
Mr. Cobb's speech, which lasted till
nearly midnight, made a profound inn
preston upon the great multitude
which listened to il, and in the Opin-
ion Of political leaders who know the
Midland constituency, made many
voters for the champion Of clean poll
tics and clean campaign methods.
The meeting was presided over by
Hon. II. a. beaverton, mayor Of Mid
land. who. i'm his Introductory ad-
dress. referred to the fact that Mir
CObb's opponent has not. since the
opening Of his campaign, given the
people OF the district a single idea
been standing in this race and has
never given utterance TO a single
flaw in AIr. Cobb's official record.
says Hudspeth ISLANDERS.
"On the other hand" said Mr.. Leav-
erton. we have heard AIr. Hudspeth
tell slanderous stories OF his oppO-
neuts private life, which were uube-
lievable 10 begin with, and which have
been refuted absolutely by every rep
FL Paso. where both Mr.. Hudspeth and
M Cobb live.
But one conclusion can be arrived
at under the circumstances" continued
mayor beaverton. and that is that
1Ir. Hudspeth can find nothing de-
roEatory TO say regarding Mr. Cobb's
official and political record, and, fall
ing in an attempt TO break him down
that way, has been forced as a last
resort TO tell foundationless stories
Of a slanderous nature regarding Mr..
COBB
Voters Resent ISLANDERS.
"I do not believe the voters Of the
district approve OF a campaign OF
SANDER and I feel sure they will re-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25

vised him that only his presence can
save anything from the wreck Of his
hopes upon the reef Of the Debeuport
letter.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25

AR Cobb's boldness in handling the
Debenport letter has had the effect
TO make Big Springs practically solid
for him and that he viii carry How
ard county by a large majority is now
conceded
That senator Hudspeth fears the
tactics Of his campaigners i'm this sec
tion of the country has weakened him
is evidenced by the fact that on We'd
nesday Big Springs was flooded with
advertisements to the effect that he
CHudspeth) would reappear IN Bis
Springs Thursday night for a speech
in which he would answer Mr.. Cobb
This in face Of the previously pub
lished reports that Hudspeth would
spend all OF this week in FL Paso. IS
taken TO have but one meaning and
that is that his managers have adj
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
DEFIE5 HUD5PETH MAN
T0PR0VE UP HIS ISLANDERS
At Big Springs, Reads Letter Written by Lawyer Of
That Place and Defies Him to Prove It; Man Fails
to Accept Offer to Speak; Hudspeth Hurries to
Big Springs to Try to Save the Wreck
by GEORGE Fl. CLEMENTS.

DIG SPRINGS. Tex. July 25.-Zact
u Lamar Cobb aroused the people Of
Big Springs as probably they were
never aroused before. when, in the
course Of his speech in the Howard
county court house yesterday. he de-
nounced senator Claude B. Hudspeth
and one Of the latter's most ardent adj
vocates and campaign speakers. II
r. Dcbenport. as slanderers and chal-
IenEed the latter who was in the
audience, to come forward and defend
himself from the charge.
The ringing denunciation Of Huds-
peth and Debenport coming as it did,
at a cIimacteric moment. brought the
creat audience TO its feet with a salvo
Of cheers for the game little FL
Pasoan who has the nerve to brand
"the bully Of Big Springs as he
termed him to his face and i'm the
presence Of his friends and neishbors-
Hudspeth's agent Leaves.
It was a Cobb crowd. made Up Of
the best men and women Of Howard
county. who had been fed 10 the point
o. nauseated satiation on the charges
of senator Hudspeth and Debenport
and hoped the speaker would give his
traducers the castiEation they de-
served
Ther were not disappointed and
that they approved was demonstrated
I'm so many ways and from so many
directions that the humb led agent Of
the FL PasO senator who wrote the
..slush fund letter" left the meeting
tall while the man who had publicly
Inundated him was receiving the
plaudits and CONGRATULATIONS Of the
citizens OF Big Springs for a good
days work well done and assuring
him that he would be given large
next saturday.
Cobb's trip through Howard county
Tuesday was a triumph and well cali
culated 20 nut him in the humOr TO 20
after the scandal monEers. who had
been travelling the length and breadth
Of the county peddling falsehoods with
the hope that enough Of the voters
might have their minds poisoned TO
the extent that the overwhelming ma
jority which they feared Cobb would
be given On primary day might be re-
duced in some measure
Whole District Turns Out.
Upon rea.hinc Coahoms. ar Cobb
found that the committee in charge OF
his campaign in Howard county had
advertised his coming so wei that
practically every man and woman liv-
ing in the precinct had dropped their
work TO visit the town for the pur-
pose Of hearing him discuss the is
sues OF the campaign and refute the
slanderous tales which Hudspeth's
supporters. some Of them the last
remnants OF the corrupt liquor rims OF
Howard county. had been circulating
regarding Mr.. Cobb. with the vain
hope that the falling fortunes or the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
CONGRESSMAN REQUIRES
MAJORITY OF VOTES

Austin, Texas, July 25.-It was held
today by the attorney generals de-
partment that under the terms Of the
majority election law. a congressman
IS a district officer and a candidate
for congress must receive a majority
q the votes in order 10 win the nom
nation
In the event a candidate for con
gress fails to get a majority OF all
votes cast in the district there must
be a second primary.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
SAN JOSE HAS MEETING
FOR COBB; ENTHUSIASTIC

meeting Of supporters Of 7. y
Cobb for congress was held Wednes-
day evening at the home Of Chas-
Ling. Of san Jose. in the lower val
ley. It was attended by practically
all the residents Of the town and sur
rounding community and the speak
ere were heartily cheered-
Talks were made by Camille Pa
dilla. Of a local Spanish paper, and
by Norman L. Galentine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25

DIG SPRINGS. Texas, July 25--Zach
u Lamar Cobb addressed the shop
men OF the Texas & Pacific railroad
stationed at Big Springs al a meeting
held In the machine shop building
Wednesday and discussed his attitude
toward LABOR and labor problems.
AR Cobb was introduced by ID. +.
~ainter. a citizen Of Big Springs, who
aas been connected with the Texas &
Pacific shops al this point for more
than 90 years
Woodrow wilson is the best friend
labor ever had in the white house or
in high public office said Mr.. Cobb
in the course Of his address 10 the
shOpmen. The foundation and basis
Of his friendship for organized labor
is the respect which he has Tor the
men and women who toll William g.
1IcAdoO has proven himself TO be the
best friend railroad employees have
ever had FIN control Of railway opera
tons I have served the president
and secretary McAdoo as their repre-
sentative on the border for more than
four years. IN congress pledge you
TO stand sQuarely behind the president
and secretary 1IcAdoo in their efforts
TO give labor a square deal upon all
questions affecting labor which may
come before congress
Pledges Help to Men.
81 pledge particularly 10 always be
at the service Of the railroad men Of
the district in placing their griev-
ances- If they have any, personally
before Mr.. McAdoo as the director
general Of the railroads
IN contrast with this attitude.
call your attention 20 the letter writ
ten by senator Hudspeth to Otto
Wahrmund, president OF the san An
tonic Brewing association. dated De-
cember Is. 1919, wherein senator
Hudspeth suggested TO Mr. Wahr-
mund that he give W. j. Moran, owner
of the Texas Union. a labor paper, an
advertisement for that paper with the
farther suggestion that il would be a
good Investment
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25

buke the man adopting thar kind OF a
campaign when they 80 TO the polls
next Saturday 10 record their pref
erence for a representative in con-
gress."
Midland county, rs well ms Mar
tin, Howard, Mitchell and other
counties along the line of the
Texas & Pacific railroad. viii be
recorded in the Cobb column next
Saturday by large maioritIes, /
believe.
NJ. Cobb left Midland this morn
ing for Odessa. where he was billed
for an early morning speech From
he viii speak tonight
He viii reach FL Paso Friday at
noon and viii close his campaign in
that city with a rally in Liberty hall
Friday night
Paper Praises Cobb
The Midland Reporter today pub
fishes the following comment on the
address Of zach Lamar Cobb last
ISLANDERS against Cobb disproved;
sDeak er Wednesday night had q mes
sage that carried conviction TO all
hearers The editor OF The Reporter
Wednesday night. for the first time,
had the pleasure Of hearing zach La
mar Cobb defend himself against the
charges that have been brought
against him by the opposition. the
FL Paso Morning Times and campaign
managers OF senator Hudspeth, and
the hearing was pleasing and con-
vincinE. Never before have we heard
an aspirant 20 political prefermeut
present his cause upon higher
more uplifting. more elevating plane
than did this candidate for congress
His was manner Of profound
earnestness- Christian fOrtitude and
Christian charity characterized the
presentation and cctence OF his rec
ord. so basely. so maliciously SIAN
dered
Audience for Cobb.
Between 1000 ana 1900 people
heard Mr. COBB wednesday night. and
as his address progressed. pleased
surprise and intense ea-erness to
catch every clean expression Of the
speaker pervaded the upturned coun-
tenances Of the large crowd and this.
Thursday morning. 70 would be DIFF
ficult to find in Midland an audience
even ever so small. who would pa
tiently hear again the gross imputa-
tons ascribed 10 this man who. last
night. so earnestly preached 90 us
the doctrine or cleanliness and dur
ity in political procedure Midland
Cobb has not been met by the oppo-
sition in Joint discussion
-Four square the speaker stands
before the people in simple but noble
and staresmanlike righteousness
"Cleanly and as a jealous guardian
Of a spOtless career. zach Lamar Cobb
bares to the public gaze a proud rec
ord Of DISTINGUISHED and loyal eff
cheney. commensurate TO and in keep
ing with his stand for 100 per. cent
Americanism. 70 was a splendid pres
enration and Midland people approve
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
Speaker uILer's Brother
Says Tom Green County
Is for Zach Lamar Cobb

zach Lamar Cobb viii carry
Tom Green county by 500 votes ut
least" said Y. J. Fuller. principal
IF the san Elizario public school
today. on his return from san
Angelo. where he has been since
the close Of school
1Ir. Fuller is the brother OF T. o.
Fuller. speaker Of the house Of the
Texas legislature.
The vote between Cobb and
Hudspeth viii be about evenly di-
yided between the business men
and between the cattlemen." he
said, but the women viii cast a
two-thirds majority vote for AR.
Cobb. This viii give Cobb a ma
jOrity Of AT least 500 votes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
TO THE
VOTERS
Of
Ell PASO co.:

This. my first public appeal
20 YOU is In behalf Of our
present efficient state Superin-
teuCenr OF Public Instruction.
Hon W. r. Doughty. who fs a
candidate for reelection. be-
lieve he should be retained for
the following reasons
T. He has been in the office
long enough 20 be thoroughly
familiar with its duties. Any
one else would need at least
one term to feel at ease I'm the
requirements
o He knows how TO work
with governors and legislators
The beneficial legislation
brought about by him is proof
positive Of this He is endowed
with the gift Of being able 10
induce others to see the wisdom
Of his measures. and. added TO
this. has had valuable expert
ence with men Of every variety
Of viewpoints IL takes a states
man. as well as an educational
enthusiast. TO guide successfully
the educational interests OF the
great state Of Texas.
O. AR Doughty is an execu-
tive of known ability and is.
therefore. more valuable 10 US
I'm the capacity of our chief edu-.
cational executive than any new
incumbent could be.
g. Patriotism. at this time,
demands that, unless there be
reason for the contrary. there
should be O pulling together
with the known forces, rather
than a seeking TO oppose where
no opposition is justified
The educational authorities OF
this county always have found
the state Department Of Educa-
tion ready and able TO CO.
operate for the advancement OF
our public schools, so 10 IS my
hope that the present helpful
relations may De continued. I
feel you VIII agree with me
when j say this isl no time for
theorists to be experimenting
with our school system
Now. just this as to his op-
ponent. a teaching experience
only, valuable as that may be.
is not sufficient preparation for
the state Superintendeucy- Il
requires executive experience,
as we'll This. from the paid adj
vertisement of ar DouEhty's
opponent. ] judge she has not
had. look forward 70 the dav
when a woman win be state
Superintendent but not by de-
feating a tried and true friend
OF our boys and girls
With the hope that the
friends OF educati in this
county viii pile up a majority
for AR. Doughty in the coming
primaries. 7 am.
Sincerely.
MTRA O.. WINkLER.
Political Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25
HOBBY RALLY THIS EVENING;
THOWASON SPEAKS ON SQUARE

Fl Paso voters viii rally at Cleve-
land square this evening on behalf
Of the candidacy Of Gov. w p Hobby
and representative r. Z. Thomson,
who has been stumDing the state for
the governor, viii be the speaker. As
lIr. Thomason enjoys an enviable rep
utation as an orator a large audi
ence is expected. particularly since
there are very few voters in this
county not supporting Hobby.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-07-25

senator Hudspeth's letter sought
10 impress the influence Of Mr. Mo-
rams paper upon the labor vote with
particular reference TO Mr.. Moran s
7nnoefrfon TO n~ohf bfrfon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
DR.. M'MURREN APPOINTED
\a,ucd ns Quarantine Medical Inspector
for Division Of Elizabeth
CITY

Governor Davis Yesterday ordered
tho Secretary az the Commonwealth 20
issue a commission 20 lrr T. J.. Nj
huron. Of Portsmouth. appointing him
quarantine medical Inspector for tho
division Of Elizabeth City DR.. Nc
Nu~rcu's term OF Office will he for the
'.criod Of Two years, beginning March
!.
W g shackletord Profits: n T..
Thorrhill. Ecnt Creek: l.. T.. Mon,a
que. Hampton. and Robert s. Moss
Taz"well. wer" appointed as members
~ the hoard OF visitors of ,hc Virginia
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Formal commissions Will bc issued 20
them when tho senate approves the
Appointments Their i"rms OF Office
viii begin on July /, and viii extend
20 July 1922.
New members o. The board Of
visitors OF tho NirS MIA Normal and
industrial! Institute at Petersburg arc
Hatcher (. Seward % Petersburg. ami
y. y. Davidson. or farmvil!c Thcir
o'hcas which they viii assume with
tho consent OF the Senate, Will be for
the term II four years, beginning
lulv !.
Major Charles G. Kizer the new
Labor Commissioner Of Virginia. was
appointed yesterday bv tho Governor
as a member OF tho state Council or
Defense.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
FOUR AVIATION DIVISIONS
omen OF Officers tOn>idrr'n. Plan to
bfNid" Country infn de-
partiBcntS.

NASiiiNGToN. March THE pro-
posed division OF the United states into
four great aviation departments was
considered today by a oinc'i 81 signal
corps officers headed by Maior-Gcn.r1l
George .. Squicr, the chief aignai OF.
Gccr.
The proposal most favored would re-
sun III the formation OF an Eastern de-
partment. !" include the Northeastern
ana Eastern military departments. with
headquarters al Governors Island. the
Southeastern department. covering the
same territory now embraced in that
military department. but with head
quarters probably at Atlanta instead Of
Charleston: the Southern. with head
quarters at san Antonio. and the Cen
trai. embracing the Central and West
ern military departments. with head.
quarters at Chicago
departmental aviation officer with
rank OF 0rigadicr-scncral would bc
placed in charge of each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
VOLUNTARY CAPITAL
RESTRICTION WORKS
Six WeeLs' Operation OF system Dem
orstratcS Its Success, Say Menu
bcrs OF Committee.
RE Assooiatel r-css ]


WASIIINGTON. March Sin weeks
operation Of the voluntary system OF
restricting noncSsentiai capital
pcndiiurcs undcr administration OF the
Federal Reserve Boards capital issues
committee has demonstrated it's sue
cess. members Of the committee de-
clared to-day. There has been no at
tempt to hoat large issues OF sccuri-
ties without the committees approval.
and the pledged cooperation OF the
American Bankers Association, New
York Stock Exchange and other
financial and general business ins;itu-
lions virtually would make such action
impossible. officials believed. even il
the moral authority Of the govern
ment committee were not recognized.
Considerable quantities of stock in
oil companies and other ventures not
regarded as essential are being sold
however. and 1t is these on which the
government hopes TO impos. its au-
thor ~ by a sytcm Of compulsory reg
ulatIon Of capital issues. provided in
the pending war finance corporation
bill. The individual issues Of oil and
other stocks not always regarded as
necessary are made in quantities less
than 100000. the minimum of private
issues which the capital issues com
mittee will consider. but their ascre-
gate is high. according 10 reports
reaching here.
The number ot applications for APP
prevail OF proposed issues has greatly
increased during the last week. and
the committee has asked applicants TO
submit their records as far in advance
"a possible. Most requests FOR ,elc-
graphic answers cannot be met. 1t was
explained, owing to the necessity OF
referring cases to local committees for
invcstiga ton.
Further instructions to applicants.
made public to-day. show that two
copies OF every application should be
;IIed with the subcommittee Of the
Fedora! reserve district
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-03-03
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