El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-27
ASK
cobb TO RUN
Customs Collector Receives
Many Calls to Enter the
Race for Congress.

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need men OF Mr.. Cobb's type in the
public service
A Methodist Endorsement.
Rev. c. X. Campbell, pastor Of As
bury N. z. Church, said I am for
zach L. Cobb for cnogress because I
believe in his ability. because OF what
he has done for Fl PasO and because
OF his uncompromising attitude on the
prohibition QUESTION"
DR.. Overstreet Endorses Cobb
Said Rev. Chas. l. Overstreet pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church,;
Il viii say, regarding the proposed
candidacy Of Mr. Cobb for congress,
that I gladly and most heartily en-
dorse him as the right man to repre-
sent this congressional district at
Washington. As 10 his qualifications
for the office, there can be no ques-
ton His standing with the admins
tratiou authorities and thorough
knowledge of all questions pertaining
TO the best welfare CT the district. the
state and the nation make him an
ideal candidate What is wanted at
this critical period in the nations life
is q man at Washington in perfect
harmony with the president and all
the great plans and purposes involved
in our present struggle to win the
war. and to safeguard democracy. IN
His position on the prohibition issue
in the recent local option election. to-
gether with the expressed sentiment
OF the people would clearly indicate
that he is in perfect harmony with
the majority sentiment OF the Ell Paso
district. with the vote Of the women
and the Thomson nteracy bill in ef-
feet, I believe that Cobb would win
hands down.
Particularly as a friend and neigh
Dor I am pleased 10 give my warmest
endorsement TO Mr.. Cobb's candidacy"
Baptist Bible Glass.
f F. CosgrOye, who has an office
in the chamber OF commerce building,
when asked TO verify a statement
that at a gathering OF the business
mems Bible class Of the Central Bap-
list church, the candidacy OF Mr..
Cobb seemed to have a unanimous
approval. said ''The business mems
Bible class is not in politics and any
statement 1 might make could be mis-
construed We are working for the
Master. TO help men to a higher and
a better life. Yet, IL was stated that
should Mr. Cobb fail 70 make the race
for congress, II would be short Of a
for Ell Paso. that Mr.. Cobb
stands with his face toward the dawn
Of brighter and cleaner day in the
politics Of FL Paso, Texas, and the
nation itself is beyond question that
he champions the policies both Of To-
cal and national that are vibrant with
the Virll1ty OF youth. policies founded
upon the rock OF eternal justice, alike
TO the high and the low. the rich and
with special favors for none, with
love for all Yes, there was heard no
voice"
Hudspeth Supporters Busy.
Having learned that friends OF Mr..
Cobb had sent kilograms to various
50 II a
ing men OF the different counties that
Mr.. Cobb might make the race for con-
gress and urging them TO take steps 20
assure him OF the districts desire for
him to run, some OF the followers Of
state senator c. 3. Hudspeth sent
broadcast a message urging that steps
be taken 10 endorse him for the place.
The telegram follows:
we who have signed below are
for Hon c. B Hudspeth FOR congress
first. last and ali the time. We are
Informed some FL Paso citizens are
sending out requests 10 endorse an
other for congress. stating that Huds-
peth VIII lose FL Paso county. Huds-
peth can and win carry FL Paso by
large majority. Look after matter Of
petition in your county
The signers are mayor Charles Da-
Wis, D. +. White Lamar Davis, c. W.
Groom, Frank Lyons. Robert L. Holli-
day, c ". Moss. Nolney n. Brown, J.
C. Brooke. J. C. Powell. Tom Lea. L. A.
Dale, T. A. Falvey, L ". Roberts. J.
Y Canon J. A Baird. John Helms, j.
n DOugherty. T. J. COEgiu, Sam ".
Brown. VIM. L Amonett. r. L. Tank
orsley, W. J. Moran, A. =. Bartlett,
Ballard ColdwelL J. Z. Sweeney. A. II.
Rodes, T. ". Mckenzie. Norwood Hail.
Iaury Kemp. j. T. Primm. B. n. Wor-
sham, S T. Skinner and T. L. Perrine.
Telegram From PecOs.
Hudspeth supporters gave out the
following telegram from Jack G. Love.
IF Pecos:
Il am for Hudspeth and think there
IS no question about him carrying this
county. We believe in Fl Paso idea
u eliminating unnecessary political
agitation. Hudspeth first man up