Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1886-04-15
To the Editor Of the T,xEa.

10 the LUltOr OF the TINES.
Our city election is over and ticket elected OF
which many things are expected, paramount Of all
being the improvement and advancement Of our
city. 1t is probable that the new councils early
meetings will be delucged with petitions and ordi
nances for public improvements of all kinds,
amongst them water works. sewers, fire apparatus.
| street improvements, and others numerous.
Out Of all pick out the sewers for the disposal OF
| ofal, and leave till the last, as without water
works they are impracticable throughout the low
er portions Of the city, locsltywhere they would
be first built Also, the disposal of crude sewerage
here is matter OF grave importance and am
under the impression that an interceptng system
Of sewerage is the only feasible one although cost
ly The full discussion Of this subject would take
up too much Of your space.
There is nothing more characteristic Of a city,
and nothing in such q conspicuous manner marks
the distinction between city in fact and one in
name than the condition Of its Streets at once the
exponent Of its commercial vitality and an inli-
cation Of the wise exercise Of municipal power.
Therefore, let there first be permanently estab-
lishcd a well considered System Of street grades
and observance thereof in every instance, rig
idly enforced. Let not yard Of grading
pOSSl-
bic by contractor under bond. 1t looks bad to
see one-horse wagon with. perhaps, man and a
boy, moving earth from place to another from
which it will eventually have to BE- removed.
That is gang economy or keeping up appearan-
ces.
What il done should be done upon basis that
when finished that is the last Of it for all time to
come.
system OF surface drainage should he provid-
ed; width and kind of sidewalk prescribed
suitable for the street and locality in which it
is to be built, aud, with all, the planting and
of trees should be encouraged.
That Dodge City can afford and shonld have wa
ter works is undeniable. It will enable the city
authorities and private parties to provide means
for fighting and preventing CONGREGATIONS. there
by reducing the rate of insurance. This, together
with the increase in the value Of all property. the
moment they are assured, will more than indemni
fy property owners for the additional taxation.
The city is advantagcously situated for per-
feet gravity system, system believe to be the
cheapest and best suited to the circumstances
existing here.
The reputation Of our city for hcathfulness and
freedom from disease of all kinds, except bullet
ague, IS wide spread. The latter disease is now
practically eradcatcd, but all others are on the
increase prorata consequent upon the city's sani-
tary condition.
Sanitary rules, the collection and disposal of
house offal, demand the attention of the incoming
authorities. Provisions should BE- made
for the collection and disposal thereof in such a
manner will efectually destroy its power to pol
lutte air and water.
The depositing of rubbish and ashes in the
streets should be prohibited, and place for their
disposal provided. The amount of filth deposit
ed in the streets Of city is large, and I'M der the
influence Of heat and moisture it rapidly ferments
and decays, parting with elements which are nox-
ous and prejudcial to health. 1t is ofthe highest
Importance that it be frequently and thoroughly |
removed !
The city government during whose administra-
ion these things are accomplished can in future |
years point and say: ''rhis we did while we were
IN Office" and upon that they can rest their fame.
CITIZEN.