Bisbee daily review., 1905-06-17
THE BIsBEE SPIRIT.

THE BIsBEE SPIRIT.
 It is the plain statement of fact when we make the announcement that the public spirit of Bisbee needs fos tering.
 In the past it has been painfully noticeable by its absence and couu only be aroused cn special occasions hy dint of perseverance and the use of poster type. When finally aroused, either through fear of some catastro- phe or other forebodings, it proceeded immediately to lapse into that state if ~fnocuous deseutude," and the af- fairs of the city in general were al- lowed to rock along in the same old way. That this is the condition to- day. and has been to a great extent in the past, no one can deny. Nothing short of bomb shell would attract attention, and as a result Bisbee, the second largest city in the Territory, and destined to take the lead during the next two years, finds herself tail ender in the matter of public or Plantations, public utilities, public conveniences. sanitary regulations, etc. The smallest country village would take the prize in competition with Bisbee for public spirit. Pride in our town seems to be almost an un- known quantity.
 With the unprecedented growth in
 
 us, it is time that Bisbee woke up. Bisbee is passing from the mining camp, in the true meaning of the word. into a different class of Sty. Its permaHcncc is TO longer a ques- ton to be pOndered over, and it has entered upon the high road to pros perity and rapid growth, without a stumbling block in the way. It re- mains for the people to come to the conclusion. and make up their minds quickly. that the happy-go-lucky. care less. indifferent attitude in relation to matters affecting the best interests of the community from a public stand point. must cease.
 In the past there has been some ex- cuse for this lack of public interest. The population has been more or less transient. The people were simply hiding their time until they could move on to a more favorable location. They had no interest in the town. They did not own their own homes, and the appearance of the town to the visitor. or the welfare of the commu- nity in general, did not appeal to them. Bisbee has attained it's growth despite unfavorable surrounuI1gs. The underground wealth has drawn the investor and the worl5ingmen despite the unfavorable surface surround ings. and the population of Bisbee IS more and more assuming a per manent condition. Homes are being built and with the future of the dis trict already assured the present pop ulation is beginning to look upon Bis bee as their future home.
 This condition will improve during the next twelve months. New addi- tions to the townsite are being added PucIG tue Cdu ODldln lOl with title and begin the erection of his own home, with the full knowledge that he is making a gilt edged in- yestment that will enhance in value with each succeeding year.
 It is high time that we turned our attention in earnest to the bettering of the condition which surrounds us. It's time to clean house. Public util- ities are needed and they should be built by the people and owned by the people.
 Let's show a semblance of public spirit in these matters.
 A public municipal sewer is the pressing need at present. Its build ing and completion will be the best investment the people of Bisbee ever made.
 The necessity is no longer a sub iect for argument. The ownership and operation alone remains to be decided Will the people of Bisbee own their own public necessities or do they desire to pay tribute to some priyate corporation? That's the only question to decide.
 The mineral country south of Doug