El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-04-14
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AbOfishing Death Trap.
Through your efforts, substantial
concrete viaduct will be erected over
the Santa Fe, G. H. & S. A. and South
western tracks at old Fort Bliss Plans
and specifications for same now being
in course of preparation.
Plumbing Inspection.
You have revised the plumbing ordi-
nance, and placed a strict supervision
over plumbing, granting licenses TO
master plumbers and journeymen only
when they demonstrate their ability by
an examination before the plumbing
board.
Electrical Code.
You have revised the electrical ore
nance by adopting the code of the Ma
tional Fire Underwriters, and require
all electricians to pass an examination
before engaging in their vocation
Weights and Measures.
You created the department Of
weights and measures and appointed a
competent inspector for same.
Meter Testing.
You have created meter reading and
testing departments for the purpose Of
adjusting disputes between citizens and
public service corporations.
Street Repairs.
You have organized and equipped an
efficient street repairing and grading
department, having purchased So head
of mules and horses for use in same.
Street Cleaning.
You have instituted street sweeping
ana cleaning having an effective force
engage in this work.
A Clean City.
You reorganized and equipped an eff
cient scavenger department, taking this
branch of the service out of politics,
and now operate the department as a
city institution.
Paved Streets.
You performed no inconsiderable SER
vice in urging the paving of city
streets, through your efforts during the
past three years the city has secured
about 16 miles of 20 foot streets, the
greater part thereof consisting of btu
hthic and considerable of petrolithic.
Nuisances Abolished.
You discontinued the advertising on
street cars and by handbills and pro-
hibited parades designed for the promo
ton and encouragement of bull fights.
Dance Halls Closed.
In conjunction with the county attor-
ney you removed a last relic of frontier
days in the closing Of the reservation
dance halls
Saloon Laws Enforced
Your strict enforcement of the saloon
laws, without the aid Of state officials,
has created a wholesome respect for all
laws and removed a source OF constant
complaint for the past 80 years.
Street Car Extension.
You assisted very materially in Sc
curing an extension of the street car
line to the cement plant, thereby in
surfing to the merchants of this city an
additional source of revenue.
Employ Home Labor.
You invoked the rule that employees
in all city departments must be bona
fide inhabitants of this city and Ameri-
can citizens, and requiring them to
make all purchases of necessaries IN
this city.
Regulating Street Traffic.
You have sought to regulate street
traffic by the adoption of a comprehen-
sive ordinance designed to eliminate
danger and insure security and prompt
ness.
Legal Department.
Your legal department has success
fully Irrigated numerous matters Of
considerable concern TO the community,
all propositions handled by this depart
ment having been concluded in man
ner satisfactory to the city.
Revolving Fund for Paving.
You advised a system of street paw
ing by the institution of the revolving
fund, which is both unique and prac
ticable.
Street Car Schedule.
Through your efforts you have Sc
cured extensions of the street railway
system. double tracking and an i'm
provement in schedules
New Sewers Laid
During the life of. this administration
nne niles of 8, TO- IL, 16 and IS inch
sewer has been built, which gives an
average of three miles per year.
Washington Zoo Park.
Through the efforts Of alderman
Robinson, a geological garden has been
established at Washington park. which
promises to grow into valuable and
department, and afford
much pleasure and instruction TO the
citizens of FL Paso.
Drinking Fountains.
You have established a number OF
fountains in various portions
of the city. These fountains are de-
signed for the accommodation of man
and beast.
City BIacksmithy.
You have organized a city blacksmith !
shop, wherein all city work is perform
ed at a considerable saving to the CITY,
Livestock Insurance.
For the purpose of effecting saving
you have undertaken TO carry your
own insurance on livestock
Gambling Suppressed.
Through the police you have enforced
p rigid compliance with the antlgam-
bling law, prosecuting all offenders ap-
pretended.
Railroad Crossing Lights.
You required all railroads to instal
and maintain electric lights over thelr
street crossings. This involved con-
siderable saving TO the city
Grading in East End.
You have appropriated and set asiue
IN a special fund $4,000 for grading
East FL Paso and $4,000 for grading
Park.
Distressing of Storm Water.
You have practically secured the IN
stalation of a storm sewer on the north
side of Main street from North oregon
street to the western limits of the city.
rbis sewer is to be constructed OF con-
.rete by the G. Fl. railroad.
Paved Roads.
You have secured the cooperation OF
ba county in having paved roads con-