The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1911-08-12

offices. These officers are close .o1
the people they serve, who can III
the vacancies occurring IN their ranks
more intelligently than can the gov.
ernor. shall advocate the return OF
this power to the people, to whom II
rightfully belongs. elections TO III
such vacancies to be called by, TO
turns made to, and commissions IL
sued by, the respective parish boaros
of supervisors.
Public Printing.
Under the incumbent administra-
ton the cost Of public printing mas
been appreciably reduced. As
further step in the direction OF econ.
omy. increased efficiency and local
control, suggest the laws be amend
ed so as to require the certification
by the secretary of state to the re-
spective boards Of supervisors OF
elections throughout the state Oh
Louisiana Of the names OF all canoi
dates for all offices, congressional
state, district. ETC.. and that the prin-
ting OF the official ballots and furn-
is1ing Of the necessary election sup
plies be done by said boards, through
the parish printer, at the expense "
the parish in which the election is
held.
At the time of the passage OF the
present laws on this subject many
parishes were without printing off
ces. Now they all have them, and the
change suggested will relieve the
state of considerable expense each
year, conduce to greater accuracy
and promptness in the printing ana
distribution of the ballots and sup
plies. and encourage the development
of the printing industry In the par
ishes.
Maintenance Of Levees.
| BY heroic sacrifice. the people In
the riparian districts of Louisiana
have constructed and maintained a
system of levees along the Missis-
sippi river and its tributaries which
finds no counterpart elsewhere.
1t Is but just that the federal gov
eminent should relieve the people of
the lower valley from the burden OF
protecting their property from de-
struction by the waters of the great
national river.
| Pending the development Of sen
timent in that direction, which shall
be crystalized into action by the gen
eral government. the state cannot re-
linqulsh its mighty task. and. cost
what 1t may, the levees that guard
untold millions Of the states wealth
must be maintained In the highest
state Of efficiency.
Good Roads.
The character and quality Of the
roads of q state or nation are the
best induces Of their civilization and
prosperity. The absence Of good
roads throughout the state of Louisi
ana In the past has been the most
dominant factor in holding back heI
advancement The present body o.
road laws existing in this state, is, II
my opinion. excellent and we'll cal
, culated to accomplish the objects de
! sired
Il l favor the utilizing of these law
J to the full extent of the resources o
l the state and parishes, and will u.s.
, all the power Of the executive offic'
. to advance this great cause.
!. Recognition Of Women.
I The mothers Of the state have
> peculiarly vital interest in the prope
> education of their children. UpoI
+ them the burden Of rearing our ~
ture citizens falls with the creates
force, and the work Of preparing
! them to meet successfully the vary
! ing fortunes of life is to the mother
the highest and hottest privilege.
heartily indorse the suggestion I
amend the organic law SO as to rel
der women eligible for service as d
rectors on boards of education
throughout Louisiana.
ri Other subjects may be presente
u from time to time during the cal
. vass. and l shall attempt to meet m
fellow Democrats In every parish Z
u the state and discuss the measure
4 In which they may feel interested.
4 II loyalty to the principles an
8 teachings Of Democracy; II faitl
full devotion to duty, public and pr
vate; II wide experience In the pull
it lie service. may be esteemed as q
y sets of value and pledges Of futul
d fidelity. offer these to the consider
le ton Of my fellow-citizens Of Louis
70 ana in extenuation of my temerity
70 soliciting their generous support II
r, the highest office within their gift.
Is l am a candidate for governor q
lc my record. my merits and my pla
At form. I am soliciting this exalte
public office ~ native citizen I
Is Louisiana end q Democrat. and
n would be grateful for the confiden'
s. and support Of an my Democrat
ce fellow-citizens.
~ JOHN T. MICHEL.
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