South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-07-19
WHY JOYCE FOR MAYOR

While all the Offices for which can
didates are thus 20 be nominated are
important. that Of mayor is pre-em-
lhcntly so.
IL behooves Thoughtful citizens 10
scrutinize sharply and thoroughly the
claims 10 fitness and capability Of
every man aspiring 20 this all-import-
ant office.
South Bend has made wonderful
progress during the past quarter OF
a century. Hence there Is a pro-
nounced demand for a mayor who
shall have a broad grasp OF municipal
needs and opportunities and who will
have the courage and ability TO see
that the needs are supplied and the
opportunities taken advantage OF. No
man who sees in the Office merely a
means Of personal qualification or who
would, IL elected, be under the tnfiu-
ence Of selfish combination or cor
poratiOn interests, deserves any con-
sideratiOn at the hands Of the public.
South Bend has been doing big things
and still has big things TO do. The
people will suffer an immeasureable
loss if they permit any man who does
not grade up 10 the requirements TO
obtain the office OF mayor. II is es-
sential that the successful candidate
shall be lacking neither in energy and
capacity nor in devotion TO the public
interests when the public interests and
the interests OF private corporations
conflict. That IS a vital point for the
public 10 keep In mind. and IL will be
well for every aspirant for the office
10 review his record TO see whether ii
will stand such test before the vot-
ers. Simply being a Clever fellow"
or hail fellow we'll met" does not
answer the purpose.
The candidacy Of Patrick A. Joyce
is based upon a widespread knowledge
of his fitness and qualification and a
popular demand for his nomination.
1t is an incontrovertible fact that
he decided 70 become a candidate only
after satisfying himself that he was
wanted-that untrammeled public
sentiment ran Enthusiastically in his IA
vor.
Patrick A. Joyce is a plain. modest,
unpretentious man. We'll equipped
mentally and educaticnally, he is
qualified TO grapple with any subject
likely TO come before the mayor for
decision or solution. He does not
Jump at CONCLUSIONS; it is his rule to
Gliding or acting. He combines de-
liberateness with fixity OF purpose.
First he must know a proposition TO
be right, then follow conclusion and
decision
He is a staunch advocate of justice.
Injustice is hateful TO him. He is a
firm believer in honesty and integrity
In private life and in public service;
hence his natural aversion to dis
honesty and trickery. To use the
power and authority Of public Office
10 promote purely personal and sell
fish ends Is IN his eyes abhorrent and
iadefensible.
He holds the exercise OF the taxing
power 10 have it's justification only
in the judicious and economical ex-
penditure of public funds-not simply
for paying the salaries OF those serv-
ing the municipality in an official
capacity but TO provide such facilities
for public comfort, convenience and
benehcent purposes as may better be
supplied governmentally for the COM
munity at large than individually for
purely personal enjoyment
Everybody has use for our superb
water works. All have opportunity to
enjoy the splendid park system de-
veloped under our present administra-
ton. The efficiency of our fire de-
partment daily serves as safeguard
against the ravages of the fire fisnd.
The education Of the youth is amply
provided for throughout the city. The
board OF health is ever mindful of
the city's sanitation. All these, to-
gether with the police department, are
intended for community purposes. as
are the streets, alleys and sidewalks
throughout the city.
Mr.. Joyce entered upon his indus
trial career by working on what is
now the Geo. G.. Hepler scientific farm
in Clay township. Thereafter he
learned the trade Of a machinist in
the Sibley & Ware establishment. con-
tinuing therein as a master mechanic,
covering a period of ten years.
knowledge thus gained will not come
amiss in administering the practical
affairs OF the city government
In his legislative capacity he proved
himself at all times vigilant and pro-
gressive. Ii was upon his insistence
that the universal transfer system on
the city railway was established. II
was he who put through the common
council an ordinance requiring over
Htdu wires 10 DC pldCeu unueEgrOunu
His attitude toward corporation ex-
actions is illustrated by his action in
resisting 10 the utmost the demand OF
the local Gas Company IN seeking and
obtaining a fifty year extension OF its
franchise fifteen years before its eX-
piration-Patrick A. Joyce and Henry
g. Morgan being the only councilmen
voting in opposition 10 that act OF un-
warranted favOritism.
This being an age OF progress and
advancement IL Is by no means i'm
probable that other public conven-
fences may be demanded 10 promote
the general welfare. These may thus
be provided either by the municipality
direct or through corporate bodies op-
Grating under city franchise. With
in a short time general heating IA
cilites may be as much in popular
favor now ara facilities for gl1,,r,, IN,