The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-03-15
Primary Monday

The law imposes upon the city OF
acers for it is SO made by law: that
the officers Of this city are nothing
more nor less than the agents OF each
and every inhabitant Of the city as
we'll as all the people OF the city
combined. Therefore It is no small
matter, but an important one; that
Tho electors are each and all inform
ed Of the qualifications OF the several
candidates presenting themselves for
preferment at the city primary March
1G. i am also aware that what is
said on paper in behalf Of candidates
in the past, and what may be said at
the present campaign, or what may
be said in future campaigns does not
always announce the truth Of the real
interest OF the candidates,J but as a
final analysis the voter must measure
the candidate by the apparent ability
to occupy the position ne seeks from
his past record, vocation and interest
in this communityy. in which he offers
to serve.
Law enforcement
believe in the enforcement OF the
law, that officers who are In charge
Of law enforcement, should discharge
their duties at all times, without fear,
favor or affection, but liberty should
not be taken without accused ebein.
informed of the nature Of thu oftensvs
charged, nor property takss wishcns
due and timely notice for defense,
and that all citizens of all colosp aacs
races are equal before the Law G. ~
fcers Of the law.
Avenues, Streets and Alleys.
In improving avenues, streets and
alleys, this matter should be care
fully considered and the money spent
on those that are used by most peo-
pie, and not streets only occasional
" delivery wagon is seen upon.
Streets leading out and in from the
rural and urban districts should re-
ceive first attention. All contract
work should be extensively adver-
tised for bids. give every responsible
person a chance at this work, then
put an Inspector on the job, like is
done by private contractors on priv
ate work, SO that the work is done ac-
cording to specifications, so the peo-
pie get what they are paying for. MY
experience in street improvement in
the city of Keokuk is known almost
by every one, and the work speaks
for itself. am vitality interested In
that Keokuk has the best streets OF
any city on the Mississippi river.
Street Railroads.
! am advocate Of the extension OF
street railways. upon terms Of fair
ness to the company and always upon
Justice to the citizen. My kinsman,
Henry Clay Dean was a pioneer ex.
ponent Of the buildings of railroads
in the west, but like him am
unaltarably opposed to , monop.
oily Of the peoples rights by Ger.
porations, without due regard to the
rights of the common people. 1 am
In a measure responsible for the re-
cent proposal of the extension of our
street railway. mentioned in our city
papers, March -, l914, but there is
considerable detail and minutia to
be considered and thrashed out be
fore the people Of ,the city expend
large sums Of money and give away
valuable rights.
Parks.
Parks are provided for all classes
and age Of the people Of the city
they should be kept SO their appear
anee should not in any, manner i'm
pair their usefulness to all the PEG
pie, they should be kept clean and
healthful, they are the refuge of chill
dren in summer months and should