Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-04-07

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II has been considerable satisfac-
ton to me that our Dsming papers
have not been guilty Of the usual
mud slinging that usually arrives
with each election. There has been
some criticisms, but they have been
moderate in tone. When election
time comes and the people Of other
places read the scurrilous articles
often published about the candidates,
the people must indeed think ours a
strange country. just as soon rs II
man announces his candidacy, the
opposition rakes over his past record
with a fine-tooth comb to make sure
that nothing disagreeable escapes.
Thus to the masses that read tho
"yellow journals" and judge accord
ingly the candidates appear in the
worst possible light. Everyone that
hn, a personal grievance, thinks il n
capital time to air il.
Most little boys build air castles,
and imagine themselves in the presi-
dents chair, or at least in gov
errors. My lad was no exception
brt when he was large enough to
read daily papers, but yet too young
10 realize what a deep and often un,
scrupulous game, playing politics, Is
| heard him tell playmate that he
had changed his mind and would nev
or run for office: because the men
who did seemed to be so very bad
juding by what is printed about them
Now, isn't ii pity that such things
should be, ! have often admired
the spirit shown in the mercantile
world. II man branches out ans
advertises an opening, the other mer'
chants. who are competitors. Otter
will send floral offerings. VIII,
can't this be the spirit in politics
Why not show the candidates hon
or instead of expecting them to bu,
good will and votes with cigars. pc
sitions, in ease Of election. and even
with money. n he is not worthy o
respect he should not be nominated
Hut he j. where money counts. or
en- the descendant of wealthy famil.
il put up. lie himself may he ;
think some of the bosses. because j
will be easier to bend him 10 thei
will. His numerous faults are CLOS
-cd over: hut let the candidate b'
risen from the ranks of workers an,
note how mercilessly he is picked t.
pieces. Why! Because he has NJ
powerful family connections nor tn
power that come of riches TO bacl
him up. lie is standing on his ow,
merit, aud consequently the strength
of will which enables him to gain hi
position. prevents the bending of tina
will.
Nor should mistakes in man
past be- held up 10 scrutiny. w
are all prone to err. and If we real
izc and try to correct our errors. tn
faults should not be held against rs
Therefore ! say. find the best pos
sible men for candidates and theI
throw boqnets instead of bricks u
them.
Mrs. j. T. Porcher chapcroncd I
merry picnic party nj the Bisbe'
ranch Sunday. In the crowd were
the Misses Kate and Esther Porch
or and Ethel and Grace Farrow %
Lola. aud Mcssrs. o. Suppiger and 7,
Langston of Hondale.
Mesdamc> Van Bramer, Lucas an,
Stetson were guests nj the Dams,
place Thursday. Friday evenin.
Mr.. Lucas. Mrs. Colt. and TIarlar
Colt came to spend the week -cnd
with Mrs. Dansc.
lola looks real ''live" this week.
Railroad graders have their camp
here at present and to see the big
mess tent. the smaller tents, and cor
rails, makes quite an impression.