The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-09-08
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have watched all that has been going
on-have interpreted the conversation
on the streets, have listended to the
exchange of political opinions and l
have read in both faces and talk that
the fight now centers in the choice Of
chief of police. We're anxious about
the morals OF our city and our chief
of police has much to do with that.
Perhaps new conscience is grow
ing up here-a new concern about
morality. The leaders OF both politi-
cal parties, too, are shrewd enough
to know that much centers on the fu-
ture police department, much that
will swing politics one way or the
other. An honest police force will do
much toward raising standards in this
city and it is to be hoped that great
care will be exercised in the choos-
ing of men for this office above re-
proach, men who will reflect credit.
Then we can hope for better things
than we have had in the past.
"F'airmo1t owes an obligation to its
new officials and must share the re-
sponslbilities Of city administration.
1t isn't possible for any city to turn
over its affairs to four men. You can
not go about your BUSINESS and say.
that is his Job" as long as you are a
beneficiary Of the life Of this commu-
nifty. 1t is right that these four men
shall have your hearty cooperation
and that you shall give them courage
by letting them know you are behind
them-that you are back of every eff
fort to make Fairmont safe for boys
and girls. No man can be put at the
head Of an undertaking and be ex-
pected to do all there is to do. These
four men are only human, they are
not infallible and they will make mis-
takes. Let the man who has never
made a mistake cast the first stone.
When a healthy public opinion Is
necessary on any issue, then make
your contribution, citizens. These
four men will have task II they
try to go against public opinion.
Let all the churches help. The should
all be a source of inspiration to these
four.
DR.. Broomfield said he felt care
I'll oversight over the city affairs
for the years to come was necessary,
even though he had confidence in the
men in charge. when the eye OF
the boss is on you, better work is
done-you're less liable to do anything
questionable" said DR.. Broomfield.
! The boss constituted the people of
Falrmont. This careful scrutiny
should not be attributed to anything
but the public's desire to stimulate
and encourage the big four. There
were two factions who would know
every move and recognize it's import
the Republican and Democratic
leaders. Unless the rest of the city
kept close eye open, something
would surely be missed and il the
eyes had been kept shut, then 1t was
policy to keep mouth shut also when
things go wrong. "As pastor Of this
church." exclaimed Rev. Bloomfield,
I'm going to keep my eye across the
street and I'm in a good position to
do So"
"Cltizens, make these four men
beneficiaries of your constructive crit
icism. 1t is one thing to find fault
and another to provide something to
take it's place. Anybody can tear
down but 1t takes man worth while
to build up. These four men will be
glad to have you come and give your
ideas to them. Just find your way
to the city hall and talk kindly and
you will be received kindly. The col