Deming graphic., 1920-02-17

hearts were ttINtN. lnt ihiih N'heN
is announced for February 2S.
Although the time Is drawing near
when politics viii be the main topic,
there is at present only slight interest
shown.
The date of the democratic primary
seems unusually early. One thing Is
noticeable, namely, that there seems
absolutely no rancor between the can
didatcs and we don't believe there viii
be between those Of the republican
n1rtv. Just what the latter VIII de
eide to do we have not heard. some
advocate the calling OF convention.
This seems to appeal to some as the
hest means Of selecting their delegate
for the national convention. Others
advise the calling Of mass meeting
II does seem as II the people should
t1ke more interest In the candidates
for they are supposed to be responsible
for conditions which will vitally con
Germ all. Sentiment, however, SHOULD
have absolutely no place In polite
lust because someone needs an oilice
is no sign that that someone Is cnpAh
Of filing Il. Nor should faithful nd
herence to party count in putting
man I'm office II he has not the ahi''i
TO do the work of that office INT
Uniform Of both the republican ano
parties has changed per
ceptibly in the last decade. Both par
tics seem 10 have realized that peoph
nre doing more thinking. They demand
mare consideration and are not nearl!
so ready to how to hossism rs they
were wears ngo. believe that the
elimination Of liquor also has ten
dency to cleanse politics.
whether the continuation In otiic
of one party for an indefinite tim'
trnds tn autocracy Is subject freely
discussed In our county at the present
time. Most men naturally consider II
a matter Of principle 10 stand by their
nlrtv. Some feel that local conditions
might require special handling. To
accomplish this, It might become adViS
able for the various parties to com
promise on an independent candidate II
thpy felt he could best further the III
tcrcst of all.
one thing is certain, that while "'
20 = f1r %, 60 oclc"tinr Promises. we
,,.t ;gl- + L.t ne of our rura'
distric.s oat a little more consider
ution than they have had in the last
eight or ten wears. We hope that the
who will be elected u
refer snccially to road commissioners
will make Il point 10 travel aroun'
rfter rainy spell, IL, after being
shck i'm mudholcs, or in trying to avoid
these. getting tires full Of mesquite
thorns. thcv do not see the crying nee'
of the people, thcv must be slow OF con
viction. An enormous appropriation
was made for roads. Where did u
MI 90? Did our taXpayers get any
benefit from IT. Not Il bit For SIX
or eight years we have tried to have
inst n few of the worst spots improved.
| am writing Of the roads between
Dcming. Hondalc and lola. My OWL
cxperlence taught me how futile II was
TO butt against concerted agreement
A number Of years ago, being ohllgeu
to travel the roads constantly,
thought would try my luck, because
| felt that my experience in the mud
holes would enable me to graphically
describe conditions | wrote several
letters. which were courteously an
swcrcd. / made several attempts to|
zee commissioners personally Ehch
was very courteous. hut referred me To
one of the others rs being the proper
one 10 see. Naturally this killed time
ana nothing was done.
II certainly doesn't sem fair To hhNe
Ia my road and vehicle tax year aiier
wear and sit meekly by while the
money Is spent favoring few special
interests. At least thnts the way II
looks to us.
remark was made Mt meeting
some years ago that | was trying 10
nlav politics. resented this emphau.
ally. | have absolutely no desire Oi
That kind. unless trying for better con.
lltlons for my neighb0rs and myself
,an be so termed.
Naturally no man or woman can
please all, but when fair play is prac-
iced, most people are pleased.
rrosahfc advarr- eara n ra reiiahla