The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1926-03-25
THE CITY ELECTION

THE CITY ELECTION
With the city election scarcely more than a week
ahead and the books closed for the filing OF candl-
dates the voters have before them the job picking
the men they think should be placed in the various
offices. Many voters do and all voters should pick
the candidates they vote for with what they believe
to be the city's highest interests in view, and not for
personal reasons or personal interests.
It is not the prerOgative Of any newspaper or
of editors to tell anyone else how to vote, I'M
less advice is asked for. Issues should be thorough
" aired and discussed verbally and IN PRINT with
out bitterness, prejudice or misrepresentation. Sui
frage is the greatest privilege granted a citizen ana
the voter who performs his whole duty informs him
self as fully as possible then goes to the polls and
votes his convictions and does so each and every
election.
At the election next week the important issues
appear to be law enforcement and economy IN pup
lie expenditures. Both issues are nation wide and
are not peculiar to this city alone. Both questions
gre of the highest Importance; they cannot be side
stepped but must be met. Eventually why not
nOW?' The slogan is pat for the present situation.
There is not a particle of doubt that every can
didate who has filed has the interests OF the city at
heart. 1t is to be regretted that all candidates have
not seen fit to follow up the precedent established
two years ago of making a public statement OF their
stand on the issues, as a duty to the voters. There
is still opportunity, of course, for such announce
mentS during the coming week.
So far John H. Appelgren is the only candidate
who has offered a statement Of his platform. 1t
appears in another column and is certainly clear,
concise and admirable. No man in the city has won
a higher reputation for honor, integrity and clean
cut qualities Of character than John Appelgren.
Those who hold views in common with him, and are
sincere, will Of course support him with their moral
influence and their votes. They cannot neglect the
opportunity to aid the cause they espouse. Mr..
Appelgren has served on the council more than two
years.
John H. Coffey ranks high among the promi-
nent men of the city and older residents of the COM
munity. He is one of the heaviest tax payers and is
recognized as a successful and high class business
man. He is undoubtedly competent to engineer the
business affairs and finances of Wolf Point. For
these reasons he will receive a large vote.
Under Mayor Thompson the veXing business
problems of the city have been ably handled and
few criticisms on this score are heard. On practical
Nv all business matters he has had the support of the
council. The city has been placed on a cash basis
and the critical water situation has been perma-
nently remedied. The canvass Of the votes will
show that the mayor has many friends. The result
on the office of mayor would seem to depend on
the conclusions of the voters with reference to the
law enforcement issue.
In the second ward the voters have two good
men to choose between. George H. Flint as an Of
fetal and stakeholder in one Of the largest business
institutions of the city, and as an active, public
spirited citizen Of some ten years residence has
played an important part in the growth and success
of the city. He is a man of sound judgment and long
business experience. He is also one of the largest
taxpayers. There is considerable sentiment to the
effect that those who foot a large per cent of the tax
bills should have a voice in managing the city's bus
mess.
W B. Dewitt is a member of the present coun-
Gil and has done his share of the work and had the
benefit of the experience in city matters. He is a
good, clean capable citizen with a lot of friends.
Which ever man is elected, the position will be well
filled.
Judge Gordon has filled the position of police
magistrate for several terms. He has faithfully at
tended to the duties of the poorly paid and thank
less office. He has the legal knowledge and judicial
experience that qualify him to deal with the rather
complicated situations that often arise under the
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