The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-10-14
MIR. Trusler's Career.

Preston c. Trusler who has been Sc
lected as city controller by Mayor Denny,
has resided on the South Side for years and
served three terms in the Council from the
old Twenty-first ward. He was a leader in
the Council and there engendered the
enmity of his political opponents on ac-
count of his vigorous support of the party
which elected him. The last gerrymander of
the city was made with view to prevent
his being returned to the Council. The
north end of the old Twenty-first ward was
tackled onto the ward adjoining on the
north and constituted the Ninth ward with
Democratic plurality of sufficient magni-
tude to prevent the reelection of Trusler.
AS soon as the gerrymander went into effect
Sim Coy moved into the ward, expecting to
spend the remainder of his life in the City
Council as councilman from the Ninth
ward.
There were two organizations in the ward
opposing his election. One of them was
Republican organization, (which did its
work quietly and effectively; the other was
an organization of respectable Democrats
VINO were opposed to the recognition of
Coy. This latter organization was very
strong numerically and tha two combined
brought about the salvation of the ward
and sent Republican member to the Coun-
Gil by plurality much larger than the
natural Democratic plurality.
Mayor Denny seen late last night
and talked freely Of the appointment. He
said he had considered the appointment of
the controller very carefully, recognizing
that Ii was the most important position to
be filled by him. Continuing he said: ST
was in consultation with my friends a
greater part of the day yesterday, consid-
ering the names of different persons spoken
OF for the appointment. also talked with
Mr. Trusler about the place. 1 consider him
tne pest equipped man that / could select
for the place. His experience in the banking
business has trained him we'll in financial
matters and he is thoroughly conversant
with finances, past and present, and is pre-
pared to anticipate the future. He is con-
versant with my policy and will carry it
out to the letter.
I'm the past Mr. Trusler has been made
the target for the pointed darts of political
enemies; he has been assailed by those OPP
posed TO him solely on political grounds.
have no doubt that. from these sources, the
same method of criticism will be renewed,
but am satisfied Mr. Truser's conduct of
the office will show the unjustness of these
attacks"
When will you take charge of the of
He has informed me that he is ready to
take charge on Monday morning. He will
sever his connection with the bank immedi-
ately and spend tomorrow with Controller
niliarizing himself with the office"
Mayor Denny said that Mr.. Truser had
not sought the appointment, either through
himself or friends, but that 1T was made
solely on the consideration of his equipment
for the Office. "Of the names suggested to
me-" he said there was but one or two
that were as we'll equipped for the place.
Both of these gentlemen are out of the city
at this time and l know that neither OF
them would accept it,
A Journal reporter found Mr.. Trusler at
his home Fletcher avenue last night,
and asked him II he had been notified OF his
appointment. He replied: Il was notified OF
my appointment late THIS evening""
When will you take charge Of the Of
fce?'
II will take charge Monday morning Mr..
Woollen will leave the city Sunday night,
and he has kindly consented to spend to-
morrow and Sunday I'm going over the books
with me so to give me an insight into
the past conduct of the office"
Have you anything to say at this time
to what your views upon the city
finances are?
mo, 1 would prefer to say nothing now.
/ am not yet controller, and until my ap-
pointment takes effect | would prefer TO say
nothing. l will say, however, that all OF
any talent or ability L may possess will be
devoted 10 the work. l appreciate the I'M
portance of the Office and the honor con-
ferred upon me in my selection. / shall do
all that / can TO make the office a credit to
the administration while l am in charge
of it,