The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-04-11

tons that it will bring to the city the
burden would become much greater,
and 1 want to say right now that L
have neither the ability nor the inclina-
ton to continue the practice. and 1
hereby give notice that the rule is sus-
pended"
Laughter greeted this announcement.
Mayor Drew then introduced Judge aa-
zen of the district court, who said:
Il believe that the people of this city
have no doubt about the result which
will follow the Inauguration of the new
city administration. The people have
as much confidence in the new as they
had in the old, and nothing more could
he said, for the people all over the city
are singing it's praises.
I'VE know what the new mayor will
do for he has been thoroughly tried and
we know where he stands on all public
questions that are of interest to Topeka.
Many of the members of the council
have been tried and 1 predict an admin
istration that will be credit to the
city"
Councilman Skinner. who retired after
a service of four years from the First
ward, was next introduced. u have
wrestled with this council for four
years" said he, land 1 know that our
mayor has been tried and has not been
found wanting. 1t is a pleasure for me
to step out of the council for L leave be-
hind me the responsibility of a council
leave that with you, but there is an
other side, a pleasant side and that is
the social part, and 1 must say that
regret very much to leave that behind
for my term in the city council has
been pleasant and agreeable
Mayor Drew then announced that
there would be recess of 20 minutes.
During that time the people who were
fortunate enough to secure admission
to the hall crowded around Mayor
Drew, shaking hands, and the newly
elected councilmen were introduced.
After the social session Councilman
Roundtree nominated J. S. Warner of
the Fifth ward for president of council,
alluding to him as the gentleman from
Mr.. Warner was elected without Op-
position and in a brief address he said :
I wish to thank you kindly for this
honor. / have been associated with our
present mayor for three years in the
city council and have confidence in his
ability and integrity. The people should
understand that when a new admins
trat1On is lnaugurated some changes
are necessary in the heads of depart
ments and 1 hope that the people will
show the new mayor the same conSid-
Grafton that they have shown others.
1 would like to bespeak for the new
mayor the same courtesy that has been
extended to the retiring mayor. The
city of Topeka has voted over $500, 600
in bonds to be expended by this coun-
Gil and we should use our utmost efforts
to start the administration harmon
iously. If there is anything we can do
to assist the mayor let US do it, / have
confidence in his ability and 1 am ready
to vote for the confirmation of his APP
pointmentS.''
Mayor Drew then picked up a paper
| from the desk which contained the
names of the men he had decided to ap-
| point as heads of the various city de-
partments. Before 1 announce these
appointments" said he, Il desire to
make a statement. It has been rumor-
| ed on the streets that I contemplated
a wholesale removal of city employees
| believe that statement was made to in
| huence the council on their vote to con-
| firm the heads of the departments. 1
have selected some men as heads of the
| departments and this have the right
| to do but the minor places will be filled
on the recommendation of the council
| men as they have been and I want to
| say to the cOuncilmen right here that if
| they have any one they want appointed