The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-10-14
VALUABLE SERVICES AND COOP
MEMS

council and other city officials, dis
closing the financial condition of the
various funds in the city, and to the
surprise OF the public IN general 1t is
shown that the city is already recov i.
ering from the catastrophy which
overlook II some years ago, when the
treasury from various causes, became
depleted 10 such an extent that the
strictest economy became necessary
in order to avoid the rocks of bank
ruptcy.
Since the conditions in the city
were pointed out TO council and the
heads of the various departments, a
determined effort has been put forth
TO keep the expenditures within the
bounds of appropriations and it has
been SO successful that Miss Marion
again has her head above waves. 1t
was quite setback to stop all public
improvements, excepting those which
were absolutely necessary, and there
was some objection upon the part of
some of the more enthusiasts citizens
but the wisdom of the retrenchment
policy is now evident and the result
Is that, II the policy of economy is
pursued during the coming months, it
will soon be that the city can resume
a healthy growth in improvements. A
lesson has been learned and should
not be forgotten. improvements
should pe made Only as fast as they
can be paid for without too seriously
burdening the taxpayers, and this is
the policy which should in the future
characterize the acts of council.
During this period Of recuperation,
one man in the council has stood in
the front He has peen conspicuous
as a councillor and as leader in all
moves for conservatism. OF course 1t
has not been possible for him to, ac-
what has been accomplished
single handed. In all of his moves he
has had the loyal support both of his
political brethren IN the council. Il. F.
NAPLES backed by the Democratic
members OF the body and by the city
auditor has insisted upon conserva-
tive administration Of the city's af-
fairs with the result that now the
crisis has been past. 1t is poor policy
10 swap horses in the middle of the
stream.
Mr.. NAPLES supporter in his cru
sade against the needless expenditure
OF money have been ]. ]. Rudolph
councilman from the second
ward These men are candidates
for reelection and the people have
the opportunity to show their appreci-
alton of the work they have done by
them for another term. For
associates in the council, the Demo-
Gratis of the city have selected John
+. Lust for councilman-at-large,
George Orr for councilman from
the third ward and William
Ullon for councilman from the First
ward; Unfortunately the Fourth
ward Democrats failed TO name
man for councilman from that section
Of the city.
These two Democrats who aree up
tor reelection 20 the city council have
been tried and have proven their /,
worth and in the selection OF ffew.
men TO make the race and SIT tas
legislators for the city, a very hap
py selection has been made. John +.
Lust for councilman-at large is ono
Of the leading business men OF the
city, whose council has often
been sought in city affairs. Some
years ago he was a member OF coun-
III and during those years he demons
rated his worth. william Ullon IS a
Iaborins man, who knows well the
interests OF the small property hold
er in the city and who will make a
addition 10 the council.
George Orr from the Third ward is
I contractor, whose advise when pub
&c improvements are TO be undertake
en- would be OF great value TO the
,ity
The Democratic ticket for council
manic honors is a strong one at all
points and there is no reason why it
should not be supported by all men
who believe that the city should be
given n thorough buisiness-like ad-
without any of the frills.
Marion in the past two years has