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Show N?ls Serious Thought. Who shall be our next mayor? The people scarcely realize the importance of selecting proper material to guide the affiiirs of our city. Under the law now governing cities it rests upoa the, mayor to appoint the oiiy marshal, subject of course to confirmation by. couudl. Ton great extent, therefore, the responsibility is placed upon the mayor for the good order of the city and the efficiency of the police force. The installing of a proposed water system is of great moment. The duty of at least getting it under headway will rest upon the presentcounoi), but it will mostly fall with the immediate coming council to complete tho sys tern and plaoe it in operation pn a safe bases. It is time the people bagan to give these matters serious thought Let us rise to a degree of dignity that will respect efficiency in a public servant instead of catering to personal likes or dislikes. And iu the present council coun-cil we hope for promise in that direction. |