The Price of Reform: A New Inspector and a New Horse

The city government is now in the hands of reformers. It is not strange, therefore, that those who shouted and labored and grew enthusiastic for reform should seek and receive their reward. Among the most energetic and enthusiastic workers for reform and economy in the late campaign was Mr. Salvador Ellicott. When the smoke of battle cleared away and the reformers had fairly entered upon the work of economy, it became necessary to find an office for Mr. Ellicott. Right here there was a hitch in the proceedings. So the office of license inspector was created and Mr. Ellicott was appointed to fill it. The city government had always managed very well without a license inspector and without Mr. Ellicott, but under the reform system both seemed to be necessary. Now Mr. Ellicott wants the city to purchase a horse and buggy for his use. Let him have them, by all means. And if there is anything else that he wants, let him have that, too. This is a reform administration, and reformers must not go afoot.