. The industries of Louisville, Kentucky, and of New Albany, Indiana. )r()duct-ive capacity and good will of the country to the southward. Slie ])roved her-self their friend in times past, and they cling to her despite every inducementoffered by rivals for their trade and favor. Let Louisville see to it that by nofault of hers are they ever alienated. Let her continue to construct railroadsby which they may reach her with as little trouble, expense and loss of time aspossible, make them welcome when they come, and offer them as great induce- 18 THE INDUSTRIES OP LOUISVILLE. LOHHY OF LOUISVILLE
. The industries of Louisville, Kentucky, and of New Albany, Indiana. )r()duct-ive capacity and good will of the country to the southward. Slie ])roved her-self their friend in times past, and they cling to her despite every inducementoffered by rivals for their trade and favor. Let Louisville see to it that by nofault of hers are they ever alienated. Let her continue to construct railroadsby which they may reach her with as little trouble, expense and loss of time aspossible, make them welcome when they come, and offer them as great induce- 18 THE INDUSTRIES OP LOUISVILLE. LOHHY OF LOUISVILLE HOTEL. ments in goods and prices as they can secure elsewhere, and there is no dangerthat they will ever abandon her for her rivals. Blood is thicker than water,and fair dealing and courtesy only make stronger the ties of consanguinity andpersonal intimacy, CITY GOVERNMENT. The city government is composed of a mayor (who is chief executive), boardof aldermen, and board of councilmcn, each ward having one representative ineach board, and thus placing all city legislation in the hands of twenty-four men,whose action, however, may be vetoed by the mayor. The police department is under control of a chief, whose salary is $3,000 perannum, and who is assisted by a strong staff of lieutenants and sergeants. The fire department is directed by a chief, salary $2,500 a year, and twoassistants at $1,095 each, every company having a captain and full complementof daring and skillful firemen. A complete telegraphic aud telephonic apparatusis made a part of the police and fire eq
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