All the slow and cautious men in the House, who had been afraid of taking sides, now came forward in support of us.

Another debate was held on the proposal to rescind the vote; the city authorities waked up to protest; the Governor refused to sign the bill.

Two or three years later, after much litigation, the taxes were paid; in the newspapers it was stated that the amount was over $1,500,000.

It was Mike Costello to whom primarily was due the fact that this sum was saved the public, and that the forces of corruption received a stinging rebuff.

He did not expect recognition or reward for his services; and he got none.