Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-01-04


small The number of men upon the roll, at the begin
ming of the last three hundred and eightywo,
since which time the force has been reduced the opn-
ion Of the Chief Engneerwhou mpairing its eicien-
Department. predcatcd upon the superstition Of fun com
panies, WILL by this reform, be reduced $l500 to
was sooOO Which will prpbably have covered ali eX
penditures the calculation already alluded to, shall
$500 may not defay all ordinary demands of this branch
explosion Of the Engine House on Pleasant Street
panied by the loss of valuable machines and equipments
viii be worthy ofyour early considerations and suggest
nat me cause OF the occurrence be made the subject Of
The Importance of sustaining Fire Department with
ucn Deraty as will guaranty its most vigorous and eff
neent working condition has been frequently the theme
observation every where 1t has been reinforced upon
our attention, within few years past. When the Aque
duet was first put in operation, its power
suincient at moments warning, to apply upon any
building, within the circuit traversed by its pipes such
volume, and force of water in many instances,
ngy almost to dispense with the services of the regular
companies. So gratifying, and apprecabe this fact
that In the minds of many the former, and accustomed
estimate of the Importance OF well organized depart
momentary thoughtiuness-the consideration that
the district of hydransgwoud at any time be suf
eent to correct this error But of late years. observa
tne Iaiacy OF placing TOO much reliance upon them, and
lance in the Estimation OK tbe eomnn nj For cases
INTO which, it is not pertinent here to inquire it now fire.
cept in few favorable localities yields jet OF such
ume and force as altogether inadequate for the emer
upon TINS organization, therefore, must continue to
Tey Welding ling to them liberal and sup
nor grsnt at moderate expense the petition Of the De-
reservoir IN the vicinity of the City Hail.
WATER QUESTION
an OF the past year the number Of
water pipes have also been extended at Blocmngdae
rated G hs 5ee Of e valuable property
present the quantity of water in Bell Pond was
supply by special application of 10 provide for
this want, arrangements have been completed and
about thirty thousand gallons forced into the
and outlay has been bo ss a GSi the IN.
es pa est at the expense Of PUMPKINS for six months
that, when the pond shall again be filed the work of
pumping be safely discontinued that the neces-
cradle period In consequence of the extension Of the
p aa r e epa rat for pumping the cost Of the
eelpts from private consumers about 81 100 In conform
be considerably increased estimated by the Commits
would be more than double the average receipts of the
last four years The primary object for which this public
protection Of the property of citizens from fire The
V ts Eisef r At least to M
nal and principal purpose Two objects ought to be
ter to be reduced below the necessities fires the
other to realize literally from private consumers
ernmen to observe closely the nature and this
Go & guarding promptly against abuses, and
learn from the Commissioner, that he has received
than can be accommodated. Notwithstanding this fac t.
and with full appreciation of the deficiency which ex
the subject of further supply of water for the CITY
In my Judgment should better interests Of
ing of portion their debt than by adding another and
larger one, to it.
HOPE crNrrrp1
The condition of Hone Ccmetery rcaects TIM duco,co
and fidelity of the Commissioners. The this work
about 740 The annual income from this investment
is considerably in excess over the dsbursemen and
there Is every reason to anticinate that Within SS
years. it will have redeemed itself Ireconmend to vonr
consideration the question of sunpyins the Mace with
permanent fencing This suggestion IS demanded by the
proprctes and olemncs the use to which the spot is
our fellow citizens whose memories and affections are
eii 6nrpS t mere re,r to ,ost ,o,;o -
the graves in the former burial ronnd mon 1
oceuned nrcs, uo tht aoo95 SIX acres + now I'M
the opinion that the CITY Should retain it. Subject 10 e
prated. "pp'''
The Report of the Police Department for the wear 1888
has been already completed by the acting Marshal and
SUBMITTED to mynspecton The whole number of arrests
the arrests We're 4S6, and in 1851 there 566 The
complaints mads during the year by the Marshal and
without trial The appropriation for this department
and Its earnings 81 1884 49, the gross expenses
s3S 49, leaving the net expenditures s5023 a. overrun
Ihg the appropriation S62S 49, The acting Marshal, in
his report invites special attention the increasing
dency to moral delinquency on the part of minors
The character and efficiency of the Police Department
Is my purpose, so far the charter invests my with
general oversight the Department. to impress
the minds OF these officers, of responsibility,
une goou order OF the city There is at all times in the
very nature OF the SERVICE exposure totemptations
relax the vigilance of their office for favor friendship
ANA sometimes, it is feared ndscreety to connive in
faclos OF the law Believing 1t to be of permanent I'M
portance to the public welfare that the Police force
snouu command general confidence, and respect well
cia duty as by diligence in the service and especially by
avSng every questionable completely should feel 1t
W " ny uuy III concurrence with the Aldermen, TO
garu he deliberate or abitual violation of these princi
pies us orIeiIure OF once In my judgement 1t is great
De oveuea by one whose known character while il shall
~ ~. nun 70 tue regard OF the community shall also
be felt III the personal relations which he necessarily
ains towards ms subordnaes In seeking such as inn
pesoate these and other requisite qualifications for the
ocereit embarrassment Will be found to arise from the
present salary Can be mistaken in surprising that the
t@ens 81 would not deem the matter of one
w9 OF tree hundred dollars whether taken from or adj
deu 70 THIS salary, as an overriding consideration
s.eq WIN Ie consequence OF having hrst-rae, or
seconn-rate incumbent Entertaining the opinion that
e oce cannot pc made what we all DESIRE or ought to
desire that it should be, without attaching to ii SUN
clent salary, leei no hestancy in recommending the
ADMINISTRATION or THE LAWS
few weeks since at a meeting Of the Citizens of wor
out distinction Of party had the honor t saf e m
have here the opportunity g repeat that there known
than the faithful and impartial Of the Laws
understanding it to be the duty Of ali persons
with the executive department. to direct their efforts to-
aessv honesiy ANY TiUuI OF %
right way and wrong way of accomplishing this object
VIII Se my preference to ind out and choose the right
way 30 iar as te Executive direction shall rest upon
me ME- snail instruct al Officers to shrink from no RESPONSE
selrespeet and with becoming propriety toward the
gnts SI every eitize ~ my opinion mat the observ-
largest extent by following the provisions and employing
the nstrmentalities Of the law and believing these in
shall employ no spies or informers The oahs have
taken DO not IN my opinion require Of US that we should
MAKE witnesses by making men accessories in crime The
dignity Of our PLACES the efficiency of the Executive and
the moral sense Of the community coincide and combine
the law reform society and By baton and tipsia re-