Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-10


council of the past year, and the one to be in |
augurated to-day are up to as high standard
as will ever occupy seats in your honorable |
body, by the votes of the people.
1t is the object OF all cities to encourage emil
grafton, and especially manufacturers, capital |
lists, and good honest mechanics and laborers,
who, instead of wrangling over corner lots, and
defrauding each other out of what little they |
possess, will put their shoulders together, and
work for one common object, and emblazon on
the city banners the one grand talismanic
watchword, which for the next five generations
will be the only inducement to capitalists, bus
mess men, and the working classes to make
permanent Investments in any of our cities. II
we do not unfold to the breeze our banners
with the words economy in the expenditures
of city funds, assessments low as possible. to
compare with other portions Of the State, and
the rate of taxation low that we may be
proud of comparison with cities OF equal pop
| ulatlon. Other things being equal IN regard to
| the topography, &C., of the land upon which
the city is built, we can economic and must
throw our banners to the breeze, and with our
| mottos scattered broadcast, not only try, but
| win in the race for success.
| can give you my full meaning Of my finan-
cial policy, by saying to you what have often
said to previous concils, and that is, $50 sloao.'
| During our early history city, our volun-
teer fire department. made record that may by
comparison be equaled, but surpassed by none,
but was during the last year disbanded
and our present department Inaugural
ted and made an exclusive paid department.
The advantages Of the great change are So plain
! to you all that it is useless to comment upon
| them.
The police department. is not only the pride
of our citizens but for their efficiency in drill,
gentlemanly department, and their prompt
ness in attending to their duties, command
the attention, and call forth expressions of
admiration from strangers visiting the city:
Some of our citizens entertain the opinion
that our rules and regulations governing the po-
lice department are too strictly and rigidly
enforced; but where policemen are discharged
if citizens interested would call at police head
quarters and inquire into facts, but few of
them would ever sign petitions for their re-
instatement.
During the last session of our Legislature
our city delegation procured the passage of a
law abolishing the office of poundmaster.
merely mention this matter to observe that nc
man living can tell why it was done, and as nc
alderman can solve the problem, to save time
don't try.
The Board of Public Works have proven
; themselves to be the right men in the right
and although the law, before its perfection
worked many and seemingly outrageous hard
: ships, depriving people in moderate circum.
stances of their all, and leaving them poor anc
. . penniless. But the law is now so perfected
! that improvements are made as they should be
troller's and treasurer's Offices, and those Of
other officers in the city hail. will take the trou
BILE to do so, they will find the business tran
sacted in thorough business manner, anc
that rich and poor receive the same attention
and all books are open for the inspection of the
public. I will call the attention of citizens
many of whom are not cognizant of the fact
that in electing city officers they are at tn,
s same time voting for candidates who will large
: ly control the financial affairs of Ramse,
county. The Mayor, by virtue of his Office, il
=, chairman of the Board of County Commits
sioners, and appoints all the committees.
b The Board of Abatement, and of Equaliza
Q ton, is composed of major
lty of city aldermen, and tn
a president of the city council is one of tn
z hereafter when candidates are being selecte.
f for city aldermen.
Never receiving anything but kind words 70
D words quickly spoken in the heat of passio,
+ and as quickly forgiven and forgotten
0 from any officer connected with tn
: city government, l can say, withou
' any mental reservation or secret evasion
t that can take every man connected with tn
, city government, since held the position O.
h alderman the first time, by the hand and sa,
: God bless you, wish you WE'LL
!, hope you may work together tremendously
; and that our beautiful city may grow and pros
G per beyond our expectation.
r J. T. MAxF1E1D Mayor.
OFFICERS ELECT.
The reading completed and the message re
: ceived, and referred, the council on motion O
, Aid. Rhodes, the council went into secret eau
Gus upon the selection Of officers, and upo1
opening the doors the following were announc
;, ed as elected to the offices named
= Clerk-M. j. OConnor.
Chief Engineer-R. O. Strong.
+ Assistant Engineer-Wm. Delaney.
Market Master-P. McMannus.
E Jailer-John Jessrang.
Janitor-P. M. Coughlan.
Wood Measurer-Louis Tuchett
It is proper to say that the elections Of til
above were nearly or quite unanimous, Cler]
: O'Connor upon whom bitter war has bee1
Y made in certain quarters receiving all but on,
, vote.