The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-01-08

Albany Il now under The management d
its new city officers, the old going out, the
new coming In on last Monday evening
The new Council began business with May
orr. K. Wsathcrfcrd In the chair, Mr..
Isaac Hays, hold Of the club, Mr.. n. ].
ftentcn In charge Of the pen, s. Sitenbach
OF the money pouch, (einpty) and d. X. n
blackburn, w. S. Peters, c. O. Rideout,
L. G. Marshall, Jhlius Gradwohl and Alex
Cunningham as Legislators.
Mayor Ketchum before retiring made hi.
final report, In which he accounted for the
Indebtedness Of the city by the new charter
allowing the indebtedness to be taken out In
assessment, the great expense Of rebuilding
and repairing crosswalks, which he suggest.
ed be four instead Of SIX feet, also the extcn.
sion Of the Broadalbin sewer. The retiring
Mayor paid a Just compliment to the eff.
cheney Of our fire department
The new Mayor, ]. X. weathcrford, In
taking his seat spoke as follows
Gentlemen ef fAe Council !:
The power and authority given 10 the
municipal corporation OF this city Il vested
IN the Mayor and Council. They are the
representatives Of the city In its corporate
capacity and within the provisions Of the
charter and general laws Of the State can,
and II ls their duty 70 make such laws and
regulations as win best subserye the inter.
cat ot the people.
There Is no way that I can suggest By
which We can better serve the public than
by atrlct observance Of the fundamental
principles underlying our local governments
BY cnactlng such laws as may be necessary
Tor the quiet and good order of the city, and
by judicious management Of the public
iinds.
do not think OF anything that Is Of such
vital importance as 20 require special atten.
ton At your hands al the present time. You
Will perhaps be called upon 10 act upon
many matters affecting the welfare OF the
city during the year. ] have no doubt but
what you VIII give 70 all subjects that may
arise careful examination and will act
upon them as prudence and good judgment
may dictate. You will no doubt be called
upon 10 give more time and attention 10 the
subject ol city finance than any other that
may come before you during the ensuing
year. | would suggest that such policy
DC adopted as will with the means VIC have
At our command pay of any outstanding
Indebtedness that there may be, and II pos
slble In the future keep within tho resources
Of the city. To do 50 II will be necessary
70 be economical In expenditures whenever
u can be done without injury TO the public
health OF endangering the good order Of 20.
elety or the security OF persons or property.
A policy Of economy should be adopted. bat
neea, but just and equitable TO all interests.
Such public improvements should be
made aa will advance the general welfare of
the city, keeping In view at all times the
fact that the funds at the disposal Of the
Council arc limited and that Il l. best TO
avoid Indebtedness.
AL Of our citizens feel q just pride In our
fire department for it, proficiency. II IL
prudence and wisdom on the part ot the
city 20 puFsue the wise course adopted ir
the past and give such encouragement as
justice would dictate 10 the volunteer fire.
men Of The city Ia their efforts 10 make the
department stronger, and II possible more
proficient. Their labora In the past and
their manifest willingness IT all times 70 do
their whole duty Is deserving OF the greatest
commendation AZ our hands.
| ahalI, gentlemen Of the Council, 70 the
best Of my ability perform the duties devol'
wing upon me as your presiding officer,
and sincerely trust that | may have your
assistance and cooperation In all that may
be for the prosperity Of our city, and trust
that We may return the authority delegated
10 us by our fellow citizens with the con.
scIousness Of having done our duty.
City Recorder Hentnn made his an.
nuai report, a. follows II Il an uncon /.
monty interesting document and speaks for
Itself
To tAs Honorable Mayer aad nen6ers q
EIe cemmos cosmaI gf f5s City ef Aidaay !:
GENTLEMEN As provided by ordin.
anee. herewith submit 10 your Honorable
body. my annual report as City Recorder,
Tor the year beginning the 9Th day Of JAM
uary, 1885. and ending the 9Th day Of Jan.
uaFy, 1886.
Bal. In City Treas. Jan. 9Th, 1855 1919
Amt received from City taxes. 376s. .
llcenaea. $50. 7,305Ss