The Helena independent., 1892-04-27
CURTIN NOW IN CHARGE.
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basis Of the highest levy allowed under
the Law, o levy that shall very much
regret to see made. From the foregoing
you will sss the necessity OF rractlclnG tho
striotest economy. consistent with good
government. in everv department., If We
would keep within onr receipts. In the
management of the CITY affairs that cars
which prudent business man bestows
upon his own affairs, ought to obtain.
CRY OFFICES.
The council passed an order recently
recurring all city officers to remove their
offices to the city hall on May ]. ! regard
this wise and economical measure. 1T
will result in the saving of quite aum to
the oity in the way of rents and at the
same time better accommodate the public
having business to transact with the diff
forent officers.
THE ADIroR1uM.
The new public library and auditorium
being erected on Seventh avenue and War
rem street on ground under long lease
from the school board, at a nominal rental,
ia we'll under way, and l am assured will be
completed and ready for occupancy on or
about the lat Of June. The building Will
cost S25, 600 and the furnishing of same
$1,000 additional, md is being paid for by
An issue Of warrants on the general fund
nnder an ordinance. IL will be a credit to
the city, saving of $1,000 per annum rent
now being paid for the use of the present
library quarters. and at the same tlme wiz
furnish ample accommodations tor such
conventions as may assemble here from
time to time.
STREET PAVING.
The much talked Of paving of Main street
has finally taken form, contract having
been enter ed into between the city ana Il.
r. Palmer for the paving of said street
from Cutler street to Helena avenue. The
contract was entered into Oct. 6. 1891, and
the work ID to be completed Nov. ID, 1882.
The cost Of said paving will be in round
numbers $51, 900, divided AZ follows:
Owners Of property. ..s.'' sSo,9oo o,ooU
The c;tv iintersection Of streets) ...... 1000
Total, 1000 lineal feet. t................. $4,000
STREETS.
am not prepared to recommend any e1-
tensiye system Of street improvements, but
will simply suggest that our streets be kept
in a. nice condition as possible during the
coming summer, and that everything pos
sible be done to add to the activeness OF
our city. Well kept streets. nice sidewalks;
etc. together with our many beautiful
homes. will have much to do in making the
Queen City of the Rockies the future con
yention city Of the northwest and have
much to do with favorably impressinR visit
ors and tourists.
Ireeommend the passage OF an ofa1nance
recurring the laying of sidewalks IN 'front.'
of unimproved property on residence
streets.
CONVENTIONS.
Insed scarcely refer to the fact that our
city IL to be favored by three representative
conventions during the approaching sum-
mer. These are:
/. The Ancient Order of United Work
men, who will meet here early in June.
2. The mining congress, Which, will as
semble in Helena, July II.
8. The Sons of Veterans, who will con-
vene in this city Aug. IS.
trust that cur citizens will with that
hospitality which is characteristic of them
assist in every possible way in making the
visit of the representatives of these very
worthy orders or bodies, pleasant.
In conclusion, let me say that in all meas
ures tending to an honest and economical
administration of the affairs of the CITY, 1
shall be most hearty in accord with you.
Let us hope that by holding every depart
ment to strict account, strictly enforcing
all existing laws, and such others as may
be enacted, depressing none, fnvosing none,
we may be able to render such an account
Of the trusts committed to our keeping that
at the close of our administration the peo-
pie will have no occasion to regret having
placed US in charge of their affairs.
Mayor Curtin's address was received with
great applause.