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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
The Fixing snuadron.

LONDON. Jan. al; has been sses--
tainsd upon absolutely Trustworthy
tins. the COMMANDING officers
OF the rev firing squadron OF British
Tarships have beea supplied with spec
isl Charts OF North American waters.
the Wez- Indian seas and the Mediter-
rsnean. The informant o: the United
Press has seen the cnsrrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
Corbest's announcement.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 20.-Jaues J.
Coroeta last night followed up tie de-
cla-ztion OF his intectioa 20 reentsr tie
ring OF stating that ne would aghc
F.czsinmors . rounds 81 any tine o.
place. provided be gels nan to pat Up
so, 900 20 guarantee that ne viii sppsa-
in the ring. Corbett will also agree 10
forfei; .he sum OF 81, 90 should ne isii
70 keep the articles 10 Ehe letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

LOOK snow as if little ifauy change
ia the present election law will De
made BY the legislature. This is just
as it shonld be. The lsw Is an excel
lent one as it Is. and as changes could
hardly improve, bu. might impair it
seriously, 10 avoid all risk, the wisest
thing to do will be to let it alone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

AT banquet in New York last Sat
urday night Colonel Fellows said he
was There as Southern soldier to say
that the issue of the conflict OF years
ago was just whist = shouil have
been" IF what the Coioael SAID be so,
he was wondrous foolish man to have
helped to maze il otherwise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE began the New
Yer with a reduction In is subscription
price. Daily edition now 50 year; III
Weekly, 50 PEI annum. The GAZETTE is an
Interesting paper AID We are always glad TO
receive it amongst our exchsnge--spirh 81
the Vdiisg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

a freight train between Winston and
Greensboro, \. c.. on the Southern
Railway broke loose this morning.
The rear section ran into the front
enc, doing much damage to several
cars besides iDjuring several trainnen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

SENATOR MUsHBAcH is right. If
betting on horse-racing must be prevent
cd, the greater evil, betting on stocks
and bonds and shares, should also be
StcDued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
CHICAGO cA-uz Max.

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sheep. S3-2os3 % for Tes-e: :. So
rs to- desirable G1tS. ccz=o- :.
is-bs fetching 3-52a3. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

The ALEXANDRA GAZETTE. the landmark
Of Virginia journalism, IS low but one an
nual step from the century marx aen nay
come snd journals go, but it goes on forever.
-OanriNs ReGistsy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20
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ID. Mich Cows were d.. 5.
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queSs 81 6s Lse FeE'la.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-01-20

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
INAUGURATION
Of Mayor Choate and the
New City Council.
Address by the Mayor and Election
Of the New City Officers.
Business Transacted in the Two Branches
Appointments 10 Be Made.

The new municipal administration was
duly inaugurated Monday, under very
favorable auspices.
The membets-elect met in the common
council room at 10 A. M. The roll was
called by City Clerk Burleigh, who ed
ministered to each board the oath Of
Office.
The convention then dissolved and each
branch proceeded to organize by the elcc
ton of president. and in the common
council a clerk.
The board Of aldermen by unanimous
vote elected Alderman Cony OF Ward 3,
president. On taking the chair, Mr..
Cony expressed his appreciation of the
honor conferred and trusted that he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

p ,ope of those towns who bring their
produce to our market and carry back the
merchandise from our traders.
To realize the Importance and extent Of
this, we have but to go upon our streets
st time when these roads ars impar.
able; we then see how large part IF the
customers at the stores are from outside
the thickly settled portion Of the city
We ose it to those we invite to pasronize
our traders. that these roa1s should be Mt
all times, if possible, in first class condi-
ton.
We have all the machines Necessary for
making and repairing Our streets and
country roads, stone crusher steam roller
and road machines, and We should see 30
it that department so closely connected
with QUE business prosperity is amply
provided for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

There are certain resources ana liabil-
tiles Of the city which. it seems TO me-
may very properly be left out of "a state
ment, intending to represent our true
financial standing, That is, Oh the side of
liabilities, those outstanding current ex-
penses which must in a great measure be
estimated. and on the side of resources,
amounts due from ether towns for sup
port of paupers, from the State for rebate
on Cog tax ana such other items as can
not be made certain. From the best in-
formation and estimates | am able to get,
These will nearly balance.
Nor do think it Il true measure of oar
financial standing, to carry as resources
the value Of property which We hold for
ordinary city purposes; should the opp0-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

should be able to preside with imparti
atty. This is Mr.. Cony's second term as
president of the board.
The common council organized with
the election of Councilman Allen of Ward
s, for president and Chas. Il. Hall for
clerk. The vote for president stood
Allen of Ward ST.; Smith of Ward 2, ).
On motion of Mr. Smith the vote for Mr.,
Allen was made unanimous. This is Mr..
Aliens second term as president OF the
common council.
s. Each board announced to the other the
results Of the election and the officers
were sworn by the city clerk.
On motion of Alderman Dudley Of
Ward 2, it was proposed to the common
council to go into joint convention for
the purpose of administering the oath OF
Office to the mayor-elect, listening to his
communication and elect!ug city officers.
This was agreed to and the branches met
In Joint convention.
On motion of Alderman Dudley com
mittec of three, consisting of Alderman
Dudley and Councilmen Allen and Dud-
ley were appointed to wait on the mayor
elect. and inform him that beth branches
of the city council were duly organized
and ready to administer to him the oath
OF office and to listen to any c0mmunica
ton he might have to make.
The committee performed their duty and
Mayor-elect Choatc was escorted to the
chair by the committee sad Mayor MILL
ken and the oath was administered to
him by the city clerk.
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. W.
Snyder of St. Marks.
Mayor Choate then delivered the follow
ing address which was listened to very
attentively throughout and was received
with applause.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Appropriations.

Our citizens should understand that
thoIe arc certain fixed charges over which
the city councii has no control, they must
be paid aud however much we may desire
to keep down appropriations these must
be paid in full
In 1895 this class of appropriation for
interest, Lithgaw library, reduction OF
debt, ST. Mark S Home lincome trust
funds Sanford legacy, county tax, State
tax and for schools amounted to over
$50, GEO. AS to ether appropriations /
doubt if there is any enc where a sub
staptial reduction can be made without
curtailirg the usefulness of the depart
ment.
The growth Of the city demands add
tional service. We are paying off the debt
and each year large appropriation is re
CURED for that purpose, but with IFS pay.
ment and the consequent reduction OF our
interest account, there should come II
reduction of taxation. II we cannot at
present promise Il reduction of the rate OF
tlxatnn, we can at least assure our people
OF ripid economy in the expenditure of
@ cry dollar of taxes paid by them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Poor.

Oar wise and humans laws, require
that this unfortunate class should be
provided for at the public expense. This
should be done freely and oheerfully, but
at the Same time oar appropriations
should hD iadieiorsly made ard economic
ally expended, The cost Of maintaining
this department the last year has been
latge and / hope that in the current year
there will be fewer calls for aid and con
sequent reduction Of expenditures.
a new barn has been built ut the poor
farm in place of the one destroyed by fire.
which will no doubt prove ample Tor all
uses for many wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Police.

An efficient police is an Indispensable
requisite to the enforcement Of Law. tn,
preservation of coed order and tho pro
lection Of persons and property. Called
to deal with the worst clements Of society,
they ara too frequently the subject of uu.
Just criticism, on the one hard for an owe
Jealous performance OF their duties, and
on the other for not being present at al
times ana il all places when they may be
needed.
The proper discharge If their duties by
our police are difficult enoagh at the best,
and they should 81 al times receive olr
hcalty support.
The ample accommodations provided in
the city building for headquarters and
lock -up will aid materially in the worl;
and management Of this department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
liihgow Library.

The completion and dedication of the
library building is one of the notable
events of the last year in this city. 1t
adds another to our many fine buildings
aud its maintenance must exert q
marked influence upon the Literary life of
our citizens.
I We are now paying for the support of
the library $1,000 yearly; $1,000 being the
income Of the trust fund held by the city
and $1,000 is paid annually on condition
that the library be free to all our citi2ens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

TO have good roads, streets and side
walks is of great Importance in the trans
action of business and for recreation ard
pleasure and Il o question of how to pro-
vide them is being widely discussed We
have many miles of streets aad country
roads to maintain and keep in repair, and
while our appropri .tion fer ordinary
work thereon must Of necessity be- large
we should entleavor each year to carry out
some special improvements
The main roads leading to peighboring
towns should be carefully looked after
for over them must oenie and go the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

Augusta has been favored during the
hard times OF the past few years, cur in
dustries have fiourished and through Il
wise ana liberal management they have
been free from strikes and labor diff.
culties. We have abundant facilities for
establishing and carrying on of new
industries and We should pursue such a
policy towards the employer ana employee
as will encourage them to come here.
In conjunction with the board of trade
We should be able during the year to
accomplish something in this direction
and l commend this subject to your
thoughtful consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Law Cases.

In the suit Tyler against the city to
recover the price Of two road machines
the decision of the law court was against
the city. After trial in competition with
other machines the committee Of the city
council having the matter In charge, de
cidsd not to purchase those Of the plain
tiff and so notified them: the mayor
doing all he supposed was necessary to
rescind any bargain made with the
plaintiff; the court held otherwise, and
We row have these machines, either to be
sold or used rs you may think best.
One suit is now pending in the supreme
court for this county to recover for alleged
injury on sidewalk; besides this there
are several pauper matters which will
require the attention of the city solicitor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Fire Department.

Augusta has been fortunate during the
pust year Ia having no great destruction
of property by fire; this speaks well fer
the efficiency Of this department With
orr splendid fire service and the proper
keeping up ct the present companies, we
may confidently expect as good record
in the coming year As in the past
We must depend Of course almost en-
tirely upon our hydrant service for the
protection Of The greater part Of our prop
erty, bat there are certain portions OF the
city where this is not available, ii would
therefore seem to be Sood policy to keep
sufficient apparatus for the protection Of
those parts ready FOR use at all times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
LIABILITIES.

Making total bonded Indebtedness, $4,000 90
outstanding coupons. 2,O79 on
Mayors warrants OUTSTANDING aO77 ~
Balance due Schools ~ Csc l6
Tue town of Belgrade Sanford
Legacy, so 90
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Mayor Choate's Address.

Gentlemen of the City Council:
We have been intrusted by our fellow
citizens with the administration OF the
fiscal prudential and municipal affairs
of the city and the government thereof
we have been sworn 80 discharge these
duties to the best of our abilities, and in
entering upon the performances of the
trust let us do it with determination to
bring to it our best judgment, our con-
scientious and constant care and be will
ing to devote as much of our time rs may
be necessary, to perform that work well
doing this, VIC may confidently expect the
approbation of our people.
That all our actions shall pass without
criticism, by any one, is Il condition not
to be expected; and wa cannot hope, that
up6n all questions, there will be Il unanim-
ity of Judgment among us; it therefore
becomes cur duty, to consider all matters
free from bias, personal interest OF
nreiudioe; and having in view at all times
the prosperity and progress of our city.
TO investigate candidly and decide i'm
partially.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Schools.

We may well point with pride TO the
superior facilities afforded for the educa-
ton Of the youth of our city. The liberal
policy pursued i'll the past has been fruit
fnl of good results and 10 step backwards
should bs taken. The several school re-
ports which Will be laid before you will
show in detail the condition of this most
Important department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

$336,a3l AS
RESOURCES.
Cash in treasury, : $685. o5
UNSOLICITED city taxes, 81, 10 SO
" school taxes, $3.50 -
Tax deeus, i73 IL
Unpaid sewer assessments, 3015 so
Due from state burial of soldie S, 10 %
damage TO sheep by
dogs, coo
s56673 80
Liabilities less resources, $50. 15S ID
1886, 1872 As
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
City Hall.

The contract for the lease of the me-
city hall has been made, after submitting
to the voters the question Of its advis-
ability. Though there may have been
honest difference of opinion upon this
question, now that it is settled and the
contract made, it is to be hoped that all
will cheerfully acquiesce and seek to
derive from it the greatest possible bene-
fit.
Ample accommodations will be pro
vided for all city officers, also municipal
court room, armory for the Capital
Guards, and ock-up, besides giving us q
hall capable of seating over 1900 people
which has been greatly needed since the
destruction of Granite hall by fire.
1t will be necessary to provide at once
for the furnishing Of the main hall and
offices in order that the building may be
put in condition for occupation soon after
it is finished. which will probably be the
last of June or the first Of July TO
accomplish this in season the matter
should be placed in the hands of a com
mittec TO obtain plans and bids No time
should be lost as it will take, ! am in
formed, in the ncighhorhood Of six or
eight weeks after The contract is made to
get the furniture aud iiXtarcs in place
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17
Finances.

A sound and economical financial
policy is demanded of us; sound in that
appropriations shall be made for those
affects only which the welfare OF our
people demands; economical IN that all
appropriations shall be kept down to the
Lowest amount consistent with the proper
attainment Of those objects.
from the auditors books the follow ing
information as to the financial standing
of the city, March l, 1896 is obtained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-03-17

site view be adopted, all city property
would be called resources; we should class
rs such our fire apparatus and horses
stone crusher, steam roller, road ma
chimes etc, belonging to the street de
partments, poor farm and property there
on, school buildings and in fact all the
property owned by the city, amounting in
the aggregate to some $50 GOO. You must
see that these are not available resources
because we must retain them and use them
until they are worn ont and then replace
them. A uniform method should be
| adopted and the same items of resources
and liabilities included in financial state
meIts. We should then be able to make
a comparison from year to year and to
decide, with a reasonable degree of GER
taiuty, whether the balances against the
city had been increased or dimlnished
and il desirable, the estimated resources
and liabilities might be compared.
Our bonded Indebtedness is gradually
being paid, $4,000 becoming due during
The present municipal year. The payment
OF these bonds of course reduces our in
tercst account, the reduction the present
year Being S345.
There is one question which ! commend
TO your careful consideration, that is, a.
10 the discount allowed on payment Of
! taxes it makes a large item, amounting
in 1895 to S72C0. So Oh city taxes
The statute authorizes Il discount Of not
exceeding ten per cent, our rate has been
six; and it is further provided that in
terest may be charged on taxes not paid
! by fixed date, the rate not to exceed one
per cent per months
| All taxes should bear equally upon the
taxpayers ana it wonld seem that, in It's
practical operation so large q discount
upon taxes payable by the middle CT
August, when it is difficult for tho farm
ing community to sell their produce,
operates to the prejudice of the smaller
| taxpayers.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

Topeka is making preparations to
entertain $4,000 Kansans during her
Fall Festivities. A we'll appointed de-
partment for public comfort is being
organized under the direction Of the
Festival committee. Besides providing
for an abundance Of free ice water, seats,
and lavatories, it will also have at its
command complete list Of all hotels,
furnished rooms, apartments, boarding
houses and restaurants, with rates and
all necessary information for visitors.
The advocate., 1896-08-26

power Of the people to meet a great and
an imminent peril.
"A policy adapted to borrowing more
money must give way to a policy adapted
to earning more money.
"a policy to increase not our ability to
promise, but our ability to pay.
"a policy to increase the value Of our
products, not the volume Of our debts.
"This involves more money. AS we
are writing to bankers we must cite
bankers opinions to sustain our position.
We, therefore, refer you to the conclu-
sions reached by the Baltimore Bank.
ers' convention as to the needs Of more
money to meet the needs of an energetic
people. That convention fully sustained
the position always held by the Daily
Financial NeoOS and by the Financial
Record as to the imperative need of
more money.
"The convention thought the banks
ought to ISSUE the additional money.
Other people think the government
ought to issue it. But all agree to the
need OF more money. Who shall furnish
it is a question Of detail to be determined
by the people, through their Congress.
am conclusion, we think it has been
most unfortunate for Eastern investment
interests, for all our financial interests,
that there has not been greater diVis-
ion of sentiment and more discussion by
the Eastern press. It has been all on
one side. This has naturally bred be-
lief in Eastern infallibility, spirit Of in
tolerance to opposed opinion. To ssser-
tiOns that opinion notin accord with that
OF the Eastern press, guided mainly by
financial interests, was necessarily un-
wise and dishonest. This has aroused
opposition on the part Of the producing
interests whose labor must pay the debts.
It is bringing the natural, inevitable re-
suit Of Crystslized opposition in many
parts Of the country, and particularly in
Western and Southern States. We shall,
as a result, have q discussion Of the
money question this fall which can not
but be productive of a better understand
ing and agreement Of the people.
Discussion of differences ia all that
has evolved civilization from saVsgery.
Honest, well-meaning men get together
when they have threshed out the problem
of the best way to remedy either real or
imagined obstacles to common progress
and prosperity. But until they have
threshed them out they will not agree.
Discussion is light. Want Of it is dark
ness. Work done in the dark is not so
good. Investment needs are so large
and so imperiled that they demand the
best work our people can give them In
the light Of full, free, tolerant discussion.
"In this belief we have contributed our
mite in response to your request.
"In answer to the inquiry in your post
script, our papers not being political, we
can not make political prophecies Be-
sides the action Of New York's delegates
at Chicago in refusing to participate in
the convention, and their not yet know
ing where they stand, add to the COM
plexity Of the calculations involved in an
estimate"