The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-26

The total cost of the sidewalks for the
season was $27, 605.S SO.
"Under this contract the walks built
were more uniform and Of better quail
ity than those built by citizens in form
err years. and the cost less. There was
the additional advantage OF having the
walk built quickly and continuously
from end 70 end OF a street or part
thereof. whenever ordered by the coun-
ell. 7 believe II Is generally con-
coded that the system Is far better in
every respect than the old one of per
hitting property owners to build their
own walks"
Regarding the permanent sidewalks,
the report says that the contractors
were very dilatory starting the work,
and an extension of time into this year
was granted. n says:
Much of the work done under this
contract has proved unsatisfactory and
will have to he resurfaced before 1t can
be considered as fulfilling the contract.
The usual 15oL was retained in the esti-
mate returned. but this percentage was
paid TO the contractors upon their re-
quest.
The amount OF work lone under this
contract amounted to .9SS.42. The
property owners would doubtless hsve
resisted any attempt to collect a special
assessment to defray the cost OF said
work. For this reason no assessment
has been made either for the construc-
ton OF permanent walks or repairs
thereof"
REGARDING the water supply. Mr..
Blackford says:
THE prospects for "A supply of good
water were much brighter at this time
last year than ever before. In conse-
uuence of the execution of practically
all Of the recommendations made prior
to that time. The expectations In this
respect were realized N with the en-
-. I-- ~ AEtl
and Nav. when the water was some
what roilv and discolored. due to the
freshets from melting snow and rain,
the quality of the water was as good as
could he desired.
Notwithstanding the emptying Of
the reservoir last Aprll and the wash
ing and cleaning of the bottom near the
dam and the removal of a part of tbs
earthly matter from the bottom. at the
upper end. the water stored in the res.
ervoir spoiled during the warm wealth
er. as II had done in former years. anC
became entirely unfit for domestic use
THE wisdom OF the council Of 1896 II
requiring the construction of the hum'
connecting the waters of Fish creel
and the h~eadwaters of Basin creek di
rectly with the supply main TO the city
without passing through the reservoir
was practically demonstrated.
Other improvements and enlarge
ments of the plant. not heretofore men
toned. have been made and are now II
progress. II is therefore safe 10 predic
another season. and probably man
seasons of healthful. palatable water
In the main both pleasant TO the sense
and excellent for domestic use.
with the facilities now at its com
mand. and the exercise Of REASONABLE
care. the water company should be abb
to accomplish these results and furnis'
to the citizens a quality of water sat
isfactory i'm all respects."
After speaking of special assessment
the report says:
THE amount of public IMPROVEMENT
made during the present fiscal yea'
which have been paid from the geners
fund. Is as follows:
street radinH .............. Z.fNo )
PaNing.... 80. .....'''.....'. t.ooo .
sewers. ..''.. ....''''..'''' o'S'o Y
; Total. .slo.fs-
; I'm addition TO the above there
{ 81. 3oe. so paid for the grading OF We
e broadway and Crystal street, whic
has not yet been assessed"
. Mr.. Blackford's report is mastery
I it's completeness and in it's clearness
Tho rasftAraant Of Nj