The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-03-17

Mr.. Krieger wanted to know il 1t was
desired to make thieves of the coppers
At present the annual appropria ton
lor the police department is S185, O0O
Mr. Murray moved that it be left at
mat inquire, as the department expend-
ed $184,7 last year
Col Clough thought $4,000 would be
preferable
MI. Lightner pointed out that if the
reouchons provided for in the salary
chapter were adopted, the total annual
expenditure for salaries alone would
be reduced to $158, 600
In the light of this statement Mr.
Alness, who said he thought the force
could be reduced in number, moved as
an amendment to Col. Clough's motion
mat the total appropriation for the en-
TIRE department, maintenance and all.
be reduced to $150,0O0 a year.
What do you want to do?" queried
MT. kr1eger, cut the police down and
make thieves OF them all?"
Col. Coughs motion fixing the
amount at $4,000 was carried, Messrs.
AlheSs ana krleger again voting mo"
Tor different reasons.
Next came the section limiting the
annual expenditures for lighting the
city. Last year it cost $136, 000 This
year the council has placed S114 900 In
the tax estimate for lighting purposes.
On motion of Col. Clough the amount
was fixed at 800 900
The total expenditure for the health
department was limited to S., 900 a year.
Last year $10,169 was expended and
this years estimate is $3.50.
The expenditure for the support of
the Workhouse was fixed at $40 900.
which is the same SIS the estimote for
1873. Last year the board expended
1928
The engineering department was linn
tied to $4,000. Last year the expend1-
ture was $26,97834 The estimate for
this year is $25, 100.
Quite saving was effected in the
public works department, owing TO the
change which will allow a salary of
$1,000 only to the president of the
board of public works, while the other
three members will receive only 500
each. Last year the expenditure OF
this department amounted to about
Sl|,000. On motion of Mr.. Lightner, the
amount was reduced to s., 500
Ihe next section precipitated another
discussion on economies, and again Mr.
Alness rose to the occasion. So did
Mr.. Krieger.
1t provides for cleaning and repair
ing streets, sewers, sidewalks and cross
walks. Under the present charter it Is
designated as the street. sewer and
bridge maintenance fund" Hitherto
$4,000 has been placed in the tax esti-
mate for this fund, including the pres
ent year.
Col. CIough moved that the amount
be reduced to 1925, 900, as he believed
that there had been a great waste Of
this fund
Mr.. Alness went several degrees fur
Their. He thought that even $780, 900 was
too much. and that SIS 900 would be
plenty if judiciousIy expended.
Mr.. Murray moved that the amount
be left at $780,
Il shall not vote for that" declared
Mr.. Alness. Il move it be reduced 10
$1G0, 00O"
Mr.. Alness amendment was lost Mr.
Murray's suffered the same fate, de-
feated by vote of to g. Messrs. But
Ter and Krieger alone supported Mr..
Murray.
Mr.. Coughs original motion. as usu-
al. prevailed, and as usual, Messrs
Alness and Krieger again voted no"
The expenditure for building and re-
pairing bridges was reduced to $4,000,
| from $4,000.
The expenditure for printing and sta
tionery was limited to $4,000. The es-
innate for 1898 is $4,000
The section providing for the sup
port of the municipal court was passed,
as the amount depends solely upon the
salaries of the judges and clerks.
The limit of expenditure for the sup
port of the public library was increased
from $4,000 to $4,000 by a vote of 5
to 4.
The annual appropriation for parks
was left at $4,000. tu
On motion of Mr.. Lightner. the action
whereby the section providing for. a
contingent fund, of $4,000. to be ex-
pended for the best interests of the
city was adopted, was reconsidered.
| Mr.. Lightner moved to strike II out
altogether, but, after several motions
| and amendments, it was reduced
! to $500.
The section providing for the sala-
ries Of officers and clerks of the water
| department was laid over.
i Just before adjournment Mr.. Butler
! submitted the section needed to COM
| plete the chapter governing the fire
| department. 1t provides for five-year
| terms, for the fire commissioners, does
away with the necessity of confirma-
| ton by the common council of the
mayors appointments to the fire board
and provides that the terms of Office
of the present incumbents shall not be
affected
The commission then adjourned I'M
til tomorrow night.