The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-02
ALL PLEDGES REDEEMED :
Mayor Fitzgerald Leaves a Good
Record.
THE CITY DEBT REDUCED
Alderman Dunn Elected to Fill the Va
cancy From the First ward-Great
Falls New Mayor Makes
No Appointments.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Great Falls, May Livery member
OF the city council was on hand to-
night, and even standing room was at
premium, for it was the last meeting
OF the Old and the first of the new ad-
ministration. Routine work was hur-
ried through. The city treasurer's re-
port showed a cash balance on hand
of $43457.62. The police magistrate re-
ported collections of $231.75 for April.
The chief of police reported So arrests
during the same time. The annual re-
ports of various officers were also read.
The report of the poundmaster during
the year was $685. expenses, with re-
celpts of s1,065 The police department
made l,347 arrests, boarded prisoners at
cost of $966.70, recovered rs per cent
OF stolen property. The total cost for
tne yeal, was Sl2,296. $579 more than last
year. fines collected amounted to
$',63S.65, an increase over 1898 of $641.
The chief of the fire department re-
ported 2S fires and 1879 miles run, at a
cost of $5,9S9.6S. The property damaged
was insured for $51 300
The outgoing mayor then read his ad-
dress, reviewing the work done during
omy IN expenses and the acquiring of
the water works has been fully re-
deemed. The city debt had been re-
duced by $4,000 and the current ex-
penses by $4,000. He spoke of the sat
isfactory termination of the water
works fight and profits which would ac-
crue to the city from its possession; the
work done in the parks and the special
improvements which has been added
to the beauty of the streets and the city
in general. All debts for public parks
and all suits against the city, with one
exception had been settled. The ad-
dress concluded with thanks to the
council and municipal officers. He also
asked for his successor continuance of
the courtesy shown himself The old
council then adjourned sine die.
After a short recess Mayor Collins
assumed the chair and A. T. Elliott and
F. P. Auerbach took the seats vacated
by Aldermen Roberts and Jarl respect
lively After the roll call, Alderman
Wadsworth moved that the council
proceed to elect an alderman to fill the e
vacancy in the First ward. Resolu-
tons to this effect were introduced by
Alderman Mcdonnell. They We're sec
save Elliott, who made his first vote in
the council a no. Alderman Wood
nominated Mathew Dunn. Again all
save Elliott voted aye. Mathew Dunn
said he desired it understood that he
had no wish to fost himself upon the
people and had not even asked for the
office. AS it came voluntarily, he &C
cepted it.
For president of the council. Alder
man J. ]. Mcdonnell was nominated
and unanimously elected.
The mayor read his address, saying
he would endeavor to give the voters
no reason for regretting his election.
While the council was politically OPP
posed. the strife would not be carried
to an extent detrimental to the city's
interests. He recommended an addi-
ton to the city jail sufficient to accom-
modate the the council and also give
room for the various city offices, the
total cost not to exceed $4,000. He fur
Their recommended that steps be taken
to improve the sanitary conditions of
the south side
In conclusion, he said no appoint
ments would be made at this meeting.
After the transaction Of some minor
routine business, the council adjourned
for two weeks.