The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-10

tention to the fact that the water work. system is in great need of extension and further improvement
 "Witbout question the water works property belonging to the city, to the ex- tent it goes, Is one of the finest pieces of property in the whole country, and as 1t now stands. is on a paying basis But in order that the whole n dlation of the city of Montgomery, especially the re- gently annexed territory. should have the benefits of the pure and wholesome water that the wells can abundantiy furnish. 1t will be necessary to lay down through out the city several miles of mains. to build another stand-pipe and reservoir. and place at the pumping station anoth- CT pump. If we are to depend on the revenue from the water works depart ment supplying these neded improve ments, 1t will be years and years before such extensions can be made. and the balance of our population can get the benefits from the water works plant. And, in my opinion. an arrangement should be made by which the same can be completed as soon as possible firmly believing that the increased revenue from the new consumers that will be supplied will, within a short time. reimburse the city for this outlay. and greatly increase the earning capacity of the system.
 T therefore recommend the adoption of the ordinance calling for an election to be held allowing the qualified voters of the city to pass upon the question as to whether or not the bonds of the city to the extent of two hundred thousand dol lars shall be issued for the purpose of extending and improving the water works system. Very respectfully,
 "Thos H. Carr, Mayor"
 There was no discussion of the mes- sage. It was referred by President Mo- Intyre to the joint committee on Finance and Water Works.
 Mayor oh Schools.
 The second message of the Mayor in reference to the erection of permanent school buildings in the annexed terri tory was as follows;
 Montgomery. March 9. 1904. ''To the City Council of Montgomery:
 Gentlemen: I respectfully call your attention to the fact that 1t is absolutely necessary that school buildings in our annexed territory should be immediately constructed.
 Acting upon the authority of a resolu- ton recently adopted by the Council. I have agreed to execute contracts with the Riverside Brick Company and Hug ger Brothers for this purpose.
 Tt will be remembered that during last summer an election was held, at which the qualified voters of the city of Mont- gomery authorized the issuance of $50,- 900 of school building bonds, for the pur- pose of constructing these buildings, but the ordinance providing for the said cleo tion, and the notice of the giving of the said election are thought to have been de- fective, and it is a matter of but recent history that the city was unable to force the purchaser of the said bonds to take ha kIA II having reserved the privilege of having the said bonds passed upon by his at- torney. in his bid.
 T am informed by those connected with the former Council that 1t was thought at the time that the election was ordered, last summer that 1t would be best to erect wooden school buildings in the annexed territory. After the elec- ton was held, 1t was determined other wise, however. and I agree that 1t is the better wisdom that these school build- ings should be of a permanent nature.
 Tn addition to this. there Is a crying need of another school building, or other improved facilities. for school purposes, in the downtown district, to take the place of what is known as Chiffon, or Sayre Street School, which should be va cated as soon as it is possible to do so.
 For these reasons recommend to the Council the passage of the ordinance calling and ordering an election to de- termine whether or not the city shall is- sue $1OO.00O of bones for school building purposes.
 ''very respectfully,
 Thomas H. Carr. Mayor." This message was promptly referred to the joint committee on Finance and Schools.
 Alderman Gunter, announcing that he did it by request. introduced two ordi- nances carrying into effect the Pecom- made by the Mayor. In the ordinance 1t was provided that the two bond elections should be held on May g.