Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-03-13

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daction Of the city debt covered the
S11Uo for bonds. and the balance $500
covered nearly all Of the over-drawn
accounts.
Our water system is in excellent con-
ditfon. The income from water works
the past year paid $1,000 for interest on
bonda anc the purchase of a $1,000 bond
f6r the sinking fund, 1928 for new
service pipes. $5es for new pump and
fitfinss, a. well as the cost Of operating.
The plant today would sell for very
much more than it cost us.
SIDEWALKS
The location Of our city with 80 many
side hills makes the walks more or less
a serious problem. The extremely high
price Of lumber and the short life Of
the same, makes 1t impossible to con-
ttnue the old method of plank walks.
Where 1t Is possible to build more per-
manent walks, concrete or crushed
stone seem to be the only practicable
materials. Some 100 feet Of concrete
walks were built the past year. and
should recommend as much and If
possible more each year.
POOR.
The report Of the overseers Of the
poor will show a considerable increased
number during the past year. especial
ly the insane, Of which. year ago we
had three In the hospital. Since then
we have committed five. with none dis
charged. One il self-supporting and
two may be in part or payment made
from other sources.
SCHOOLS
The schools for the past year have
been most satisfactory. The superin-
tendent. teachers and pupils alike have
been in perfect harmony through the
entire year. I trust the same spirit OF
content and good work may prevail
throughout the coming year.
I understand that the heating ap-
pafatus in the High school building
is in such a worn condition that 1t will
necessitate a new boiler and probably
new piping through the building.
STREETS.
The usual necessary repairs will have
60 be made upon our streets in general,
the outlying highways were left in a
very satisfactory condition. Some
work will need to be done on the So
called Meadow Hill road.
The bridges are all in first-class con-
dition. The new Vaughan Memorial
bridge. on the Litchfeld road at the
Cascade, relives US Of considerable care.
The bridge on Lower Water street was
newly planked last year. also the one
on the Pond road. The Lord bridge
was rebuilt. I shall recommend a
larger appropriation for State roads.
The money to be expended on Water
street, which is in q deplorable condi-
ton.
The stone crusher, which has been
recently purchased, will furnish the
best material to construct n more per-
manept street than we have been able
to build heretofore. 1t will be neces-
sary TO obtain power to run the same
and electricity think would be prefer
able.
+ FIRE DEPARTMENT.
As a whole our fire department is ir
a very satisfactory condition. Witt
the 1910 feet Of new hose and some
minor articles purchased last year 1t I.
one Of which our city should be justly
proud, yet. ] think a small reel Of 5O(
feet OF hose should be placed on Louder
Hill near the waiting room. A small
space in some building could be easily
obtained for the use Of the same.
POLICE.
Our police system is very satisfactory
With your assistance and cooperation
the laws Of the State and theordinances
of~the city will be enforced to a high
or moral standing.
In conclusion, 1 will say that have
your appropriations.
Study the needs Of each department
and make them as small as existing
circumstances will allow.
At the conclusion Of his address the
mayor announced the standing COM
mfttees AZ follows:
Finance-The Mayor. Aldermen
Stickney and Pickard.
Claims-Aldermen Willis and Gray
Highways-Aldermen Pickard and
Harvey.
Fire Depattment-Alderm Gray
and Stcves.
City Property-Aldermen Harvey and
Jewett.
Street Lights-Aldcrmcn Jewctt and
Stickncy.
Sewcrs-Aldermen Steves and Willis
1t was ordered that the rules and or
ders Of the last city council be the rules
OF the present city council until other
wise ordered.
At this time adjournment was made
until evening.
At the evening session all members
OF the board were present. The. first
business to come before the board was
the election Of subordinate officers. Or
motion the election Of treasurer and
collector. Inspector Of buildings, and
pension agent was deferred one week
For city solicitor Fred Emery Beant
had seven votes and was declared
elected.
For assessor for three years. E. NJ
Henderson received seven votes ant
was declared elected.
For member of school committee TO
three years, d. c. Skillin received sew
en- votes and was declared elected.
For nypryaer nf Tho v,oor fov. thro