Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-08

rapidly dekf tius section 81 this
municipality. md should be given
Improvement In the way. of lighting.
streets, ~slddralks, police and nfe
protection 2 soon as 1t can be done,
In this objection ] might suggest
the bennington a new hook and lad
der company to be stationed in that
section of the city. because, although
our present hook and ladder company
is certainly giving the very best OF
service, it can hardly be expected that
It could make as good time in answer
ing an alarm from North Amboy as
could a company stationed in that
district. An engine company now ex
lists near the above section, but with
the number of three-story buildings
now under construction, a hook and
ladder company reaching the scene
of the fire promptly, might be the
means of saving precious lives and
property.
More Police in North AmbOy.
ALSO, the need of more policemen
in this locality seems most apparent
for the district is large, and the citi-
zens do not appear to have the pro-
lection to which they are entitled.
Compile Ordinances.
81 would recommend the immedi-
ate compilation of our city ordinances
and their printing in book or pamph-
let form. The city's laws should be
at every ones hand, and | doubt
whether any other city of this size
can be found wherein a book of ord
inances cannot be obtained for the
asking. 1t is my most earnest wish
that this recommendation will re-
ceiye your prompt consideration.
Collection of Taxes.
I'm the matter of taxes in
The taxes should be collected as pro-
vided by law, and when the time limit
has expired, prompt steps should be
taken to bring about either payment
or forfeit. 1t is not fair to the citizen
who pays his taxes to have others
drag along for years without settling
with the city, nor Is 1t fair to the city
itself, whose needs demand the
prompt payment of all obligations
due it.
Economy Is Urged.
81 notice in looking over the finan-
cial reports that there are a number
of petty items. | recommend that
these small charges should be care
fully looked after, for they soon grow
into large amounts. Those in charge
of the different departments should
be cautioned upon this point, so that
nothing but what is absolutely neces-
sary be purchased by the city.
Uniform Prices by Hackmen.
"It has been brought to my atten-
tion that the hackmen are not charg-
ing uniform rates for their services,
and | have also been given to under
stand that some are more anxious to
transport foreigners ignorant of the
customary rules, and in exclusion to
the citizens of our city. These con-
ditions should not be permitted, and
| would recommend the passage of an
making one of it's requirements the
posting of toll cards not only in the
vehicles, but also in the hotels and
railroad stations.
Auto Speed Regulations.
Il also recommend the passage of
an ordinance for the better regulation
of the speed of automobiles passing
through our city or using any of its
streets or highways. Signs should
be placed at each of the points of en-
trance to our city, setting forth the
speed limit allowed and the penalty
for violation.
New City Charter.
"a matter which / think is entitled
to your serious consideration is the
adoption of a new city charter, as the
present n is antiquated, and at the
time of its passage was not intended
for a city of our present size. Recent
state legislature has created many
conflicts with it, SO that at times pro-
gress in our municipal affairs is i'm
peded on account of this state of
affairs. / am fully aware that a
recommendation for a modern city
charter to meet the present demands
has been made by several of my pre-
decessors, and l trust that the time
has now arrived when it will be SER
iously considered, and this suggestion
carried into effect.
Assist Municipal Boards.
I'm conclusion, / wish to mention
the Board of Education, Water Board
and Board of Health. These branch
es of our city government are most
important to its welfare, and | hope
that you will give them the support
and assistance which they from time
to time request, and which the neces-
stiles of a rapidly growing city may
demand.
Thanking you for the courtesy ex-
tended up to this time, and earnestly
soliciting your support for the future,
and hoping hat III administration
will be one the most successful in the
history of our beloved common
wealth, | beg leave to remain,
Yours very sincerely,
A. B~OLLSCHWEILER,