The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-12-18
CITY COUNCIL
Superintendsnts Quinn and Bull
lick Re Elected.
LETTER FROM MAYOR WALLACE
Ordinance TO Prevent Splitting on Side
walks Adopted Delegates Named -
Etc, Etc.

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The regular meeting of the City
Council for December was held Thurs
day night, President Bradley presid-
| ing. Clerk Eastburn and Councilmen
Lane, Melville, Rowe, Goldsmith. En-
brey, Masters, Warden and Green pres
emit
Mr.. Lane, of Finance, presented a
water and gas bond for $1,000, which
was the last of the eight withdrawn and
paid out of the sinking fund, also five
81 900 gas bonds due on Nov. !, 1909,
and paid out of the general treasury.
On motion of Mr.. Melville, a commit
tee of two, Messrs. Rowe and Cold
smith. burnt up the six bonds in pres
ence of the Council. He also present
ed bond of City Treasurer X. T. Knox
for 5000, which on motion OF Mr..
Melville the Finance Committee was
ordered to place in vault of National
Bank.
The mayors report was then read
and is as follows:
Dec. 10th, 1909.
To Honorable William E. Bradley, Presl-
dent, and Members Of the Common
Council Of Fredericksburg, Va.
Gentlemen:
1t gives me pleasure to certify that to
the best of my knowledge and belief the
police officers have faithfully and ef-
ficiently discharged their duties Tor the
past month.
beg to report fines paid me by JUS
tice Dannehl amounting to the sum of
$40. so, which have turned over to
the City Treasurer.
1t is indeed gratifying to look back
over the many accomplishments of the
past year and note the progress and
prosperity of our city along religious,
educational and material lines. Little
or nothing has occurred which we need
view with alarm, while much has
happened to which we can point with
pride. Forward, onward, upward,
seem the watcnwords which have ami
mated us publicly and privately. Pub
lie and private improvements observ-
able in many places tell the tale of our
onward march and are harbingers of
greater prosperity and progress.
Our churches are provided with able
and active pastors. whose earnest and de-
vout Christian work has been splendidly
aided by the assistance rendered by old
and newly formed laymen auxiliary so
cities. Our poor are being earnestly
cared for. The health of the city could
hardly be better. Our record of crimes
and punishment will compare fayOrably
with that of any city or community.
Internationally we are rapidly advancing,
and with the additions of the new build
ings to be erected in connection with
the Normal School, having already our
imposing and commodious new public
school building, the Fredericksburg
College and other private schools. 1t
will be but short while before we will
indeed become an educational center.
We have the brightest prospects for
material prosperity and progress; true,
we have been visited by two very dis
astrous fires, which have swept from
us the Kenmore Shoe Factory and the
Fredericksburg Shirt Factory. two con-
Germs which gave employment to so
many families who could i'll afford 10
be thrown ont of work right upon the
threshold of winter. But rejoice to
saw that rumor has it that the latter of
these factories will be promptly rebuilt
on broader scale. and that our Bust
ness Mems Association is bending its
efforts toward inducing other factories
to establish here.
We will shortly have electric cars
running through here to and from Rich
mond to Washington.
Indeed, considering its healthful stu
alton, its financial solidity, its increas-
ing Transportation facilities, its great
water power, the organized activity OF
its business men, and the attention be-
ing paid to its educational needs, Fred
ericksburg should soon enter on an era
of unprecedented progress and pros
perity. The only complaint IS heard
from some that portion Of the busi-
ness which should come here is going
to Richmond, Alexandra and Balt-
more. But the reason for this Will
soon be ascertained and the enterprise
and activity Of our merchants can be
relied on TO draw this trade to our city.
congratulate you gentlemen on the
successful efforts you have individually
and collectively made for the benefit OF
our city, and | wish each and everyone
of you happy Christmas and New
Year Of increasing prosperity and hap
piness.
Very cordially.
II. Lewis Wallace, Mayor.
On motion Of Mr.. Rowe the report
was received and officers salaries or
dered paid.
A bill Of electoral board for Sl4 and
one of $50 50, expenses of Messrs.
Bradley and Howard to Washington as
delegates to the Rivers and Harbors
Congress, were ordered paid.
Mr.. Melville, of Light, read the FOL-
lowing statement Of city gas works:
Since June ], 1906, receipts and ex-
penditures have been:
Total operating expenses. $3o, 44o IL
Improv ements, new mains,
meters, &c....................... 1000 VI
Total paid out for all pur-
...s..--''' -
Total REGENTS ...................... 50,074 S:
Showing a gross profit of Sl3, $50. 6t
and with $7,666.07 off for improve