The Republican journal., 1911-03-23
The City Government Or
ganized.

~ ~ q. NAdACu EVIll, dIlu were CdlAeQ LS
order in joint convention by deputy city CLERK
M. W. Lord, who then administered the oath
of office to the members present and to the
mayor. Prayer was offered by Rev. Arthur G
Roberts and the mayors address read.
MAYORS ADDRESS.
The mayor began with the usual introduc-
tory remarks, with which all are familiar. He
says he does not enter into details as to the
city's financial condition as there has been NO
particular change for several years; that the
tax rate the past year-$19 per thousands
low compared with that of other Maine cities.
but that because of the increase in the State
and county tax he sees mo way by which the
tax can be kept at the former low figure with
out seriously hampering the important depart
ments of our city's affairs" He therefore
urges economy, but says: "It is not economy to
| hamper important measures intended to bene-
/ fit our city in the present and in the future for
the sake of saving few dollars at the present
time"
As in former addresses he is opposed to fur
ther sewer construction, and as to highways
says the building of the lower bridge" Gt only
had new covering) repairing the upper and
various other bridges last year financially
crippled the highway department to such an
extent that it needs all the money available
this year to regain lost ground and carry for
ward the work of permanent improvement -
He urges carrying forward work on the State
highway, the placing of as much crushed rock
as possible and the replacing of old plank
walks with crushed rock. He urges reason
able appropriation for the park, the replacing
of the plank walk in front by crushed rock,
and urges citizens to donate trees or shrubs,
the planting of memorial flower beds, etc. The
Free Library is said to be in splendid condi-
ton financially and sis in charge of popular
and thoroughly efficient librarian, with assist
ant, and is conducted in a manner that gives
universal satisfaction The fire department
is said to be splendidly equipped, and no longer
dependent upon the unreliable hydrant SER
vice." AS to the schools it is said that "Bel-
fast has undoubtedly very efficient
teachers but this department has been handi-
capped by our lack of modern school build
lngs.' He then refers to statement that Mr.
Charles w. Frederick will be 55 years old in
July. 1911. and with the Pierce block coming
into the possession of the city suggests that
the proceeds of its sale may be used, together
with funds that can be raised without difficulty
to erect building on the present schoolhouse
common capable of accommodating all the
pupils in the North and South Primaries, the
Grammar and High schools, which would
enable the city to dispose of the North and
South Primary properties and to use the funds
derived therefrom in the new building. He
says Belfast is now one of the best lighted
places in Maine, and that while there would
undoubtedly be applications for the extension
of the street lighting system care should be
taken mot to increase the cost of maintenance
IN this department unduly." He says the
water system "is unsatisfactory, due to the
source of supply and the ineffciency of the
reservoir or standpipe, to make the hydrant
service effective in the higher portions of our
city And further, that the water does not
fulfill the requirements of the contract which
specifies that we shall have pure water for
domestic purposes" He suggests that, "If
there hy yub oI+
could cease taking water for time it would
be an easy matter to force the water company
to an equitable adjustment of the relations ex-
lstlng between city and company" He says
that the cemeteries are as rule, in good con-
dltion, and do not call for any special outlay
He recommends that the auditor make monthly
reports, showing the condition financially of
each department. and that the party respon-
slbe for an unauthorized over draft or over
expenditure should be held personally respon-
sible therefor
A message was received in the board of al
dermen from the council that the council had
elected Edward F. Littlefeld president and
Lewis F. Marden secretary. The two boards
then met in joint convention and elected the
following officers:
City Clerk, Eben F. Littlefield.
City Solicitor, Fred W. Brown
City Physician, DR.. E. A Wilson,
City Marshal, M. R. knowlton
City Engineer A D. Hayes.
Chief of the fire department, S. S. L. Shute
Assistant Engineers E. L. Cook and A. D.
Hayes.
City Treasurer, E. S. Pitcher
City Auditor, L. J. Pottle.
Assessor for three years, VIM H. Bray
Truant officer, NJ. R. knowlton
Overseers of poor, F. G. Mixer, G. G. Abbott
and W. L. Hall.
Harbor Master, F. X Pendleton.
Port Warden, Henry D. Gilman.
Inspector of buildings, Sanford Howard.
Inspector of milk, G. G. Abbott.
Member of board of health for years, Ed
gar L. Harding.
Pound keeper. Wayland Knowton
Policemen, Arthur j. Beach, Walter S. Pack
ard, night watch; Willard B. Ingersoll, John O.
Black, George B. Salter, Harrison A. Shaw,
Everett A. Nickerson, William C. Mason, Henry
Wentworth, Stephen S. L. Shute, Ferdinand P.
Mason, John M. Crosby, Edward C. Mason, Ell
ner Whitehead, Charles B. Walker, Alfred E.
Shute.
Surveyors of Lumber-Herbert L. Stevens
]. C. Durham, Sanford Howard. William K,
Keen, Elmer l. Rankin, Byron B. Greenlaw
Fred A. Holmes, Ralph L. Cooper, Joseph E.
Thombs, Albert Newcomb, Roscoe E. Beck
with. Harry L. StimpsonSJ w. Ferguson,
A. E. Brackett, H. Fair Holmes, Clyde B.
Holmes.
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Stevens, Edward Sibley, C. S. Bickford, L. T.
Shales, Herbert E. Bradman, John A. Gilmore,
Ralph Mosher, N. E. Keen, Robert H. Patter-
son. A. D. Hayes, George B. Sater, George A.
Russell. v. A. Simmons, j. R. Waterman.
Measurers of Grain and Salt.-Herbert L..
Stevens, Edward Sibley, c. S. Bickford. L. T.
Shales, Herbert E. Bradman, John A. Gilmore,
Ralph H. Mosher, Walter B. Dutch, V. L. Hall.
Measurers of Wood and Bark-Herbert l..
Stevens, N. E. Keen, Albert Newcomb. Fred A..
Holmes, c. S. Bickford, Roscoe E. Beckwith,
John W. Ferguson, H. Fair Holmes, Clyde B.
Holmes, Ralph H. Mosher
Cullers of Hoops and Staves-Fred A..
Holmes. Walter G. Hatch, Ralph H. Mosher,
Rufus Dyer. A. A. Daley.
Fence Viewers.-Emery O. Pendleton, Geo
F. Mayhem, w. A. Monroe.
Official Weigher of Rock.-Harvey S. Cum
ningham.
Sealer of Weights and Measures.-M. R.
Knowlton.
IN BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
The regular routine Orders from Nos to
10 for the conduct of the city government for
the coming year were read and passed in con-
currence.
The following standing committees were ap-
pointed:
Finance, accounts and claims, Alderman
Coombs, Counci.men Littlefield and Bradford.
Public schools, Alderman Black, Council
men Shute and Partridge.
Highways and bridges, Alderman Sholes,
rnyl,