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CITY DOCUMENT NO. 9.
INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF THE MAYOR, CITY GOVERNMENT OF 1898.
TOGETHER WITH THE
Annual Reports
OF THE OFFICERS OF THE
City of Quincy, Massachusetts,
FOR THE YEAR 1897.
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City Government, 1898.
MAYOR. RUSSELL A. SEARS.
DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS.
Commissioner of Public Works, CHARLES F. KNOWLTON!
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Treasurer,
H. WALTER GRAY.
City Clerk,
EDGAR G. CLEAVES.
Collector of' Taxes, ABNER L. BAKER.
City Solicitor, JOHN W. MCANARNEY,
Chief of Police,
AMO8 L. LITCHFIELD.
Chief Engineer of Fire Department, FRANK C. PACKARD.
City Auditor, JOHN (. HALL.
City Messenger, HARRY W. TIRRELL.
Overseer of the Poor. E. W. HENRY BASS.
City Physician, DR. JOHN F. WELCH. DR. HENRY C: HALLOWELL.
Inspector of Milk,
Inspector of Animals and Provisions, JOHN H. DINEGAN.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BOARDS.
Assessors.
Principal Assessor,-ELIAS A. PERKINS. Assistant Assessor, Ward 1 .- ISAAC M. HOLT.
Assistant Assessor, Ward 2 .- EDWIN W. NEWCOMB. . Assistant Assessor, Ward 3 .- GEO. H. FIELD. Assistant Assessor, Ward 4 .- NATHAN AMES. Assistant Assessor, Ward 5 .- CHARLES R. SHERMAN. Assistant Assessor, Ward 6,-BENJ. R. REDMAN.
Board of Water Commissioners.
HENRY O. FAIRBANKS,-1900. CHARLES T. BAKER,-1899 LUTHER S. ANDERSON,-1901. Supt. WALTER W. EWELL.
Board of Sewerage Commissioners.
HERBERT T. WHITMAN,-1899. FREDERICK L. JONES,-1901. WILLIAM T. SHEA .- 1900.
Board of Park Commissioners.
CHARLES H. PORTER. WILLIAM B. RICE. GEORGE E. PFAFFMAN.
Board of Health.
JOHN S. GAY,-Chairman. DR. FREDERICK E. JONES,-Secretary. JAMES S. MCDONNELL. Inspector,-JAMES H. CUNNINGHAM.
Board of Trustees of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
ELLERY C. BUTLER, HARRY L. RICE, FRANK F. PRESCOTT, F. A. TUPPER.
HARRISON A. KEITH, GEORGE W. MORTON,
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Board of Managers of Adams Academy.
CHARLES A. HOWLAND,
JAMES L. EDWARDS,
WILLIAM EVERETT,
JOHN O. HALL,
JAMES F. HARLOW. C. F. ADAMS. 2D.
Board of Managers of Public Burial Places.
JOSEPH H. VOGEL,
CEPHAS DREW,
BENJAMIN KING,
WILLIAM M. MARDEN,
GEORGE T. MAGEE. WARREN H. RIDEOUT.
Superintendent, -JAMES NICOL.
Managers of Woodward Fund and Property.
RUSSELL A. SEARS, Mayor. H. WALTER GRAY, Treasurer. EDGAR G. CLEAVES, City Clerk. JOHN O. HALL, City Auditor. CLARENCE BURGIN, elected by Council.
Registrars of Voters.
LESTER M. PRATT, EDWARD B. MARSH,
Term expires May 1, 1898.
1900.
CORNELIUS MOYNIHAN, .6 .: 1899
EDGAR G. CLEAVES, City Clerk.
Assistant Engineers of Fire Department.
Ward 1 .- JOHN W. HALL.
Ward 2 .- ROLLIN II. NEWCOMB. Ward 3 .- EDWARD HARDWICK. Ward 4 .- WALTER H. RIPLEY. Ward 5 .- GEORGE E. THOMAS. Ward 6 .- DANIEL J. NYHAN
CITY COUNCIL.
WALTER S. PINKHAM, -
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CHRISTOPHER A. SPEAR, =
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Clerk.
Councilmen=at-Large.
WILLIAM E. BADGER, RICHARD R. FREEMAN.
ALEXANDER CLARK, CHARLES F. MERRICK.
GEORGE A. SIDELINGER.
Councilmen from Wards.
Ward One.
JOHN W. NASH,
ELISHA PACKARD, JOHN SWITHIN.
Ward Four. THOMAS F. CAIN. STEPHEN B. LITTLE. MICHAEL OWENS. Ward Fire.
Ward Tuo.
EUGENE N. HULTMAN.
EDWARD E. JAMESON,
AUBREY R. KEITH,
WALTER S. PINKHAM.
ARTHUR W. NEWCOMB. Ward Three.
HORACE M. WILLARD. Ward Sic. WALTER P. HILL.
HENRY MCGRATH. HARRY S. NICOL. JOSEPH P. PROUT.
THEODORE PARKER. JOHN E. POLAND.
Regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7.35 P. M.
Committees of the City Council, 1898.
Finaner, Accounts, Claims. Contracts and Salaries .- SIDELINGER. MCGRATH. LITTLE, FREEMAN, MERRICK, PACKARD, PROUT. Streets. Ways, Sidewalks, Bridges and Lights .- PARKER. SWITHIN, WILLARD, HULTMAN, CLARK, OWENS, NICOL.
Public Buildings and Grounds,-POLAND, CAIN. WILLARD. SWITHIN, KEITH.
Severs, Drains and Water Supply .- MCGRATH. PARKER, BADGER, JAMESON, NASH, NEWCOMB, CAIN.
Fire Department and Police .-- LITTLE, HULTMAN, NICOL. JAMESON, HILL.
Ordinances, Licenses, Printing, Rules and Orders. - MERRICK. CLARK, NEWCOMB.
Legislative Matters, Elections and Returns,-FREEMAN, KEITH. HILL.
Health. Poor. State and Military Aid .- PACKARD, NASH OWENS.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
CHARLES H. PORTER
Chairman.
SUPERINTENDENT H. W. LULL
Secretary.
Term Expires
At Large, DR. HENRY C. HALLOWELL
1901
At Large, FRANK C. FIELD
1899
At Large, FRANK A. PAGE .
1900
Ward 1, CHARLES H. PORTER
1901
Ward 2, WALTER R. BREED
1899
Ward 3, MABEL E. ADAMS
1899
Ward 4, DR. JOHN H. ASH
1900
Ward 5, DR. WELLINGTON RECORD)
1901
Ward 6, DR. FREDERICK J. PEIRCE
1900
Regular meetings on the last Tuesday of each month at 8 P. M.
Permanent Police.
CHARLES G. NICOL,
MARK E. HANSON,
JOHN HALLORAN, JOHN J. CONNELLY,
THOMASF. FERGUSON, DANIEL R. MCKAY, PATRICK H. BRADLEY, DAVID J. BARRY.
JAMES W. MURRAY.
Special Police.
JOHN H. NEWCOMB,
WM. E. MORRISSEY,
DAVID L. GORDON.
EDWARD J. SANDBERG.
SAMUEL D. DEFORREST. JAMES P. LANDERS,
GEORGE A. MCKAY.
TIMOTHY J. MCCARTHY,
HENRY O. DAWSON. CALVIN T. DYER,
JOHN T. LARKIN, JOHN A. O'BRIEN, GEORGE A. CAMERON. WILLIAM S. LYONS,
FRANK J. DAVOREN.
Constables to Serve Civil Process.
NAPOLEON B. FURNALD.
ALBERT G. OLNEY,
WILLIAM M. MARDEN.
JOSEPH W. HAYDEN,
HENRY P. FURNALD,
TIMOTHY F. FORD.
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Sealer of Weights and Measures.
FRANCIS A. SPEAR. Weighers of Coal.
HERBERT D. ADAMS, WILLIAM W. CUSHING.
E. FRANK MITCHELL. GEORGE P. MEAD.
FRANK S. PATCH, EBEN W. SHEPPARD, FRANK W. CRANE. GEORGE B. PRAY.
Measurers of Wood and Bark.
FRANK S. PATCH,
EBEN W. SHEPPARD,
HERBERT D. ADAMS.
GEORGE P. MEAD,
THOMAS J. FOLEY, LYSANDER W. NASH. GEORGE K. CARTER, E. FRANK MITCHELL. FRANK W. CRANE.
Measurers of Grain.
FRANKJW. CRANE. CHARLES H. HERSEY, WILLIAM C. HART.
Fence Viewers.
Ward 1 .- RICHARD NEWCOMB. Ward 4 .- JOHN R. O'NEIL.
Ward 2 .- GEORGE CRANE. Ward 5 .- QUINCY A. FAUNCE. Ward 3 .- JAMES NIGHTINGALE, Ward 6 .- GEORGE B. BRYANT.
Field Drivers.
WILLIAM FAXON, GEORGE CRANE,
RICHARD NEWCOMB, BARTHOLOMEW REARDON WINSLOW HOBART.
Undertakers.
JOHN HALL, EDWARD L. BEAN,
WILLIM E. BROWN, A. W. FAY.
Pound Keeper.
FRANKLIN JACOBS.
Inaugural Address 1898.
Hon. RUSSELL A. SEARS, Mayor.
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Mayor's Address.
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GENTLEMEN OF THE COUNCIL :--
We are about to enter upon the discharge of sacred and solemn duties imposed upon us by our citizens. It is needless that I should remind you that a full and faithful performance of these duties is expected by our people. I express the hope that the executive and the legislative departments of the city may. conduct themselves in a manner so broad-minded; and so well advised as to win the commendation of all the citizens, regard- less of political ties or personal preferences.
If, at the expiration of the municipal year, we may review the past events and unhesitatingly say to ourselves with a clear conscience that we have done the best that we could, then we need not fear the judgment of our people.
In accordance with the custom prevailing in all cities within the Commonwealth, it is well that we should call to mind sev- cral of the important municipal matters which are likely to .en- gage our careful consideration.
FINANCE.
The financial condition of the city is of first importance and interest. The following is a statement of the present in- debtedness :-
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CITY DEBT.
January 1, 1897, indebtedness,
$306,335.61 Added during the year:
Copeland street
$17,000.00
Miller, stile .
1,200.00
Tid'e gate
300.00
Whitewell street
500.00
Brook.road .
400.00
Faxon road .
1,000.00
Extension of Newcomb street
2,500.00
$22,900.00
Total .
$329,235.61
Paid during the year .
64,720.00
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$264,515.61
The following loans have been authorized
by Council, but not yet issued :
Drain for Lincoln avenue
$1,000.00
¡Pleasant and School streets
1,000.00
Squantum street widenirg . 500,00
"Straightening Sea street 1,000.00
Billings road and West Elm avenue
2,500.00
Permanent sidewalks 1.
7,000.00 .
$13,000.00
:J Total
$277,515.61
Falling duc as follows:
1898
$68,080.00
1899
68,380.00
1900
57,700.00
1901
28,155.61
1902
13,300:00
1903,
12,900,00
1904
12,000.00
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1905
11,500.00
1906
9,500.00 2,000.00
:1907
$277,515.61
-WATER DEBT.
January 1, 1897 .. .
$716,500.00 ; .. ? ! 30,000.00
Added during the year
$746,500.00
Paid
27,500.00
$7.19,000.00 ;
PLAY-GROUNDS DEBT.
January 1, 1897 1 . Paid
$47,000.00 1,000.00
846,000.00
SEWER DEBT.
January 1. 1897
Added
$5,000.00 200,000.00 ;
$205,000.00
The laws of the Commonwealth allow us to raise on account .. of the city debt a sum not exceeding $12.00 on every one thou- , sand dollars of the assessors valuation of the taxable property therein for the preceding year, the abatements first being de- ducted from the valuation ;- or by another statute, the city at its option may raise a sum for city debt purposes not exceeding in any year $12.00 on every one thousand dollars of the average- of the assessors' valuation of the taxable property therein for' the three preceding years, the abatements being first deducted " from the valuation. By the first method we may lawfully raise $216,145.75; by the second method, $210,270.31.
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It is exceedingly doubtful whether the present $12.00 limit is to the advantage of our citizens as affecting valuations ; but at present it is not necessary that we should discuss any pro- posed remedy.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT.
I have but few comments to make relative to this depart- ment. During the year no large appropriation has been made, except for Copeland street, which is not yet completed. The usual appropriation made for the general care of the streets has, so far as I have been able to ascertain, been judiciously spent. I am of the opinion, however, that it would be wise policy for us to pave those main thoroughfares, at least upon one side over which the heavy teaming is done ; for instance, on Han- cock street from the Adams Academy to Linden street.
I unhesitatingly approve of the Council making a liberal yearly appropriation for permanent sidewalks; I see no reason why the great majority of people who walk should not be en- titled to as much convenience as those who ride over our streets. It is not for us to be selfish, but the fact remains that we spend thousands of dollars each year on roads for the better facilities of those who ride, many of them being non-residents, while on the sidewalks in many places we oblige our own citizens to wade in mud to their ankles.
Good sidewalks are attractive to prospective residents ; prospective residents are the salvation of the tax-payers ; there- fore, good sidewalks must be conducive to the prosperity of the citizens.
SCHOOLS.
The situation concerning our school matters is alarming. The High, Coddington and Lincoln schools have already reached their respective capacities of accommodations for pupils ; the residents of Ward Two are anxious that a new schoolhouse bet- ter adapted to the needs of the pupils should be built; the School Committee seem to be of the opinion that a new school-
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house in the vicinity of Town Hill in Ward Three should be constructed ; and, considering these wants and the fact that for the few preceding years about forty-five per cent. of the entire amount we raise from taxation is devoted to school purposes ; that the budget of the School Committee is likely to be nearly $98,000 this year, an increase of several thousand over the pre- ceding year, I feel that I cannot be incorrect when I say that the situation is alarming.
It cannot be doubted that proper education to the young ripens the seed of good citizenship ; neither do I concede to any one a stronger faith in the public schools than that which I en- tertain. But it devolves upon you and our School Committee to devise some ways or means to curtail this immense and dis- proportionate outlay-such policy as will not effect the efficiency of our school institutions, but make every dollar bring, if pos- sible, more than its value to the city.
WATER DEPARTMENT.
Since the beginning of the last municipal year the water mains have been extended 6.2 miles in 53 streets, making the total number of miles of pipe 72.3. Three hundred and fifty new service connections have been made, making the total services 3,211. The most important extensions during the year have been made at Rock Island, Germantown, Adams Shore, Cranch Hill, and across Town River at Quincy Point.
The consumption of water the past year was 21 per cent. more than in 1896, causing the water in the reservoir to reach a lower point than it has heretofore. The Commissioners are of opinion that, unless the coming season should be very rainy, the water in the reservoir will not be sufficient to supply the needs of the city. They are, therefore, making arrangements with the Metropolitan Water Board that water may be obtained from the Boston supply through the large main already laid to Third Hill, Wollaston.
It is pleasing to note that the income from the Water De- partment is sufficient to pay all interest charges on the bonded
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debt and the expense of maintenance, and to yield a fair cash surplus to the city, not including the city's free use of 9 foun- tains and 422 hydrants.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The citizens have been fortunate during the past year in sustaining no severe loss by conflagration. The efficiency of the fire department has no doubt been a factor in this exemption from loss.
During the few preceding years the character of our large business buildings has somewhat changed. Where they were constructed of wood, they are now of brick and stone, and much higher in elevation. The Chief of the Fire Department recom- mends that, in order to successfully cope with a fire in one of these modern structures, a new hook-and-ladder truck is neces- sary. The one in use at present has been in service in town and city for the past fifteen years, and, although not entirely unfit for use, another truck more adapted to present needs, is, in the opinion of the Chief, required. There are but a few other minor requirements of this department, which you will have occasion to consider in your future deliberations.
SEWERS.
The prompt energy of the Sewer Commissioners, shown by the progress of the work, I am pleased to acknowledge. Im- mediately upon the passage of the order appropriating a sum for the expenses of the preliminary work, the commission pro- ceeded to accomplish results. When the appropriation for actual construction became available, the Commissioners seem to have lost no time or opportunity to prosecute the construction of as many feet of sewer as the circumstances would permit.
The total amount appropriated for construction was $225,000.00 Total amount expended 137,683.41
Balance of appropriation unexpended 87,316.59
There are interesting facts and figures connected with this
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work, and I suggest that each member of the Council carefully peruse the first annual report which will be submitted during the present month.
I trust the Commission will realize the wisdom and neces- sity of preparing the system for operation at the earliest possible moment in order that the city may soon realize some return for the amount of indebtedness ineurred in this behalf.
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The police department at present consists of a chief and nine patrolmen. One of the patrolmen is detailed as an inspect- or, being paid from the appropriation for enforcement of the liquor laws, his place at present being filled by the appointment of a special officer from the eligible list.
Without examination of statistics, but from the standpoint of a citizen and one who has had some knowledge of the business of the courts, I feel justified in saying that a city of twenty-five thousand inhabitants, so cosmopolitan in its make-up, that has so few arrests, must either be well cared for by the police, or it is a foreible illustration of the law-abiding spirit of our citizens.
I have no doubt that the rigid enforcement of the liquor laws takes no small part in the peaceful condition of our people.
The often agitated question of the necessity of new police headquarters will no doubt be brought to your attention. There is certainly merit in the claim that the present quarters are ill- adaptad and inadequate. It may be possible, however, with some place provided for the lodgment of tramps, that the matter of a new police station may await a more propitious time for im- provement.
Relative to this department, it may be well to recall that our citizens have once again by their emphatic vote, deelared that no license for the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be grant- ed in our city, and the will of the people must and shall be re- spected. The laws for the prevention and suppression of the illegal sale of liquors must be firmly enforced.
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POOR DEPARTMENT.
I believe that none of our departments are more carefully and conscientiously managed than this. The depression in trade during the past few years has caused calls for assistance from those who, in better times, would not be obliged to ask for char- ity. I devoutly hope that the coming year will bring our indus- tries into a more thriving condition, and thus improve the com- fort of body and mind of many of our citizens.
IN GENERAL.
I have no particular policy to outline. I have no advice to give you other than this :- Our city is not wealthy enough to yield the luxuries of municipal life ; the necessities we must have. Under this condition, the exercise of sound judgment as to what is a luxury or necessity is vital.
Let us weigh each matter carefully. Let us forget the ward line in our endeavor to benefit the city. Let us thoroughly scrutinize the plan before we make the outlay, and if the outlay must be made, then see that the expenditure brings its value. In my judgment that is economy properly exercised.
It has always seemed to me that the servants of the city who are paid a fair salary for their entire time during the day, should render to the city that for which they are paid. In other words, the politicel choice of any administration ought not to be advanced by servants of the city at the city's expense. It is natural, I admit, for those employed by the city to work to pro- long their retention, but I pledge you that at least until after our next municipal election, this City Hall shall not be the birthplace of political scandal, or a place at all congenial for city employes to meet and ponder over political plots.
I make these observations without reflection upon any one or either party. Both parties have been at fault. Such prac- tice should cease.
I have thus endeavored to briefly place before you some of the important matters you will be called upon to consider. I
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have not attempted to give you the origin or history of any par- ticular department. I earnestly commend to your careful read- ing the reports of the various city officials which will appear in due time. Familiarity with the past doings of the departments of the city will be of inestimable assistance in passing judgment upon the new.
Gentlemen of the Council, -- May we have a deep apprecia- tion of the trust with which we are charged. May we in our deliberations have a keen sense of the rights and wants of our people.
I ask you to join with me in making this adminstration a success. Not the success which wins the temporary applause which often comes with the momentary success of some measure that before long proves ill-founded, but the success that forces the approval of both our conservative and liberal citizens,-the success that compels the gratitude of the whole people to be bestowed upon us.
City Treasurer's Report December 31, 1897.
With Certificate of City Auditor Attached.
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Treasurer's Report.
CITY TREASURER'S OFFICE January 1, 1898. 5
To His Honor, The Mayor :-
Herewith I submit the annual statement of the City Treasurer for the year ending December 31, 1897.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand January 1, 1897
$15,995 02
Board of Health-Garbage
486 40
Burial Places
3,692 45
Buckley Street Sidewalk
125 95
Edgestones and Sidewalks
810. 25
Interest
9,229 44
Miscellaneous City Receipts :
Dog Licenses
1,812 00
Pedlers' Licenses .
286 00
Plumbers' Licenses
15 50
Milk Licenses
35 00
Tax Title, Releases
791 51
H. A. Keith, City Clerk
655 45
Bounty on Seals
51 00
Sundry Receipts
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49 80
Police .
81 00
Q. & B. Street Railway-Nagle case
2,456 28
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Massachusetts, State of
Corporation Tax
14,338 27
National Bank Tax 1,332 80
Burial Indigent Sailors and Soldiers
105 00
State Aid, Chapter 279 .
360 00
State Aid, Chapter 301 .
3,038 00
Notes payable, City Debt
22,900 00
Sewer Debt .
220,000 00
Water Debt .
30,000 00
Temporary Loans .
290,000 00
Overseer of the Poor-Almshouse
113 10
Outside Aid .
1,082 80
Parks
4,103 00
Perpetual Care Fund of Public Burial Places
700 00
Police, Chapter 416
1,105 44
Premium Account-Sewerage Loan
14,991 00
Streets .
1,226 44
Street Sprinkling
2,077 96
Tax of 1897 .
224,142 44
Tax of 1896 .
80,717 23
Tax of 1895 .
15,109 71
Tax of 1894 .
1,993 68
Tax of 1893 .
42 66
Walker Street Betterments . 394 59
Water Supply, Construction
4,032 36
Water Supply, Maintenance 1896
1,316 67.
Water Supply, Maintenance 1897
46,811 97
$1,018,608 17
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EXPENDITURES.
1896. 1897
Advertising, Printing and Station-
ery
$4 25
$2,797 55
Assessors-Clerical Services
3 00
741 00
Books, Postage, etc.
177 88
Miscellaneous .
154 73
Transfers .
146 50
Board of Health -- Abating Nuisances
and Contagious Diseases
12 00
129 97
Garbage .
50 73
2,305 53
Inspection
600 00
Inspection of Plumbing
72 00
500 00
Miscellaneous .
38 10
232 10
Burial Places .
4,959 95
Bridges, Culverts and Drains .
2,273 51
Brook Road
399 80
Clerk, Commissioner of Public
Works .
625 00
Clerk, City Clerk
420 00
Clerk, City Treasurer
450 00
Clerk, Tax Collector
400 00
City Officers .
751 11
13,766 53
Contingent Fund
98 00
City Hospital .
3,000 00
Copeland Street
10,495 83
Dolan Claim .
217 55
Engineering
31 37
288 69
Edgestones and Sidewalks
1,998 70
Fire Department-Fire Alarm
227 08
608 58
Firemen's Clothing .
50 00
48 75
Fuel
212 97
226 10
Horse Shoeing and Keeping
321 76
1,602 85
Lighting Engine Houses .
41 20
339 01
Miscellaneous .
271 96
1,944 54
Pay of Men
33 35
12,194 64
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Repairs and Fixtures
27 76 850 68
Horses, Harnesses and Hose Keeping Chief's Horse
200 00
Faxon Road .
462 67
G. A. R. Post 88
350 00
Interest-City Debt
12,512 20
Park Debt
1,960 00
Sewer Debt
2,580 00
Water Debt
29,435 00
Temporary Loans
5,110 26
Library-Books
995 66
Catalogue Fund
545 00
Fuel and Lights
338 98
Miscellaneous .
624 53
Periodicals, Binding and Print-
ing
754 83
Salaries
2,609 96
Law Library .
57 00
33 75
Massachusetts State Tax
15,011 30
Miscellaneous City Expenses .
187 25
3,116 76
Miller Stile Road
1,191 53
Notes payable,-City Debt
64,720 00
Park Debt
1,000 00
Water Debt
1,000 00
26,500 00
Temporary Loans
130,000 00
159,000 00
Newcomb Street
620 32
New Tide-gate
297 69
Norfolk County
16,507 92
Overseer of the Poor-Almshouse Outside Aid
876 56
6,876 28
Police-Enforcement Liquor Law
1,037 00
Chief
1,000 00
Chapter 416
14 33
Pay of Men
7,584 00
Special
1,650 46
Station .
411 47
Parks
434 38
958 00
4 08
2,079 68
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75 25
Repair Public Buildings
99 92 5,235 27
Removal of Snow
11 20
3,567 72
Schools-Books, Supplies and Sun-
dries
9,256 05
Evening
1,515 94.
Fuel
6,363 78
Janitors' salaries
6,132 50
Teachers' salaries
69,331 45
Transportation
899 10
Streets
159 20
19,045 56
Street Lighting
15,914 28
Street Sprinkling
4,400 00
State Aid, Chapter 279
391 50
Chapter 301 Chapter 447
3,395 00
1,272 00
School House, Ward 4
15,888 22
School House, Ward 5
2,458 67
Sewer Construction
184,897 91
Sewer Preliminary, oft
1,909 56
Tax Refunded
13 52
Water Supply Maintenance
142 59
14,042 75
Water Supply, Construction
35,078 91
Whitwell Street
500 00
Cash deposited in National Granite
Bank to credit of Perpetual
Care Fund of Public Burjal Places .
700 00
Premium Account, Sewerage Loan
14,991 00
Cash on hand December 31, 1897
83,627 86
$155,160 14 8863,447 73
155,160 44
$1,018,608 17
Respectfully submitted, IT. WALTER GRAY.
Treasurer.
Permanent Sidewalks
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QUINCY, MASS., January, 10, 1898.
I hereby certify that I have examined in detail, the ac- counts of the City Treasurer; that all expenditures are sup- ported by. vouchers regularly approved by the proper officials, and that the condition of the various accounts (including cash on hand and in banks,) on the 31st of December, 1897, has been verified by comparison with the records of this office.
JOHN O. HALL, City Auditor.
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ROCK ISLAND FUND.
Cash on hand January 1, 1897,
$1,018 48
By interest, 41 12
Bills paid by order of School Com- mittee .
59 60
Cash on hand December 31, 1897, .
1,000 00
$1,059 60
$1,059 60
C. C. JOHNSON FUND.
Cash on hand January 1, 1897,
$2,000 69
By interest .
80 80
Cash paid Overseer of the Poor for distribution of turkeys,
79 23
Cash on hand December 31, 1897,
2'002 26
$2,081 49
$2,081 49
PERPETUAL CARE OF BURIAL PLACES.
Cash on hand January 1, 1897, $9,075 00
Received for perpetual care of lots 700 00
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