New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 16, 1929, Page 14

Sw ents Advocat " In Mayor Paonessa’s 5th Message ' Analyzing Community Conditions “Annexation of Kensington and Maple Hill Recommend- - - ed—Future Need of Airport and Golf Course : Seen—Elimination of Grade Crossings— * Cut in Council Membership. { ' Reviewing with a tone of satisfac- | charter revision committee. The ob- tion the work of city departments|stacle in the path of its adoption is during. the past year and recom-|the necessity of making changes in mending important projects for | practices in the office of the board execution in this and years to fol- | of assessors and in the tax collector's low, Mayor Paonessa last night read | office. It will take some time to is:fifth annual message to the com- | work out these matters. For that men council reason, 1 wish to recommend to your grown with the city, as 1 evidenced by the addition of eight patrolmen thip year. The t building, al- though renovated and improved in every way possible, is not a credit to the city. Healty “Among the city departments of which we hear little, is the health department. ‘The exception to this rule is the time of prevalence of mmunicable disease, at which time its efficient operations are plainly evident. We must be thankful that Providence has spared us from seri- ous prevalences during the past year. Hearkening back to 1918, the time of the influensa epidemic, and to 1923 when amallpox was raging, we can recall the efficiency of this de- partment. It must not be forgotten that a smoothly operating organiza- tion must be maintained year in and year out to be prepared for such unfortunate occurrences. Park Recommendations in Mayor's Message High spots in Mayor Paonessa’s fifth annual message, as read to the common council last night, include:— Approval of the common council's vote for the higher tax rate. Disapproval of the Senior High school addition. Recommending semi-annual tax collection. Employment of a part-time city auditor. Continued effort to lower the 12 per cent interest charge on uncollected taxes, to 9 per cent. Barneadale fire station. Park or playground for fourth ward. Early adoption of a heating code. Control of municipality salaries by special commission or fi- nance board. Elimination of all railroad grade crossings. Annexation of Maple Hill and Kensington. 3 Incinerator, airport and municipal golf -course consideration. Reduction in numerical strength of the common council, and full-time mayor. . New municipal building to replace present city hall and house police headquarters. Relief for unemployed. Coaperative effort, with City of Hartford, for development of water sources. ® The statement covered more than a score of topics, and recommended . appointment of several committees to work with the common council in.carrying out projectei improve- ments. Construction of a golf course was conceded to be a wise move, but opinion was expressed that its financing must be by means other than direct taxation. Utilization of the A. W. Stanley tract for a goif course was proposed. Appropriations of funds with which to afford work for the unem- ployed was recommended whenever industrial conditions create the need and the financial condition of the city warrants such a procedure. Toward the close of the message, the mayor took notice of the prac- tice of some common council meni- bers of publicly airing their \iebwa e- on, municipal matters without coming fully informed, and he di- rected criticism at this practice, urg- ing that it be discontinued, particu- larly with regard to matters bearing er upon the development of wat sources. The Message The mayor's message follows “Members of the Common Coun- cik— ¢ “In donformity with provisions of the city charter, I am submitting to you, my annual message, reporting financial conditions of our munici- pal government and making recom- mendations for the ensuing year. 5 lncreased Tax Rate *Taxpayers and property owners are, of course, deeply interested in the tax rate. Those of us who are elected to public office do our ut- most to avoid increases in the rate, but there are times when an in- crease is unavoidable, if we are to keep the city's interests at heart. ‘We expect numerous lmprnvemgmu this year, extending into all sections of the city. These entail expense, naturally, and have contributed to the higher rate. It must be re- membered, too, that there is a very large amount in the uncollected tax account,” geceipt of which would have made 1t possible to effect & re- duction. It was the majority opinion of the common council this year that an increased rate is to be preferrcd when the alternative is :e‘flec'. of and curtailment of neces- ;'r::‘ov:k 1 ‘am confident that the y, mnd that your decision Wi ‘endgrsed, ‘ Schools “The!northern section of the city il, in future years. present a more blesome .problem of school ac- afmmodations than at present, and I wish to-state that 1 am in favor of ps looking to the relief of the afim north of the railroad cross- "'gihe»uhoo\u of the northern dis- tHict are crowded for the most part. We also have classes on pari-time, condition which should not be al- ed to continue any longer. % *‘Construction of an addition to the senior high school will continue concentrate secondary school ac- ymmodatiogs in the ;t:\ll‘hern! :: fhe city. This is not sat- mm;y“ treatment of the high 001 blem, Our rlflfl :’\lol continue to be, north of the railroad crossover, particularly in northwest. « "While we must admit of the educa- | fecessity of extending our al fal to avoid dangerous approach o the limit of our bonding possibili- tlen. Every citizen and taxpaycr o:ould make a study of municipal fnances. I feel sure that the num- Wer of those who are acquainted h the amount we pay daily oia r bonded indebtedness is but a fraction of the number who insist n costly improvements and great expenditures of the city's monevy. A comparison of city debts will show New Britain to stand high in the list municipalities of our size. + “I regret to report to you that the development ystem, we must also be care- | plan of semi-annual collection taxes. Intevest Charges est charges after one year. tested against a change, his should have been paid by them in taxes. There may be such instances in other cities, but the practice could be curbed under the statute which allows the collector to demand pay- ment after one year and foreciose it his demand is ignored. “But why should there be opposi- tion to a law which is affecting near- ly every poor man in the state of Connecticut. A reduction is par- ticularly desirable at this time when many are losing their homes, while the state, with its 12 per cent penalty law is doing nothing to h2lp conditions. 1f there was a chance of escape from the payment of taxes on property, I would say the pres- ent law is a good one. But, real property is lienable, and the city or town cannot lose. On the other hand, personal property is not lien. able, has but a nine per cent pen- alty charge, and the city and state is losing every yea “Again I repeat, this law is un- just. I respectfully ask that tie common council keep this matter in mind, and at the next session of the legislature . exert every effort to bring about a reduction in the inter- est charge. Auditing “The board of finance and taxation has made an appropriation this year for the auditing of all municipal ac- counts. This is a businesslike measure which should have been put in effect many years ago. It is sur- prising when the methods of this municipal corporation are compared with those of industrial corporations in our city, to see how far behind modern methods we have been, with reference to audits, “I would recommend that eom- plete audit be made at least twice a uditor who would be in constant -{touch with city finances and depart- mental records. This plan has been put in. effect by municipalities in this state and elsewhere and has worked out most satisfactorily. Sev- eral accounting firms are noy mak- ing a study of methods in vogue in municipal departments, and bids on the contract for auditing will soon be before your honorable body. Department of Public Works | "A word of praise is due the de- | partment of public works for the splendid way it has performed its tasks during the year. The methods employed in oiling highways was an outstanding example of its work. More streets were treated than ever before, and from the best statistics available, the cost for oil was about $10,000 less than the preceding year. This is the result of proper handling and cutting down on wastage. “Continued study of modern methods of executing public jm- provements have resulted in the | purchase of much mechanical equip- nta which m'\‘l“l‘;c:.;e &:2‘“ year. It would we advisable, ‘also 'M ?:’\: rlfloct;e ¢ e, for the city to employ a part-time I |ment by the department of public |works, with the result that great economies have been brought about. | “The department has added to its | equipment during the year, a snow loader, a tractor, a road roller and | numerous smaller pieces of time |and money saving machinery. | “The department has also done much to beautify the city through the planting of shade treex. Men- | bers of the common council shouid {take it upon themselves to see that |their constituents are informed of |the fact that the department wiil | plant shede trees in front of homes honorable body that a special com- mittee be authorized to work out a of “No doubt you have been informed of the petition presented by me to the cities and boroughs committee of the legislajure to have the inter- n unpaid tax accounts reduced from 12 per cent to 9 per cent, on accounts standing unpald “The state tax commissioner pro- only argument being that many persons speculate with the money which at a very small cost legislature has not given its approval | Fire Department the suggestion forwarded by the ! wpittie need be said of the fire de- rter revision committee and YOUT | papiinent This is one branch of the henorable body for a referendum 01 | city government, the efficiency of ial appropriations in excess o {uh&ch is constantly being demon- ,000. Such a regulation would |girateq. appropriations. 1 am hopeful that | knowiedge of fire fighting methode spme future assembly will see fit 10 {and capable supervision by the chief R Sa L Stafile |2nd his assistants. The morale is « semi-Annual Tax Collections high, and the cooperation of the 41 wish to state that my experi-|nembers of this department is most ehce In the office of mayor. cOvering | pieasing. The work of fire preven- asperiod of five years. has strength- | tion has been put in a scientific b efied my belief in the system of through proper inspection, and sjmi-annual collection of taxes. Irportunt factbr i the departmente $“Such a plan is strictly in keep- | sycce: The Barnesdals stton of iAg with modern business procedure. | the city is much in need of fire fight- is my conviction that it would be |ing facilities. The city cannot be great benefit both 1o the tax col- | concidered to be properly protected lector and to the taxpayer. and hav- until a station is built which will iflg been given a fair trial, would be lgerve that district. The common epdorsed by hoth. It can readily b* | council should keep fhis project in seén that it would lighten the bur- mind as one of the first for execu- a®n on the taxpayer and would save | tion, tfe city the interest now paid on fghds with which to conduct the government while awaiting the an- nbal tax payments. T¥Almost daily. 1 receive callers at my office who ask advice concern- iag their taxes. Tt has been very efident to me that many of those 0. through thrift and indusiry . Police Department “Police department work is pe:- haps the most unpleasant in the long | list of municipal services. Many per- sons express strong dislike for these uniformed servants of the public | until they have occasion to caill on the police for assistance or protec- tion. Every time 4 police officer per- have saved enough from their earn- forms his duty he makes an enern i to purchase a home are in|Reviewing the work of our depari- nged of assistance in hudgeting their | ment, I feel we all have nccasion for efpenses. if they are to save the ronf ipride. Our force is as clean and as sfer thelr heads. Tayments in JUIv cfficient ax any in the entire cous- r9d January would. in my opinini. | try. he & desirable substitute for the pres- | “The thouzht haz struck me that. B Fire losses are heing kept | have given a very desirable check N 14t » Jow figure through proper | ]‘[ro"th and expan | year. egt nlan of one annual payment. hefore many years pase, we may he Department *“The park department has comn- pleted one of its most successful years under a new commission and a new superintendent, During the year, I have heard nothing but words of glowing praise from men and women in all walks of life. The park commission, operating through the office of the superintendent, has brought out the greatest beauty in our parks and the maximum benefits in our playgrounds. “This is one of the most important duties of the city government. Our city has been bleased with many chii- dren, perhaps more children than most cities of New Britain's size. ‘There is no mnan in public office or private life who does not want te afford these children the most com- plete protection and thorough en- joyment. It was this feeling which prompted the board of finauce and tazation and the common council to increase the sppropriation to this department for the fiscal year 1929- 1930, “Immediate steps should be taken by the park department or by & committee of the common couvncil to procure lands in the fourth ward district for park or playground pur- poses. This section. of the city has no park or playground at the pres- ent time. I feel it would he a wise investment to. purchase land and de- velop it before the expansion of the residence districts makes it impossi- ble to secure a tract large enough and properly located, I am cerlain that no official or taxpayer would wish to stand in the way of giving that Jecality the same park facilities as are now enjoyed in other dis. tricts, Recreation I teel I would be overlooking the work of a very important branch of our municipal system if I were lo fail to make mention of the munici- pal recreation commission. At an almost unbelievably law cost, this board has provided recreation ‘or thousands of boys and girls during the playground season. Under trained supervision, the children are being taught habits of health for body and mind and being drilled along lines which will fit them to become useful mambers of their community. Several baseball leagues have been formed and supervised by the commission, re-awakening inter- est in the national pastime. The games hi furnished recreation to thousands and have cncouraged usé of the parks. Thanks Mrs. R. J. Vance “I wish publicly to express my thanks to Mrs. Robert J. Vance for her genarous gift which made possible the inauguration of a play- ground on the Robert J. Vance school grounds. The citizens of New Britain, particularly the parents and children of the Vance school district owe Mrs. Vance a debt of gratitude for her kind thoughtful- ness. Another good citizen of New Britain has furnished several thou- sands of dollars to be used in fur- nishing the utmost in recreation for children at Walnut Hill park swim- ming pool. The benefits of his gifts, I am sure, will be far reaching. Building Department “The bullding department has operated amoothly and efficiently for the past year and we have every reason to expect continued operation along these lines. This branch of the government faces perplexing problems every day. It is in this office that the exacting requirements of the zoning law and the building ordinances are interpreted, as well as the electrical and plumbing codes. Failure on the part of this staff to function efficiently would place the lives and limbs of countless hun- dreds of our people in jeopardy. The staff has been increased by the addition of a deputy inspector, insuring more frequent and more thorough inspection of old and new buildings. Through the efforts of the other deputy inspector, we are soon to have a heating code in use. This is a feature of building in- spection, the importance of which is becoming more and more evident each year. Faulty installations have cost property owners many dolla: in wasted radiation, and much di comfort in poorly heated homes. These difficulties will be met when the heating code is adopted and the inspector transferred from building to heating supervision. *“Our zoning regulations have more than justified their adoptich. We have seen in the operation of this code, the protection of properti and beautification of the city. ever, we must he progressive. Zoning regulations must follow the m of the city, and we should be ready to make such changes in the code and zones as will aid in the proper develop- ment of all localities. The board of adjustment has completed a board deserve the highest commen- | dation. Salary Adjustments “The question of salary adjust- problem for many years. It has been under discussion several times. and in each instance the commen council has taken the attitude that it should control salaries. This plan | d0cs not meet my approval. The system invites unfairnese and in- justice. and very often the employe with the most influence is the one ho receives the mest considara- tion. T am not singling out the New Britain commen ceuncil in thia dis- cussion. but am cartain you will find the same condition in any city which Financial statement showing net debt of $7,021,631.59, —————e———— et MAYOR A. M, PAONESSA It is my belief, based on years of study of this question, that we must eventually turn the salary question over to the hoard of finance and taxation or to a salary commission independent of the common council. Bus Service “We are indebted to the Connec- ticut Co. and particularly to the local superintendent, Mr. Bryan, for extension of bus service on the Farmington avenue line. “However, we have furnished no relief for: the residents of South street, and Rocky Hill avenue, whose petition for bus service came before this body a year ago. Let us make every effort this year to have this transportation need filled. Raliroad Crossings “Maps and tentative layout for a proposed new trunk line high eliminating the traffic hasards b tween Allen street and Gilette's cor- nor have been placed with the state highway commissioner. You are, no doubt, familiar in a general way, at least, with what it is proposed to do and of the numerous benefits which will accrue. We have had assurance of cooperation from the state de- partment, and are looking for early operations on this acheme. “Assurance has also been given that the state highway department will cooperate with the city in the elimination of the railroad grade cromsings at East street, and at South street. Present plans are for & bridge at East street, and an under- pass at South street. When complet- ed, the most serious railroad has- ards within the city limits will have been eliminated. “I favor action by the City of New Britain to asmsist the town of Newington in its movement to elim- inate the grade crossing on Newing- ton avenue, east of the New Britain town line. Although this crossover is outside of the city limits, our resi- dents use it with such regularity as to give it a local aspect. As soon as formal steps have been taken to carry this petition to the state high- way commission, the common coun- cil should go on record as lending its unqualified support. “Again, I wish to bring to the fore the question of annexing Maple Hill and Kensington. These com- munities border on our city limits. We furnish them many of the ac- commodations which they enjoy, and it would seem beneficial to all par- ties concerned to bring about annex- ation. This matter should be given serious consideration. Traffic ~ “Adoption of the boulevard sys- tem will,, I believe, result in a sharp reduction in collisions and accidents. Requiring autoists to come to & complete stop before entering a main highway, will require the exercise of precaution, and the re- sult must be fewer accidents. As New Britain grows, its traffic prob- lems will grow. Every member of the common council should acquaint himself with the conditions in his ward which invite traffic danger, endeavor to work out a solution of the problems and confer with the traffic bureau of the police depart- ment. Cooperative effort, alone, will settle the city's problem in this re- spect. Incinerator “In consideration of the question of whether this city should build an incinerator, it is advisable to give deep study to the matter of finance. ‘To operate sucn a plan will cost ap- proximately $200,000 for the first busy The many matters coming | posal of ashes and rubbish. For each | before this body have been judicial- | Succeeding year. about $75,000 must |1¥ handled. and the members of the |be laid aside | maintenance, the ithat the cost will continue to grow year, this including the costs of con- struction and the collection and dis- Tor collection and likelihood being | vearly. If it is decided that an in- inerator shall be built, the collec- ments had presented a troublesome | 1ion should he managed by the de- partment of public works. Avistion “Each year it becomes more and more apparent that aviation will play an important part in our sys- tem of communication and shipping. |1t is important that an airport he | provided, not 8o much for the bene. [fit of those who make flying a | pleasure, hut more %o for the benefit of our industries which soms day will find it nscessary to make use of this means of transportation fo | maet competition. ley tract, the expansive plot of land in Stanley Quarter a aside for municipal uses through the gener- osity of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley. I favor appointment of a committee |to make a study of this plot, with .rqlerenca to its possibilities as an |airport. [ Municipal Golf Course | “Unqueationably, there is a de- | mand for a municipal golf course. | The interest in that form of sport has advanced to a point where every | progreasive community should fur- nish a course. However, there are many important improvements | which we must face, and I regret | to say that I cannot see how a city can undertake the financing of this | project. It has been suggested that | financing be arranged by means ;other than taxation or bond issues, and & mevement is now on foot this end. It is to be hoped that the scheme will work out successfully. Navigation “Many years ago there was agita- tion for a canal for this city's pur- | poses, extending from the Connecti- cut river, near Middletown, to the | oot of Bouth Main street. It will be remembered by followers of munici- pal events at that time, that an ap- propriation was made and the en. gineering firm of Hall & Bacon was engaged to make a survey, They re- ported the plan to be a feasible one. Owing to the high water level of the Connecticut river, as indicated in the backing up of water as far as East Berlin, it can be seen that the &cheme is a workable one. “I do not include these statements in the form of a recommendation, but merely to record for future gen- erations the fact that the possibility of a waterway and shipping point, terminating at South Main street, has advanced 10 & point of engineer- ing survey at least. Council Membership “Much has been said on the ad- visability ot reducing the numerical strength of the common council. Several years.ago, a charter revision committee s0 recommended, but the common council voted negatively, giving the impression that such a plan will never meet the approval of. that body. “The argument has been advanced that a larger council gives more citi- zens an opportunity to take a hand in the management of public af- fairs. The theory of this is correct, but past experience has shown that After election day, about two-thirds of the membership takes little or no interest. This can be illustrated by the fact that I was not acquaint. ed with more thay 20 of the 30 members who made up the common council for the past year. “I still believe that the city char- ter should provide for a full-time mayor and that the common council should consist of 12 members, meet- ing twice a month. I believe no bill should be paid out of the city treas. ury until it has been examined by the finance committee and approved by the common council. The present charter makes it possible to dis- count invoices to secure cash dis- counts. Although we save a few hun- dred dollars yearly, I feel this prac- tice sahould be discontinued. At pres- ent, discounted bills are formally re- ported to the common council by the comptroller, but I know from experience that council members pay little attention to bills reported. “In the event that this, or some future council should install a full- time mayor, 1 would recommend that h2 open all mail and receive all bills directed to the city depart- ments, and that all answers to of- ficial communications go to him for approval before being sent out. Municipal Building “Again, I wish to record my sen- timents in favor of construction of & new city hall. Sale of the present bullding would probably be produc- tive of sufficient funds with which to construct the new municipal structure. There is no question but that the present city hall serves its purpose as well any building not designed primarily fpr such service might. It must be remembered that the objects sought when the architects planned this building, were not those which make for a g00d administration building for a city government, “When a new city hall is built, it rights, chairman has been de- voting mest of his time to the of his office. This he has done without any increase in his compen- sation. “Last year, it was found advissble to engage a new engineer, and I be- lieve the department has made & Dappy selection, and that the new ! engineer will find it possible to carry out the extensions and improvements with but little outside assistance. Consultants should -be called in from time to time, since it is generally agreed that twe heads are Dbetter than one. We have pald Hasen & ‘Whipple about $75,000 for plans and specifications fer the fltration plant and the pipe line, and much of this matgrisl can be used. I believe, however, that we ‘should dispense with the services of this frm of consultants. . “All of you who have been fol- lowing city affairs are acquainted ‘with the resolution passed at the Iast meeting of the council with referencesto the Hartford water bill. This matter has been befores 'the legislative committee, and at the hearing, & very few of your member- ship was present to protest against giving Hartford rights to the use of the entire east branch of the Farm- ington river unless this city is a party to such use. “The mayor and other officials of the City of Hartford were present and stated their willingness to share the uses of this area with us. Since that tim bill was passed by the legisiature allowing the City of Hartford to sell water to the City of New Britain and vice verss, or reach other agreements which might be of mutual benefit. “At present no one knows what can be accomplished. I believe, with Mayor Batterson, that committees representing the two cities will werk out the problem to the advantage of both. “Until efforts made along these lines have been brought to a con- clusion, the work of the joint com- mittee will be of a delicate nature, since it will be one of equalization. The Hartford committee must look after the interests of Hartford, Windsor, West Hartford, Bloomfield and a part of Newington. New Brit- ain must safeguard this city. Berlin, part of Newington, Plainville and a part of Forastville. “It is entirely possible that, dur- ing these deliberations, misinform tion may reach members of the co! mon council, as has happened in the past. Bometimes these membera come out in the columns of the press and air their views, Oftentimes, this kind of publicity defeats cooperation. If members of the common council or others are seeking the real truth of the matter, they may obtain the in- formation at the office of the mayor or from the respective departments. “I speak of this matter in view of past experience, and because I know that repetitions are bound to be injurious. Common Council *The city charter imposes upon the mayor the obligation of bringing maln trunk line storm water sewer, ities [and possibly the sanitaty sewer; the filtration plant and the sswer beds are preblems increasing with the passing of time. These are already in the foreground; @oubtless others will appear from time to time. “One of the greatest of all men who have served this ceuntry in an official capacity had for his guifance the motto: ‘Public office is a public trust’ This motto might well be adopted by every tonight. : one of us Bncl having comes his duty to his ability, having ia mind ebjective—the well city of New Britain. On that 1 appeal to you for honest ceopera- tion during this fiscal year. { “Respectfully submitted, *A. M. PAONESSA, Mayer. —ee HWERALD CLASSIFTED ADS FOR BEST RESULTS . READ to you an annual statement of fi- nances and his recommendations for the year. Each member of the com- mon council should take it upon himseif to make a ptudy of these recommendations, consideting the wiledom of their adoption and tak- ing prompt action where it is desir- able, Financial Statement Balances of the different funds of the city in the hands of the treasur- er, March 31, 1928, “General fund, $1,533.2 fund, $21,5601.84; subway fund, $19, 412.86; street improvement fund, $22,313.08; park commissioners, $408. cemetery committee, $1 589.65; city building fund, $1, .80; new achool building fund, $445. 768.26; dog license fund, $292.0 public amusement commission, § 512.84; city plan commission, $461.50; park purchase and develop- ment fund, $1,06! street depart- ment fund, $8,833.19; soning com- mittee, $813.32; municipal garage fund, $80.14; state aid to widows fund, $11.95; municipal comfert sta- tion fund, $1,911.13; German gun installation fund, $1,289.06; munici- pal home service bureau, $163.36. Total, $5630,632.72. “Payments on account of appro- priations made against taxes laid on years 1929, 1930 and 1931, but not yet collected; Fire station No. 7 fund, $38,352; World war memorial, $94,255.02, “Payments against honds author- ized but not sold, water fund, $16,- 522.61. Cash in treasury, $384,473.09, “Recapitulation of indebtedness: Water bonds, $1,265,000; sewer bonds, $1,725,000; subway bonds, $419,000; municipal building bonds, $215,000; park honds, $162,00; re- funding bonds, $10,000; school bonds, $3,793,000; city notes, $77,. 817. Total, § 7 Sinking $184,377.66;: sewer bonds, 862.88; subway bondw, municipal building bonds, $63,. 4816 school bonds, $155,461.93. Total, $645,285.41. “Net indebtedness, $7,021,531.59, Comclusion “In conclusion, I wish to express my thanks to the common council, the boards and commissions, the citi- sens of our city and the public press should bring all departments under one roof, this including police head- quarters. Unemployment “For the past year, conditions in our industrial city have been fair from a standpoint of employment, and nearly everyone with a me- chanical inclination has been kept busy. Our problem of unemploy- ment has been, and is. chiefly with unskilled workers. Many of these are breadwinners of large families, few of them with savings accounts, and none of them so situated, finan- cially, as to be able to carry on witheut weork. “If it is possible for the city to do so without getting into serious financial difficulties, T believe mu- nicipal loans should be floated to provide work during periods of seri- Ous strain. T am also heartily in favor of a living wage for every worker. and feel that the city p roll should furnish the standard of wages. Water Department “The past year has heen one of marked activity for the water de- partment. 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