- be done at a very low rate of interest.
- The Public Library is in a flourishing condition, as seen
by the published reports of the Librarian. I would recommend
- that the directors of that branch of our city institutions
take into consideration the question of providing a reading room
where our citizens can have the use of the varied assortment
of current literature and a place where the use of the city can
feel that they are not intruding upon any one. Also the feasibility
of extending the benefits of the library to those who reside
in the joint school districts of Beloit and Turtle.
- The city cemetery has under its present management been kept
in excellent condition, and the sexton is certainly
- worthy of the commendation of our people. Our parks are in
as fair condition as can be expected under existing circumstances,
and much care should be taken to preserve and keep alive the
trees in the City Park. Mechanic's Green has now an undisputed
owner, and is ours not only be inheritance but by an edict of
the Supreme Court of the State, whose decision the past year
has in all cases been favorable to the city, and for which our
City Attorney is deserving of much credit for his energy and
perseverance.
- The question of License has not been before the people this
year. Therefore, I leave it to your own good judgment to
- decide in your own minds what is best to be done. If you
conclude to grant licenses those applying should be given to
understand that it does not take twenty men all Sunday to scrub
out a saloon. Such work should be done Saturday night. The electors
of the Fifth ward are yet compelled to exercise their right of
suffrage in a barn, and not a very good one at that. A more suitable
place should certainly be provided before the fall election.
- I would call your attention to the condition of our outlying
streets near the limits; they are almost impassible at times,
- which does not well compare with the town roads leading to
the city. The worst of the lot is the River Road from the joint
track crossing near Fairbanks, Morse & Co. to the Fenton
place north. Much fault has been found with the practice of bicycle
riding on the sidewalks after dark, and I would recommend that
you take the matter into consideration and pass such ordinance
as will either prohibit future riding on sidewalks at any time
or making it to the interest of any one filing complaint of any
violation of existing ordinances relating thereto, by paying
them at least one half of the fine imposed.
- The question of repairing and keeping in order the sidewalks
of our city is a serious one. Some way must be devised
- by which they can be kept in good condition to prevent as
much as possible our being defendants in suits caused by faulty
sidewalks.
- And now, gentlemen, the interests of the city are in your
hands. The important matters which will be brought before
- you must not be acted upon hastily. Think twice before you
act, consult with each other, consult with your constituents
so that you may be enabled to act in accordance with the wishes
of the people. Let your watchword be "Economy." Do
the business of the city as you would your own, be as careful
of its interests as you are of yours. Let us profit by the failures
and mistakes of the past, and enlarge upon its successes, and
all will be well. Gentlemen, I ask you cordial support during
the time I am to preside over the Council, and may He who presides
over all be with us and guide us aright.
- Ald. SHARP moved that the Mayor's address be entered
upon the proceedings and made a part of the records of
- the Council:
- The motion was unanimously adopted.
- The Mayor announced the following standing committees appointed
by him for the ensuing year:
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