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30 CONSTABLE'S REPORT, The Constable for the year ending Feb. +1, leave to submit the following report:— The whole number of arrests, For Drunkenness, being Disorderly, Theft, Obstructing Doorways, 1 Li Li 1875, begs 27 19 5 2 1 -- 27 Tramps furnished lodgings, 20 The force, for this brunch of public service, consisted, for the past year, of one constable and two special police, who received fifty (50) dollars each for their work. It is my opipion that the compensation named is far from adequate when • the labor required is taken into consideration. The ,::hours for active duty have been limited to the evening and a small portion of the night. In order to fully protect pub- lic property—a want seriously telt in view of the nuinerous burglaries committed—officers should be on duty all night, and sufficient compensation voted therefor. Any provision short of this is a useless waste of money. A night watch of .a sufficient number should be employed, who should patrol •the streets all through the evening and night. I would rec- ommend•the establishment of such a force, with an appropri- ation of fifteen hundred (1500) dollars, or, an abolishment of the police entirely. In case the town should see fit to au- thorize the appointment of such a force, I should recomtnend that it be organised by the choice of a Chief, who should • superintend the same, and upon whose approval alone, all bilis, incurred by the department, should be paid. During the year, a record book has been procured for the registry of all persons arrested and committed to the lock-up. Respectfully, ELI SIMONDS, Constable. 31 REPORT OF THE ENGINEERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. LEXINGTON, FEB..:1,:1875.; The Engineers of the Fire Depaitment hereby; submit the town the following statement of the public propertyin _ their bands, and also a statement of what they deem to be „� the wants of the Department for the coming year, together with a list of the fires from Feb. 1, 1874, to Feb. 1, 1875.. The Hancock and Adams, Engines need painting to secnire their preservation. This would cost probably about $10. The Hook and Ladder room in the Adams Engine house re- • quires a different flooring, either of plank or cement, and it is desirable to have the sides and ceiling sheathed or plastered. It seems absolutely necessary that some provision be made for storing the Babcock Fire Extinguisher. INVENTORY OF PROPERTY. AT ADAMS ENGINE HOUSE, NO. 1. 1 Engine & Hoee Carriage. 700 feet of Leading Hose. 4 lengths Suction Hose. 5 pairs Overalls. 7 Oil: Cans. 13 Spanners and 4 Belts. 7 Lanterns. 1 Feather Duster. 2 sets of Harness. 2 pipes for Hose., 1 Strainer. • 4 Ages. 2 Stoves and Funnel. 1 Shovel. 6 Sponges. 50 Dippers. 50 Spoons. 1 ton of Coal.