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90 MAYOR'S ANNUAL REPORT.owned by F. Hahne at Drayton street, and Oglethorpeavenue lane. The wagon was slightly damaged andwas repaired by the department.December 9th, while driving on Jefferson streetEngine No. 6 collided with a street car at the cornerof Jefferson and Duffy streets. The pole on theengine was broken and one window in the car wasshattered.Expenditures.The total expenses, or the amount expended forthe fire department during the past year amountedto $75,452.71; included in this amount were items of$460.00 for pensions $338.66 for bills carried overfrom the previous year, neither of which were providedfor in the annual appropriation.In conducting the department, the best grade ofsupplies and appliances is purchased at the lowestpossible figures; ever}' dollar left from actual cost ofmaintenance goes toward improving the service andevery effort is made to keep the efficiency up to thehighest mark. During the past twelve months theactual cost of maintenance was $72,882.54 and theamount paid for additional and necessary applianceswas |1,771.51 a total of $74,654.05 for expenses includedin the appropriation for the year.Sub-Division of Expenses.Statement of expenses as shown on books of this•department for year ending December 31st, 1901:Salaries .......................................... ............$62,610 92Printing and Stationery .......................... 117 75Feed for Stock............................................. 3,996 00HorseShoeing........ ....... ...... ......... ............ 518 79