The Portland daily press., 1883-05-08

which was referred the petition Of John T.
Gilman, Nathan Webb, G. w. Goddard, Fran
els Fesssnden, II. j. Libby and Elias Thomas,
that the city subscribe to a number Of copies OF
VIM. Goods forthcoming history Of Portland,
reported an order authorizing tha mayor to
subscribe for 100 copiee, providing the cost does
not exceed SO per volume
A communication was received from the
School Committee stating the necessity OF
more school accommodations in Ward l. At
the beginning Of the next term 100 scholars
will be unproyided for, and they urged the ne
cessity OF the appropriation of $1,000 for the
purchase of lot of land near Quebec street
and the erection Of proper school building.
The communication was laid on the table.
The Board OF overseers OF the Poor also
asked for $3.50 for an addition 10 the poor
farm buildings for insane persons. This re-
quest was laid on the table.
A communication was received from Asha-
bel Chaplin, calling attention to the fence be-
tween his land and the Western Cemetery, and
also TO several improvements in the cemetery
planned by the civil engineer. The Commit
tee on Public Grounds reported en- order con-
veying TO Mr.. Chaplin the land that would be
Eub On py bdCu improvements AZ tHtuly cSul6
per foot with the condition that Mr.. Chaplin
rebuild the fence. The matter was referred to
the committee on the sale Of unimproved real
estate, who, later In the evening, reported that
they fully concurred, and the order was passed
PETITIONS REFERRED.
OF j. L. Whittemore, that a barn at No. 161
Neal street be declared a nuisance and re-
moved. Referred to the City Marshal.
mt 20 n hail
at 1l5 Clark street.
OF John Dumphy, for a culvert ut the corner
of Cumberland and Poplar streets.
OF T. Hill Mansfield, to erect engine and
boiler at l5S Middle street. Referred with
power.
OF VIM Connor and others, for sewer on
Sheridan street, and Mr.. Bracket and others,
for a sewer on Lafayette street.
OF Kendall q Whitney for compensation for
damage to their stock caused by water left
running in the armory over the store.
OF Lavina Black to enter the sewer ON La
| fayette street.
OF James A. Leavitt for a sewer on Oxford
| street, from Elm TO Cedar.
OF Samuel Waterhouse and others that Fore
street, between Exchange and Silver, be re-
paved
OF b. Burnham for compensation for dam
| ages to his house caused by defect in the
sewer on Marston street.
OF S. SpauldiDg and others for a street lamp
| on the corner OF May and Taylor streets.
or John Evans and others for street lamp
| on the south side of North street, between
| Congress and Cumberland.
| Also of Portland Stove Foundry Company
| for one near their factory on Kennebec street.
| OF IS. Q. Rand and 10 others that the SOUTH
| erly side OF Spring street, from High TO Brack-
| EFT streets, be repaved with granite blocks
| OF John Stinchcomb for abatement of sewer
| assessment ON sewer on India street. Referred
with power. Also petition of Sarah J. Barker
| for same.
| OIL. Lsroohelle aud others for a sidewalk
\ on Preble street.
Orr. F. Green & Co., w. W. whipple s.
| Co. and John s. Fitz for licenses to store pc
| troleum.
OF James r. Lowell to erect new wooden
building on Willis street.
| OF A. /. @. Davis to be allowed considera-
| ton on sewer assessment. Referred with pow
| OF George Mlliken and others for an extern
sion Of Gray street, from Brackett to Clark.
OF George Il. Raymond to erect a new wood
/ en- building at 334 Brackets street.
| OF Daniel Black TO erect and maintain a
steam engine ON Central wharf.
ORDERS PASSED.
That the City Treasurer be authorized to
| convey TO David W. LeLacheur lot of land
belonging TO the city situated on Gilman street,
at the rate OF 1-2 cents per foot, with the pro-
vision that he erect dwelling house on the lot
/ within one year.
That the proper notice be published in regard
| to the hearing on the Oxford street sewer.
That the City Treasurer be authorized to ex-
ecute deed OF such lot in Evergreen Gene
terry as the trustees may designate to the trus-
| tees OF the Relief Association OF the Portland
| Fire Department for the purpose of erecting a
suitable monument to departed members of the
association. The same to be transferred free
| OF cost
That the mayor be authorized to give bonds
TO the persons to whom licenses were granted
BY the Board. The order was referred to the
City Solicitor for an opinion as to its legality.
That the Chief Engineer aud members Of the
fire department be provided with suitable
| uniform, the expense of tho same to be borne
| by the members.
That the Committee on Public Buildings be
authorized TO purchase coal for the current
year.
That the Committee on Streets, Sidewalks
and Bridges be authorized to purchase for the
use OF the street department horses at an ex-
| peDse not exceeding $1,000.
That burglar proof safe be placed In the
vault OF the City Treasurer at cost not ex-
| ceeding $1,000.
That the City Marshal be directed TO call the
attention OF the several railroad lines which
run through Commercial street to the city or
dinances which prohibit running trains at a
greater rate than six miles per hour.
That the City Treasurer be authorized to
convey by warranty deed lot of land on Grant
street, containing 2aI0 square feet to b. w.
Slower for $1229i.
That the Committee on Fire Department be
authorized to purchase new steam fire engine
and 5000 feet of hose, the cost not TO exceed
$1,000, and to be charged to the appropriation
for fire department.
That the sum Of $780, in addition to that al
ready appropriated for the celebration Of the
Fourth OF July, be appropriated for the proper
reception and entertainment of the Governor
and his staff, provided they accept the invita-
ton to be present
That the City Treasurer pay A. L. Sterling
$3.50, the amount awarded him by the joint
standing committee on laying out new streets
for damages to his property on Peaks Island
by the laying out of "Island Avenue"
In Joint Convention.
The following subordinate officers were
elected:
Waighers of GOAL George IL Rounds. Lo-