The Portland daily press., 1886-05-04
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In reporting the bill, Mayor Chapman said:
''The appropriation BILL reported, provides for
raising $4,000 by taxation. Last year the
amount appropriated was $7o4 900, thus making
$4,000 more to be raised this year than last IL
| the valuation should remain the same. as last
Stead Of sci, but. considering the large number
| of new buildings erected during the past season
and the natural growth of property it is reasen-
able to suppose that our valuation Will be consld-
| erably increased, in which case the rate may be
no higher, and, possibly, lower than last year
Our appropriation bill has been reported after
very careful consideration in detail, of the needs
of the various departments, and, for the purpose
of avoiding increased taxation, there has been
the heartest cooperation on the part of the yari-
GUS committees in reducing their original estl-
mates, wherever it could consistently be done. If
it had not been for the ice storm, Which involved
large expenditure that was unavoidable, and
the amost absolute necessity for new school
house, we could probably have reduced the
made, the city will acquire new school building
which will add to the permanent property OF the
city, a considerable amount of granite pavement
will be laid several important sewers will be con-
structed, and a sum slightly in excess OF our
usual 4th of July expenditures will be set aside
for the proper observance of our centennial, al
though it is calculated that the patriotic impulses
of our citizens win supplement the efforts OF the
city if this celebration is made success
1t should be borne in mind that, of the $780,
600 appropriated, more than 100000 is in the
nature of fixed charges. such as interest, State
and county taxes, annual levy for sinking fund,
&C., upon which there is no margin for saving.
During the next year considerable portion of
our debt will mature, which can be extended at a
lower rate of interest, and besides, it is likely
that State and county taxes will be considerably
reduced, so that our citizens can congratulate
themselves that the hardest period in our imam
cial condition has been passed, and the pros pect
is bright for further relief from taxation in the
near future.
Alderman Wilson moved to consider the bill in
detail and the motion prevailed
Alderman Wilson moved that $4,000 be sub
inf for in tha
Alderman Beale stated that the addition was
made to meet unusual contingencies, such for
instance as the ice storm of last year and it was
hoped that it would not be necessary to expend
the whole amount The Mayor stated that suits
were pending against the city which might call
for expenditures and that the sum appropriated
was deemed small by the City Auditor Alder
man Wilson's motion not being seconded, on mo-
ton of Alderman Marks the item was passed, Al
derman Wilson voting no.
In response to question by Alderman Wilson,
Alderman Marks stated that the school committee
on account of new rooms needed, the require
ments of the new school building if erected and
other necessities had asked for over 81, 900
This amour had been reduced to $4,000 in the
estimate. The item was accepted.
Alderman Beale stated that it was understood
that the fire committee would pay $4,000 to the
committee on streets for hauling apparatus.
Alderman Wilson objected to the passage of
the appropriation for streets, sidewalks and
bridges unless he could be assured of the pur-
chase of a steam roller. Alderman Sawyer stated
that the purchase would be made if possible. On
yea and nay vote, Alderman Wilson was the
only negative. Alderman Wilson was also the on
y objector to the appropriation for the centennial
celebration The same alderman objected to the
special appropriation of So, 900 for schools The
necessity of the appropriation was explained by
the Mayor and the item passed.
The bill was then passed as reported by the fol-
lowing vote: Yeas, Beale, Kicker, Mcmahon,
Sawyer, Marks, Briggs; no. Wilson.
EVERGREEN CEMETERY.
The report of the trustees of Evergreen
Cemetery by William t. Small, secretary and
treasurer, was received, accepted and ordered on
file. The report states that it is believed the
cemetery has now been made selfsustaining and
that this result has been attained while improve
ments were being constantly made. The cutters
on avenues on the Northern slope of the cemetery
have been paved during the year. Attention is
again called to the fact that enlargements will
soon be necessary in the receiving tomb. The re-
port mentions the increase in demands for annual
and perpetual care of lots and closes with the
hope that the management of the cemetery will
prove satisfactory.
A statement of the receipts and expenditures
for the past year on the Evergreen Cemetery fund
was received from the City Treasurer and refer
red. The receipts were $13, 956.4S; expenditures
S13,45412. The total cemetery fund April L,
1886 was $50, 343.72. The communication ac
companying this statement was ordered placed on
file.
SKATING RINK LICENSES.
The petitions of Chas. E. Warwick and Groves
& Conway for licenses to keep roller skating Kinks
were received.
Rev. Mr. Blanchard objected, and said that
with Rev. Messrs. Daniels and Dunn, who were
present, he represented the Minister'S Associa-
ton, who asked for a public hearing, at which
they can make their objections in writing On
motion of Alderman Beae, seconded by Alder
man Marks, the request for hearing was grant
ed, the date to be fixed at some future time
PETROLEUM LICENSES.
Licenses granted to the following parties to
store petroleum in the amounts named expired by
limitation April 1, and the matter was referred to
the Chief Engineer: Shaw, Hammold s. Carney,
1000 gallons; Chas. Mclaughlin G. Co., 8 900
gallons; W. W. Whipple g. Co., 1900 gallons;
D. W. True s. Co., $500 gallons; Twitchell,
Champlin s. Co.. 100000 gallons; Twitchell,
Champln s. Co., 1000 gallons; John Conley s.
Son, 25, 900 gallons; Geo. c. Shaw, goo gallons;
Geo. c. Shaw & Co., 1000 gallons; John S. Fitz
s. Son, $50 gallons; f. A. Smith s. Co.
NEW WOODEN BUILDINGS
Alderman Marks, for the committee on new
wooden buildings, reported that the following
persons had been granted permits: Patrick
McShea, John Fits g. Son, Fred W. Robinson,
James E. Kennard Henry S. Hutchinson, A. j.
Cummings r. j. Symonds, Geo. Brock, G. W.
Jones, Peter Nollett and Emily Moores, Geo. G.
Shaw s. Co., Dana w. Fellows, Emma E. Lane,
Mary A. Lewis, Ella Z. Morrell.
SPECIAL POLICE
The following were appointed special police
without pay: Henry w. Hale, the Board OF
Health, including its secretary and the health
officer, Henry Wilson, John H. Hoag
The following were appointed special police
with pay, to serve at the island promenades,
parks, ETC.: w. r. Garland, George Williams,
Benjamin Burnham, Luther E. Skillings, w. s.
Jones, Luther Sterling
CITY FORESTER.
The office of City Forester was established by
an ordinance providing that such an officer shall
be annually appointed by the City Council and
receive pay by the day for labor performed The
order was read twice and passed to be engrossed,
after which it received final passage.
cTTY rToT7OE AGENCY