The Portland daily press., 1890-02-04

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Portl md, January 7, 1890.
WARD FOUR.
An order was passed authorizing the COM
mittee on public buildings to rent the store
233 Federal street for ward room for ward
four.
POLICE DEPARTMENT..
The resignation of Philip B. Hughes from
the regular police force was announced and
William FL. Smith was appointed to fill the
vacancy and confirmed. Edward A. Springer
and William K. Pote were appointed special
policemen.
MORE FIRE APPARATUS.
The committee on fire department, to whom
was referred the petition of citizens for ad-
ditional fire protection reported. Alderman
Shaw presented the Dajority report which
said that the committee were of the opinion
that three new engines and $1,000 feet of hose
should be purchased.
Mr.. Shaw also presented an order provid-
ing for the immediate purchase of steamer,
at a cost not to exceed $4,000, and 10000 feet
OF hose, at cost not to exceed $500, and
recommending that the next city government
purchase two more steamers and 5000 feet of
hose.
Alderman Thompson presented the minori-
ty report. he did not wish to oppose anything
which would increase the efficiency of the de
partment, but he thought $1,000 feet of hose
too much to buy. He also questioned the
ing the action of the next government. The
order after further discussion was passed
and new engine and hose will be imme-
diately purchased.
HIGH STREET EXTENSION AGAIN.
Alderman Rand presented the petition of
James p. Baxter and 70 others for the lay
ing out of new street (extension of High
street, from Portland street north The Pc
tition was referred.
MORE TELEGRAPH POLES.
An order was passed granting the Com
mercial Union Telegraph Company permis-
sion to erect line of poles and string wires.
The line is in the outskirts of the city and
does not run through the principal streets.
AUTHORIZED TO REMOVE THE BRIDGE.
The Boston & Maine railroad was author
lied to remove the bridge at the foot Of
bridge. '----'-"--
VIOLATION OF WOODEN BUILDING ORD
NANCE.
Alderman Smart read letter from j. H.
Blake, which stated that building had been
erected on Danforth street under conditions
and privileges which had been denied him.
The alderman though the violation of the
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far enough. He moved that If the building
had been erected contrary to the law the city
marshal be directed to tear it down.
This brought Alderman Thompson to his
feet. Mr.. Thompson is chairman of the
wooden buildings committee. He protested
against the order and against member of
the board trying to interfere with the duty
of his committee. He stated that the COM
mittee had heard Mr.. Blake and looked over
the premises, and had taken all the action
necessary.
Alderman McClutcby thought Mr.. John L.
Best, the owner of the building, would fix it
up IL given time. He understood the man
he had engaged to do the work had been sick
and had not been able to cover the building
with metal as had been agreed between Mr..
| Best and the committee.
Alderman Smart thought he had bad time
| enough, but the aldermen evidently thought
otherwise and voted to lay the order on the
| table.
PETITIONS.
The following petitions were presented:
| John F. Proctor, to move building Granted.
| Charles T. Wilson, for an intelligence office.
Patrick McDonough, to move building.
Diamond Wrench Co, to erect engine and boiler.
| Granted.
Proprietors of Portland Pier, to erect a new
wooden building on the pier Granted.
8. g.. Gushing, to erect wooden building.
Granted
~ duiOuu NICuCU W. iOI duulblOu W pitIiliStS,
Granted
Frank j. Neatly, for victualler's license
Granted.
Charles stanwood, Jr.. for wooden building.
Granted.
All these permissions were granted SUBJ
| ject to usual conditions.
MISCELLANEOUS.
1t was voted that 5000 now appropriated
for water and hydrants" be transferred to
the appropriation for fire department.
| The inspector Of building. was ordered to
report to the board the number of buildings
| erected in the city the past year.
Orders were passed authorizing the isSu-
ance Of warrants for the city election aud au-
thorizing the treasurer to assign mort
| gage.
The report of the committee on streets for
| the passed month was received and filed.
The report of the recorder of the munich
| pal court for the month ending January
10th, was received and placed on file.
In Common Council.
Absent Mr.. Irish.
Reading of the records was dispensed with.
Mr.. Jordan offered petition, signed by
Judge Webb. James P. Baxter, j. S. Wins
low, 81. G. Briggs, R. S. Maxcey, w. G. Da-
Wis, w. f. Milliken, G E. B. Jackson, r. K.
Barrett. G. S. Hunt, W. r. Wood, T. l.. Tai
bot q. E. Bird, j. S. Palmer, j. IL. Drum
mond, Z. G. Spring, George Walker, C. j.
Chapman, George p. Wescott and many 9TH
ers, asking the appointment of a special
committee TO see on what terms the lot
known as the Fort Allen lot, located next to
the Cummings house on the Eastern Prone
made, can be purchased, to be preserved for
public park. The petition was referred to
special committee, composed of Messrs.
Jordan and Bagley. The upper board added
Alderman Rand. The lot commands a su-
perb view of the harbor and city, aud has
23O feet front, and sides 310and $50.
The report of the committee on fire depart
ment was ordered on file in concurrence with
the upper board. Pending its acceptance
| there was discussion. Mr.. Tompsou ex
| planned the needs of the department and the
| action of the committee, and that while they
| found that the Board of Engineers thought
three new engines and $4,000 feet of hose
were demanded, the committee thought i
sufficient to recommend the purchase of one
engine now, and 10000 feet of hose, and re
Ter the purchase of the other two engines
and 5000 feet of hose to the next City Gov
ernment.
Mr.. Murphy wanted fire boat, and sale
the Commercial street merchants. whit
signed the petition, wanted a fire boat, anG
said the signers were not notified to attend
the hearing yesterday afternoon. He moved
to lay the report on the table.
Mr.. TompsoD said the merchants hac