The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-07-07

onOuiQ this plan be carried into effect, an
END TO the controversy can be reached much
more easily and speedily than by resort to
the ). J. Court under the rules prescribed
IN equity causes, and ought to be reasonably
satisfactory to all concerned.
Inc board accordingly recommends such
action on the part of the City Council as shall
vest In 1t the power to enter into an agree
ment Of submission as above contemplated
70 the chief Justice Tor, In case he shall de-
cline to serve, to such other persons as may
pc mutually agreed on by the board and the
Company. And, further, that at the trial or
hhe ne before the arbitrator, the same shall
DC conducted by the city solicitor in behalf
OF SAID domestic consumers under the super
vision OF the board with power to employ
such additional council as may be deemed
expedlent and that all the expenses and
costs eos IN the premises be borne and paid by
the city, except so far as the same or any
portion thereof shall be decided should be
Dorne and paid by the company.
GEO. X. EMERY,
m HENRY q. BUReEss. Commissioners.
HENRY S. BURRAGE,
June %, 1891.
The following order was passed:
Ordered, that, the board of water commits.
sloners pc, and they are hereby authorized
TO submit all matters In controversy relating
70 water rates charged or chsrgeable by the
Portland Water Company, to the determine
ton OF Chief Justice Peters of the Supreme
JUDICIAL Court, or In case he shall decline to
serve as arbitrator, to such other person or
persons as may BIO mutually agreed on by
said commissioners and the Water Compa-
ny, but with powers on the part of the arbi-
traitor, c0-extensive with those vested In said
court IN suits In equity legitlmately before
that tribunal, said Discrimination to be based
upon equity Principles; and that the trial or
nearing before such arbitrator or arbitrator
be conducted in behalf of the city and do
mes:ic consumers of water by the city solicit
tci under the supervision of said Commits
sioners with power to employ such addition
al counsel as may be deemed expedient, and
that all expenses and costs attending the
same be borne and paid by the city except so
far as the same or any part thereof shall be
Geclded should be borne and paid by said
Company.
THE MAINE CENTRAL WHARF.
A communication was received from the
City Civil Engineer in regard to the petition
OF the Maine Central railroad In relation to
sewerage deposits under their coal wharf.
The engineer said in effect that though sew
age is deposited there by the city sewer, it
must be borne ia mind that the sewer had its
location on the site and its right of dis
charge below lew water mark before any
wharf was built over 1t. The wharf took
the site with all its advantages and disad-
vantages, and any money the city might APP
propriate to alleviate the difficulty should be
considered rather as an evidence of the good
will OF the city towards its industrial inter-
ests rather than anything that could be legal
ly claimed by the road.
EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY.
communication was received from the
truftees of the Eye and Ear Infirmary stat
ing that the infirmary was founded for graf
uitous treatment of diseases of the eye and
ear. The medical staff receive no pay. The
treasurer's account shows $1,s27 more ex-
pended upon the property and furnishings
than has been received from the state and
city. An order was passed authorizing the
city treasurer to pay to the Eye and Ear In
Urinary 5000.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The street commissioner reported list of
sidewalk assessments unpaid amounting to
$S59.97. They were referred to the city
treasurer.
Peaks Island citizens ask for the LAYING
out of a new street. Referred.
The street commissioner reported the let
ting of q contract for paving Commercial
street to Richard Shanahan for 500.
A petition of citizens that the city accept
Cove street was referred.
1t was ordered that the city take possess
lon OF lot next the hay scales for the in
crease OF facilities for the hay scales.
An ordinance to amend an ordinance on
streets was passed to be ordained.
On motion Of Alderman Lewis, some
amendments to the harbor regulations were
passed.
1t was voted inexpedient to grant half hol-
idays to city laborers as had been suggest
ed.
The committee on streets reported that
repairs were to be made on Washington
street.
Enoch Murray aud Fred A. Turner were
appointed special policemen without pay.
PETITIONS AND CLAIMS.
Petitions and claims were received as TO-
lows:
George D. Loring ct al, for an arc light
corner of Neal and Bracket streets.
Charles r. Dyer. for renewal of gunpow-
der license.
R. E. Nicholson & Son, for stationary
steam engine at 113 Middle street.
MRS. Diana LEIGHTON notified the city that
she received injuries while walking on Elm
street, from defects In the street and claimed
damages.
Albert II. Lowell made similar claim for
injuries received on Green street.
city remunerate them for damage by the city
resulting to their property from raising
grade on Commercial street.
BUILDING PERMITS GRANTED.
Rt. Rev. James A. Healy, carriage house,
3O5 Congress street.
Mrs. Sarah Williams, addition to dwelling
house, 28 Cleaves street.
Cornelius Connolly, addition at % Cotton
street.
In Common Council.
Absent, Messrs. Meserve. MCGOWAN, Lit
tie and Westwood.
The reading of the records was dispensed
with.
3. THE HIGH SCHOOL.
T. a..
mittee on public buildings contract for the
boiler building and boiler for the High
School building. and that the expense be
charged to the appropriation for public
buildings. Mr.. Rounds read the report of
Mr.. Beals, who had inspected the boiler, and
stated that the committee stood two to two
on the order, but that the chairman had de-
cided against it by his vote. The inspector
had stated the boilers were tested and were
all right, but a great deal of work was re-
quired on pipes and other things relating to
them. Mr.. Rounds stated that there was an
appropriation of $4,000 for the boilers, and
that Mr.. Beals stated the boilers were too
small for the work required of them, and
that larger ones would be more economical.
Mr.. Leighton said Mr.. Beals guaranteed to
keep the present boilers in good running
condition until next spring.
Mr.. Bracket found the boilers very bad
last spring and would be unwilling for his
children to attend the school in the boilers
present condition.
Mr.. O'Brion spoke of how they suffered in
the school from cold in 1886, and last week,
after the rainy weather, the children were
cold.
Mr.. Knowles said that both Principal
Chase and Superintendent Lord thought
there should be new boilers.
Mr.. Pennell thought il Mr.. Beals, who was
good mechanic would guarantee the
boilers he could be relied on, and moved to
refer the order to the committee with power.
The reference failed of passage and the
original order passed and was sent up. The
order came back non-c0ncurred in and a
committee of conference from this board
consisting of Messrs. Rounds, Leighton and
Knowles. They reported unable to agree.
WASHINGTON STREET.
Mr.. Josselyn reported that the committee
on streets had voted to repair Washington
street as soon as proper material can be OBJ
tanned, and the report was accepted.
STREET LABoREBs.
Mr.. Joselyn reported that the street CON-
mittee voted that 1t was inexpedient to give
the half holiday to street laborers on Satur-