The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-05-24

The Chair said that this was not in or
der under the charter.
Alderman Cordwell thought that, as
the appropriation had been made, the
work should not be delayed.
Alderman Winslow read a section from
the city charter, which covered the OBJ
lection of President Warren
The order was then presented for the
appropriation of $7S2 for the construc-
ton of the sewer, to be taken from the
fund of the committee on sewers 80
Petitions for sewers presented by AL
derman Skates were referred to the COM
mittee on sewers.
A Matter of Licenses.
The petition of Geo. Cole for license
for a pool and billiard table was favorably
reported upon.
Alderman Cutter thought that the mat
ter should be carefully considered.
Alderman Pride said that Cole had
license and his place was conducted in
an orderly manner No minors were al
lowed to play and no Intoxicating liquors
were sold on the premises.
A license was then granted to Geo. Cole
Dy vote OF TO 8.
Relating to Streets.
Alderman Cutter presented a petition
in regard to the extension of Rochester
street.
The President stated that the street
had never been publicly accepted and
that it would be properto have it defined.
On motion of Alderman Winslow itwas
referred to the committee on new streets.
The report of the committee on new
streets in regard to granting the petition
of S. D. Warren & Co., for a tramway to
be operated by horse OF electric power,
was accepted, it being unanimously in
favor.
An order was presented for change
OF location of poles of the New England
Telegraph and Telephone Company, to
take effect when approved by the Mayor.
The change of location was to be decided
by the committee on highways.
Mr. Cutter presented an order that the
tramway of s. D. Warren s. Co. should
not cross the highway at an angle of less
than 45 degrees and that the cars should
not cross the highway at a speed of more
than six miles an hour.
An order in regard to change of loca-
ton OF sidewalks was discussed and laid
on the table to the next meeting.
Election Officers Appointed.
The following named were reported
Tor election officials under the new law.
REPUBLICANS.
Ward HI. G. Starr, Charles S. Clark, s
Ward 2-Charles /. Andrews, w. E. Aver.
Ward 3-Temple H. Snow, George A. Knowl-
ton. a..-s
Ward viii Fl: Farley, A. G: Cory. =
Ward 5-Frank Il. Grant, c. f. Waterman.
DEMOCRATS.
Ward 1-Arthu. E. Gray, Seth G. Morton. /.
Ward 2-W s. Crowley, A. II. Bachelor h.
Ward War $Phna p 81 eSe Ley g spr dNAn
Ward 5-John E. Hasey, Alvin D. Woodbury.
The Fire Department..
The fire department committee repertSF
ed that contract had been made with
James A. Trafton and B. F. Roberts for
hauling the hose carts to and from fires
for 800 each per annum.
Alderman Stewart introduced an order
for the leasing of a building for a hose
house on Brown street. 1t had first
etli0 1Oti OfCl 0uSCl tilS Iu1GSs
Mr.. Stewart also reported an order for
the purchase of hose to the amount Of
s3O0-500 feet to be located on Brown
street.
Miscellaneous.
In response to a communication from
Cloudman Post, G. A. r., President War
rem was authorized to arrange for the
council to participate in the Memorial
Day exercises.
The committee on street lights were
authorized to change the location of GER
tain lights.
Alderman Cutter presented petition
for an arc light on Spring street. Re-
ferred to committee on street lights.
Abdomen Skates and Cutter were au-
thorized to draw up resolution of sym
pathy and coincidence with ex-Mayor
Valentine in the recent loss of his wife.