The Portland daily press., 1892-03-22
Hon. George Walker for Treasurer
j. 8. Russell, City Clerk.
CAPT. B. A. NORTON TO COMMAND
THE FIRE FIGHTERS.

A meeting of the City Council, ad-
journed from Monday evening, the 18th
inst, was held last evening, the special
object being the announcement of COM
mittees and election of subordinate city
officers.
BOARD OF MAYOR AND ALDERMEN.
Present, the Mayor and Aldermen.
The resignation of E. B. Winslow from
the Board of Police Examiners was read
and accepted.
The Mayor appointed Mr.. E. B. Wins
low member of the Board of Water
Commissioners. The appointment was
confirmed.
Other Appointments.
The Mayor then announced the follow
ing appointments, all of which were ap-
proved:
Member of the Police Examining Board to fill
out the unexpred term of Mr.. E. B. WinsloW-
Robert A. McClutchy.
Member of the Police EXAMINING Board Tor
three years--James c. Hamlen.
Back Bay and Fore River Commissioner for
four years-Joseph W. Peters.
Grounds for three yearS-George E. Raymond
Inspector of Milk and Vinegar for three years
Daniel r. Dresser.
Trustee Evergreen Cemetery Tor three years
Fred E. Haskell
Overseers Of the House Of Correction james
A. Pinkerton Henry A. Winship, James Con-
Undertakers-Frank F. T oyd, Andrew j.
Rich, Herbert w. Rich. John G. Downes. Jas.
A. Martin. Josiah II. Dill, John S. Cushman,
Topin, Bryan E. McDcnough, j. E. Feeney,
Cornelius 1lsley, Jeremiah Ilsley, Frank L. lis
ley. John w. Ball.
City Constabies- Thomas R. Harper. Arthur
NJ Sawyer, Frank c. Small, Charles G. Chase,
Public Weigher- Harrison G. Burgess.
Surveyors of Lumber..Ezelkiel =. Leighton,
Charles W. Legrow, Albion K. P. Barton, John
v; State, Daniel G. Bryant, Samuel ne, NJ Smart mart,
Weighers of Coal and Iron-Wllliam Cassel-
den. William r. Thorndike.
Weighers of Coal Iron and Lumber-WinSlow
c. Rowe, Horace G. Hutchinson, Simeon G. Cur
tbs.
Charles NJ. Noble was appointed in
spector of flour for one year, but on OBJ
lection made by Alderman Josselyn, who
said it was the desire of the flour mer-
chants that the present incumbent, Mr..
Bickford, should be retained, the nomi-
nation was not confirmed, and on motion
of Alderman Stevens the matter was laid
on the table for one month.
On motion of Alderman Rogers, Charles
F. Guptill was elected city gas agent.
Horses for Street Department..
Alderman Guptill introduced an order
authorizing the committee on streets,
sidewalks and bridges to purchase six
horses for the use of the street depart
ment, at a cost not to exceed $500.
Alderman Josselyn moved that the or
der be referred to the committee, but on
explanation from Mr.. Guptill that it was
desired to pay for the horses out of the
appropriation for the present year, MI.
Josselyn withdrew his objection and the
order passed.
Petitions Granted.
The petition of Wescott & Libby for
permission to remove wooden building
from No. AS to 545 Commercial street
was granted.
The petition of Elias Thomas for per-
mission to move wooden building from
No. Lincoln to 70 Smith street was
granted.
Miscellaneous Business,
The report of the Widows Wood So
ciety upon the expenditure of the Clapp
fund was received and ordered on file.
The report of the city marshal of lights
out in February was referred to the COM
mittee.9
Papers from the lower board in regard
to paving on Portland street and in re-
gard to labor legislation come UP and re-
ceived concurrent action.
Constables' bonds were approved of the
following persons: James S. Gould, Ed
ward g. O'Hern and Warren E. Bickford.
The invitation of W. Eel. Gray that the
board sit for photographs was accepted.
Standing Committees.
The following standing committees of
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen were
announced:
Agency for Sale of Intoxicating Liquors-Al-
dermen Tolman, Guptill and Stevens
Damages for Grading Streets-The Mayor,
Aldermen Stevens and Josselyn.
Drains and Sewers-Aldermen Gallagher,
Brackett and Tolman.
Licenses-Th Mayor, Aldermen Gallagher
ON. New Buildings-Aider,ne Stevens, Bracket
: Poliee~The Mayor, Aldermen Gallagher,
Sanitary-Aldermen Gallagher, Brackett and
Stevens
State Pensions-Aldermen Tolnan and Cup
till.
IN JOINT CONVENTION.
The convention was called to order by
the Mayor.
The city clerk administered the oath
of Office to David T. Rines, councilman
elect from Ward 5.
Committees were appointed to receive,
sort and count votes for subordinate city
officers.
John S. Russell was elected city clerk,
receiving 18 votes to 10 for George G.
Burgess.
Alderman Stevens nominated Mr..
George Walker for city treasurer, and
Mr.. Walker was elected, the vote being
IS for Mr.. Walker and 10 for Mr.. George
H. Libby.
The name of Charles S. Deake was pre-
scnted for city auditor.
Councilman Randall made the point
that the council had already elected
Luther B. Roberts to that office and that
his svasigr1ation had not been formally