The Portland daily press., 1894-07-03

that two thirds OF those present and vot-
ing was meant, but the President adj
hered to his ruling
The Aldermen then tried for a COM
mlttee of conference Mayor Baxter had
been excused, and Alderman Randall
was presiding.
Alderman MCGOWAN wanted commit
tee Of conference, but Clerk of Council
Mitchell said he had brought the order
up from the Council merely for consul
tation, and should be compelled to- de-
cline to leave it, as it had failed OF a
passage in that board and was OH the
table there.
Presently the order was sent back to
the Aldermen, and Messrs. McGowan,
Thompson and Peters were appointed
conferees on tie part of the Aldermen.
The Council appointed Messrs. Pagan, Kent
and Mannix.
The conference failed to agree. The
Aldermen voted to adhere to their pre-
vious action, and the matter was left to
be settled at the next meeting.
OPERA CHAIRS FOR CITY HALL.
Alderman MCGOWAN presented an order
directing the committee on public build
ings to examine into the expediency of
furnishing City Hall with opera chairs.
The order was referred to the public
buildings committee.
LIGHTS QUA.
Alderman Dam, in presenting the re-
port on lights out, said that this matter
was becoming quite serious in the east
ern portion of the city. The report of
the last month shows total of about
1900 hours of lights out. Mr.. Dam
thought that with proper precautions
the service could be improved. The re-
port was referred to the committee on
lights as usual.
SPECIAL POLICEMEN.
Benjamin NJ. Bradbury of Cushing's
lslsand, and Charles W. Stevens were ap-
pointed special policemen.
LICENSES.
In licensing board the most important
license granted was that authorizing
Adam Forepaugh's show to exhibit in
Portland. The date is not given. 9th
er licenses granted were: Hermann N.
Cashier. innholder, West End Hotel;
Annie Anderson, victualler, 6 CONNER
cial street; Archie M. ,Soule, victualler,
Long Island; John P. Williams, vctual-
Ter, II Commercial street; George E.
Woodbury., victualler, Union Station;
Mrs. Emma Mayo, victualler, Eastern
Steamboat House.
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.
Alderman Peters presented orders
which were passed, authorizing the paw
ing of Cross street, from Middle to Com
merclal, with granite blocks; also the
paving with same material of Market
street, between Federal and Middle
streets; also the construction of a brick
sidewalk on the westerly side of Gross
street.
SEWERS.
Alderman Thompson presented an or
der authorizing the extension of the
Commercial street intercepting sewer
about 500 feet from Portland Pier to
Burnham's wharf, at a cost of about
$4,000. It is desirable that the sewer be
constructed this season in order to allow
for paving.
Alderman Thompson also presented
orders authorizing the construction of
100 feet of sewer on Moody street, $50
feet on Sherman street, and 800 feet on
Cumberland street. the whole to cost
$94O, also an order recommending the
purchase of private sewer in Spruce
street lane at cost of $50.
NOTES.
Mr.. Peleg Barker's complaint of the
sign of Steamer Leo" which has
been placed on Custom House wharf,
was referred to the city marshal.
Petition of Frank Fl. Merrill and 9TH
ers for brick sidewalk on Crescent and
Ellsworth streets, was referred.
Petitions of George, H.Kane and 9th
ers for suitable walk on st. John street,
and for improving street near horse car
stables, was referred.
The order appropriating $500 for uni
forms for call men of the fire depart
ment, which the aldermen passed at
previous meeting, was passed by the
council.
Margaret A. Tobin's claim for damages
on account of injuries received on Dan
forth street is to be settled by payment
of $50.
LII. Cushman of Ellsworth is to be
paid SIS for a lost coupon.
Charles II. Boyd is to receive S1s6 for
rent Of land on Larch and Sheridan
streets for year ending February.25, 1894.
Ardon W.Coombs ct ais. petition for
sidewalk on east side of Vaughan street,
between Pine and Carroll streets. Re-
ferred.
Ordinance to prevent snowslides from
houses was passed to be ordained.
A sidewalk is to be built on Cross
street, from No. As to 81.
The committee ON fire department. are
TO be allowed release keys to the fire
alarm boxes.
The committee on public buildings
are authorized to negotiate for the sale