The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-02-10
DEERING.
Meeting of the City Government Last
Evening,

Evening,
A regular meeting of the Deering city
government was held last evening, Alder
man Nevens presiding in the absence of
Mayor Sawyer.
There was little business transacted.
On motion of Alderman Aver, some
transfers of small amounts to various
accounts were made.
C. III. Dresser and SO others ask that
the ward room in Ward be moved from
the old town house to Quinby Hall at
Stroudwater The petition was referred
to Aldermen Aver, Harris and Jacobs.
This committee reported favorably, and
an order was passed making the change.
A communication was received from
the electric light company saying that
their new arc dynamo had arrived, and
that now the whole circuit would be
running.
Alderman True announced that the
committee had followed the instructions
given them at the last meeting, and had
obtained City Electrician Mason OF Port
land to inspect the wires and see If they
were safe. He was not ready to report
vet, but Mr.. True said he thought the
wires would have to be changed in some
places.
The $4,000 worth of 15-years bonds, 4
per cent, have been sold to Swan & Bar
rett at 101.
Spring Politics.
Spring politics have begun to appear
in Deerlng. The Democrats will hold
their caucuses OH the 18th, and the Re-
publicans theirs on the Goth. Mayor
John E. Sawyer, who at first told his
Democratic brethren that he would not
be a candidate again, has been persuaded
to reconsider and will be a candidate.
The Republican candidates most thor
oughly in the field seem at present to
be Alderman Wyer Aver of Ward a, and
ex-Alderman Joseph III. Hutchins of
Ward g. Other names, as ex-Alderman
w. w. Mitchell, George G. Hopkins,
ESQ.,. and EzekielHanson, are mentioned.
Alderman III. III. Nevens, who was Sc
riously discussed for the Office, has for
maily announced that he is not a candi-
date.
In Ward l there is some doubt about
the Republican candidate flor alderman.
Alderman True's friends ask him to be a
candidate a third time, but he has his
doubts about it. Mr.. Ezekiel Hanson is
importuned to let his name be used, but
is resisting. Mr.. John Frye is also prom
inently and favorably mentioned. The
Democrats in this ward seem to have
settled upon Charles Dunn, Jr., who re-
signed his seat in the Portland Common
Council at the time of the Harper cpl
sode, and is now resident of Deering.
In Ward 2, which is largely Democrat
ic. the Republicans do not seem to be
bothering themselves as yet. The Dem
ocrats are deciding between Alderman
N. w. Harris, the present incumbent, and
Charles Cobb.
In Ward the Republicans have healed
their old dissensions and are unanimous
for Henry Davis. AS this is Republic
can ward when harmonious, Mr.. Davis
will undoubtedly be elected. Alderman
Leighton, the present Democratic incum-
bent, will not be a candidate this year,
and his party seem to be at sea.
In Ward 4, Alderman Aver will not be
candidate again under any conditions,
as he is candidate for mayor. DR.. f. =.
Coleman is spoken of for alderman fav-
orably. Mr.. A. F. Berry is also men
toned, but says he will have none of it.
The Democrats are talking of S. S. Boy
den, but he also says he will have none
of it.
In Ward there is a general taking off
of coats for Arthur Pierce. A. f. Hill
has been approached, but says he is a
Pierce man. The Democrats talk OF no
one but Charley Riggs.
In Ward 6 Alderman Redlon will be re-
turned Some Democrats have spoken
of Howard Winslow for their candidate.
In Ward 7, Chas. Goold is mentioned
prominently for alderman. George w.
johnson is also mentioned. The Demo-
Gratis will probably take G. FL. Dresser,
although Louis Skillin is mentioned.
Terms of school committeeman expire
in Wards and 6. Mr.. D. w. Hawkes.
in Ward and DR.. Packard in Ward 6
will probably be renominated unani-