Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-03-14

have little to say about them. The
printed reports of the different city
officials seem to be modest, claiming for
themselves not all they are entitled to.
So far as l can judge their work has been
them-unless, perhaps, we do not feel
under great obligations for the manage
ment of
HANCOCK HALL,
fine, valuable building, which we should
take pride in and care for in the best
manner.
POLICE FORCE.
The good order of Ellsworth is remark
able. There are, | believe, fewer breaches
of the peace in Ellsworth than in any
other part of the country to the same
number of inhabitants. Property is safe,
and crimes of a graver nature are I'M
known. While believe that our people
are exceptionally honest and law-abid-
ing, this condition of things must de-
pend largely upon the admirable admin
istration of our late lamented city
marshal. A truer man, more devoted to
his duty, never lived, and while it pains
me to speak of our loss, it is seemly to
offer this small tribute to his memory. l
find, too, that all unite in praises of the
faithful service Of our night Waterman,
and feel that they can sleep in peace
while Mr. Donovan keeps his nightly
vigil.
We have to congratulate ourselves that
Mr., Harry Jones still has charge of
THE POOR FARM
It's unfortunate inmates, who especially
appeal to our manhood and our hearts, at
his hands receive nothing save kind and
liberal treatment.
THE CITY LIBRARY
is in good condition, and is rich and
gradually increasing i'll works Of real
value. The novels are used up, and it is
just as we'll they are, for | regard it no
part of the function of this city to amuse
its citizens with works of fiction. We
are fortunate in having the taste and
judgment of Judge l.. y. Emery and
other members OF the board of trustees
in managing the affairs of the library
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.,
| am informed, is in good condition, and
has lately had some addition of needed
apparatus. The officers and members
have shown themselves devoted and
Efficient.
TAxEs, EXPENSES AND APPROPRIATIONS
The people of Maine have been pretty
we'll trained in paying taxes, and if here
after they can be made lighter i'll Els
worth it would be appreciated. often
hear my neighbors say: Il don't see what
becomes of the money" If you will ex-
anime the treasurer,s report you will
know, but a better way to know Is to
have some tangible evidence Of money ex-
pended. As a late mayor of Ellsworth
said, ''seeing is believing, and feeling is
the naked truth" and it is to be hoped
hereafter that whatever the taxes may be,
some substantial public improvement
may be accomplished.
During he short time since have been
elected to fill this office, have made some
examinations into the expenses of the
city for the last ten years, and COMPARE
son with the cost of running places of
the same size in Maine. | recommend
and strongly urge, gentlemen, that not
dollar be appropriated, nor salary be
fixed, until we have carefully ascertained
W hat is paid for similar services i'll towns
and small cities through the State. Per-
haps we shall be surprised.
Gentlemen, thank you for your kind
attention, as we'll as the friends who have
favored us with their presence. ! regard
no office as honorable unless it is made so
by faithful, successful discharge of its
duties.
offer these remarks in the utmost sim
cerity, because believe that they ought
to be made. They have been suggested
by considerations independent of any
individual. administration or party, and
| hope will be kindly received by all. 1t
is no child's game we are playing. Ellis
worth has not been wanting in patriotism
when a public enemy threatened our
homes. Just rs much patriotism is nee
essary IN time of peace, and believe that
hereafter every citizen will join hands
with single purpose to promote the
public welfare, and that Almighty God
will bless our efforts.