The Portland daily press., 1895-03-12

matter of Forest avenue widening gives as'
surance that a no very distant day we shail
have thoroughfare that will be a erealt
instead of a repr0ach to our Guy. As soon
as the process ofs law will allow. it should
be put i'll the most complete repair, Will
roadway and sidewalks the best that en-
gineering skill shall direct. with dounle car
tracks III the middle of The road.
The Increased valuation and the ne"
property that will be opened mp in conse-
quence Of this Improvement. will justify !,
ind it to be paying investment. For the
immediate present. however, We Shall pc
OBLIGED to content ourselves with SIMPLY
making The road passa bic, any extended re-
pairs being waste of money.
DEERING AVENUE.
One of the principal approaches to our
city, that now most used for pleasure travel,
and. since the ADVENT of electric cars, fIe-
quented by ladies and drivers of nervous
horses is Deering avenue, at present x Al
street OF only Az IL feet in5width. Unesside
OF this, nearly 10 Woodfnra's. is i'll the city
of Portland. and is vacant land. In the last
city government, IN order was introduced
asking for a conference with Portland for
he ruprose OF widening this avenue. /
would strongly recommend that this matter
be again pre- scented for consideration. and
that efforts be made to have this avenue en-
larged. lhe land is neary3all owned by two
liberal and public spirited gentlemen. and
iCOesoAS ~ VI sti4io 4inPtot ciACils
will be very small 1851
We learn by the example of larger cities
that the time 10 make improvements is
when property is cheap and exDer SEES light
with these two main avenues widaned and
beautItied. many more will be invited 10
make themselves homes within our borders.
SEWERS.
Conditions of lrddence and of Public
healt render the department Of sewers
mo INV, 1, 4 4.
We should give most careful attention. The
sewer system already laid is working salts
tactori!y, and is of incaiculable beneht to
our citizens.
sewer on South street. from Nevens to
Stevens Plains avenue. is alreay contracted
for.
recommend that as early as possible,
sewer be constructed on Sawyer. street. 10
neighbarhood. This should be done before
the grading of the street. thus saving the
expense of doing work over twice.
POOR.
The poor of our city are most faithfully
cared for. The accommodations at theEcitg
farm are ample for the comfort of the in
mates and for the needs in this direction for
lnanY Years to come. The financial man
agement is most excellent. The Board of
Overseers deserve great credit for the way
they have performed their duties. The
farm is self-supporting. There is now a
balance tosshe credit of their appropriations
of over SLIGO, and you Will not be called
upon for money for their use the coming
yearag Et
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
The electric lights have not. as a whole.
given entire satisfaction to the people. but
it is hoped that the coming year will see
an improved service. It will be. my en-
deaYor. with aid of the City Council, to per-
feet and extend the same.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Our fire department which is a volunteer
one, is composed of energetic and efficient
young men. most Of whom. being real es-
tate owners, have greater incentives to Wig
orous action than those having interest
in the property they protect. and if given
proper apparatus would do valuable service
n case Of need. They take great interest
in all department matters. and should Sc
cure the encouragement Of this board to the
extent Of its ability. The report of the
| and would recommend its careful study
by the members of this council.
POLICE.
Under the provisions of the city charter
l shall, as soon as possible. present to you
for confirmation the names of three OF
Tour persons acI as nlght ponce, Ior the
better protection of the peace of our city, 10
| be stationed on beats to he hereafter ar
ranged, to patrol the streets of the more
exposed portions. viz. Libby's Corner to
| StroudWater, behring's Point, Oakdale
Wood1ord's, Morrill's and East Deering
| This eeems to lie necessary on account oil
| the numerous cases of complaint made Of
late of disorderly conduct, particularly or
Forest Avenue. l would also rec ommend
tn at the 1ockups at Woodsfords be fixed 1oI
a central station, with an office for the City
Marshal. and sign placed to designate it.
| SO that, in case of need even a stranger
| could find it readily.
In conclusion, let US all remember that We
| hold the position of trustees for the people
| to Inanage business for their benefit, and fol
| no selfish personal ends. 1T is their money
| that We handle. their property, we control
Let us pepare to give a good account OF
| our steward ship when the time of our ser
| vice end. The city pays its bills prompt,
and should get the same advantage thai
every business man gets from cash trade
There is no reason why city dollar should
| not purchase as much, both of labor anc
| material as the money OF a private citizen
Let us demand and receive full equivalen
| for the money that We expend.
| ] con fidently believe that OFF proceedings
| will he charac teriZed by business methods
| shall be ready at all times cooperate liz
| every way possible. with this board, and
with the citizens generally in all plans fol
| the Improvement and prosperity OF the city
At the conclusion the new board of alder
men were sworn in. and Mayor Mitchell an
nounced the following committees for the
| year:
Finance-The Mayor, Pierce and Rue.
| Small.
| Streets. Sidewalks and Bridges-Berry
| Pierce and Clarence W. Small.
| New Streets-Mayor and the seven alder.
men.
Lights and Water-Pierce. G. W. Small
| and Libby.
/ Fire Observation-Disclosures, Berry and Cobb
| CIaimsM yor, Ruel Small and Cobb
Public Euildings-Ruel Small, Davis and
| Libby. sts
Police-Mayor. Cobb and G. W. Small.
Printing!. W. Small, Berry and Davis
eweFs-Fierce, Ruel small and Libby
i.icensas-Mayor, Rue1 Small and Berry.
Health--Davis. ssA
Engrossing Ordinances-Rnel Small.
After the announcement of the commit.
tees, the government adjourned to the
room below. There Alderman Berry was
elected chairman of the Board.
After that the Board adjourned to meet
Friday Tor the election of subordinate
| officers,
The FIVE Republican members of the board
met in caucus and nominated the followips
| slate for city officers:
| City Fhysician-Dr. ". II. Gerrisb.
City Clerk. etc.-l'. +. Jones.