Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1895-02-14

reason OF this WantOn disregard, not oniy Vi
the interests of the town, but of the law itself
| am very glad that the board of trade has
been organized and that 1t is moving in the di-
rection of different things which will improve
Ellsworth. As all of you and all of our cti
zcns know, the greatest interest of my life Is
there, and believe In everything that helps to
build up the town. 1t has been greatly i'm
proved IN many ways, in the last ten years,
but there Is room for many further advances.
OF course, when the time comes, shall make
the effort to get something done about the river;
but always think 1t better before going into
anything. to state the difficulties, and think
YOU and all of our people will appreciate them,
ON reflection.
With all good wishes for the success of the
board am, gentlemen
Very truly yours,
EUGENE HALE.
ELECTRIC ROAD.
In regard to the proposition to build an
electric railroad, Mr.. Brady stated briefly
the propositions made by Mr.. Slower, to
furnish two-thirds of the capital if the
citizens of Ellsworth furnished the other
third. The committee had met Capt.
Crockett, who represented Mr. Stover,
and Hon. George +. Macomber, of
Augusta, who is probably better prepared
to speak in relation to electric roads than
any man in the state.
From Mr. Macomber it had been
learned that at the present time, a road
could be built here at cost of about
SO 900 per mile. This was an excellent
time to build, prices We're very low at
present As evidence of this he said that
in 1890 he had bought two l5-horse power
motors for 5000; last year he bought
two 25-horse power motors, of modern
construction for 500. Prices on other
appliances were CORES pondingly low, at
present Mr.. Macomber furnished much
oth her information of value It was ex-
pected that MIR, Slower himself would
soon meet with the executive comrittee
of the board
B. r. SoWle spoke in relation to the
river improvement. He thought that the
board had received all the encouragement
it could expect at this time, and should
be satisfied, and can let the matter rest
until the proper time comes to push it
forward.
Mr. Sowle also suggested that the APP
pointment of special committee to see
that ordinance in relation to depositing
tick ings in the river was enforced. He
believed this could easily be done that
the mill owners would recognize the
direct benefits they are to derive from
the deepening of the river, and would
themselves see that the law was enforced.
If the board could show that the ordi-
nance was enforced, it would aid greatly
in securing he appropriations.
Mr.. Sowle's remarks were received with
applause
President King, being called upon to
speak in relation to the electric road, said
that last week he met the president of
the Calais electric road, and was much
encouraged by his report of what they
had done there. One thing that partic-
ularly encouraged him was the presi-
dents statement that six fares each trip
would pay running expenses of the road.
The Calais road had been great success
financially.
George II. Grant, being called upon,
corroborated the statements made by Mr..
King, and said that the president of the
Calais road also said "The people of Els
worth would be very foolish to let out
siders come in. Many of the people of
Calais We're not anxious to invest in the
road there even to help it along, at the
start, but now they are sorry they can't
buy stock.
NO STEPS BACKWARD.
Under the head of new business, Judge
George p. Dutton presented the follow
ing preamble and resolution:
Whereas, There is pending before the
legislature of the State Of Maine, now in
session at Augusta, a petition asking for
legislation to enable the citizens of ELS
worth to return to town form of gov
eminent if they so desire, now, therefore,
it is hereby
Resolved, That it is the unanimous
expression of the Ellsworth board of
trade that said petition should be finally
disposed of at the present session of said
legislature, and further, that it is for the
best interests of Ellsworth and the citi-
zens thereof that said petition should
not be granted; and that to this end a
committee be appointed by this board of
trade to appear before the committee of
said legislature to which said petition
may be referred, and in behalf Of this
board protest against the legislation
asked for in said petition; and that the
secretary of this board forward to our
representative, Hon. II. E. Hamin,
copy of this resolve.
On motion of DR.. George A. Phillips,
the appointment of a committee to repre-
sent the board of trade at the hearing
before the legislative committee on
towns, at Augusta, was left to the execu-
tive committee.
The secretary read several communica-