The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1897-12-06
CITY GOVERNMENT
takes Action on Death Of Councilman
Stone.
"ee''hs "eid Saturday Afternoon-De-
ceased Counoilman's Desk Drained
Remarks and Resolu1iops

AIt6Tn0Qn--t1e-
ceased Conneilman's Desk Draped-
Remarks and Resolutions
FOR Uhe nrst time in several wears the
city government met Saturday afternoon
to take action in regard To tho deo+h of
one Of its members. The meetino which
was called by the mayor Saturdav oftor-
noon for this purpose was well attendo5
all of the members of the board of alder.
men with one exception and large mart
of the council being present. The bosrd
of mayor and aldermen bavinc boo,,
called to order asked for Joint session
with the common council and the mavor
and aldermen with the common eouncil
assem- bled in the council chamber.
Here President Virgin was in the chair
and with the arrival of the mayor and
the mem bers of the upper board the conn
Gil arose to its feet and remained stand
ing until the aldermen were seated.
The seat lately occupied by Councilman
Stone was draped in mourning and on
the desk was beautiful bouquet of flow
ers which had been arranged by City
Messenger Mcgowan. All eyes were fixed
upon this silent token of respect to the
memory of the deceased when Mayor
Randall arose and called the asse,nblage
to order Mr. Randall said: cit is
with sadness and regret that l have to
announce to this honorable body the
death of Councilman Samuel A. Stone of
Ward three which occurred Friday night,
at about eight O'Clock. The immediate
cause of his death was typhoid pneu-
monia, which was brought on by severe
cold as the result of Mr.. Stones exposure
during the week of the food fair in the
Auditorium, while he was attending to
his duties in connection with the city
government.
81 have known Mr.. Stone for three
years and can bear witness to his worth
as citizen and his abilities as mem
Der of the city government. During my
six years of acquaintance with the city
government know of no man who was
more companionable, more conscientious
duties than was MIR. Stone. Whenever he
entered the mayors office, as ne did near
ly every day until his Sickness since I
have had the honor of occupying 1t, 1t
seemed as If a burst of sunshine had en-
tered the room. / now await your pleas
proper observance Of his DEATH
President Virgin of the common coun-
Gil moved that committee of three be
appointed by the mayor to draw up a set
of resolutions on Mr.. Stones death. The
motion was carried unanimously and
President Virgin, Alderman Pagan and
Councilman Brown of Ward three were
appointed committee to draft the reso-
lutions.
In few minutes the committee re-
turned to the chamber and President
Virgin said:
The committee appointed to prepare
resolutions upon the death Of Coucilman
Samuel A. Stone have attended to their
duty and submit the following report:
est is with feelings of profound sorrow
and regret that the members of the city
council Of the CITY of Portland have
A. Stone. He was man whose kindly
nature won him many friends; he was an
earnest worker for what he considered
the city's best interests; he was indu-
enced neither by fear or favor, but lways
spoke and voted for what he thought was
right.
"He was sincere and upright in hi 8
dealings with his fellow citizens; an
honest man, a warm friend; a genial
companions; one who will be sincerely
missed by his fellow members of the city
government and by all with whom he
respect, be 1t
Resolved, that this report be spread
upon the record, and copy thereof be
sent to his widow.
(Signed.) Harry r Virgin,
John Z. Pagan,
edwin z. Brown,
COMMITTEE
The resolutions were adopted and Or
dered to be spread upon the records.
1t was voted that the flag of the city
building be palced at half mast and re.
main so until after Mr.. Stones funeral
on Monday afternoon. 1t was also voted
that the seat and desk of Councilman
Stone remain draped in black and with
bouquet of flowers upon the desk for a
period of thirty days.
Mayor Randall and President Virgin CT
the common council were authorized to
attend MIR. Stones funeral and serve as
pail bearers. The city governmet voted
to attend the funeral In body and will
assemble at the city building at 2.15
o'clock Monday afternoon for that pur-
pose.
government meeting on Monday night be
ADJOURNED until Tuesday night out of re.
spect for MIR. Stone and all members are
cd 10 he nj,