Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1899-03-15


learn from Mr.. Maddocks street commits
sioner for the past year, that the highways,
particularly in the outlying districts are in
very good condition, and in his opinion will re-
quire but small percentage of the appropria-
| ton to be made for the coming year. The high
way account was the only one that was overrun
| the past year.
| would suggest that ovcrdrawing of appro-
| priations is a fault that should be avoided.
When it Is found that an appropriation for any
department is likely to be oyerdrawn, work in
such department, when not detrimental to the
interests of the city, should cease, and bal
ancc remain for emergencies
BRIDGES.
am Informed that all BRIDGES with two ex-
ceptions, are in such condition to require but
little, If any, repairs. The two iron bridges
will have to be painted this season.
SIDEWALKS.
/ would be glad to report all our sidewalks
| (planks and graveU in good condition, but 1t is
| patent to all who have to walk on them that they
are not. 1t Is not well for the reputation of our
city to have them in such condition, nor is 1t
good policy. Accidents liable to happen,
thereby subjecting the city to damages suf-
fciently large to pay for relaying a substantial
portion of them.
For city debt fund and unappropriated money
fund l would refer you to the report of the
finance committee for the past year
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
| BY the report of the chief engineer, 1t would
appear that the department Is in good order
with the exception of a hook and ladder truck,
and it Is good policy to keep it SO
We have good body of lire ladies, they
are hard to beat, particularly In racing; they
are also good hghters-at fires, and while the
| department is kept up to its present proficiency,
our citizens in general, and insurance COM
| panies in particular, Will have cause for
complaint.
POOR FARM AND THE POOR.
"For ye have the poor always with you" An
unfortunate fact, As true to day rs when first
| uttered by saviour. While we eommserate
their misfortune. we cannot help having great
satisfaction in knowing that they are under the
kind care of Mr.. Jones and his estimable wife.
The sum of :GlsG 3 was expended the past
! year in improving aud repairing the poor farm
/ buildings, repairs which were much needed.
They now in good condition. 1t was money
well spent. The number of poor at poor farm,
| Feb. II, 1899, Il; families assisted at their
homes, l6, single eases outside Of above as
| sisted and claiming Assistance 20.
INSANE POOR.
| From the report OF Mr.. Frank X. McGown,
/ chairman of oycrsccrs of poor we learn that
there are but four OF the unfortunates who are
cared Tor by the city; three at the insane hos
lital and one IN care OF private family. Two
have dted during the year, and we trust their
condition is hettered.
POLICE DEPARTMENT..
our police force, though small, seems to be
/ it, eli ri | ha he sayrin
the citizens in general will bear me out in the
assertion that under the marag cement of Mar
shall Donovan and Policeman Lord peace and
| good order have prevailed for the past year.
SEWERAGE.
The question of sewerage is one that comes
up annually, and is matter of great impor
| lance. The time is coming, and not far distant
| when sy stem of sewerage will be demanded.
| There some locations in the city at the
present time where some system of sewerage is
a necessity
Some two years or more ago the services of a
| civil engineer were secured who made survey
| and working plans for II sewerage system, but
nothing In accordance with those plans has
| been done. At some later date l shall again call
| your attention to this matter.
There are other minor matters which shall
call to your attention at later dates.
Gentlemen, you and have taken upon our
| selves solemn oaths before God, our Maker that
SO far as in US lies. will serve the interests
of all the people OF our city, and would ad-
monish you not to let motives of any nature
swerve you from your duty of safeguarding
their best interests.
1t will be my pleasure and my duty. with
what ability l possess, to assist you in the
| attainment of those ends.
Gentlemen, in conclusion | would simply say,
| do your best to win success
PROCEEDING TO BUSINESS.
The board then proceeded to the election
OF officers. The first officer balloted for
r. maze. ................
| Levi Is. Wyman.
Mr.. Hale was declared elected. The re-
firing clerk administered the oath of
office, delivered the keys, and Mr.. Hale
took his seat at the board.
CITY TREASURER.
Aid. Morang presented petition in favor
of the election of f. Carroll Burriu as
city treasurer.
Aid. Morang, speaking for the repub-
liean members of the board, the alder
men from wards l. = and 4, i'll regard to
the election of city treasurer, said that
| Mr.. Burrill may have had the encourage
ment OF some of the republican members
OF the board in his candidacy for the
office, but on investigation they had
found feeling against his appointment.
The repu bican aldermen had consulted
several signers of the petition, and
though all of them agreed to stand back
OF the petition, they did not think it a
popular move. All the republican alder
| men had confidence in the honesty and
ability OF the young man, but he lacked
experience. The other candidate for the
Office was Edward F. Robinson, man
| who has been tried, and in whom the city