The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-06-14


for the following reasons:
On the north siding of the soiid pifing,
bordering on the pond OF the Rolling
Mills, the margin Is protected by loose
embankment constructed OF iron Stag
by the Portland Rolling Mills company
in accordance with an agreement with
said company some years ago, and at
the present height Is substantial, but
should that portion Of the bridge be
raised, IL would be necessary to remove
this margin and TO substitute the same
with solid perpendicular wall, at a
greater expense, as IL could not he expect
ed that the Rolling Mills would again
come to the rescue by adding again to
the margin Of road built.
We can see no reason why the City Of
South Portland should ut the present
time and while in our present financial
condition., make any move in the direc-
tion asked for by the committee on the
part of the city of Portland. Should con-
ditions present themselves of n nature
compelling any outlay, no doubt the
citizens of this city would feel IL their
duty to make such sacrifices rs to enable
traffic to pass TO and fro with perfect
safety, the same condition as at present
time prevails.
Respectfully submitted,
Bion b. small,
Frank u. Seaman.
Alderman Jordan, ths other member of
the committee, did not concur, but his
IN inority report was not ready to be sub
mitted.
SOLICITOR MoULToN'S OPINION.
City solicitor Moulton to whom was
referred the question of the legality OF
an ordinance prohibiting aldermen from
being interested In any city contracts,
etc., reported that the ordinance is either
illegal in attempting to take away rights
granted by the charter to local trades
men, or not needed bec;uIse the evil at
tempted to be remedied Is already provid-
ed for by general law. Opinion placed
on file.
SANFORD STREET SEWER.
A long report prepared by Engineer
Fem In relation to the Sanford street
sewer, was read by Alderman Willard.
He reviewed the various routes which
might be followed and recommended
jefferson street. from Stanford to Front.
The estimated cost of brick sewer that
would meet present urgent needs was
81, 1905 Report accepted and filed.
A BRICK SIDEWALK.
Alderman Tilton called up the petition
of A. ID. Wilson for brick sidewalk In
front of his store, corner of Sawyer and
Front streets, and urged that the city
bear one half of the estimated total ex-
pense, say $50.
Alderman Scammon thought money
could be expended to equally good adyan-
and lHarynnn
Tilton thought an exception should be
made in this case on account of Mr.. Will
sons sacrifice of land for the benefit Of
this corner. Alderman Tilton's order
was passed.
Yes-Messrs. willard. Spear. Tilton,
Jordan.
No-Messrs. Small, Seaman and Flick
EFT.
- OTHER BUSINESS.
Order authorizing loan of s., 900 was
given its second reading and passed.
Order authorizing warrant on the
city treasurer for s4,s13.si, was passed to
be engrossed.
Petition was received from resident of
District No. spraying that new school
house be located on spot further to the
northeast
The secretary Of the school board called
attention to the dilapidated condition OF
floor in school room in Town Hall. Re-
ferred to committee on public buildings. |
1t was ordered that street commissioner
to authorized and instructed to construct
a public drain and common sewer ON
Elm street, from Pine to Sawyer, half ex-
pense of same to be paid by AUDITORS.
!. On motion Of Alderman Jordan, dam
age. sustained by Matthew Woods in
Plea santdale, was referred to committee
on claims.
The report of the committee recon-
discontinuance of Mt. Pleas
ant street, with view of enlarging the
was received and action was
taken accordingly.
c. NJ Hartford was authorized to move
q wooden building to the corner of the I
Fort road and Pickett street.
AS board of municipal officers, GER
tain minor officers We're reelected, the
only ballot being taken over sealer of
weights and measures the vote resulting:
5. r. Smart, 4; j. L.. Richardson, l.
The petition asking for vote of the
citizens as TO the erection of new school
buildings was referred to the chairman of
the board. The council then adjourned.