Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-03-12


passed by the board making those balances
available for corresponding accounts.
SCHOOLS.
This is an age of enlightment and progress.
and they who would endeavor to keen no with
the vast progress in art, science, mechanics,
electrical developments and other branches
must have educated and trained brains Our
schools are the nurseries where that brain
training begins and gradually develops with
the ascending grades.
Money spent in obtaining an education is
we'll invested, and would recommend that
our schools be carefully and generously
fostered.
Under the able and efficient management Of
our present superintendent Of schools, sup
ported and assisted by n corps Of very able
teachers, our schools, both high and common,
have more than sustained their usual eff
hcieney.
A good library is an efficient help In the
gaining Of knowledge. Ours is small In the
number but good In quality and character Of
books. The librarian reports that only seven
ty volumes were purchased last year, and
eight volumes worn out. The trustees Of the
library, fear, are not looking out for its well
fare as they should.
There is vacancy in the board OF trustees
which will have to be hlled. For further in
formation In regard to library, I will refer you
to the report of the librarian as published.
HIGHWAYS.
Unfortunately for us, the nature OF the soil
is such that II Is a constant struggle to keep
our highways in fairly good condition. 1t is
nj, 81, al, 81. ~.
street committee--the elements to destroy
and the street committee to build up.
With the number OF miles of streets and
roads we have to contend with, the usual
appropriations cannot be made much II any
less.
RocK CRUSHING.
recommend that the rock crushing fund be
made as large as possible. for the more rock
crushed streets we have the less expense for
repairs.
In consequence OF decay. wear and the effect
OF the food last spring. two bridges have been
wholly rebuilt Bangor and Reeds brook,
one extensively repaired (Brimmer'sl and one
almost rebuilt Cards brook, on High street..
For the current year. with the exception OF
painting two steel bridges, possibly some
pianking, and rails for the approach to the
Doyle and Bangor bridges, and the unforeseen.
the bridge fund will require but a small
amount.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The chief engineer reports the department
in good condition. with the exception of hose
carriages. The carriages have been In use 81
long time. and have had much hard usage.
The fires we have had this winter have dem
oustyated the importance OF keeping the de-
partmeRt well equipped. and its personnel up
to its present efficiency.
rHK PooR.
During the past year new contract was
made between Mr.. II. s. Jones and the city, at
a somewhat less price than the previous one,
and for term of five years. 1t is fortunate
for the city and for the poor that Mr.. Jones
and his estimable wife are continued in charge
OF that unfortunate class.
The buildings on the farm needed and have
received quite extensive repairs during the
past season, wood lot is needed to supply
the farm with fuel.
INSANE POOR.
At the beginning OF the last year the num-
Der of those unfortunates in the hospital were
reduced to three persons. During the year
Eve were committed, making n total OF eight.
Death claimed one during the year. The
appropriation for this fund will have to be
increased.
PoLIcR.
think it is the testimony OF our people that
good order has generally been maintained
throughout our community for the past year.
On two occasions during that time our city
has been visited by large numbers OF people,
and from the very small number OF arrests 1t
was necessary to make, indicates that the
people within the city and in its vicinity are
law abiding and orderly.
The small number of arrests for the year, as
reported by the city marshal, attests the fact
and also testifes to the ability and efficiency
of our small police force. The boys know
Tim, and any undue indulgence or wander
ings from the paths of rectitude are sure to
attract his watchful eyes, and they be made to
suffer the consequences. This appropriation
cannot be materially changed.
STREET LIGHTING.
Heretofore the street lighting and public
buildings lighting have been under separate
contracts. Last October new contract was
concluded between the Ellsworth Water Co.
and the city whereby all public lighting is
now incl uded in one contract, and fortunately
for the city we have more lights for less
money than formerly.
Gentlemen, have alluded to the principal
departments of the city in as brief manner
as / am capable of, and know quite imper-
feetly. majority of you have had expe-
rience in city affairs. know its needs, and from
past knowledge of your actions think you
can attend to them fully aud well. / shall
hold myself in readiness to cooperate with
you at any and all times.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
The board then proceeded to the cleo
tion of officers The first officer baIloted