Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-16
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. The South Water Street Layout-Or-
 ders For Sewers, Sidewalks And
 Street Hmprovements-The Offices Of
 Superintendents Of Parks And
 Stone Crusher Declared Vacant.
 A meeting of the Board of Public Works was held last evening, Mr. Gilbert presid- ing.
 The first matter considered was the peti- tion for a change in the layout of South Wa ter street. Jeremiah Smith, Sidney F. Smith, Frank D. Lane and Washington M Row land appeared in favor of the change and no one appeared against it. Alderman William J. Bradley appeared | before the Board and inquired as to the status of the James street bridge and exten- sion. He was informed that the New York | and New Haven railroad company had ap- pealed from the assessment and nothing l could be done until the court had settled that l matter.
 The order for sewer in Howe street, be- | tween George and Oak streets, was con- sidered. The city engineer was instructed to ! advertise for proposals for building this and l also for the sewer in East Chapel street, from James to Lloyd streets. The grading of Meadow street was referred | to the superintendent of streets with power ! to act The curbing and repairing walks on | the same street was referred to the city en- gineer to give lines and grade, and the clerk to notify parties in interest. Similar action was taken in regard to the order for side walk on Commerce street sidewalk on Norton street; same on both sides of Redheld street. Cobble gutters were ordered on Gamer street and a crosswalk on Columbus avenue TzJ ,aA-,o oR @1T NactT Tonn Order for grading, curbing and paving walks on First street was referred to the clerk to notify parties and the time was ex- tended to June 1. The same action was taken in regard to Lynwood street, time Au- gust 1.
 The relay of sidewalk on the west side of State street, between Grove and Bradley streets was ordered carried into effect. Also curb and concrete walk on the west side of Mill River street, between Walnut and Lau- rel streets.
 The relay of sidewalk on the south side of George street, between Broad and Factory streets was referred to the superintend- ent of streets to investigate and report The opinion seemed to be that there was mis- take in the order and that the point on George street between Factory and Temple streets was intended.
 It was voted to adopt the grade for Mead ow street as shown by the red lines on the  Works The catch-basins and manholes were also ordered rebuilt where change of grade made it necessary. It was also voted to make the sidewalks on Meadow street nine and ahalf feet, leaving thirty-six feet for a l roadway.
 A resolution declaring the office of super intendent of parks and superintendent and engineer of stone crusher vacant after the first of May was read.
 MT. Reilley inquired who offered the resolu- tion.
 Mayor Holcomb replied that he did not know.
 Mir. Reilley said he thought someone should father the resolution by an endorsement. Mir. Stackpole moved to lay the resolution on the table,
 The motion was lost.
 Mr. Reilley said that he was ready to vote on the resolution if whoever brought it in would endorse it.
 The Board after several ballots elected William Edmondson for sewer inspector.
 Licenses were granted to connect with sewer and water mains to William J. At water, A. D. Baldwin, P. Maher, s. E. Dib- ble, T. Cunning, J. W. Lounsbury, c. H. Wilson and D. F. Kelley.
 The resolution de removal of superintend ent of parks and superintendent of stone crusher was again taken up and passed. Those voting in favor were Messrs. Gilbert, Crawford, Feldman and Fuller. Those op- posed were Messrs. Stackpole and Reilley. New American MiIls-$IOO,OOO Capi
 tai.
 The first meeting of the new American mills company of Rockville occurs at ii a. p. to-day in Rockville. The new company starts with S1OO, ,O0O capital. The stock is divided into 1000 shares and held thus: George Campbell, Philadelphia, 25O shares; H. 0. Judd & Root, Hartford, 250 shares; George Talcott, Rockville, 100 shares; c. N. Mclean, Rockville, 400 shares. It is expected that the mill will soon start up and run on full time
 Entertainments.
 CARRIE SWAIN.
 Friday and Saturday evenings with Satur- day matinee Carrie Swain with strong com pany will appear in E:The Little Joker'' at the New Haven Opera House. Large audi ences are anticipated
 BUNNELL's MUSEUM
 The old play "Uncle Toms Cabin" is hay ing a splendid run at Bunnell's Museum this week Everyone should see it. The com pany is excellent and the singing of the col ored students is remarkably fine.
 cARLL's OPERA HOUSE.
 For the last fifteen years Robert McWade, supported by an excellent company, has played "Rip Van Wrinkle" to the great satis- faction of every audience before whom it has been presented. No one should fail to see the performance of this play at Carll's, which will be on Friday and Saturday evenings with Saturday matinee.
 MUSICALE.
 Barker & Co. will give their second and probably last musicale this Thursday even ing at room 15, Insurance building, and cor dially invite all present at their first musicale with friends without further notice. They would also be pleased to see anyone who may think of purchasing piano and those who may be interested to listen to and examine the favorite Ivers and Popd pianos. All are requested to be present at eight o'clock promptly.
 ALICE OATES.
 Gay and festive as ever Alice Oates and her company of burlesquers delighted large audiences at the American Theater again yesterday and last evening. In her company are some clever burlesquers, notably Annie Wells, Annie Livingstone and James Sturges Louise Leonard is a pretty woman and a graceful singer. The company is strong and presents "Robin Hood" in taking and effective manner. THE CALTFORNIA MILLIONA1RE. How The California Papers Discredit
 The Story of MT. Woodruff.
 Below is an extract from the San Francis co Chronicle of April Eth After rehea1sing the golden stories of wealth given out in New Ha- ven by MT. Woodruff of Oakland, Cal, and the golden promises made here to friends the paper says: -..--. , A reporter of the Chronicle called on a number of old Californans yesterday who well acquainted with all the mining men the coast for the last fifteen or twenty years. William Duncan Howard l Coitt Eyre and Jones, J. Peckham, M. Schmidt and others ransacked their memories but failed to re- eall the name of Woodruff or to remember the | brilliant fnanciering of which he boasted. They all regard the man as impostor, who has fabri l ,ated his magnfcent tale of wealth for the purpose IOl,rn rInI