Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-02
noARD OF sELECTmEN.


 Beecher, Klenke and Brown. Town Clerk Hugo appeared before the Board and asked for authority to make an index of voters, the same as was made last year. The matter was referred to commit tee consisting of Selectmen Tyler and Treat. Mayor Holcomb and Messrs. Gilbert, Crawford, Fuller, Stackpole and Reilly, of the Board of Public Works, appeared before the Board of Selectmen to consult on the condition of Quinnipiac bridge and the work necessary to be done to place it in 8 safe condition. The visiting city officials were asked to express their views on the matter, which they proceeded to do. Engineer Hill said that after the Board left yesterday the diver removed three other stones and found the foundation stones in place and in good condition. The engineer detailed what would be necessary to ensure the safety of the bridge. He thought it could be patched up with cut stone so as to make it secure. He thought the patch work stands, and it would cost about $1 300. To build a new pier would be very expensive, and would stop all travel over and through the bridge.
 In reply to Mr. Tyler the engineer said that the diver found two "headers" that seemed to be solid, and were very large stone. He thought the projecting headers would do to build up on, and the cost is SC little he thought it would be we'll to try the experiment. He said there was no doubt but that it would, with the proposed patch ing, last for two or three years, and perhaps much longer.
 His honor thought if the bridge could be repaired at an expense of $1 500 that would last for two or three years, it would be bet ter than to expend $15, ,000 to make it all new especially just at the present time. Engineer Hill thought the main cause ot the stones becoming loosened was the action of the ice and frost, although it would seem that the interstices of the pier had not been properly filled with cement. The members were then asked their indi- vidual opinions as to what should be done with the pier.
 Mr. Klenke thought it would be foolish to lay out $1 800 as an experiment. If it would only last for year or two then it would be better, he thought, to tear it all down and commence anew.
 Mr. Brown and MT. Beecher were of the opinion that while it would not cost large sum to try the experiment of repairing, yet it was question whether after all it would not be better to build new pier.
 Mr. Treat and Mr. Feldman thought if in the opinion of the engineer it could be re- paired so as to stand four or five years then it would better to do this as it would not cost any more than the interest on $15, ,000 for two or three years if the pier was rebuilt. Mr. Fuller expressed the same opinion.
 Mir. Gilbert said what troubled him was whether the whole pier was going down with 8 crash sometime and kill two or three hun d1ed people. If it could be made absolute ly safe then perhaps it would be better to re- pair it.
 MT. Stackpole said he had not seen the pier and if as the engineer said it could be repaired so as to be safe then he would re- pair it.
 MT. Reilly said he was decidedly in favor of patching it up. He thought it could be made perfectly safe.
 Mr. Crawford thought the pier could be made safe by repairs as suggested. He said he had seen the diver since Engineer Hill saw him and was informed by him that when he came to clear away the shells from the foundation he found it apparently in good condition.
 Engineer Hill thought piles should be driven about the center pier to protect it from floating ice or vessels that might run against it and thus loosen the stones.
 MT. Tyler said as matter of economy he should say repair the pier if it could be made to stand for few years. If it would only stand for two years then he should say re- build instead of patch.
 Mr. Treat moved that the special commit tee of the Board of Selectmen and Board of Public Works be continued and have the bridge repaired as proposed under the di- rection of the city engineer. It was so voted.
 MT. Beecher from the Committee on Roads and Bridges reported 8 number of places where repairs were needed on the roadways in Westville. Pardee's hill and Long hill had been badly washed and needed repairing. In the matter of building sewer on Hill street in the Annex to carry off the surplus water Mr. Beecher said the committee did not feel like going ahead without further instructions as it would be quite expensive.
 Oo nf Mr. Traat tho nrseittaa were instructed to ascertain the cost of a brick and 8 pipe sewer and report to the Board.
 The Committee on Abatement of Taxes reported on the petition of Milton J. Stew art for abatement of taxes that under the law they did not see how the taxes could be abated and they therefore recommended that the petitioner have leave to withdraw. It was so ordered.
 The Committee on Construction and Re- pairs were instructed to make such altera- tion in the wash house at the almshouse as was needed.
 On motion of MT. Treat Surveyor Butler was instructed to act and consult with City Engineer Hill in the matter of repairs on the Quinnipiac bridge. MT. Treat said that he thought MT. Buffers long experience as a surveyor and engineer would be valuable and he understood that such an arrangement would be quite satisfactory to MT. Hill.
 Bills were approved as follows: Outside poor, $379.50; general account, $1,028. .75; s54O CT; assessors salaries, $50O.OO; tax ac- count, $164. 53; salary account, $460. S4; construction, 0.25; new farm, $77.25.
 It was voted to construct sluiceway across Farren avenue to conduct the water down Mill street. Adjourned.
 oOMMITTEE ON SQUARES. rE,ox uoro fo Raoo,ornana a Naxx Rana
 Stand Om the Green.
 The Committee on Squares held meeting last evening to consider the petition for an appropriation of $, 800 for a new band stand on the Green, to include in it's construction g waiting room for ladies.
 Alderman Kennedy, who presented the pe- tition, appeared and advocated it before the committee. He favored a waiting room for ladies and the band stand over it. He sug- gested as a location for the structure the place where the State House now stands
 Alderman Daley, chairman of the con- mittee, said he hoped that the band stand would not be mixed up in any way with the old State House.
 Councilman Pohlman thought there was no necessity of a waiting room for ladies. If such a structure was erected it would be 8 resort for absolute women. He also thought the season was too far advanced to think of building a band stand this year. Alderman Kennedy said if he could have his way he would have evening concerts on the Green during the summer, Sunday even- ings included.
 Councilman Schorer thought the two apartments asked for could be combined. Alderman Kennedy said he was willing to strike out the section providing for waiting room.
 The committee voted to recommend that $1 ,500 be appropriated for a band stand on the Green, the Committee on Squares to se- lect the site
 Drift From the Ball Field. The Norfolks of the Eastern league have disbanded for lack of local patronage.
 Madden has been released by the Hart lords. He will probably sign with Meriden or New Britain.
 The managers of the Bridgeports are ne-