Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-01-03

away, or his deputN Whatever inyestiga- ton the coroner ih1y think proper to in stitute, in these csges the civil authorities and police seem to3ave no concern. What ever the judgment tor finding of the coro- ner may be, the rel truth and facts con corning many of the cases remain mys- tery. II
 recommend that the law be changed, and that the forn4r system of a coroner this class of cases pseliminary, if the facts warrant, to crimilpl proceedings against those who may be &nilty of crime.
 LAMPssAND GAS.
 The system of lightning the streets by electricity has become a favored member of our municipal family circle of neces- saries and conveniences. It cannot be doubted that the public are well satisfied If this department 5could be maintained for one-half or two-thirds of the present outlay, it would meet the criticism of those who now believe weaxe paying too much for lighting the city.
 would recommend two or more lights placed at much higher elevation than any now erected about the center; these to displace a number that are of little practi- cal use.
 LAW.
 Fortunately there has been little cause for litigation during the year. Several small claims have been adjusted No claims have required the attention of the courts except two or three arising from appeals from damages and benefits on layout of highways These did not arise during your last administration.
 I suggest that the City Attorney submit a report to the Council annually, so that the business of this department may be brought before you more in detail, as are other departments of the city.
 HORSE RAILROAD.
 For more than year the horse railroad has been in active operation. During the summer the pavement, both inside and | outside the rails, has been greatly improv- ed. The travel on either side of the track in many places has been inconvenient and annoying. It will be, until the city pro- vides something better than dirt road on either side of the cobble pavement along | the tracks. The convenience of the horse cars for transporting passengers from re- mote points and about the city has already made them desirable adjunct of our civ ilization. They are especially appreciated by those employed in our factories. It will be necessary in the near future to provide less conspicuous portion of the street for a transfer depot than the corner of Exchange place. I also suggest that the l turnout at the junction of South Main and Grand street be replaced at some other point less objectionable.
 l WAFER.
 Has our city sufficient water supplys is g question of grave importance and of deeI interest to all. It appears to be conceded that the time has come when this Council should take advanced steps in this regard l You may be aware that the Board of Wa. ter Commissioners, under the direction o1 I the Council, have been instructed to inves tigate and recommend such plans as would provide for any contingency in this respect Their report from time to time have indi. cated in what direction and how far this work has progressed. I understand this Council will be called upon at no distant | day to ratify or reject such reports re- commentators, and conditioned contracts as may be submitted by the Board of Wa ter Commissioners, calculated to furnish an additional and ample supply of pure and wholesome water.
 1 I trust you will make this subject g study and be prepared to act wisely and promptly. It is project attended with considerable expense. Now, after an ex. | PO1AO1SO VI ~V O1Ao, CAiC SACy ol1OulS uuOP' no system that does not assure complete and lasting bounty in this direction. You have expended nearly $40, 900 the past year in repairing and protecting the present supply. This sum has been expended ir relaying one line of main pipe. Not less necessary will it be the coming year to re lay considerable portion of the distribut ing mains throughout the city.
 CITY HALL.
 There is nothing to be added to what was said in former paper to the Counci in relation to the City Hall building It is 1 the general belief that this building should be entirely devoted to public offices an6 business, and that for the convenience ot the public all the departments of public works should be centred in it. Certainly the vaults for public records are too small and incomplete.
 l I suggest that the Council adopt som, measure to effect the result ORDINANCES.
 A city of this size needs protection il regard to the construction of buildings the material used as we'll as the strengtl of the structures. The fire limits are alto gether too limited If restraint was nee essary 20 years ago in the narrow circl that then constituted the business center ceTGd1lly uOW W1tu c pOpuldtlOu uedTl' three times as large the same protection i necessary.
 I would suggest that at the proper tim and place these subjects engage your atten tention. It is proper here also to call you attention to the fact that no ordinance ex ists controlling hacks, expressmen ant common carriers in our city Ought no these public commodities to be duly licensed and to be in some measure subject to DO lice rules and regulationss Such system seems to prevail in other cities. Author ized drivers of hacks are believed in man, cases essential for the protection of citizen as well as strangers. They should be al ways the subject of identity to the polio and the passenger. submit if it would no be proper to appoint committee to inves tigate this subject.
 THE CHARTER.
 The necessity for revision of our char ter is no less apparent after years expe rience in our municipal affairs. I trus the committee in charge of this importan matter will continue it's duties so that thi reform may be effected as early as the mex
 session of the Legislature.
 In connection with this subject ear nestly suggest that provision be made fo the establishment of Board of Publi Works, in order that there the several an, important branches of public service ma,