Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-10
SLOW GOING CoUNcILmEr.

H , They Do Not Get On to the Routine
 John F. Phillips Petition-The
 Board of Compensation Matter. : There was but little business before the councilmen last night, but the session was prolonged by the inability of some of the new members to get acquainted with the ordinary routine as readily as might be expected. It seems likely that it will be some time before the municipal affairs which come before the board will be treat ed with that dispatch and judgment which should characterize this branch of the common council. The present board of councilmen has achieved for itself already quite we'll understood reputation of be, ing "slow" body.
 The petition of John P. Phillips stating that "the board of public works has ap- pointed four inspectors of work upon the streets and public places and one inspector of work at the stone crusher at salaries ag- gregating over >$6,000," and that "said board has misused and squandered the public money and will probably continue to do so," and asking that "Mayor Sargent be appointed committee to inquire into and prevent such crimes against the public welfare" was referred to the committee on retrenchment and reform to be raised. The aldermen voted to instruct the city clerk not to advertise the award of bene- fits and damages as reported by the board of compensation for the extension of Gibba street.
 Councilman Cleveland moved last night that the councilmen do not concur with the aldermen.
 Councilman Hogan offered an amend ment that the board concur with the alder men. This amendment was carried. On motion of Councilman McDonald the whole matter of the Gibbs street extension was again referred to the board of com. pensation.
 The board receded from it's former ac tion in referring the resolution, naming Michael Fitzpatrick, Simeon J. Fox and Charles T. Coyle to the committee on nom nations to be raised. This action was taken because of the action of the alder men in refusing to concur with the coun- cilmen in their disposition of the nomina- tions
 The board adjourned to next week, Wednesday night.
 Petitions referred: w. G. Dickerman, Joseph Betcher, Frederick Hasse, Thomas Cummings, jr., Thomas 4. O'Connor and Gus Longstein, for appointment as special constables; electric light at Foster and Willow streets; crosswalk on Whalley av- enue, at Ellsworth avenue; renumberine of Nash and Willow streets.
 THE CONNECTICUT MUTUAL. Over s15o,OOo, 1000 Paid Out to Policy
 Holders and Benef1ciar1es.
 The substantial foundations, established prosperity and honorable reputation o1 the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance company, are wen-known throughout the United States. It is an honor to Connecti- cut, both from it's high reputation and from the fact that it is the largest financial institution in New England. The year 1890 moreover, completed this famous financial institution's 45th year of service and history. In those forty five years this company has paid death claims and endow- ments amounting to over $77,0O0, 600; paid over $20, 100000 on surrendered pol icies; and paid in dividends nearly $50,- 900, ,O00; in all having disbursed to policy holders and benefciaries the immense sum of nearly s15O,000,000. During the past year it has added almost $1, 100000 to it's net assets, which now reach the vast figure of $57, ,289, ,O94, and nearly $5OO,00O to it's surplus, which is $5,572 ,0OO. The growth in all the directions that indicate vigor and true prosperity has been marked dur ing the year.
 Our readers will be interested in the above facts, which speak for themselves to every thinking mind. and in the report of the president of this institution, Col. Greene, which will be found in another column. It speaks volumes of praise for this company, that it's presidents policy is firmly conservative, policy which has kept the company aloof from all hazards or speculative lines. President Greene adheres strictly to the sure and safe roads, the results of which vindicate tho wisdom of his course. The company's report is again commended to the atren- dion of all interested in sound life insur- ance, the benefits of which to the country have been of such vast importance. The company is an eminently strong one and wisely managed It is strong in numbers and in assets to the point of Independence. It's insured represent 8 number of people Connecticut and it's assets just about equal the total grand list of four of our eight counties. It is republic by itself, and it's members are sure of it's mutual protec- tion. Their number is being yearly in creased by the addition of many thrifty and conservative people who believe in Colonel Greene's theory and method of business, and the company was never be- fore so strong in itself or in it's attitude before the public as it is to-day.