Morning journal and courier., 1893-02-08
wALLINGFORD.

Lively Session of the Board of Bur.
 gesses-Water Commission Contro.
 versy-Yalesville Petitions for W ateI
 Rights - Acquitted of Seduction,
 Held for Enticing-Children Pro.
 hibited From Coasting on the | Streets.
 Every member of the boord of burgesees was on hand last evening for the first time in many weeks. Burgess Ksvansgh, who has been under the weather was just able to be in his sccustomed position. The matter 10 come up after the reading of the minutes and other usual formalities, WAS the claim of J. D. Williams, who asks damages for injury done to his horse by stepping on piece of scrap steel on Quin- nipiac street several weeks ago. The case came up at the last regular meeting, and was laid over until future meeting. It was voted that the matter bs referred to the borough attorney.
 Representative J. 0. Roach appeared be- fore the board regarding the petition for tho revision of the borough charter, abolishing the board of water commis- sioners, etc., and stated that he was desirous of getting an expression of the board on the subject. To bring the mat ter before the board for discussion, Bur gess Bartholomew made @ motion that the board recommend the abolishipg of the board of water commission, as provided for in the bill in question. The motion was seconded by Burgess Ksvsnagh. Warden Newton stated that a year ago when there was discord in the water board, he was in favor of putting the entire management into the hands of the board of burgesses, but since that time he has changed his ideas on the subject and at this time under the present circumstances he was opposed to the scheme. and that there were many other citizens in the borough opposed to the change and that he deemed 1t unwise to make such & decided step without consulting the wish of the people. Burgesses Bartholomew and Ksva- nsgh favored the proposed change. Bur gess Bipgins was non. committsl and stated that he had not studied the matter suf- fciently to express an intelligible opinion. Upon a motion of Burgess Porter the matter was laid over until another meet ing:
 Voted, That the borough attorney be in- structed to draw up bill to be presented to the legislature for the purpose of authority ts fund the borough debt.
 Burgess Bartholomew stated that he wished to bring up the matter of cossting upon the public streets, and stated that he had been investigating and could find no law that would give authority to stop the same. Warden Newton stated that he had given orders SO the officers to stop the coasting, and 1t Is probable that they will carry out the instructions.
 It was noted that the petition regarding the case of Daniel O'Rsilly be taken from the table. The pstition asking for his re- instatement as night patrol man was pre- sented to the board December g and con tained the names of about $50 cit'zens At that time, when the matter was brought up, Burgesses Ksvanagh and Luby got up and left, thus breaking a quorum. Bur gess Thomson presented the following mo- ton, which was seconded by Burgess Big gins:
 In consideration of petition which has been extensively signed by the manufact- urers, the business men and private resi- dents of the borough, that 8 change be made in our police force; therefore in com pliance with this request, 1t is hereby
 Voted, To discontinue the service of MT. John den is hereby directed to appoint Daniel O'RsilIy for tha! service at the same compensation as is take effect on March l, 1893.
 After some diecussion the matter was put to @ vote and resulted in a tie. Bur gesses Thompson, Porter and Biggins voted in favor of the motion and Burgessss Bar. tholomew, KsvansRh and Luby against the motion. Warden Newton stated that In accordance with the borough bylaws he should dissolve the tie by voting in favor of the motion.
 In the matter of rules and reg ulations to govern the police officeTs duties, Burgess Bartholomew was appoint eo as a committee to attend to the matter. Warden Newton, Burgesses Biggins and Thomson were appointed to draft police regulations.
 Water Commissioner Hall appeared and stated that Judge Hubbard had called his attention to the petition pre- scented by parties in Yalesvilie asking for water rights which, if granted. would al- low the getting and distributing water at any point in Wallingford. It was the opinion of Burgess Biggins that there wes likely to be family fight over the matter in Yalesville. ss well as opposition coming from Meriden, would tend to kill the bill in the legislature. No decided action on the matter was taken.
 Voted, that Officer Luke Martin be gum moned to appear at the next meeting of the board to answer to the charges pre ferred by Burgess Porter at previous meeting.
 BILLS ORDERED PAID.
 E. E. Dickerman, extra services sGs
 Voted laid on table:
 M. J. Redmond & Co. ss5l; A. J; At Baldwin. sa5o; F 5. Todd < co, ss cents; F ". Phelps. ss s: J. 1T. Herman. 55 seats; T sasfcfs ss A + + HsSff SD InSs Martin, polic., S5l25; Wall Gaslight company, ss5; F, <; ns, JShnsoe, S56,; Phi ip Dickerma9, S3410; L. NJ PGelps, S55TS.
 Claim of Octave Odett for damages by fall on Ward street, breaking two ribs, was presented by Judge Fowler; referred to Warden Newton and Burgess Porter.
 Bond of H. L. Davis of $1 900, signed by G. W. Hull.
 H. L. Hall, bond of $1,oOO, signed by Joel Allen; accepted.
 Gsrnishee process against W. J. Morse, in interest Of F. W. Miner; referred to bor- ough attorney.
 Officer Gil. Thompson of Shelton came up here yeeterdsy morning and took Ar thur Turner down to that place on the Il :21 train. Judge O. Fl. D. Fowler went with them ss Turner's counsel. He was brought before a judge in Shelton and was acquitted on the charge of seduction, and probable cause was found on the charge of enticing away, and he was bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500, which were furnished by his uncle. It Is probable that the case will bs settled out of court.
 This evening will occur the second an- nual concert and soc fable of the Rsub Cycle club in the srmory. To the large | number of invitstions sent out there have been many favorable responses, and large | attendance Is assured. The socisble prom ises to be the society event of the season, Ssvern's orchestra will furnish music with | Prof. w. E, Rogers ss prompter. The program for the concert Is an unaxception- ably fine one, and will btgln st 7:45 o'clock. | Complaint ia made of The milkmen and other peddle1s stopping and leaving their horses in the middle of the road, instead of one side, while they are delivering good. to their various customers, and especially so Is the habit nuisance on narrow roads where It Is necessary to turn ont into the gutter while driving to get by wagon | while the milk dealer or perhaps @ baker Is in some house "cbinnina" some house wife or perhaps her pretty daughter.
 Mizpsh lodge, 0. E S., will give sociable in the lodge room Thursday even ing.
 c. H. Dickinson Is hons from Vermont
 W. P. Bridget has gone back to work a