The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-01-16
VARI0USCITY HALLAFFAIRS
THE SELECTMLN AND POLICE COM-
 MISSIONERS MEET.

AImshouse Tenders His Resignation,
 The selectmen held a short but busy session last night Every member of the board was present. James MeLay, the carriage manufacturer, appeared and told the selectmen how he was thrown from bis sleigh on the evening of December 28 on Curtis hill near the Four Corners. He crossed the street to pass another sleigh, and on reaching the other side got into bad hole, The sleigh turned over and the horse ran away. The animal went as far as Branford and then came back again. In it's fright it got terribly cut. MT McLay valued the horse at $500 before the accident, but now thought 1t was not worth $100. The sleigh was com pletely demolished, When asked Tor bill Mir McLay handed in one for S2l4. Captain Ludington said he did not think that any one could trip over in the place specified by MT. McLay, and Town Roadmaster Harrington corrobo- rated his statement. The board as whole did not think favorably of the matter, but Mr McLay presented a strong argument and the whole matter was referred to the committee on roads and bridges on motion of Town Agent Baldwin. The latter committee, through it's chairman, Selectman Ludington, made report recommending the strengthening of the lane in the rear of the farm house at Springside home I to bo fho 1qt1p GtTqipht- ened.
 John F. Shannahan, assistant super intendent of the almshouse, rendered his resignation. Town Agent Baldwin submitted it, and it was accepted to take effect this morning. Nothing was said about who his successor will be-
 pr. Hillhouse was voted $50 year to regulate the city hall clocks, in addition to his remunera ton from the city.
 Chairman Brown of the committee on construction and repairs recommended the strengthening of the brook at Springside farm and the construction of new bridge. The recommendation was adopted.
 The map prepared by Engineer Bo- gart of the oyster grounds was laid on the table for a week on motion ot Town Agent Baldwin
 The selectmen appointed William King, Milton Jacobs, Hartwell Bradley, William Porter and James Mills as special constables
 Taxes amounting to $34 were abated on the property of John F. Pickett, 219 Davenport avenue.
 The ass essnent on the Fairfield Chem ical company's property on Hughes place was reduced from s5,000 to s200, and the taxes ordered paid by Febru- ary TO- An abatement of $53 was made for Mrs. William G. Hunter of 31 At water street. This was for 1891. but for 1892 and 1893 she was assessed to pay S96. The amount of s33 owed by Maria Taylor of 114 Adeline street was abated. Julia E, Moves of 121 Farren avenue | asked for an abatement of $1492 but it was not permitted Mrs. Mary T. Mer- riman got a full abatement as she | proved conclusively that she could not even pay $366 mortgage on her home at | 66 Greene street
 THE POLICE BOARD MEETING.
 Mayor Hendrick presided over the regular meeting of the police board last night. All of the commissioners were present.
 Superintendent Smith handed in the following names for regular promo tion Patrolman c. J. Egan, Rawley Welch, Henry E. Donnelly, Kiernan Coonan, w. G. Doherty and Kober from B to A; M J. Hayes, Marlowe P. T. Hayes, Bellman, F. Roache, Lins- 1 IInff ffY11of tp grade A,
 Upon motion of Commissioner Clancy | Officer Hugh McKeon of station was 1 promoted from D to B, this making a | jump of two grades This was done in recognition of his services in capturing Murderer Caruso
 Superintendent Smith and President Hum suggested that Patrolmen Michael Cooney and William J., Frey should be included in the special pro motions, as they assisted McKeon | Cooney was promoted from B to A, and Frey from c to B. All take effect to- day. Thus McKeon gets a year ahead of his regular time, Cooney five months and Frey nine months. The promo. l tions were made in part to stimulate | the men to do their best in cases of high crime
 Stenographer Coggswell''s bill of $49I and Detective Cowles bill of $11.50 which were contracted owing to the | police investigation, were taken up | Some weeks ago the bills were referred without action by the full board to the board of finance. The latter board re- turned them to the police board fol rejection or approval The commis. sioners readily approved the sums last night and again sent them to the board of finance. Patrolman Terrence Clan. cey was detailed to permanent day duty at Starin dock and Wooster | Square and Patrolman Shamp to per. manent night duty at the same places. | Officer Patrick Dogherty was giver thirteen days pay. Some time ago he was kicked in the foot by a prisoner and badly lamed.
 To Go on With the Match.