The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-04-07

immediately great. Moreover, the ap- propriation for the year would not, ill my opinion, warrant the establishment of so many voting places, as the eX- pense would be a considerable sum- When the new ward lines shall have been established I believe that extra voting places should be provided in time for the next state and presidential election. This matter can opportunely be considered in making up the esti- mates for next year.
 I disapprove that part of the order with regard to the corporation counsel because, in my opinion, this is not matter in which the city government officials should interfere, but is rather a matter upon which the citizens them selves should be heard in order to se- cure such action as they may desire. Respectfully submitted. John P. Studley, Mayor i A petition from the director of pub lie works requesting permission to re- number Ferry street was received ana unanimously granted
 By unanimous vote the lamp com mittee was authorized to place a light i at the railroad crossing at Thompson street.
 The report of the committee on public conveyances was tabled for printing. i Alderman Hosley requested that his petition for the appointment of depu- l ty gas inspector be rescinded. It was so ordered.
 The committee on railroads and bridges submitted two reports on the Kimberly avenue bridge matter. The majority report recommended lift bridge. It was signed by Aldermen O'Keefe, Conway and Jacobs. The mi nority report recommended that the matter be referred to the director of public works, that he confer with the West Haven authorities, and that the demands of the war department for stationary bridge be complied with. This report was signed by Aldermen Corcoran and Hilton. Both reports were tabled for printing.
 The corporation counsel submitted a report in accordance with vote re- gently passed by the board of alder men as to the setting forth the several classes of real property exempt from taxation and citing the provisions of law by virtue of which exemptions is claimed; also his opinion as to whether the repeal of any such law would be violation of contract rights. The report was very lengthy and was tabled for printing.
 Alderman Minor submitted petition to the effect that should the Fair Ha- ven & Westville Railroad company ex- tend their tracks to the top of West Rock that they should agree to trans port by cars, free of charge, all the crushed stone which the city used from the rock; also that they should charge a five cent fare on all their lines. Al dernan Hosley seconded the petition. Alderman Alling asesrted the matter to be illegal and that it had been so de- lcided by the supreme court in the Mor- ris Cove case. Aldermman Wheeler moved that it be referred back to the committee on railroads and bridges this being really an amendment to the original motion. His motion prevailed unanimously
 Alderman Minor moved that when the board adjourned it should be until two weeks from next Wednesday. Car ried.
 The following resolution was present
 ed by Alderman Trueman:
 Resolved: That a committee of five b.
 raised to investigate the making of ;
 certain ostensible contract entered int
 by and between the city of New Havel
 and the the New Haven Water con
 corning the supplying of water, ratifica
 tion of which is now pending; to SC
 If such contract was procured b,
 the corrupt use of money.
 2-To ascertain if any money or othe
 valuable consideration was paid any al
 derman, councilman or other publi servant, for his vote or influence to pro cure said contract.
 3-To ascertain if any bribe or othc , corrupt consideration was offered t any alderman, or councilman or othe
 public officer for his vote or influence
 procure said contract, and if so by wha person or persons.
 : This petition was indefinitely postpon
 ed by an aye and nay vote. The vot 7 stood 15 to 9. Those voting to indef l nlLely postpone were AlueEIiISH olIUlls
 Lyman. Wheeler, Hosley, Galligan, Ma ley, McGuinness, Logan, Baldwin, All l ing, Dawson, Walsh, Dickerman, Foot
 and Morse.
 ! Those voting no were Alderme ) Sprightly, Frederick, Trueman, Mino [, l Corcoran, McGill, O'Keefe, Wallac
 and Jacobs.
 A resolution was then presented b 3 Henry Donovan to the effect that tt
 corporation counsel be instructed to s e to Hartford on April IA and appear
 favor of the resolution That railroad e be compelled to pay per cent. on the s gross receipts to the cities and towr y through which they pass"
 It was referred to the committee c e railroads and bridges. President Wa Il lace appointed Aldermen Jacob :. sprightly. Wheeler. Morse and Hine z e the Fourth of July committee from u t board of aldermen.
 d The report of the special committee C e street railway fares was accepted.
 The report of the committee on stree in reference to the director of publ
 works causing survey and layout r be made for a new street on the we t side of West river meadows was recon n mitted.
 The report of the committee on legi e lation in reference to the corporate
 counsel appearing before the prop