Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-16
BOARD 0l ALDERMEN.
Building Inspectc WilI be Under Ry4
 ofthe Sasty Board.

ofthe Sasty Board. The board of aldermen met last night, Chairman Bakeslee presiding and all the membe'sbeing present
 The committee appinted to prepare suitable resolutions regarding the death of General Kelogg submitted the following draft, waich was unani- mously adopted:
 whereas, In his inscutable wisdom It has seemed best to ou. Divine Ruler to bring to a close thelong and dis tinguished career of theHon Stephen w. Kellogg, and,
 Whereas, In view Of hi many years of invaluable service to our city, state and country, 1t Is particularly fitting that we, as representativesof our city, should place upon record al expression of our sincere sorrow of tie death of our former fellow citizen, the Hon Stephen w. Kellogg, and -oice the general feeling of regret throughout the city in whose welfare ht gave so largely of his talents and wisdom.
 Resolved, That we offer to his be- reaved family and mourning friends our heartfelt sympathy and condol- ence.
 Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon our records, and copy be sent to the family Of the deceased.
 J. H. FILLING, JAMES H. MURRAY.
 Committee.
 The report and recommendation of the board of public works on high water service was read and lail on the table. The matter of providing funds to, do the work with was refaTed to the law committee, with Alderman Holmes and Engineer Cairns added thereto. The full committee Is there fore as follows: T. H. Hewitt, J. H. Filling, Lawrence Tobin. c. L. Holmes, R. A. Cairns. During the discussion Alderman Holmes suggested that the whole matter be referred to commit tee of citizens not necessarily members of the boards, the same as vas done when the Branch water supply was built. but the board didn't take to it.
 The recommendation of the board of public works asking for an appro- priation of $1O,OO0 for sewage disposal was referred to the board of finance.
 The returns of the special election were canvassed by a committee con- sisting of Aldermen Tobin and Filling. They reported that 148 votes had been cast for Frank D. Buck. The chair declared Mir Buck elected alderman for the unexpired term of Louis Gates.
 On recommendation of the law com mitte the following sums were or dered paid in settlement for claims: W. D. Buell. $21; Charles Leonard, SIP; town of Plymouth $75. On recom- mendation of the same cosnmittee the following claimants for damages were given leave to withdraw: Thomas De- fancy, John Gaffney, John Vaill. Syl- vester Shea, Catherine Gilmore, Thom- as F. Lunny, Henry Freeman, V. Blanc.
 The law committee reported that the recommendations of the finance committee relative to abatement of as- sessments levied against M. Dillon, Ella Brown and the Waterbury hos. pital were proper cases for the com mittee on abatements. They were sent to that body.
 A communication was received from the National Association of Building Commissioners and Inspectors asking the city to be represented at meeting of the organization fin Washington on February g. A, %. Alderman Mur- ray wanted the board of public safety sent there at it's own expense, but the rest of the members did not see things in that light and placed the matter on file. A petition of H. o. Miller for an electric light on Chapel street, Water vile, was referred to the board of pub- lie works.
 The recommendation of the board of public works that the petitioners for the wiping out of charges for connect- { ing with the city main for standpipes, hydrants and sprinklers be given leave to withdraw, was unanimously adopt ed.
 A proposed new section to the build ing ordinance giving the safety board power to override the building fnspec- tor whenever that body feels aggrieved at the inspectors conduct, WAS passed to be engrossed.
 The petition of c. H. Beldsn asking that coasting be allowed on Rdgewood street was tabled. It was voted that the superintendent of streets be direct ed to place sand near it's intersection with West Main street for the purpose of keeping coasters from shooting" Into the latter street and running the risk of being killed.
 The bond of Dora Egan. assistant town clerk, F. P, Brett surety, was ap- proved
 The board adjourned for week.