Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-08

the department shall make application in writing and pass physical exam nation, shall not apply to the super intendent. Mir Murray thought this of sufficient importance to remain on tho table for week and made motion to this effect, but 1t was quickly voted down and the draft passed to be en- crossed, the republican members of the board acting as If they felt 1t couldn't be made operative too soon to suit them. Mir Beach was chosen in such a hurry, It seems, they forgot that there was any law governing such an appointment and con. sequently none was observed. This leaked out and the present board fearing Mir Beach stood in dan. ger no matter how the coming cleo tion goes, decided to cover up their tracks by doing the work over again so that in all probability when the or dinance acted upon last night becomes operative, Mir Beach will be elected superintendent of the police depart ment in legal manner.
 The clerk was instructed to notify the state highway commissioner that Waterbury will take the 5000 appor- tioned to it for state roads.
 The following petitions were re- ferred to the board or public works: William Shannahan, ct al, layout and grade, Russell street: Victor Headel- berg, ct al, electric light, Pine street; G. A. Boughton, ct al, water main. South River street; D. T. Harrington, ct al, layout and grade, Catherine ave- nue; Louis Raffel, ct al, electric light, Burton street.
 The communication of Martin J. McEvoy, offering to settle a dispute in the matter of assessment of dam ages on Cooke street for $35O, was re- ferred to the city attorney.
 The reports of the board of public works concerning layouts, grades and building lines for Bunker Hill road, West Main street and the Watervllle road were referred to the bureau of assessment. Sewers were ordered ill Easton avenue, Railroad Hill and Griggs streets.
 The reports of the bureau of assess ment regarding building lines for Plaza avenue and Railroad Hill street were accepted.
 The layout of Railroad Hill street from the residence of Mrs Doran to South Leonard street was read and adopted. Upon recommendation of the committee on law Raffaele and Michele Nigro were allowed to pay the taxes on certain land on Hopkins street, foreclosed on tax lien, the transfer to be made by the mayor.
 The communication of the depart ment of safety relative to fire protec- rion in the south end of the city was taken from the table and sent back to the board for further consideration. Mir Murray remarking as it passed along that the situation was serious in that district and that he hoped the board would be made to see things as they are and do little better next time. The several recommendation of the board of public works were ap- proved. An opinion received from the city attorney stated that an ordinance cannot be passed which would allow the city to collect taxes in advance from persons engaging in business here. The communication was or dered on file.
 The board adjourned for two weeks.
 Contrary to expectation no com munication was received from the mayor by the aldermen last night on the Oakville trestle question. They didn't have things ready and 1t was thought best to wait little longer.
 The work of tearing up the maca- dam road on Scovill street prepara- tory to putting down vitrified brick is now going on. It.doesn't look right to rip up such an excellent piece of road way and put the abutting property owners. as well as the public. to the expense of laying bricks there, but the business administration knows best.
 A petition numerously signed. ask ing that the dial in the clock at the Bank street school be illuminated, was in the hands of Alderman Callan last night, but after thinking the mat ter over 1t was decided that the mat, ter came under the Jurisdiction of the department of education. and not the aldermen, consequently it was not in- troduced. It will be. submitted to the next meeting of the board of educa- ton. It is move in the right direc- ton and the petitioners hope that the authorities will act favorably on 1t.