Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-06-15
PERRY [. MORRIS OUT
Resignation Accepted By board oi
 Public Works Last Night.

Perry c. Morris. who was elected superintendent of streets at the open ing of the present administration. rendered his resignation to Mayor Thoms yesterday and 1t was accepted at a meeting of the department of public works held last night, the mayor presiding and all the commis- sloners being present. The resigna- ton of MT Morris was looked for and many expected 1t before now He has not got along very well with the commissioners, some of whom were opposed to him at the beginning and the others were none too friendly to him, either. The parting of the ways came some time ago in dispute be- tween MT Walker, superintendent of Hamilton park, and MT Morris, the contention being over the interpre- tation of the city charter, which states that the superintendent of streets shall have Jurisdiction over the parks. The . matter was finally brought to the attention of the board of public works and, was decided against MT Morris. After that MT Morris lost heart and 1t Is said that he was willing to retire any moment from position where he felt he had great responsibilities but little or no authority. Under these conditions 1t was only a question of time when things were bound to come to head and being aware of 1t those on the inside took 1t as a matter of course. Perry Morris. methods of road build- ing didn't suit some Waterbury peo- pie, but notwithstanding this State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald, a recognized authority on such things, considers him first class man in that line, and so in- formed the board in communica- tion Tuesday night, having special reference to macadamizing the Mid dlebury road. But Perry is philoso- phic sort of man and retired with a smile. There is no bad feeling be- tween himself and the commission CTS and seeing that he was not giv- ing general satisfaction probably MT Morris did wise thing to step aside and let somebody else take up the joh. It is difficult position to fill and everybody who has been there found that out.
 Edward c. Kilduff. who was first talked of for the place, but was final ly placed at the head of the water works, was requested to change berths and see what he can do on the streets. Both positions pay the same salary, $1,500, and while there can be no.doubt but that Mir Kilduf would much prefer to continue lay- ing water mains, he yielded to the. solicitation of the board. was elect ed superintendent of streets and en- tered upon the duties of that office this morning. MT Kilduff has con- siderable knowledge of street work and 1t is safe to predict that he will make it go, but he will not give gen. eral satisfaction. for such thing is out of the question in any public position, and especially at the head of the street department.
 The question now comes up. and succeed MT Kilduff at the head of the water works? Without stopping to think one would say that 1t will go to William Kennedy who has been there for years and Is thoroughly familiar with the work. but there is nothing certain about that. John F. O'Brien, who held the position for four years. is not doing anything just now and 1t is not unreasonable to presume that he will want to try 1t again. It is also rumored that there are few candidates for the berth on the board. Commissioner Hartnett would take the job and 1t is hinted that Commissioners Walker and Nell would like to have a try at It. No- body knows wfio has the pole. but judging by the way things are being figured out by those who pretend to know all about 1t. Mir Hartnett is ahead and will be likely to capture the plum. but of course nobody knows. for 1t would be impossible to tell what may turn up before the board reaches conclusion on the matter.