The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-15
Resolutions on Carr.

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 The committee of three which was appointed to bring in a set of resolu- | tions on the death of the late Registrar of Vital Statistics James J. Carr pre- sented Its report and set of resolu- tions prepared on something out of the ordinary line but expressing splen- d!dly the sentiment of city officials and public in the matter. Alderman Cum ningham was chairman of the commit | tee. Alderman Loos was chosen as all derman from Mir. Carr's ward to read the resolutions which follow
 James ]. Carr. who for a number of years had registered the vital statis- tics of New Haven, in obeying the in- evitable summons of the grim reaper has left void in the ranks of the city official body that is painfully noted by his surviving associates. In rendering this minute of sorrow, these associates express a renewal of the sentiments they have often exchanged in life and emphasize anew the respect and esteem they felt for their living friend.
 His splendid qualities of mind and heart were impressed on his public career making 1t in all respects a last ing benefit to the civic interests he served and raising the office he filled to a high plane of municipal dignity. In all the years he had served his na- tive city Mir. Carr was ever faithful, ever true and vigilant placing the pub lie veal above all private and personal concern and the record of his work will live in the memories of all who And in public service well administered a monument of true personal distinction.
 Admired. respected and loved while yet he moved among his official associ- ates in the civic administration of New Haven his virtues and his fine sense of public duty will be cherished in their memory long after the shades of ob- livion shall have nestled his name
 Tn further tribute to his memory 1t is.
 Resolved. That this minute be in- scribed in the official records of this board of aldermen and that copy of the same be presented to the family oi the deceased.
 "P. s. CUNNINGHAM,
 "M J. BURKE,
 EMIL LOOs."
 Sustain Veto.
 The board received from Mayor Mar tin a veto message on the change of rules for the bathhouse in St. John street The change was vetoed on the ground that the director of public works is the only person who has c right to make any rules and changes of rules for the public bathhouse. The veto was sustained.
 Director Foley was granted permls sion to buy some more horses for city use without advertising This has beer done several times. the director in forming the board that he cannot ge the class of horses he needs in com , petition. After Trolley Again. A petition was presented last nigh and referred Jointly to the railroads , and bridges committee and the commit tee on streets calling for an investiga f tion as to why the trolley company f , widening the space between it's track In Chapel and other streets withou permission. It may create some excite nent when the hearing on this matte comes up.
 } An offer was received from the man ] agement of the Grand Opera house fo s the board of aldermen to occupy boxe g there Thursday night at the openinl , performance of the new play, "l Square Deal" which Is politica drama. The offer was accepted and tn members of the board will be pres O ent on that occasion
 Voting Machine Report. ,' The report of the voting machin
 committee was handed into the boar 2 again last night. It Is substantially tn = same report as last time the commit 2 tee stating that after thorough investi d gation it is in favor of the machin d asked for last time, the United State
 standard. The report was simply table for printing.
 's The petition of the Trolley Expres ,- company for the location of spu 6 switch in Meadow street and th 6 crossing of Water street for the ex E, press service was passed on unanimou # consent.
 h At adjournment the board voted |. meet again next Monday night