Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-01-07
NEW BOARD MET
One Democrat Boiled and Voted
 With inc Other Side.


 pect for a successful career. A large crowd filled the chamber and watched the proceedings with con- siderable interest. The fact that the republicans had accepted an offer to upset the plans of the majority put some on the anxious seat and as a result nobody knew where he was al until the strength of both sides was put to a test on vote for temporary chairman, when it was demonstrated that the democrats held eight of their nine men.
 The meeting was called to order shortly after 8 o'clock by City Clerk W. H. Sandland. Then aneriff M. J. Smith read the warning and the clerk administered the oath of office to the board. The following alder men were present:
 First ward-John F. Gallagher, Robert w. Mackie and Charles A. | Fine.
 Second ward-William J. Larkin and Frank B. Buck.
 Third ward-Thomas B. Walker, Louis E. Fitzsimons and George E. | Sellew
 Fourth ward-John H. Malone, William J. Spain and Peter Lawlor.
 Fifth ward-John Hurley, John F. Hayes and Martin Scully. Charles A. Templeton of the sec ond ward was out of town and could not possibly arrive home on time to attend the meeting.
 The next step was the appoint ment of a temporary chairman. Act ing upon instructions from the dem ocratic caucus, Alderman Hurley nominated Alderman w. J. Spain, and speaking for the republican side of the house w. J. Larkin nom- mated Dr John F. Hayes. A ballot was ordered which resulted in the election of MT Spain by a vote of to G. This was followed by call for nomination for permanent presi- dent. Alderman Gallagher of the first district nominated Martin Scul- ly and w. J. Larkin introduced Dr John F. Hayes. A ballot being or. dered, the vote stood, Scully s, Hayes G.. This was followed by a nal, which was carried. Chairman Spain requested Alderman John H. Malone and Alderman Thomas B. Walker a committee to escort the new president to the chair.
 In accepting the presidency, MT Scully spoke briefly. He thanked the board for the honor they had conferred upon him, adding that he fully realized the importance of the position and that it would be his aim to perform the duties of the office in a manner which would merit the approval of all good citizens.
 Before Martin Scully had time to see how he could hold down a seat so long held by eminent republicans, City Sheriff NJ. J. Smith emerged moth basket of roses on his desk. It was marked "190S-1909." It was beauty and MT Scully took good care of 1t. Another very handsome floral piece was placed on City Clerk Sand lands desk and Alderman Fine re- ceived one marked Prom the He- brew Political club, through the courtesy of his honor, Mayor W. E. Thoms." But the greatest floral piece of all was on the desk in the office of Mayor Thoms. From an ar tistic standpoint it was a complete triumph. They were put up by Sake & Floto. but beyond this nobody cared to say anything about them.
 The next vote was for vice-presi- dent, which resulted in the election of John F. Gallagher by a unani- nous vote, the combination which was expected to accomplish wonders having been knocked into smither- eens in the first round. At this the chair appointed a committee consist ing of Alderman Lawlor and Alder man Walker to wait on his honor, Mayor Thoms. and inform him that the meeting was organized and ready to receive him. The committee re- tired and returned with the mayor. the members rising in their seats and the vast assemblage giving him a splendid ovation. The mayor con- graduated the new chairman, who introduced him to the meeting, after which he read his message, which will be found elsewhere in this issue of the Democrat. The message pleased everybody, even the republi- can side of the house admitting that 1t was "all right"
 On motion of Mr Spain the mes sage was received and ordered print ed in the year book.
 After the reading of the message, the mayor wished all a happy new year and retired. Then the appoint ments for the different boards were submitted and voted upon as they came in, all being confirmed, as fol- lows:
 department of Safety: John Griffin. Henry w Minor. Herbert J. Phillips, Franklin A. Taylor.
 The vote for confirmation was as follows: Griffin 13 yes. no 1: Minor. 9 yes no ;: Phillips. fl yes: Spain. l3 yes. no l: Taylor. 14 yes.
 Impairment of public health: Dr Thomas Bland. F.. J. Finn. nr !. n. Freney. Dr Henry F.. Hungerforl, Robert Mackie.
 The vote for thcse appointments in each case was unanimous.
 Department 0f public charities: Ed ward !. DOnahue. Louis F.. Fitzsimons. Hosea B. JIllson. Daniel J. Murphy. Ferdinand wOlff
 The vote for these anunfutupufS