Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-12


sufficient TO do the work, without at
lacking appropriations already made
for specific and needed purposes
Another feature that may meet with
opposition is the material 70 be used
as the new pavement. A sample OF
the kind insisted upon by the mayor
was laid in front of the city hail and,
after a trial, ana I'm compliance with
the expressed wishes of the majority
of property owners on state street, the
brick pavement was adopted. IL may
be that like desire exists among the
property owners in Bank street, eh-
Decially as the lower part or that thor-
oughfare is already OF vitrihed brick,
and there has been a vigorous protest
against patchwork in street constfuc-
ton. Therefore it would seem that IN
the preparation of the call for the
meeting these matters should be left
discretionary with the meeting, ana
not compulsory. as such dehuiteness
might defeat the whole project.
The COMMITTEES appointed TO examine
the finances of the city with view
to determining whether the statement
of eX- Mayor Armstrong that his adj
ministration made a better financial
showing than did that of Mayor Ma
hans former administration, resulted
in a majority and minority report TO
the council. and, as expected, the ma
Jority report, which was favorable 10
Mayor Alahan. WAS adopted,
The committee was the regular
finance committee and what was term
ed as the minority report. and which
was favorable to Mayor Armstrong
was originally signed by the three
members of the committee, but just
before the meeting of a month ago,
Aldermen Miner and Perkins Withdrew
their signatures; Chairman Rogers in
sisted on submitting the report. but
consented to delay until the March
meeting. The original report was not
considered on the level by the mayor
s-.raf do
and. of course. adopted. SO the rec
ords Will show that Mayor Arm
strongs statement in that particular
was not correct.
Alderman Benn has made persistent
effort to have definite action taken on
the proposed extension of Hope street
through to Blaclyhall street, but he has
hardly been given courteous treatment
The matter was presented to the last
council without result, and when he
proposed the matter to the present
council there was effort TO table, but
the alderman succeeded IN having REL
erence made to the street committee.
This committee made a brief report ut
the meeting Monday evening, simply
stating the estimated cost of construc-
ton, not including the land damages,
the committee adding that 1T had no
recommendation to make to the coun-
Gil There was motion that the re-
port of the committee be accepted and
placed on file. the vote being tie,
which was decided by the presiding
officer against Alderman Benn's COM
menda bic measure.
1t was stated that there were no
funds available to do the work and
that the proper time to make the rec
cmmendation would pc next fall when
the regular budget was being pre-
pared The alderman said he was ia
miliar with the financial feature, but
that there might be funds I'm the near
future. adding that the next fall' gag
had been worn threadbare, and that
he was Of the opinion that when
committee was appointed for speci-
hc purpose that they would make
and comprehensive report TO the coun-
Gil, as a matter Of aldermanic courtesy
if for no other reason.
Alderman O'Leary hinted that the
proposed ordinance relative to weights
and measures was evidently being held
up for a purpose perhaps of treatment
similar to that given the extension Of
Hope street. He said the matter had
been given public hearing and had net
been opposed by the citizens, still ac-
ton had been hanging fire for over
three months. lie declared that the
ordinance had been published for the
special benefit of the aldermen and
the general public. and given TO the
council for the final touch
es.
That official had promised to have
1t at the meeting for presentation, but
the document had not materialized, /
and no explanation was given for its
non temperance.
Aside from the general benefit TO
the whole people. he had no personal /
interest in the matter, but was desir- /
Gus that some definite action be taken. |
If there is a mouse ia the meal he said I
il was his intention TO place a. eat a I
the mouth OF the sack. lie believed 4
the people wanted the ordinance and |
that the aldermen should serve the 1
people.
II was like unto an echo from the
linking of that ancient chestnut bell
% hear IL solemnly announced in the /
council meeting that the finance com