Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-16
COUNCILMAN BARRY FOR FAIR PLAY
Intimated By Statement that Some of the Members Were Playing False Discovered it and Changed His Vote Reappointing Dr, Lewis as Health Offcer-A- J. Bernhard for Assistant Fire Chief Fourth of July Celebration

The court of eofnmon council held a long session on Thursday evening, ifa- eluding the time there were in caucus and in actual session. It was not until 10,1b that the private session ended. and it was 10.55 when adjournment was taken. It was the meeting at which appointment came up for action, and there was considerable talk. Although entirely democratic there appeared to be as much trouble in agreeing as with split party council.
 From the statement made by Coun- eiIman Barry in the couIreil meeting after the vote an health officer had been taken by rising vote. 1t would ap- pear that there had been an attempt at double crossing, but he clevefiy' bleekeh the game and declared that he believes in fair play and if it is pos sible as long as he ia there there will be fair play. It was apparent that the council members understood what he meant. but it gave the few specta- tors bit of excitement, as it was evirdent he was detrmined in what he said. From his statements he indi- eated that Dr. Lewis had been voted for in the private session by a major ity of the members, but that on com ing into the council chamber some of those voting for him had changed their minds and gone the other way, which caused him to go against his vote in the private session and live up to the vote taken there, by voting for Dr. Lewis. It was the vote which carried ou the vote of the private session.
 After having discussed various can didates for the several offices and de- cided upon wha should be named, the council assembled at 1915 o'clock, Mayor Thayer presiding and all in att tendance. The reading of the journal was unanimously omitted
 4 letter from Commander Henry Hovey of Sedgwiek post. No 1, thank ing the mayor and council for the eeurtsies extended the veterans on Memorial day, was read and ordered placed in the journal
 The monthly report of the street de- paftment was read, showing the ex- penditure of S4,f4707, there having been an average of 7e men employ ed.
 Salary $500.
 Clerk c. s. Raymond of the board of water commissioners reported that W. w. Lang has been elected presi- dent of the board of water commis- sieners. It was approved and the compensation fixed the same as last year.
 Councilman Baker asked the amount of the salary, and was told it was $500. In view of the work this year he thought it ought to be increased.
 Councilman Lang said he didn't think it ought to be raised. It IS sufficient for his work there and he is perfectly satisfied, and didn't think there should be an increase
 Claims Settled.
 It was voted to pay the sum of s35 to Attorney T. J. Kelly to settle the claim of Gertrude Freeman for in iuries received by a defective walk. and also to pay to Attorney Herman A1ofsin 2d the sum of s45 for set tlenent of the claim against the city for damages by Hattie Woodmansee, who fell and broke her leg last De cember.
 pr. Lewis for Health Officer.
 Mayor Thayer. said that it is his duty as mayor to nominate someone to be health officer for a term of four years and such an appointment is due to be made. He renoninated Dr. Ma poleon B. Lewis for a period of four years. and the question is on the con ffrmation of the appointment, stated the mayor.
 Alderman Mclaughlin thought the vote should be taken by rising, but the mayor said he thought it should be by ballot. the same as the other officials. Alderman Gehrath moved that they proceed to ballot.
 There being no second to that Councilman Lang moved that the mat ter be delayed until the next meeting and it was seconded by Alderman Me I4aughlin. on viva voce vote It was thought the noes had it, but a rising vote was called for. Those voting yes were Aldermen McIaugh- lin, Beckley, CouncIlmen Lang, Baker Cfuthers and Williams. Those No were Mayor Thayer, Aldermen Ge- brath. Parker, Councilmen Barry Fowler, Briggs and Delaney. The motion was declared lost and by bal lot the appointment was confirmed.
 Councilman Barry then addressed the council. saying that in the other