Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-05

flre W2fden chapman was in Florida
for yne benefit of his health and had
no desire fer reappointment. AS the
term mad expired, On motion Of Mr..
Lang orthy. Shefield Greene was
elected forest fire warden with au-
thcrity to appoint deputies
The report of Thomas E. Brown
chief of police, showed that during the
mcnth Of February there had been
eighteen arrests.
Lewis Stanton. health officer. re-
porteu no contagious diseases during
the month of February.
Applications for appointment as sur.
Veyor OF highways were received from
Z. e. Carpenter and z. F. Knight. The
applications were ordered filed with
the others received. Councilman Lang
worthy stated that if appointment was
made at this time there would be no
way for compensation as there are no
tunds available for the purpose
a communication received from
John III. Murphy on motion of Coun-
Gilman MaNson was ordered placed on
file.
communication was received from
Miss Helen Sega, secretary Of the
District Nurse association, asking that
the council take action that will re-
suit IN the enforcement Of the state
laws in regard to milk IN the town
OF westerly, and thus aid the work
that Is being carried on by the state
antl-suoerculosls association, a branch
Oh WnIch il connected with the Dis
trlct Nurse association.
President Clark said that the first
move to he made in this connection
was the appointment Of a milk in
speetor TO enforce the laws. When in
FORMED that Lewis Stanton, health
omcer, was also appointed milk in
Spectur last June, Mr.. Clarke said that
was news to him and that he had seen
no evidence Of any work having been
done by milk inspector, such as the
law directs. Mr.. Clarke thought it
would be advisable to qualify and get
ouSy, as 1t was essential that there
should ke active service.
IL WIS voted to receive the eommun-
l'1n@n Of Mss Segar and refer tht
same to the milk inspector for re-
port
Town Solicitor Agard made report
relative TO the overflow of water in
Naun street caused by the clogging
of tue mouth Of the drain BY timbers
placed there by J. Frank Davis He
SAID that Captain Davis mad promised
IN remove the distractions. bus had
Hoi done so within the time promised
Mr.. .AEard said that If the obstruc-
tons We're not removed within a rea-
sondh be time that proceedings would
ne brought in court against Mr.. Da-
vis.
councilman Flynn said that for the
het-erment Of the police work of the
TOWN 1t was essential that police sig
nal and telephone stations, such as
the one in Dixon square, should be
estaDli shed near the railway station
and in Pierce street. He had made
inquiry and ascertained that the an
nual cost Of these stations were $32
q year. lie made motion that the
chief Of police be authorized to have
such stations established. and the
motion was unanimously adopted.
The location Of tho bar room in the
Dixon house is not strictly legal, ac-
cordlng to complaints fled by Super
lntendent Criste and Attorney Little
field of the Rhode Island Law and Or
der league. with Town Solicitor Harry
Il. Asard. The law and order officers
claim violation Of the screen law in
regard TO the bar being located on
the first floor and with an unmolested
view Of the room during the hours
when tho bar is closed by law. In
response TO- he first communication.
Mr.. Asard gave opinion that the
sc|een law Was not applicable to IL
censed tavems
Solicitor Agard said he considered it
his duty 30 notify Mr.. Eddy of the
complaints received from the law and
order league ana suggest a change in
If ll1r
one OF the best lawyers in the state.
VINO held that hotels were not within
yne restrictions Of the screen law.
MI Agard said that he. too, had re-
ceiVed ike opinion from a lawyer of
rQu4. prominence. Mr.. Eddy asked
ior time TO have farther conference
with attorneys before any action was
taken and that was agreed to- Mr.
AEald said that If the representatives
ui the law and order league did not
nave interest enough in the case to
appear before the town council to sus-
tam their complaint. he did not con-
sider il his duty TO go farther with
inc CON. laint, unless so ordered bv the
''"L council No action was taken.
President Clark related his exoeri-
ence with an Infatuated resident Of
- ihanFtie, who held him up BY
'ninirg his wagon wheels. and in an
li,i''Ae.rout ana excitable way declared
ihai Police Constable Lafayette was
appointed for the sole uurnosa n
NaIth the movements Of this excited
italian who is known as Nicola. Pres
l/ent Clark said that Nicola had ut
'eira uire threats at Lafayette, going
so Tar as TO threaten his life
constable Lafayette was appointed
ar the request of residents Of the vi
0initN. said M Clark, and now makes
complaint that ne is not clothed with
amy authority. He declares that ho
VH7dled for the Office. hut has been
%prued with no certificate Of author
| li'. although he had made application
| for sGcE.
'ierR Whippie said that it was m
| TO nm TO Issue commissions to
/ v,'nstaples, which IS done upon request
IaiaNette had made no application but
can nave ? paper commission bv cali.
/ inE At the clerks office. Mr.. Winnie
! saws that some of these police consts
/ hles expect that they are to be fur
/ hlshed with badges, clubs and guns
| auc even buttons for uniforms II
/ Mf Lafayette wants commission OF
/ ms 'pl1inJ ment he can get It from
! we town clerk but Il other evidence
/ pr a"tnorlJy ia wanted. or weapons 81
H'i. nee or attack. application must be-
/ made ei4eWn here.
At The request Of President Clarke
! 'n' t'tneH went into executive ses.
! me aging Of cut granite has beer
/ commenced on the new town buidine
| aHn courthouse. and it. is expected the
VIZ IN q month the cornerstone vii
re l5ld With ceremony in accordance
| WIZ tie Masonic ritual. Narraga nset
conltAaadery Of Knights Templar vii
De IN charge of the ceremonial. The
Town ana the state, Joint owners O
lhe building, va be- fully represented
ana it has been suggested that there
be general celebration on the da,
lhe cornerstone has been placed il