New Britain herald., 1914-07-16
Spirited 7ilts Nark July
 Weeting of Common Council
Mayor Doesn't Want "Any More Bulls' in Citys Sewage Problem or Any !Junketing Tmps-Jester Still
 After License for Finley.

over the board He. understood that the board intended to give Emley in the near future an oral o: blackboard examination. He did not believe in pressing the new resolu- tion. e
 Kerwin's Fav orable Amendment.
 An amendment was offered by All derman Kerwin, requesting the board to give Emley another examination.
 T. E. Burns of the board of health defended that board. t>.4
 Councilman Degnan thought it would establish an evil precedent to issue such a suggestion to the health board and moved that action be post pOned indefinitely. On yea and nay vote the motion was lost 22 to A. fs
 College Education Unnecessary.
 Councilman Paonessa thought Elm ley, a citizen, was being deprived of a livelihood.
 "It shouldn't be necessary for a man to go through Columbia college in order to pass an examination for a plum ber's license,'' he said'
 Everything Out of Order.
 After considerable discussion Mayor Quigley ruled that all the debate Was out of order.
 Alderman Jester appealed, but Mayor Quigley didn't consider his argument sound. The mayor was in formed that the boards rules were not adopted as ordinances and he then withdrew his ruling regarding the debate being out of order.
 The resolution as offered by Alder man Kerwin was adopted.
 Information on Chestnut Street.
 On suggestion of Councilman Parker it was voted to inform the property owners on Chestnut street gard to widening the thoroughfare. President E. N. Humphrey of the board of public works explained in a very lucid manner what the city pro- poses to do.
 Councilman Parker said he did not believe the property owners under stood the project. Alderman Spittler objected to the destruction of forty four trees between the railroad cross ing and Stanley street. They now of- fer shade to the hundreds of shop employees going to and from dinner, he said, and are valuable also because of their beauty.
 President Humphrey replied that many trees have already been re- moved and number will have to be cut down in the near future.
 Takers Fee $25 Per Day. 9 A blow against street fakers who have annoyed" north end merchants was dealt by referring to the com- mittee on ordinances resolution from Cpuncilman coyfe toEa increase fakers' license fees from $1 to $25 per day.
 The council by rising vote au- thorized the school board to locate wooden portable school houses with in the fire zone.
 As there is an ordinance forbid- ding this, it was necessary for the council to pass the matter by a two- thirds vote.
 Grove Street Building Lines.
 Councilman Eichstaedt made his maiden speech, supporting Alderman Christ on his proposed continuation of a building line on Grove Hill. The board of compensation and assess ment made report on benefits and damages for a building line to cer- tain point. Alderman Christ urged that the property owners wanted the line continued and on his motion the report was referred back to the board of public works which will give more hearings.
 President Humphrey stated that building line was warmly advocated until some of the property owners learned it would cost them several thousand dollars.
 On request of the council the board of public works furnished a list of streets on which it is proposed to lay macadam and the approximate cost of the work.
 President Humphrey of the board said he was surprised to learn. that the report had been presented as such action was not intended.
 Those figures were prepared by the previous city engineer and are misleading as the present city engi- neer uses a different method of road construction" said President Hum phrey. Tt will cost more but you will get better streets.''
 The report was referred back to the public works board.
 Square Deal for All.
 The matter of the board of pub- lie works ordering walks repaired brought the query from Councilman Parker whether the, board intended to be consistent
 'I don't think it fair that poor man should be required to make re- pairs and those who can we'll afford to do so passed by," said Councilman Parker.
 We will play no favorites, all will be treated alike" replied Councilman Coyle, who has been appointed side