Norwich bulletin., 1915-06-11

granted for the use of the different departments.
 ne to pull together and use our every effort to keep within the appropria- tlons granted at the next city meeting.
 Rules Adopted. Alderman Gebrath moved that the rules Of last year be made the rules for this council. Councilman Lester asked for information as to what these rules were and was informed where they could be found in the books on the members desks. The motion was passed.
 Votes were passed authorizing the mayor and city treasurer to borrow money as usual for temporary use, to have the rules of order and committee lists printed and committing all un- finished business from last year to the corresponding committees of this years council.
 J. T. Tanning Corporation Counsel.
 For corporation counsel Alderman Gebrath nominated Joseph T. Tanning, the present incumbent. Sheriff Rouse passed the ballot box and the vote was announced as follows: For J. T. Fan ming g. for T. E. Babcock 1, blank 3, and MT. Tanning was declared elect ed.
 pr. Brophy Health Officer.
 Dr. Edward J. Brophy was nominat- ed by Mayor Murphy for health officer for four years, succeeding the present incumbent who is Dr. N. B. Lewis. Dr Lewis has held the office for 12 years
 The vote was Yes ', No 6. Dr. Brophy was declared elected. He takes office in the fall.
 Alderman Gebrath moved that the printing be awarded to the same par ties as had it last year. This was voted
 Struggle Over Street Commissioner.
 For street commissioner Alderman Hourigan nominated E. c. Lillibridge who now has the office. Councilman Murray nominated Joseph H. Tender son. On a second ballot the vote was Lillibridge ', Henderson 6, and MT Lillibridge was declared elected. Writing Was IIIegibIe. When the vote was taken the first ten that the mayor could not make 1t out and he had a second vote taker before declaring any result When the mayor had looked over the votes, he spoke up and said he wish ed the gentlemen would write better so he could read the names. Takine one ballot in his hand he said that thaf looked like Horns to him, the best he could make it out. He handed il to Sheriff Rouse and asked him wha- he made out of it. The sheriff sai( it looked like James H. but he could not finish the name and Mayor Mur- phy said there would have to be an. other vote taken
 Cemetery Superintendent Chosen Again. Alderman Hourigan nominated Au. brey w. Jarvis for superintendent O. cemeteries. He now holds the offic, and was reelected, receiving of ths thirteen votes cast. There were blanks.
 Fire Chief Reelected. Howard l.. Stanton was nominated by Councilman Waters for chief O. fire department, fire marshal and su perintendent of fire alarm telegraph Chief Stanton was elected receiving 1: out of the 13 votes. There was on, blank vote
 Murray on Water Board. Alderman Gebrath nominated Coun. cilman Hugh Kinder as representativ, on the water board. Councilman Bab. cock nominated Councilman Mcrray and the vote stood for Councilman Kinder and 6 for Councilman Murray with one blank
 There was no choice, and a second ballot was ordered. On the second ballot Councilman Murray received votes, Councilman Kinder anC Councilman Murray was declared elected.
 The council adjourned to the even. ing of the 17th on which there are tc be hearings.