New Britain herald., 1915-06-17

1t has made. 1t has cut our meetings short by at least an hour
 On motion of Councilman Teich the resolution was tabled for month.
 Lafayette Street Subway.
 Lngthy debate was engaged in on a motion by Alderman Parker that the council reconsider action on the Lafayette street subway. At the fast meeting the board or public works recommended that the subway be built from Main to Grove streets On motion of Councilman Curtis this recommendation was changed. cut t.ng out the section between Wash
 ington and Grove streets. A tangle regarding parliamentary law ensued. Seventeen members of the council voted in fayvr of recon sideration. Mayor Quigfey was in doubt regarding whether it was neces- aary to have two-thirds vote of the entire council to reconsider. Coun- cilman Curtis said a majority was sufficient. A second count was taken and the vote was 15 to il in favor of reconsideration.
 Regarding the point Tn parliamen- tary law, Councilman Degnan said that Cushing's Manuar ruled that a two-thirds vote was required on points
 not covered by council rules.S& All points not specifically stated are covered by majority vote" said | Clerk Thompson.
 Have you got Cushing's Manual with you ?v inquired Councilman Cur lis of Councilman Degnan. The lat ter did not have it.
 "The chair rules that a two-thirds vote is necessary for reconsideration said Mayor Quigley. The motion is iost.'''
 Mayor Quigley Ovcrruled.
 Alderman Jester appealed from the ruling of the chair and said the ma .Sority should rule. The chair was overruled, 13 to 10. Alderman Parker. stood up and was deeply perplexed. What do you want now?" he asked He was told that his motion to reconsider had Teen carried, and he moved that the subway be constructed from Main to Grove street. He was backed up by Alderman Jester.
 President Humphrey of the board ! of public works was invited to speak 1! He said it is folly to lay permanent l pavement unless wires are conducted ! through subways "If you can't put a | subway in Lafayette street don't pave | it." he concluded.
 Councilman Curtis opposed the ex- tension of the subway on the ground that the outlay would be greater than the income. Alderman McCabe was in favor of the subway the full length. Alderman Parker's action was carried, 23 to 2
 On motion of Alderman Kerwin it was voted to request the committee on rules and legislations to change it's meeting nights so as not to conflict committee, which are fixed by ordi- h nance.
 Petitions Received.
 Petitions were received and re- fcrred as follows: Thomas Staigis st al, for extension of Willard street westerly to East street: John zamesky Tor a permit and price to connect property on High stree, with sewer n High street; George Olson ct al or the macadamizing of Kelsey street rom East street to Rocky Hill ave- rue; Eric Carlson ct al. for the prinkling of Shuttle Meadow ave- ,ue from Arch street to Corbin ave- ,ueS Eric Carlson ct al, for 6 walk on he north side of Shuttle Meadow venue from Arch street 70 Brook avn street: John Andrakwicz for and price to connect prop rty on High street with sewer in High street; John AndaKwick ct al, Or extension of water main in High treet northerly: Bodwe:f Land com any for water main in Newbury treet in Hillcrest avenue and Lake at Belvidere; New York, yew Haven & Hartford Railroad com a ny for permission to continue use of z. racks on Bigelow street north of .' 'hestnut street; Joseph Anderson ct ]. l. for water main in Park street ex- =