New Britain herald., 1916-06-22
Council /s SLY Chasing
 % " White Way" O. ike Wisp
Lighting Project Again Post poned Get Definite Con- tract-Muncipal Inspection of Meat Provided But
 No Abbator-No Telephone Booth on Park

1 council that it was proposed to have | a meat inspector under the direction of Dr. B. D. Radcliffe, the present meat, food and milk inspector. Alder 1 man Jester asked about the slaughter house. He understood it was proposed ! to take part of the appropriation to pay the salary of the inspector. He didn't think that would be legal as the money was appropriated by a city meeting for a specific purpose. Coun- cilman Curtis said the matter before the council related to inspection of meat and not to an inspector. He de- clared the ordinance would make meat inspection a law regardless of the ap- propriation for the slaughter. On his motion the matter was referred to the ordinance committee.
 The next matter was on the recom- mendation of the health board that a portion of the slaughter house ap- propriation be used to pay for inspec- tion. Alderman Jester moved to table indefinitely. A roll call vote was de- manded and tho motion was lost IS to 8.
 Councilman Landers declared the board of health had discussed the whole question thoroughly and he believed it had acted wisely in de- cining to go ahead with the slaughter house until the full need had been determined. He thought the council should support the proposition. Cor poration Counsel Cooper gave his opinion that the proposal to use part of the appropriation for the cost of inspection perfectly legal and proper, as S1,000 of the sum was voted for into i1r1oo md O moved to adopt. Councilman Curtis also spoke for the resolution. He re- minded the council that lot was said about diseased meat last winter and expressed the belief that the sooner the council took action the better. Alderman Jester maintained that he had no objection to the inspection, but regarded the matter from a technical point. The explanation of the corporation counsel satisfied him. It did seem to him, however, that some pressure had been brought to bear on the board to make 1t turn against it's own proposition. Council man Landers thought the only pres sure was the pressure of common sense. He strongly favored the plan of in vestigation of the need of the slaughter and reminded the council that the ap propriation would at least be saved. Councilman May inquired about in spection. He wanted to know if the animals were to be examined both be- fore and after slaughtering. Mayor Ouigley called for the reading of the ordinance. MT. Curtis said the board would have power to make any nec- essary change in the rules for inspec- ton. Alderman Jester questioned whether s1,0Oo would pay for inspec- tion if the inspector had to travel all over the city.
 Health Superintendent Reeks was asked for a further explanation of t1o question. He declared that nine-tenths of the animals now killed are slaught- cred in one house and the remainder in another. He gave a careful ex- pIanation of the whole situation and evidently impressed the council with the logic of his arguments as but one member voted against the proposition on the roll call vote which followed. Councilman May voted against it. He had previously moved to amend so that it would be necessary to inspect animals both before and after slaugh- tering. Dr. Reeks explained that post morten inspection is all that is re-
 
 true condition of the creature must be left in the carcass. He declared it would be very unwise to insist on ante mortem inspection and the amendment was withdrawn.
 Other Matters.
 The recommendation of the public amuseme ent commission authorizing a oafy corporation for the use during the summer months of a lot at High and Lafayette streets for playground pur- poses was approved. The report of the board of assessors on the comple- tion of the street sprinkling rate book was approved and the book accepted. The report of the board of public works to adopt the street line on the west side of Elm street seventy-six feet from the corner of Main and Elm was accepted with the provision that the corporation counsel be consulted in the matter. Unfavorable reports on the widening of Jubilee street to thirty-fve feet between curbs and the construction of a fourteen foot road way south of the tracks at the triangle at Jubilee and East streets were re- ceived and accepted.
 A recess was taken for three min utes to examine blueprints of the Con- necticut company on the relocation of poles on Main street when that mat ter was reach ed. The report was ap- proved when city engineer explained that the city would not be liable for damages in case of accident while the work Is being done.
 No Trolley Booth.
 The council wasted little time in kill ing the Connecticut company's pro- nasal to locate a. heautiful telenhone