New Britain herald., 1916-06-22

then sent to bed for another week. As usual Councilman o. F. Curtis was ready to discuss the matter, but want E ed another postponement and in the end the project was put over for one week, the mayor being instructed to name a special committee of three from the council to take up the mat ter of 8, contract, get figures down in Black and white and bring the whole matter before the council next We'd nesday evening.
 Meat Inspection.
 Outside Of the ''Whiteway'' matter, tSs question of municipal slaughtering and inspection of meat caused the greatest amount of discussion and re- suited in 9 victory for those members Of the health board who contend that no slaughter house is required until some real data is secured. Health Superintendent Rocks appeared before tho fouhcil and his logical explanation of the subject broke up what promised to be a long drawn out Wrangle and resulted in the council voting for meat inspection in the form Of an ordinance providing for an inspector and also sanctioning the use of the ap- pSpriation provided in the estimates for an inspector.
 Lafayette Street Paving
 The Lafayette street permanent pay ing came into the lmelight for a brief space and gave opportunity for the a sWa pping of a few compliments. AL & dsT21an McCabe moved to table the report of the board of compensation ard assessment fixing the price at $1
 
 $2.875.25. The motto to table was lost and the report was accepted, but as the alderman from the fifth want ed to discuss the question, Council man Curtis suggested tabling and ap- pointing Mr. McCabe a committee to take the matter up with the residents of that section and learn their senti- ments in the mater. The alderman from the fifth evidenly though MT. Curtis was trying to put one over on hi1htfor at the close of the session he arose on a question of special privilege and informed the council that MT. 7 Curtis proposition impressed him with the thought that the councilman 8 from the third was suffering with a mild form of insanity. MT. Curtis ex- plafned that he never intended that Alderman McCabe should attempt to collect the assessment, but simply learn the sentiment of the Lafayette street residents. He didn't think he was as far gone as the alderman SUD- posed.
 New Councilman.
 At the special meeting of the coun- ci1 prior to the regular session, Wal ter w. Gould and Cornelius J. Dehm were elected members of the coun cil from the first ward to succeed John A Dolan and Walter Pohlman re- signed. President pro tenn Jester pre- sided. The clerk then administered the oath and both were seated. MT. Dehm was appointed a member of the committees claims and salaries and MT. Gould on supplies and print ing and the license committee. The special meeting then adjourned and five minutes later the regular meet ing was called by Mayor Quigley.
 Taxes Abated.
 On the favorable report of the nayor and aldermen, it was voted to abate taxes on the property of the Chfldren's Home conducted by Rev. ). E. Klingberg. Other taxes on the uncollectable list were ordered abated together with liens and interest The claims committee reported progress on several claims for compensation due to falls on icy sidewalks. Settlement with Mrs. Edward Conlin who fell on Franklin Square last January was Recommended and the matter ap- proved She is to get $50.
 The report of the ordinance com msttee favoring an amendment to the civil service rules exempting firemen In the service at the time of the action from the age limit, clause was ap- proved.
 On the question of moving picture censorship the ordinance committee reported progress. The committee hfla two meetings and a tentative re- port was prepared by the chairman, but as the committee was not pre- pared to take action 1t was decided to report progress.
 Beer Glass Ordinance.
 Section 20 of the health department ordinances, known popularly as the beer glass ordinance, because it was feared when the matter was first brought up that it would make it nec- essary to scald a beer glass every time 1t was used was amended so it will only e1sect restaurants. Councilman Curtis HduLSu CO u4SCuSS tile du0StlOn put was second too late and Mayor Quigley refused to relent.
 The ordinance committee reported that under the provisions of the char ter it would be unwise to adopt an oEdinance permitting cornices to over hang the street line and the petition er was granted leave to withdraw.
 Municipal Slaughter
 Considerable oratory was let loose