Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-12

were then taken up.
 A. A. Browning Corporation counse | Alderman W. H. Allen nominated | Amos A. Browning for corporation 1 counsel and Alderman M R. Waters l nominated Joseph T. Tanning. The ballot count showed thirteen ballots cast, seven being for MT. Browning and he was elected.
 Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton was nominated for fire marshal and super | intendent of the fire alarm and tele- graph system by Councilman Edward Crooks. The clerk was empowered tc cast one ballot and Chief Stanton was declared appointed.
 As in the case of the appointment of the corporation counsel there were two nominations for street commits sioner. Councilman F. L.. Arnold nominated the present incumbent George E. Fellows, and Councilman Frank G. Rice nominated John Wood mansee. The count showed thirteen ballots cast, seven being for MT. Eel lows and he was declared appointed Aubrey W. Jarvis was again named for superintendent of cemeteries and on motion of Councilman J. H. Car ney the mayor was authorized to cast one ballot. The mayor did so and declared Mir. Jarvis re- elected. Contest for Water Commissioner. There was another contest when fl came to the choice of a water com missioner from the council. Council man J. F. Vaughn nominated Coun Mathewson nominated Councilman Carney. The count showed seven of the thirteen votes cast for Council man Crooks and he was appointed.
 Appointed Special constabIes.
 The following men were appointed special constables: William J. Dono- hue, George Hartman, Joseph Riley and Charles Williams
 The clerk read a claim from F. L. Allen for damages to his land and buildings caused by the raising of the sidewalk in front of his property, 475 and 479 Main street. He claims he was given a grade and ordered to build a sidewalk and that he has com piled with the instructions. The build ing of the walk has raised it to such an extent that it has caused dana ge to his land and buildings. He asked that the council refer the matter to a committee for investiga ton. The claim was referred to the finance committee.
 Petitions Received.
 The following petitions were dis posed of:
 From Duncan Sinclair for permis- sion to lay 8 drain and connect his premises with the public sewer in Baltic street. Referred to public works committee.
 
 ing removal of an old tree in front of her property, No. PAS Broadway. Referred to tree warden with power.
 From Albert c. McNuIty claiming May %, 1917. fall being due to ob- struction on a defective sidewalk. Re- ferred to finance committee.
 From s. N. E. Tel. company ask ing permission to excavatc from West Main and Thames for distance of 275 feet down Thames street. Referred to public works committee
 From A. P. Dolbeare and George NJ Charbonneau, asking removal of old trees on West Thames stree Refer red to tree warden with power
 From Charles GFebe and others, ask ing that there be included in the warning for the next annual city meeting an estimate for the construc- Referred to the finance committee. Resolutions on Death of J. B. Shan
 non.
 Alderman Higgins presented reso- lutions on the death of James B. Shan non and they were adopted by the council.
 An invitation from Norwich lodge. No. 430, B. P. .. E. to attend their flag day exercises on Thursday eve ming was accepted.
 A short recess was taken at this point so that the committees could get together end go over the bills to be approved.
 When the council reconvened Alder man Dolbeare recommended for the finance committee that the sum of S25 be paid to Albert c. McNultv for dam ages sustained in MT. McNulty's fall on Prospect street and the recom- of the committee was adopted.
 Alderman Higgins reported that the public works committee had consid- ha nf oIoI IT, and had decided to grant him per mission to connect his premises with the sewer on Baltic street.
 Previous Vote Rescinded.
 Alderman Dolbeare presented a res olution resembling the previous action the city treasurer's salary from $1,- 500 to $500
 Councilman Crooks inquired if this meant that the treasurer's clerk would also be paid on the old schedule. He was told that it would. He was of the I opinion that the clerks salary should be maintained at the figure set by the council
 Alderman Dolbeare said that up to a year ago the clerk had b~-n receiv- city, although no provision had been made for a salary greater than s6 weekly. Since that time the clerk has been receiving s6 weekly from LHC ClNy. COuIQ IIOL say Wn9L the treasurer was paying the clerk out of his own salary. Alderman Waters moved that s750 be set aside for the compensation of he treasurer's clerk for the coming year. This motion was opposed by Alder man Dolbeare Alderman DoIbeare said that the treasurer's salary had been raised some time ago from S1 200 .o s1.500 so that he would be able 10 pay a part of the expense connect d with his clerical assistance.
 Unfair to the City. Mayor Brown said he made the rec .mm endation that the vote be rescind-