Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-06

the plant for the three remaining months of its year. l am satisfied and have told the commissioners that the taxpayers have a right to know and will insist upon knowing to the fullest extent possible the particulars with relation to the business of this de- partment before being asked to make further appropriations to it. It is for this reason that it seems to me the additional information which Alderman DoIbeare will suggest should be given ought to be furnished by the coinmis- s1oners just as soon as possible.
 Four Members on Board.
 Archibald s. Spalding, whose term as a commissioner would have expired in May next, rendered to me on Jan 9th his resignation, to take effect at once. I wrote him suggesting that he withhold the proffered resignation until the present financial situation had been laid before a city meeting, but he felt that the pressure of his private busi- ness justified him in pressing his res ignation as offered. have according ly accepted the same as of Jan 1S 1917, and the commission now consists of but the four remaining members of the board.
 Trolley Freight Accommodations.
 Under special committee reports AL derman Dolbeare of the special com mittee appointed to look into the troll ley freight situation regarding accom- modat1ons for receiving frenght by the Shore Line at the foot of Shetucket street, presented a report as follows:
 -'eeial committee had con ference early in January with R. w. Perkins. president of the Shore Line Electric railway, at which he outlined plans the company had for freight ter minals, the execution of which up to that time had been prevented by their inability to come to an agreement with the New Haven railroad about certain matters which MT. Perkins stated to the committee and the failure to ob- tain certain private property
 Loading Platform Suggested.
 I think the committee is convinced to furnish better shipping facilities The matter of a loading platform at the end of the track was suggested MT. Perkins said the company would be glad to build such a platform, if the city would permit it, but would have Chandler & Palmer look the ground over to see if there is room enough.
 On Saturday, Feb. 3. MT. Perkins advised me that he had succeeded in making a date for conference with the New Haven road officials on this matter. Chandler & Palmer state that a platform to 10 feet wide and from 30 to 40 feet long could be built south of and parallel to the tracks.
 Want GiImour Street Accepted.
 councilman trOOkS presented a De- tition signed by Emil Jahn and oth- CTS asking that the city accept and lay out as a public highway GiImour street in Greeneville. The petition was referred to the public works committee.
 A petition from c. B. Bromley and Son to install a gaSolene pump in front of their place of business was referred to the public works commit tee.
 A petition from the Max Gordon and Son Corporation asking that the city rent them land on Falls ave- nue was referred to the public works committee.
 A petition signed by Edgar M. AL len and others asking for a light on ElmwOod avenue was referred. to the police commissioners.
 Bremen Want Raise.
 A petition signed by Patrick J. Ca ples and practically all the firemen of the Norwich fire department ask ing for a raise in wages of 25 cents a day for each fireman because of the increased cost of living and ad- dressed to the beard of fire commits sioners who presented it to the coun- ciI for action was referred to the joint committee comprising the fire and the finance com mittee.
 Notice of a claim for damages sus- tained by Ida Fannie Weinstein for a fall on West Main street Jan. 2S, due to ice and snow on the sidewalk was