Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-09
day MT. Norris received notice that he had been reappointed superintendent, but he declined to accept.
ASK WAGE RAISES.
Policemen, Street and Water Depart ment Laborers Send Petitions tc Aldermen's Meeting,

The regular monthly meeting of the board of aldermen was held at the council chamber Monday evening. AL dermen Jacobs and Laramee were ab- sent.
 There were few resolutions of impor- tance passed and most of the business was about wages of city employees and prospective streets. Petitions for in- creases in the wages of the policemen, street and water department laborers were received, and the salary of the city librarian was raised.
 The detailed report of the business is as follows:
 Reports of city department: Police department, 46 arrests, 10 for intoxi- cation and for breach of peace were the chief offenSes. Of these cases. 3 went to jail and F paid fines and costs; 246 complaints were received, The expense of the street department for the month was $1,529.42. City Health Officer Dr, Rhiordan reported 20 cases of contagious diseases, 2 tu- berculosis, measles IT, typhoid 1.
 The condition of the sewer on the bridge on Windham road was then taken up. The sewer pipe broke last year and new pipe is on the way. Con d1tions are filthy and Mayor Gates asked that the sewer committee con tei "lLH Cily EnSlneer Mitchell about temporary repairs.
 Members of the police department peutloned for a wage increase of 10 per cent Their petition was referred to the police committee for inyestiga- tion and report
 The members of Engine company stated that some time ago they were asked to work on their one day a week OH because of conditions. They were to receive extra compensation and they submitted their bills One member asked to have it referred to the claims committee, but as there was no second no action was taken.
 One sidewalk petition was referred 10 the street department and three new ones by Jacob Brattschneider. Charles Baker and Charles w. Smith amounting to 27 linear feet. were con tlnued until next meeting.
 chapman street property owners re- quested that the city construct a storm sewer to take care of surface water which is doing damage in that district This will be investigated.
 TWO men of Hose company No. 1. William Rowan and Edward Flynn nave entered the service and they were granted leave of absence. Flynn's place as lieutenant will be taken by John u; Sullivan Edward Peloquin was elected a permanent member of Engine company No. l. John J. Curran was elected call man for Hose company No. l.
 A hearing will be held on Aug. , 10 discuss future survey of Chestnut street north of Lewiston avenue The petition of the Engine company men for back pay was then taken up and after little discussion referred to the claims and fire committees.
 The pay of laborers in the street and water departments was raised from S2.75 day to $3, to take effect June 16. E. This had already been granted in one case. The pay of the city librarian, Mrs Belle B. Riggle man was raised to $62.5O a month on recommendation of the library com mittee.
 Land for Jackson street above Ann Oak street above Lewiston avenue and Peru street was accepted by the city. There will be no damages or benefits,
 The claims committee reported fla vorahly on the claim of a New Haven concern for supplies for the fire com pany valued at $598. These supplies are on hand and will be used when conditions make it necessary. Bills were then read and ordered paid.
 Alleged necessary repairs on the footbridge are to be investigated. The meeting adjourned at o'clock.