New Britain herald., 1920-10-21
COUNCIL TAKES UP
 MONTHS BUSINESS
Routine Matters Are Discussed at
 October Session

council arr in favor of Cqualuy uf sexes not only at the polls but tn business also, was shown last niEhi at the october session hen favorable action was taken on u motion to refer bills of the registrars back tu the ii- nance committee so that men and women might receive Inc saInci rv- muncrution for work done in making voters. ii has been explained uhat the seeming difference in the wages paid the men and women was caused by the fact that women worked in two shifts while the men worked through the entire day. For that reason the women employed will receive but S5 a day while the men will get $1O for thCtr services.
 their services. The finance committee has been empowered to order the bills paved.
 swell Emergency Fund
 A request was received from the finance committee for appropriations of $500 from the emergency fund for the purpose of paying bills on No. G Engine house. The council was nsked by the same board to allow bids for repairs to the roof of No. 2 fire house passed upon by the board to expedite the work.
 
 row st5.OO0 to he placed in the in- cidcntal fund. Tho purpose of the ad- dition to that fund is to make posst- hlc the spayment of tho unusually large bills which will be contracted this year in connection with election.
 Resolutions from the health de partment were acted favorably upon tu provide for quarters for live stock, the construction and payment of which will be left to tho finance com- mittcc and tho health department: al. so for repairs to the slaughter housr which Dr. ]. R. HRyrls believed were necessary at this tinh
 Bills Not Approved
 Bills from the public amusement commission. amounting to slightly more than $500 were referred to tho finance committee. Alderman John r. Gill opposed approval by tho cotinril inasmuch as the hills had not gone through the regular channels
 Bills of owen Riley and J. Gustave Johnson of s9o each for dcmonstrnt- ing the use of voting machines at Turner Hall, were approved.
 A petition was received from Coun- cilman Emil Malufrren. Fred Beloin and DuEald McMiilan for the removal Of Ccntgal Park with tho exception Of a space of siN feet around tho Sol diers' Monument. The matter was re- ferred 10 the board of public works.
 Want Parks Laid Out
 Alderman Angelo -f. Paoncssa pre- scntcd . resolution TOT an approprfa- ton of sf0.oOO to be used in prclimi- nary work on the north and south end parks. The alderman spoke in favor of carly work on both tracts and rec that the finance and taxa ton board take up the matter as soon as practicable.
 Petitions wcrc received and proper ly referred as follows: For acceptance or Alden street: for acceptance of AL bany avenue; from Judge William F. Mangan. for Ava Plumb. tor compen- sation for injuries received in fall from tho Gag pole at Walnut HiII Park. resulting In amputation of the leg: from Mary Mclaughlin. by Klctt & Alling. for compensation for injuries suffered in a fall on the side walk on Arch street: to remove all trees on Central Park. and to remove tho present twelvc-toot sidewalk on west side Of said park so that tho west side of Main street would be widened to nifty feet.
 Reports Presented.
 SeaIer of Weights and Measures Carl A. Carlson presented his quar- terly report us follows: Number of weighing or measuring devices tested and sealed. SS6: number inspected md condemned, 1T; total. 9O3: pack ages inspected or reweighed, 455.
 Building Inspector John w. Allen presented his report for period from April to October 1.
 Complains or Maguirc.
 Superintendent George Cooley of the electrical department presented a written charge that John P. Mnguirc had failed to observe the city ordi- nances and fire underwriters rules in wiring q garage on Stanley street. Mayor Curtis suggested that Mir. Cooley be advised 10 bring the mat ter to the attention Of the board of fire commissioners and prosecuting attorney. It was so voted.
 The report of tho police board rec ommending changes in traffic rules