New Britain herald., 1920-06-17

Alderman Dchm moved that the resolution he accepted and the mat ter referred to the automobile com mtttcc of the council for action. Al- dcrmnn Gilpatrie expressed himself as opposed to such procedure. He folt that the water board was a com potent body and such matters should he left In the hands of that com mission. Tho alderman inquired as to the powers or tho automobile com- mittee. asking 1T u was its duty to- look after cars when they had been purChasCd or 10 oversee the purchase of cars.
 The resolution to authorize the hoard to make tho purchase as re- qucstcd was passed.
 May Bring War Relics.
 On behalf Of Eddy Glover post of the American Legion. Councilman NJ. T. kcrwin presented Q resolution that the city defray tho expense Of trans portation for a five-inrh cannon to be brought to this city as n war sou vcnir for display purposes. The war dcpa partmcnt has agreed 10 give the city tho gun provided transportation was paid. In the resolution tho post asks for favorable action as payment out or the soldiers treasury would he n severe drain while the city is 10 have sole Jurisdiction in the matter of placing the cannon. The matter was referred to the finance commit tee of the council.
 Rent Committee Reports.
 When a report of progress was pre- sentcd by tho mayors rent committee. Alderman Gi1patric moved that it bc accepted and copies furnished the building inspector, health. depart mcnt and plumbing inspector Att tention was called to unsanitar,. con ditions fin n number of tcnements. particularly in tho northern section of the city. The committec's invcs- tiEation ot complaints revealed con ditions more --.insa nitary than the or~--l1--uvfnpiain led inc com mittoe fo believe
 Mayor Curtis made known his in- tontion of vctoing recommendation Of tho board of fro commissioners to create positions of master ms- chanic and deputy fire chief in that department. The matter was re- fcrred to the ordinance committee. After the action had been taken the mayor said:
 "tt will never reach there. will veto it.
 For New Ordinances.
 
 committee wcro received to make it Illegal to keen pigs and swine with in 100 feet of a dwelling or well cows. calves and goats within 70: horses within 20 feet Of any dwelling
 Tho railroad committee moved that the Wooster street grade crossing he protected and that an officer Of tho police dcpa rtment he stationed at any crossing where tho gates arc not operating. his remuneration to bo paid by tho N. r.. N. IT. X IT. road.
 For the license committee. Alder man Paoncssa reported that the funds kept from the contestants in tho waltz-Lahn alleged fake bout had been dist ributed to civic welfare or- ganizations.
 Invitations Received.
 For several minutes invitations from one source or another fcw thick and sHst. Councilman Abraham Cor bach invited tho council members to visit Park Terrace" Sunday after noon and he promised to guide them through that neighborhood to sec the progress being made there. Alder mhn Gill invited all to the outing Of the Second. Fourth and sixth Ward Republican clubs Saturday afternoon at Savin Rock. extending a special
  of the council Superintendent John ". Curtis of the health board invited the members to lawn festival at tho children's recreation camp at Bur lington one week from Saturday. Councilman truHbcrE and others moved that the mayor address let ter of congratulation of Rev. Dr. =. q. Ohman. pastor Of tho Swedish ! Lutheran church. who will round out | 25 years of service in this city next | week. CounCilman Edward Peterson i seconded tho resolution. which was l carried unanimously.
 Would Repair Streets. \ recommendation of tho board of | public works for the repair Of a mum | Der of streets. involving the ex- | psnditure of about sa,00u. was re- | ferred to the mayor and the finance | for report 5t the next | meeting of the council. Councilman | Mlynarski inquired if streets fin the | Fifth ward were included. City | Clerk Thompson read the list show ing several proposed repairs in that | district. The conptroIlcr asked ratification of his action in paying the state of | Connecticut st.2Sa.a. collected m | dogs hy the city clerk.
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