Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-16
AMUSEMENT COMMITTEE TO LIMIT
 LICENSES ISSUED TO CRIMINALS

who were then members of the council voted for a similar resolution to that which l have just introduced and which passed unanimously at that time. We. must right about face in the nation, in the state and in the municipality and cut down our expenses. It is only partial help to- lay more or additional taxes. We appeal to you members as citizens. taxpayers and servants of the people to approve of this resolution in the sole in- terest Of economy and 10 make start in the right direction"
 Councilman Crooks also spoke on the matter. During the course of his re- marks he said he felt that the finance committee will handle the matter in the right way.
 The amendment was then put to vote and was lost by a standing vote of s to 3, the three democratic members present voting for the amendment and the eight republican members voting | against it.
 l The original resolution was then l adopted by the council. 1 Resolutions introduced by Alderman Peale were then adopted as follows:
 Authorizing the mayor and treasurer to borrow from time to time such sums as may be necessary, in anticipation of 1 the city. tax
 Authorizing the public works depart ment to proceed with the paving of Sa- chem and Lafayette streets in accordance with the action of the city mee ling Tues l day evening.
 | Authorizing the mayor and treasurer to borrow s50,o0o, upon which s6,o0o of the principal sum shall be paid each year, ] and the proceeds thereof to be applied solely in the refunding of the floating in- debtedness of the city.
 Payment to Settle Claim.
 The council accepted report of the finance committee and corporation coun- sel recommending the payment of $52 25 | to Alonzo Letendre in full settlement of his claim against the health department l for services rendered.
 The annual report of the city auditor 1 was accepted and ordered printed in the journal.
 For Ringing Bells on the Fourth. The council adopted a resolution intro duced by Councilman Crooks authorizing an appropriation of S25 to have the church bells of the city and the court house bell ruug July 4th in recognition of the Fourth of July.
 Report on Carnival Licenses.
 Alderman Murray made a verbal re- port on the carnival hearing held by the
 amusement committee in the mayors of.
 flee Tuesday morning. He said the com
 mittee has decided to limit the number
 of licenses granted to carnivals and tha the licenses will be granted provided tht
 carnivals guarantee to give a respectable performance. Alderman Murray said tha |, as yet no fee has been decided upon ant neither has the number of licenses whici
 will form the limit number been decided upon. The report was accepted and tn. committees action approved.
 Opose Jitney Traffic. Mayor Lerou spoke briefly of the jitne. hearings which have been called for to
 day (Thursday) and Friday in New Lon don and Norwich, respectively. by tn al public utilities commission. The mayo } announced that he is going to the Ney f London hearing today to oppose tn granting of licenses to jitnevmen to op crate between State street, New London 2 and. Franklin square, this city. l The monthly report of the street com y missioner was accepted, as was also r financial statement on the condition c f the gas and electric department on Ma q 18th last.
 The following department bills wer I approved: Police department, s5,210.S6 e street lighting, S2,594.67; park depart s ment, s10225; finance department. SS e 129.SS; department of cemeterie - S5O2.31; public works department. S26 : 453.45; water department, ss19.S5; ga - department, s6,177.67. s The council adjourned shortly after il o'clock.