New Britain herald., 1922-03-16

street trolley line or else resume serv- ice. The resolution was adopted.
 Mir. Wells also stated that a peti- ton is being prepared to be sent to the public utilities commission. Fol- lowing the introduction of this resolu ton Alderman Wells stated that he believed the law was behind the city in asking for the removal of the tracks. Councilman Porter was also in favor of the resolution but felt that with the building of the new south end park it might at some time be necessary to send special cars down this street and that the Connecticut company should operate cars on this line
 Alderman Wells argued that the iit neys have been giving satisfactory service on the Arch street line.
 Daylight Saving
 A resolution was introduced in favor of the town adopting the daylight say ing schedule from a. r., April 30, until a. m., September 'o4 but was not adopted.
 Councilman Porter argued strongly in favor of daylight saving and said that New Britain should lead in the matter this year and let others fol- low, not remain on standard time as of last year. The resolution called for the people changing their working hours but not changing their clocks.
 Several were opposed and action was postponed for one month.
 Age Limit Changed
 The council voted to order changes made in the civil service requirements appointments to the police and fire departments. The maximum age linn it will be 35, instead of 45.
 Other Matters Taken Up
 The case of Miss Helen Lardner, of 3S Summer street, who presented a claim for a doctors bill was referred to the corporation counsel and the committee on claims. Miss Lardner claims she was unable to work for several days as the result of a fall in. front Of the Y. w. c. A. in February.
 Mrs. Anna Hasselbach petitoned for permission to connect property on Market street with the sanitary sewer It was referred to the board of public works. ..
 A. w. Williams petitioned for an extension of the water main in Ever ett street to run from Oid.ield street northerly about 200 feet. It was re- ferred to the water board.
 Comptroller II. l.. Curtis presented notice of payment of discounted bills amounting to about S3,0O0.
 Tax Collector Loomis presented a statement that w. c. Kramer of Winthrop street paid S7.6l on an automobile due July, 1918 and as he was d member of tho Spanish war the money should be rebatcd him. It was referred to mayor and aldermen.
 A petition of Mrs. Bridget O'Neil for compensation for injuries sus- tained by a fall on an icy sidewalk on Dewey street, was referred to the corporation counsel and claims con- mittee.
 A petition of l. Bogdonski, relative to building line on High street, was referred back to the board of public works for further hearing.
 Rotary Club Communication
  A communication was received from the Rotary club and placed on hles. A resolution was introduced re- questing the railroad committee to take up the matter of repairing the East Main street crossing.
 The resignation of Probation Off, cer F. c. Connolly as agent of the Widows Pension Fund bureau was accepted with regrets.
 Oil Driven Pumps The board of water commissioners introduced a resolution recommend ing the purchase of oil driven pump ing equipment for use at the proposed we'll in the town of Bristol. The reso- lution was adopted
 KOPF WITH BRASSCOS. Walter Kopf, of this city, who has