Norwich bulletin., 1922-01-03

lot was increased from s2,50 to $500. Only twenty per cent. of the money spent in the cemetery dapartment is charged to the city. Of a s1o,00o ap- propriation, the city furnishes but S2,- 0e0
 In regard to the several increases in rates Alderman Raymond said he had consulted with Superintendent Holt Of Maplewood cemetery and he had showed them to Councilman John S. Blacknnar and Councilman F. B. Worthington. the otl1ar members of the committee, and they saie they looked all right. The increases he said are very slight and in only two Or three instances and that, he is will ! ing to shoulder the responsibility for the new schedule.
 Councilman Blackmar said that Supt | Lane had told him that it costs more l to dig a grave than the cemetery got back.
 Mayor Lerou made plain his stand | in the matter when he said he believes | that any increase in rates should he | presented to the council for their appro- | val He said the new rates show 100 per cent increase in charge for water | ing vases The mayor said that for years l the Yantic cemetery had been source | of revenue to the city and he believes | the city can well stand the yearly ex- pense of s2.ooo for the cemeteries. Alderman Rayomnd arose to a point of order, stating that if the chair wish ed to address the meeting he should call 1 the senior alderman to the chair and take the floor.
 That matter was settled once before | In the council" said Mayor Lerou. T i have the right to address this meeting and shall stand right here and address the meeting" he said
 Councilm' Edward Crooks asked why the decrease in the gas and electri- cal department rates were not brought before the council
 The mayor answered by informing the councilman that the gas and electric de- partment operates under the provisions of the general statutes.
 The discussion on the cemetery rates concluded with no action on the part ot the council called for but it was inti- mated after the meeting that the rate in- | creases may be laid before the next meeting of the council for their approval or disapproval
 After the meeting Mayor Lerou said ir conversation with a representative of , The Bulletin that he feels that the mat. . ter of the rate increases should have been laid before the common council by the public works committee. The mayor said that if the cemetery is diggins graves at a loss the rate should be in creased, but he did not feel that ther, should be any increase made in thu charge of caring for the lots such a. cutting grass and watering the vases | He said he felt that an increase in th, I charge for the caring of lots might re suit In an unnecessary hardship for wid ows.
 Most of the regular business of tn meeting had been disposed of before tn controversy over the cemetery rates.
 Sidewalk Hearing.
 The first matter taken up was tn hearing on the new sidewalks on wes Main street. between North High an North Thames streets. The two proper ty owners affected are Herman Ragovi and Louis Markoff. No one was Dresen to be heard on the matter and the hear Ing was declared closed. The counc then adopted the resolution calling fo the completion of the new sidewalks be fore April 18th.
 The monthly reports of the city treas urer street department and the qual terly reports of the chief of police an the fire marshal were accepted.
 On recommendation of the police con missioners the petition of Thomas F '1ccleston, Jr.. and others for a light o Tohn street was granted. On recommer dation of the police commissioners tt council also granted the petition of Joh vetter and others for two bug lights . Fowler avenue.
 A petition from c. B. Chapman asl ing the establishment of the northerI line of Hamilton avenue in front of h property was referred to the publ works committee.
 Special Constable.
 The name of Frank J. Martin of W 0 Hickory street was presented by A - derman A. L. Peale for appointment 1 special constable. The clerk was il