New Britain herald., 1924-05-07

si,e Improvements some of the street owners, including Dr. Robbins, cp- posed the change because Of an as- sessmelt of benefits against their property which was considered too high. Now the residents realize inc necessity of wider street and can see how much land will be opened for Geyelopment. The councilmen and Mayor Wade expressed their wiling ness to undertake negotiations again and a hearing on the street work will be held in the near future.
 Higher Rates Asked.
 High rates for peddlers' licenses were asked by Attorney Robert j. Stack when he appeared in behalf Of group of local fruit and grocery merchants who objected to the selling b, itinerant peddiers of other cities. The peddlers come 10 town and, ac- cording to the statements at ihe meet ing last night, do no always pay the Tt quired license fee. The fee is con sidere too low as it permits of brisk competition with home merchants. The matter was referred to the ordi- nance committee.
 Consider Street Repair.
 Following earnest appeals by prop erty owners and residents Of Sunset avenue, the city council voted to in- siruct City Engineer Carleton W. Buell to prepare estimates of the cost Of putting the street in condition for acceptance by the city, including the cost of a storm sewer.
 The street was ready for accept ance several years ago but through s.me hitch the council did not take the thoroughfars within the city's care. Since that time, conditions nave gone from bad to worse and recent storms have made matters unpleasant for the residents and nave caused the property oN ..ers 10 So up in arms. Judge Joseph Al. Donovan represent cd one group Of property owners and askel that work b. staltcd at once cn the repair Of he street. He was ably seconded by Nils F. Systrom of the board of relief, Earl ]. Arnold of the Chamber Of Commerce and Oiha ]. Robergs. The councimen agreed that the street must be attended to at once and immediate action for ini- proyement Of conditions will take pace.
 Want Supervision Extended.
 Extension of the medical attention from the public schools 10 include the rarochisl schools has been sought for some time and was again brought to the attention of the council last night. Il was decided 10 ask Corpor- alton Counsel William N. Derosier 10 bring in an opinion at inc next meet ire as to the possibility of extending the public school inspection 10 ths o,her schools.
 Other Council Matters
 The petition for installation of tho sewer at the upper end Of Divinity street WAS referred to the sewer com- mittee by the city council last night.
 The request Of the Southern New England Telephone O., for permis- sion to dis up Maple street from Center street 10 Prospect places was referred to Commissioner Of Public Works Oscar Anderson for inyestiga- ton.
 The removal of the sign of the Bristol National bank at the corner Of Riverside avenue and Middle street to improve a dangerous con- lition at that point was referred to the street committee 10 confer with the bank officials.
 The request Of C. R. Johnston to lease piece Of city property on School street near Church street was referred to the miscellaneous matters committee.
 storm EAtinguislies Lights
 Electric lights throughout the city were rNtingUishcd for rhort time last night by the thunder shower which swept over the city. No other damage was reported this morning.
 Kiltopic Psrst Initiates
 kiitonic post of southinston con- ducted class of candidates Of Sciche- prey post. American Legion through the mysteries of the zero" hour in 1ast style at legion hall last night. After the initiation, a luncheon vas served.
 In the campaign for members. being conducted by the local post. 70 names were secured during the last week and all teams indicate a better response for next week.
 Appeal Tor Probate
 Appeals iu the estate of walenty S%ienton of this city from ihe award Of probate commissioners were heard today in the superior court in Hart ford by Judge George F.. Iiinmsn Of willlmantic. Recent appofionments by a probate commission composed of Judge Epaphroditus Peck, Thomas P. OBricn and Frank Law. all Of this city. did not satisfy relatives and creditors of tho estate. Heirs in Poland of two brothers and s sister brought suit for reconsideration of ths probate awards through their attor- neys, George E. Ferrio snd the firm Of Riche & niche. all Of Bridgeport.
 Judge Joseph N. Donovan Of this city has brought suit for Mrs. Mar Garst Sitka. who alleges loan of s5.5O0 10 the deceased. R. F. Bam. berger Of Hartford is also suing. hav- ing claim of 1900 for loan.
 Judge <. ]. Fowler of wallingford represents Bamberger. The suits have been brought against Judge William ]. Malone. administrator Of the estate. which amounts 10 about ,is s,0e0. The i'm oised nature Of the case has kept it under way for several nonths and has brought in many local people ts testify. among them being Presidcs1 Niles Lewis neck of the Bristol Saw ings bank. Rev. George 1sartlewski snd James .. Hefernan. local real estate man.
 Or to Contention
 Members of The democratic state cnt1t.entinn Allegation len fhis affer-