New Britain herald., 1926-05-05

Is, Steele for the month of March showed that for the general city, 6SS orders had been drawn for d to- tai of $17l.pS7.32; First Taxing dis trict, 11S orders for Sl6.723.95: Sec ond Taxing district, Il orders for SS5o1Q; Third Taxing district, six orders for $l65.56.
 Awning And Sign Regulation
 At a meeting of the city council last evening, 1t was voted to take immediate steps to enforce the city ordinance regarding awnings and signs and that a period of two weeks be allowed store owners to comply with this regulation. Section r. page 53, of the city charter. govern ing this matter reads as follows:
 No person shall place. erect. fas- ten or continue any sign. banner, show bill, show board or awning of any description over or across any sidewalk except the same be hung so that all parts thereof are mora than seven feet from the ground. under a fine Of not less than five or not more than 50 dollars for each ohense, and each day of 24 hours that such sign, show bill. show board or awning shall be suffered to continue shall be a separate offense.
 Petitions For Street Lights
 A petition has been received from the residents of Overlook avenue for the installation of two additional electric lights, one on the corner of Overlook avenue and Pine street and the other at the corner of Red stone street and Overlook avenue.
 A petition was received from resi- dents Of Central street. Forestville for an additional street light, no specific location mentioned.
 A request was also read at the council meeting from residents all of Woodland street for an additional street light.
 All three petitions were referred to the lighting committee for inves- tlgation and report at the next meet ing.
 Charity Commissioners Report
 The report of Charity Commission er William r. Smithwick for the month of March shows that during that period S2,423.64 was expended for charitable purposes. Of this amount he had received back through various sources the sum of S1,3S3.51, making his net disburse- ments for the month SI.o4o51. The report was accepted by the city council and placed on record.
 Public Works Expenditures
 According to the report submit ted al the council meeting last even ing by Superintendent of Public Works Oscar Anderson, during the month Of March. $S.401.e5 had been spent in the general city and sS,- o16.66 in the first taxing district. In this amount IS included the ex- pensa Of snow removal. which was greater this year than during any previous winter.
 To Acquire Additional Land
 The matter Of acquiring four acres Of land by the city from the estate Of Joseph Green or Circle street. Forestville, for cemetery pur- poses is now being looked into by Mayor John F. Wade. the miscel- laneous committee Of the city coun- cil and Councilman William F. Hayes The subject was originally brought up by the officers of the ForesNille Cemetery association. who felt that the additional land would be needed within the very near future. The plot in question adjoins the cemetery property on the east and is ideal for the pur- pose intended.
 II Is understood that an offer of s2.o00 made by the city for this and was accepted some time ago, ! telegram intimating that much having been read at the council meeting last evening. although at Inc present time it is understood hat another party has since made ln offer 10 the estate for S2,50Q. It was Mayor Wade's belief. however, hat he could still obtain the pro- oerty for the original figure and the natter was left in his hands and with the miscellaneous committee or the necessary attention.
 Sewer Beds sanitary
 A report read at the council last evening from State Sanitary Commissioner W. R. Cope land indicated that a recent inspec- ton made of tho sewer beds in East Bristol showed them to be sanitary in every respect This inspection is made frequently to eliminate the possibility of any undesirable condi- ton arising.
 Judges Report
 The report of Judge William J. Malone of the city court for the month Of March. 1926. was submit ted at last nights meeting Of the common council and showed that a total Of $2,SS9.35 had been collected in fines during that period. Suggests Appomtment of Surgeons
 Chief Ernest T. Beldea of the police department last evening sub mittei to the city fathers a written request for the appointment of one or two doctors to be used by his de- parument in the capacity of police He explained that on occasions the services Of l doctor were made necessary and due to the fact that some presented a bill of S2 or $S for their services, others asked for fee of sS. It was his idea that one or two doctors, whose fee was reasonable, he desig- mated as police surgeons with the understanding that the same charge would be applicable to all cases Of a minor nature. These doctors would not receive a salary or result
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