New Britain herald., 1927-05-18
ASSEMBLIES ERROR KILLS SEWER BILL Wrong Project Passed in Jam
 on Last Day FAMILY FLEES FLAMES Fire Causes Damage Of 5000 In Shoe Store-Ctty Council Acts On Large Dockct-Burglar Removed to Jail
FAMILY FLEES FLAMES

A delay of two years in the con- structton of the F'orestville sewer will undoubtedly result through an error of the state legislature in pass ing an incorrect bill instead of the intended one. The original bill, calling for the establishment of a special sewer district in Forestville, before the time limit set by the leg islature for new bills had expired, was damned through in the hectic closing days of the Legislative ses- sion, instead of revised bill which had been intended for passage. The revised bill, providing for the pro- posed sewer to be taken care of by the existing second taxing district, was presented to Representative Epaphroditus Peck two weeks before the close of the legislative session, according to Corporation Counsel William N. DeRosier in 8 statement to the city council last night.
 The revised bill. which was pre- pared by the corporation counsel. was approved by Ropes, Gray, Bor- den and Perkins, lawyers of Boston, who disapproved the tentative bill due to the fact that it proposed the establishment of an additional tax ing district. It was pointed out last night that without the approval Of this nationally known firm Of law yers, 1t would be necessary to sell the bond issue to cover the expense at a. considerably lower figure than would have been the case if the bill bearing their sanction had been passed. There is also the possibility that investment houses would refuse the tentative bill. The legality of the revised bill had been certified to by Ropes. Gray. Borden and Per kins, which would have made a ready market for the bonds.
 Corporation Counsel DeRosier stated that he was unable to explain the mistake made by the legislature. Both Bristol representatives. Arthur g. Barnes and Judge E. Peck, were familiar with what was wanted and that fact, it was pointed out, made the blunder the less understandable.
 The state water commission has been extremely anxious to clear the Pequabuck river of pollution and health authorities have been inter- ested from a health angle. It is very probable. however, that, with conditions as they stand now, the pollution will continue at least for another two years.
 Family Flee In Nightclothcs
 The family of Philip Gauden were obliged to flee from their beds in their nightclothes shortly after l o'clock this morning. when a fire broke out in the shoe store of John Lascari directly underneath their tenemtn and for time threatened the building. The fire was discov- cred by Officer John Mclaughlin. who turned in the alarm and then awakened the sleeping tenants. Squad A, and Engine Companies Nos. 1 and responded and it was found necessary to lay two lines of hose. Due to the intense heat and the clouds Of smoke rolling from the windows. fremen were unable to enter the store and were obliged to pour large amount of water into it. After an hours hard work, the lire was finally extinguished.
 The greatest damage was done in the shoe store and to that section of the building. It is believed that some sort of an acid used for killing flies exploded and the flame was quickly communicated to boxes near by. The loss is estimated at s2.000.
 Additional Appropriations Voted
 Upon the recommendation of City Clerk Thomas B. Steele, the city council last night voted additional of s200 for the pro- bate office and $500 for the claims account.
 Judge Malone's Report
 The report of Judge William J. Malone, submitted to the city coun- cil last evening, showed total of s1,296.20 collected in fines during the month of April. Of this amount s4a1 was turned over to the motor vehicle department of the state.
 Appointed Special Officer
 Peter Botto. caretaker of the com fort station on Main street. was ap- pointed a special officer by Mayor John r. Wade and the appointment confirmed by the city council. His jurisdiction covers his place of em- ployment only.
 Supernumerary Resigns