New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 13, 1914, Page 10

10 NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1914. GOING OUTSIDE CITY - FOR ST. DEPT. HEAD “ocal Man May Not R:ceive Posi- tion Paying $1,200 Annualy. Although. no -definite action was taken by the board of public works at its meeting last evening, it is prob- able that the board will go outside | New Britain to secure a superinten- dent. of streets. The matter was dis- cussed last evening and it was decid- wed to postpone action .until Friday, &fternoon, when the commissioners Will interview L. F. Merritt of Bridge- POrt,” who has applied for the posi- tion, a $1,200 job. Merritt is ‘a brother-in-law of Al- | derman E. W. Christ,. City Engineer Hall is also a brother-in-law of Al- derman Christ. Without any discussion the board decided on E. A. McCarthy for the position of assistant city engineer at a | salary of $1,400, and M. P, O'Brien as superintendent of sewers at a sal- | ary of approximately $1,200. City En- gineer Hall stated that both would “be satisfactory to him. Former City Engineer F. H. Oldershaw was a can- | ‘didate for the position to which Mr. : ‘McGarthy was elected, Chairman | iHumphrey said. 1 When the board took up the elec- tion of a superintendent of streets, City Engineer Hall spoke highly of Merritt. He produced several recom- mendations, one from the selectmen of Stamford. The suggestion of an outside man for the job was evident- ly a surprise to some of the com- missioners. John E. Moore wanted to know what criticism City Engineer Hall had to offer regarding the work of Joseph Scheidel, who has been In the department for ten years and who has had charge of road construction for the past year. Mr. Hall replied that he had no criticism to make,. but he would like to have a man who is better qualified from a technical standpoint than Scheidel. He did not think Scheidel had kept abreast of the times and in touch with new methods. Merritt, he said, was a graduate of Brown university and a man thoroughly conversant with the technical side of road building. He wanted a man who could attend con- Ventions of road builders and thus keep in touch with any advancements made in the art. “It seems strange to me that a graduate of Brown university should be willing to come to New Britain on ai$1,200 job, especially if, as Mr. Hall says, he is a man of such abil- ity,”” remarked Commissioner John Kelly. *“And as for conventions, it does not appear to me that a man could attend many on such a salary. It is a surprise to me to learn that there is objection to Scheidel taking the position. He has been with the department for ten years and it would seem pretty hard to drop rim.” ‘“Well, in a private business if I were to hire a man I would want one that was up-to-date and in touch Elastic Stockings Abdominal Supporters MADE TO ORDER ‘We also carry a full line of all sizes in stock. We call at Your home and take measure- ments without extra charge. % THE ALLING RUBBER GO. New Britain, Conn. | ance at the opening of our or seeming inattention. b “fiew department as well as 1 accorded us. " The Curran Co. | | A WORD OF THANKS AND APOLOGY - i Our heartiest thanks for the record breaking attend- department and apologies for any slowness of service -A new department, like a new store (and this big "inew department is a store within itself) cannot be “handled with the ease and expedition that is evident *in an establishment which years of practice has put ‘into a perfectly smooth running organization, there- fore, kindly allow for any rough ed‘ges on the first -dfiy’é service. To return to our thanks to you we _must say we were thoroughly delighted with your | _great and ready response to our invitation to visit the new Kitchen Furnishing with the liberal patronage present methods,” man Humphrey. “But if a man had been working for you for ten years you wouldn't drop him, would you?” asked Com- missioner Kelly. *“You'd give him a chance to acquaint himselt with the latest methods, wouldn't you?" Mr. Hall explained to the board that he was merely making a re- commendation. He had talked with Merritt and had been impressed by his evident knowledge of the game ot road building. He had heard of him remarked Chair- as an experienced road builder anad knew that he had done state high- way work. Mr. Hall could not en- dorse the method of road construc- tion that has been used by the de- partment in the recent past. Commissioner John E. Downes said his mind was open and all he wanted was to get the best man for the money. On suggestion of Commission- er John Anderson it was decided . to lay the matter on the table until Fri- day when Mr. Merritt will appear be- fore the board. Considerable time of the meeting was spent discussing a program for laying semi-permanent pavement on streets. It was voted to go on a tour of inspection Friday afternoon and to advertise for bids for laying 23,000 square yards of pavement, the bids to be in by June 2. Two Autos For Department. The commissioners voted to pur- chase two service automobiles for the departments, one for the sewer and one for the street department. Neith- er car is to cost more than $600. As the construction of the Stanley street bridge has been held up tem- porarily it was voted to make a pay- ment of $1,000 to M. O. Baker, the contractor. Many Petitions Received. On a petition which was taken from the table the board voted to accept Hamilton street subject to its worked to an adopted grade. The following petitions were ceived: Philip Bardeck, for building lines on south. side of Brook street from South Main to Logan street, hearing ordereg. A. E. Bengtson, for water main in west end of Wallace street, ordered installed. A. F. Johnson, for water main Wells street, ordered installed. J. M, Brady, for water ' main Ledge Crest, ordered installed, . Peter Sameryesky, for water main in ‘Market street, ordered installed. Louis H. Hoffman, for removal -of dead tree in front of 435 Myrtle street, referred to city engineer. F. C. Walker and others, for sewer in Harrison street from Lincoln street to Black Rock avenue, ordered In- stalled. William and August Vogel for per- mission and price to connect proper- ty at 38 Sheffield street with East street sewer, referred to board of compensation and assessment. M. T. Kerwin, for sewer in Put- nam street, laid on table for investi- gation by city engineer. City Engineer Hall that a table in his in at recommended drafting room owned by ex-City Engineer Oldershaw be purchased for $10. He said he haa no use for the rest of the office equip- ment which Mr. Oldershaw offered to dispose of in its entirety for $25. The following monthly bills were approved: Street department, §1,- 340.55; street lighting, $2,029.84; street improvement, $6; streev sprinkling, $807.05; park depart- ment, $12,15; subway, $168.10; sewex maintenance, $499.13; sewer con- struction, $112.49. Mr. Oldershaw's Statcment, Former Engineer Oldershaw told a Herald reporter today that the im- pression that he was a candidate for the position of assistant city engineer was incorrect. \ 1 spoke to Chairman Humphrey several weeks ago when I understood that there was to be two engineers,” Mr. Oldershaw stated. *And if I ac- cepted it was to be at the salary I was ‘then receiving, $2,200. I am in business for myself now and seeking the assistant engineer’s position is farthest from my thoughts.” PRINTING CONTRACTS HAVE BEEN AWARDED Eastern Printing and Publishing Com- pany and Clinton Printing Company Bids Accepted. The Eastern Printing and Publish- ing company and the Clinton Printing company were awarded the contracts to print the municipal record and the city roster respectively at a meeting of the committee on supplies and printing last evening. B are local being re~ | firms, The contract for the printing of the charter and ordinances was awarded to the Bastern Printing and Publish- ing company with the understanding that the company is to wait until cer- tain changes are made in the charter. The committee. endorsed. the sug- gestion of Mayor Quigley that the an- nual reports be edited and ambiguous matter be eliminated. The printing bids follow: Journal Publishing Co., 400 copies of roster at $1.20 a page, including the binding; minutes of common council at $1.30 a page, including - binding: municipal record at $2.40 a page, and $120 for binding. Clinton Printing Co., municipal -Tec- ord, $2 a page, binding $120; roster, 400 copies at $1.10 a page; minutes of ccmmon council, 140 copies, at $1.30 per page; majling charge the same as last year; charter and ordinances, $2.25 a page, binding $75. Bastern Printing and Publishing Co., municipal record, 1,200 coples, 32.12 a page, for binding, $102; mak- ing a total of $593.84; roster of city officers, 400 copies, at $1.12 a page; proof of bills and reports, no postage charges, $1.35 per page; charter and ordinances, 300 pages, at $2 per page, binding $75,. total $675. Honor Vera Cruz Dead at National Memorial Service This striking picture was taken as the funeral memorial cortege of the Vera Cruz dead was crossing the Man- hattan bridge, New York City, to the Brooklyn navy yard. The coffins, draped in American flags, are ‘seen on caissons drawn by four horses each and with a guard of bluejackets for each casket. Framed in the huge network of the great span the view makes an unusual one. As the sev- enteen bodies of the brave sailors and marines who fell at the occupation of Vera Cruz were taken across the President Woodrow Wilson, As He Appears To-day This latest snapshot of President ‘Wilson was taken at the memorial ser- bridge many vessels in the river below blew as a dirge long blasts out of re spect for the dead. vice for .the Vera Cruz dead held at the Brooklyn navy yard. It shows him with grave face, deeply lined by i the cares and perplexities of his high office. It indicates that his year at the White House has aged him and that the present Mexican trouble is leaving its mark upon his brow. KAISER'S GLOVE STAINED. Anna Paviowa Apologizes and Em- peror Is Pleased. Berlin, May 13.—Anna Pavlowa, the Russian ‘dancer, was called to the royal box after the performance at Brunswick last Saturday night. She pleased the Kaiser very much by as- suring him that his ban had killed the tango in America. In kissing the kaiser’'s hand Mme. Paviowa imprinted a kiss from her rcuged lips on his white glove, leaving a red mark. The dancer became greatly agitajed and alarmed when she saw what had happened, but the Kaflser asured her that it did not mat- ter. Mme. Paviowa said afterward: “I was never so frightened in my life. Such an offense would have had the most serious consequences in Russia.” Food Sale At St. Mark’s, The ladies of St. Mark’s are to have a notable sale of good things on Sat- urday, May 16, at the parish house, from 2 to 5 p. m. The list of articles consists of fancy home-made cakes, pies, nut bread, cookies, candies, baked beans, etc. To those who know the fine things prepared by the ladies of St. Mark's enough has been said in the foregoing to suggest that this affair will be a splendid oppor- tunity to make purchases of some toothsome delicacies at reasonable prices, besides assisting the ladies in | their efforts in raising a little money for a good cause. The public is cor- dially invited to come, buy. POOL ROOM “BROOM” FINED, Assistant to the Proprietor Pays $7 for Assault. Alexander Proventus, an aide to John Tsimones, proprietor of a pool Tcom in the Hotel Bronson building, was fined $7 and costs for assaulting Arthur LaFlamme, by Judge James T. Meskill in police court. was acquitted of a similar charge. The assault was committed Monday night when a near-riot took place in the pool room. Both defendants were | represented by Attorney M. D. Saxe. Chief Rawlings will give Tsimones a hearing Friday afternoon to show cause why his license should not be revoked. It has been told to the au- thorities that fighting is a common thing in the place and that gambling is permitted. q Proventus, it is alleged, is the chief : trouble maker, One of the witnesses ir court today stated that Proventus | inspect and | Thimoes i i 1 fight. The cue chipped. is said to be well ATTEMPT FUTILE. Baron Wimborne Refuses to Take Re- sponsibility for England's Polo Team. London, May 13.—Another effort to induce Walter 8. Buckmaster to take over the responsibility for the polo team which is to go to the United States to compete for the In- ternational polo cup was made today by Baron Wimborne. ‘The attempt, apparently was futile, as it was announced after a conference The challenging teani'.ls incomplete owing to the decision : yesterday of | Major C. F. Hunter, the , back, .to withdraw from the combination on account of the illness of his wife, % WALNUT HILL PARK. The work-at Wealnut Hill park-has been progressing rapidly and the con- crete wall around- the: reservoir has béen started. The filling in of . the water basin is nearly completed and a large gang is grading the slope on the West Main street side of the park. A third tennis court is being laid out. ‘The contract for the refreshment privilege at the park has been given to Mrs. Sparks. - SOAP “THe situation remains the same.” ] CUTICURA Assisted when necessary by Cuticura Ointment. 1};1e\y keep the skin and scalpclean and clear,sweet and healthy, besides soothing irritations which often prevent sleep and if neglected become chronic disfigurements. BUTTER = EGGS SPECIAL THIS WEEK. UNION TEA CO. 317 MAIN ST. SPECIALS ON BUTTER AND EGGS THIS WEEK, Finest Fresh Creamery, Buta Strictly. . Native Eggs “ =" dogen. Fresh Western Eggs " « «dozen. 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