New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 6, 1915, Page 9

RALD, WEDN ;‘F\buigié;“ Wants His Power Down in Black and W hite ' #sks Charter Revision Committee to Include Change Which Would Make Him Sole Judge of “Cause” in Removing Commissioners. believes that the Mayor Qujgley evidently in playing safe and order cthere may be no repetition of stalemate now existing in the board of public safety war he has asked the Charter revision committee to consider 2iving the mayor the authority to be the sole judge of what shall constitute “cause” in the removal of a commis- sioner. Mayor Quigley probably has _ In mind the question which has arisen *tbhrough his removal of Andrews from the board gafety. The charter now says that the mayor may remove a commis- sloner for ‘‘cause’” but it is thought to be a matter for the courts to de- cide as to who shall be the judge of that cause. Mayor Quigley wants it put down in black and white in the bLook so that in the future no similar ssdtuation may prevail. The charter Tevision committee was about to adjourn last evening when in of public Mayor Quigley made his request and | (0 Qulzles : | amusements and entertainments but it will probably be taken up at the next meeting. He dcnied that such a o request was an admission of weakness ¥ on his part in the present squabble and said that while he was certain of his ground he would ke to see it ut in the charter. ¥ Among the important business of he night was the reduction of the oard of assessors from four to two members, the consideration of elimi- nating the double taxing district system and the reduction of ths common council from thirty to ten members, this plan also embracing the elimination of ward lines. It is not jrobable that the taxing districts will e merged as so many objections were brought up. The committee was in the middle of a discussion regarding the réduction of the common coun- eil when 10 o'clock rang and Mayor Quigley announced that the meeting was adjourned. “Those present were: Mayor Quigley, E. N. Humphrey, E. H. Prior, Coun- cilman E. L. Teich, E. W. Christ, Judge B. F. Gaffney, Thomas H. Kehoe, Councilman A. M. Paonessa and Corporation Counsel J. . Cooper. Mayor Quigley was late in arriving and the meeting was called to order by Secretary Prior, Mr. Humphrey being elected temporary chairman to preside until the mayor arrived. City Plan Expert Coming. Secretary Prior reported that Sec- réfary Arthur M. Marsh of the Bridgeport City Plan commission would be pleased to attend a meet- irg on any Saturday night and it was decided to leave the matter in the hands of Judge Cooper. 1t was proposed to give the superin- iendent of health the powers of the Mealth commission between their meetings. This would be of great valie in ordering the immediate abatement of nuisances which, at present, must be ordered by the commission. Judge Gaffney did not believe it well to give the superintendent of nealth such absolute power. He was @f the opinion that it would be just as well to abolish the board of health cempletely. Judge Cooper disagreed with Judge Geffney and belleved the change would be a good thing. Judge Gaff- rey suggested that it would be suffi- cient for the health commission to clothe the superintendent with all Jecessary powers and he did not con- ¥ider that any such authority should be given by charter amendment. This suggestion was adopted. May Pay for Amusements. The public amusement commission asked that the charter be changed so Joseph R., i the commission may that it will be legal to appropriate money for a municipal celebration on the Fourth of July. Councilman Paonessa favored the amendment and Mr. Christ remarked that while the common council had appropriated $200 each vear it felt that the act was illegal. Judge Gaffney saild the board of finance had not objected to any ap- propriation because of the purpose but because of the amount asked for, vsually $1,000, Mr. Humphrey believed that any celebration that is enjoyed by fifty per cent. of the population should be paid for out of the general fund. Mr. Christ and Judge Cooper con- sidered such a move a dangerous precedent. | “I would not want it thought that I was in favor of spending any money for any purpose other than for the maintenance of the government,” said Judge Gaffney. ‘I might be in favor of appropriating money for public I would not specify a Fourth of July celebration.” Mr. Kehoe thought it might be a gcod idea to-allow appropriations for public lectures, etc., and for the maintenance of social centers. Judge Cooper read a charter amendment of 1913 which says that expend money for “public amusements.” This was considered sufficient and no other amendment was considered necessary. Reducing Board of AsScssors. Corporation Counsel Cooper report- ed on the reduction of the board of assessors from four to two. The mayor is to appoint both in Juily, 1915, one to remain in office until 1917, and an- other until 1919. Thereafter appoint- ments will be for four years. The two men will be required to be on duty permanently. Their salaries shall be established by ordinance. They shall not be of the same political faith. Councilman Teich did not believe there would be sufficient work for two men, and offered an amendment call- ing for » permanent assessor and a part-time assessor. Judge Gaffney did not believe any court would uphold the opinion of one permanent assessor unless he had plenty of time to inspect all prop- erty. Councilman Daonessa was in favor of one permanent man and two part- time men. Tt was discovered that the commit- tee had passed the amendment at the last meeting and had referred it to the corporation counsel, Mr. Cooper, for drafting, and his recommendation was adopted. Those Taxing Districts. Judge Gaffney reported for a sub- commiftee on abolishment of the double’ taxing district plan. It was recommended that this be done, but that land that is used specifically for farming purposes be taxed only the minimum for fire and police protec- tion and not at all for sewers, perma- nent paving, - sprinkling, renovating sewer beds, etc. This land will be taxed for school maintenance and for a proportionate share for street light- ing. The big stumbling block was as to what is to be considered farm land and Judge Cooper said he would like to see the matter referred back to the sub-committee. He favored a scheme proposed by Councilman Pa- onessa in which the taxing districts would remain as at present, the peo- ple in the outer district to pay for benefits which they enjoy. Judge Gaffney said the only fair You will always be well served, whether in home, cafe or club, if you ASK FOR FISCHER'S ALES**LAGER On sale almost everywhere in this vicinity; Because appreciated as Connecticut's leading brews. The Hubert Fischer Brewery, Hartford, Conn. On tap at Charles F. Dehm, Schmarr, Jotel W. 414, Beloin, Keevers, Herman J. | { | | | | musicidn of tnis city, who was arrest- McCarthy. HOT TEA BREAKS A COLD—TRY THIS Get a small package of Hamburg Breast Tea, or as the German folks call it, “Hamburger Brust Thee,” at any pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful of the tea, put a cup of boiling water upon it, pour through a sieve and drink a teacup full at any time. It is the most effective way to break a cold and cure grip, as it opens the pores, relieving congestion. Also loos- ens the bowels, thus breaking a cold at once. It is inexpensive and entirely vege- table, therefore harmie: ay to do would be to extend the lines of the inner district out in dif- ferent directions. It was suggested to extend the line of the second district to include im- proved land in the first district. Judge Cooper was in favor of try- ing to make the taxes of both d tricts balance more evenl . Mr. Kehoe favored the original port of the committee, allowing the | assessors to determine what is and what is not farm land. Two District Plan Stands. On motion of Judge Cooper it was decided to request the public works board to prepare roughly a map showing what properties 'outside the second district receive improvements. This map will be inspected at a fu- ture meeting. Reducing Common Council. The next business was the reduc- tion of the common council to ten members, each party to be represent- ed in the council by its voting strength shown by the ballots cast. This plan was proposed by Mr. Kchoe and would eliminate ward lines. Mr. Kehoe believed that the adop- tion of his plan would improve the quality of the common council. He cited the case of the school board, saying that there are members of that body who would not accept a re- nomination for the common council even if assured of election. Mr. Prior did not consider the pres- ent system of representation just. Mr. Humphrey replied that if all of the ten members elected by Mr. Kechoe's plan came from the south end the cmuncil would not be a representative body. Mr. Kchoe expressed the opinion that there is too much pulling for “my ward” in the present council. Councilman ‘Teich did not favor abol- ishing ward lines as, he sald, repre- sentatives of each ward know the needs of their districts. The discussion will be the next meeting. resumed at NO DETAILS OF CONFAB ON NATIONAL DEFENSE Cabinet Members and Leaders of Con- gress ent Concerning Conference. Washington, Jan. 6.—Members of the cabinet and leaders in congress were reticent today concerning details of the conference at Secretary Garri- son's home last night in which they participated when military prepared- ness of the United States was dis- cussed. Plans for co-operation between the executive and legislative departments on military and naval affairs, with particular reference to appropriations for the coming year, and the carrying out of a general policy for increasing the efficiency of the military arm of the government, were considered. A participant declared that while no de- finite plans have been agreed upon those present were unanimous that every possible effort should be exert- ed in congress to bring the army and navy up to the highest standard of efficlency that could be produced with the resources available. The financial condition of the gov- ernment was considered according to Senator Chamberlain, who added that no proposals were offered for radical or extraordinary changes in the mili- tary or naval forces, the conditions of both having been considered generally satisfactory. He sald it was the un- derstanding that the bills which he had introduced in the senate affecting the naval establishment would be pressed. Those participating in the confer- ence included Secretaries Garrison and Daniels; Senators Chamberlain and Tillman, chairmen, respectively, of the senate military and naval affairs committees; Representatives Hay and Padgett, chairmen, respectively, of the house military and naval affairs committees; Representative Sherley, chalrman of the house sub-committee on fortifications, appropriations, and Representative Underwood, the majority leader of the house. FOURTH MADE. ARREST New York Detectives on Trail of So- called Gentlemen Burglars. New York, 6.—A fourth ar- rest was made today by detectives who have been for some time on the trail of a group of so-called gontle- men burglars conducting widespread robberies In the homes of wealthy res- idents of Now Jersey. The prisoner, John Gloscow, aged eighteen, is charged with having robbed the home | of Benjamin Douglas, a neighbor o~ Thomas A. Edison in West Orange, N. J. Gloscow's activitles the police charge, were connected with the al- leged robberies of William Evans, a Jan ed after a fight last night on charge« | of burgla The police assert that | Evana admitted having eobbed the homes of two New York bankers who lived in New Jersey, generally con- | ducting his operations while dresscd in evening clothes. Two other al- leged confederates of Ilvans are un- der arrézt in Newark, one of them 1 ing in a hospital with a policemar bullet in his body. FOR EVERY SUFFERER ! 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Rheumasalts salts s, ho WIFE OF YOUNG JIM O'ROURKE WILL SUE Claim Her Hubby Has Not Contrib- uted Towards Her Support and Engages a Lawy 6.—That she with New Haven, Jan. has engaged bringing about a geparation from legal advice a view to her O'Rourke, husband, James well mitted today by Mrs latter with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, John Rief and her little at 263 Hawley avenue which is also giv- en in the directory as Mr. O'Rourke's address. Mrs. O'Rourke claims, ever, that her husband has not lived with her in many weeks and that he has not furnished with means of support period. Mr. O'Rourke the son James H. O'Rourke, lawyer, former National baseball star and president of the Eastern Baseball association, Mr, O'Rourke promises to be almost as wonderful a player as was his father. Starting on the Yale varsity team and later joining the Bridgeport team he was soon signed by the New York Americans and ever since then has been playing in fast company Mrs. O'Rourke is fond of sports. She is a daring automobile driver and at the recent automobile races here won, driving against Mrs. Cippola of New York city. ir., ad- The known baseball player, was O'Rourke. son, live for a long is o PRESENT FORMAL ARGUMENTS, Baltimore Bankers Object to Iederal Reserve Bank in Richmond. Washington, 6. banks Jan, ~Representa- here fed- formal were the tives of Baltimore today for a hearing before eral reserve board arguments against the decision of the reserve bank organization committec in locating the federal reserve bank of the fifth district in Richmond, Va., instead of their city Today's hearing marks the first of a series which will last several weeks and in which protests from various cities and localities against the work of the organization committee will be heard. The reserve board has au- thority under the law to change the decision of the organization commit- tee. It is doubted, however, whether such action will fellow in the wake of the hearings. It is probable some time will elapse before announce- ment in any of the cases is made, ERUPTION ON CHILD'S SHOULDER When Four Months Old. Clothing Irritated. Restless and Fretful, Used Cuticura Soap and Qint- ment, Eczema Was Gone. to present Lincolnville, Me. My littlo girl was about four months old when I first began to notice little whito blisters just bolow her shoulder. It began to become worse and the blisters seemed to break and run to- gether. When they broke it Would make a. raw sore and then she would have terrible crying spells. The blisters filled with water. She was not old enough to scratch herself but when I rubbed it she would stop crying and keep perfectly quiet. Her clothing secmed to irritate it and she would be rest- less and fretful. She also had a real scurvy head. “I was told it was eczema and I tried everything but it d'.J no good. One day a friend of mine told mo to get a cake of Cuticura Soap and box of Cuticura Olnt- ment. Tt was not a week before I noticed she was much botter. If she began to cry 1 would undroes her and put Cuticura Oint- ment on her chest which would stop her crying at onco. T used the Cuticura Soap and Ointment six weeks and the eczema was gone. She has nover been bothered since." (Signed) Mrs. A. C. Haslam, Jan. 31, 1914, Samples Free by Mail Although the Cuticura Soap and Olnt- ment aro most successful in the treatment of affections of tho skin, scalp, hair and hands, they are also most valuable for every- day use in the tollet, bath and nurscry be- cause they promote and maintain the health of [the skin and hair from infancy to age. Cuticura Soap and Ofntment sold every- where. Sample of each mafled free, with 32-p. book. Address post-card *'Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.” the | how- | her.or their child | | of Camp Clara, | supper Ewents Tonight Russwin Conspiracy” at Vaudeville and Keene) moving pletures at pictures at Moving Fox's Moving pictures at Grand theater. Special meeting of common coun- cil at 8 o'clock to take action on the matter of authorizing the water de- partment to harvest the lce crop. Joint installation of officers by Stanley post, G. A. R., and the Stans ley Woman's Relief corps. First degree will be conferred at meeting of Centennial lodge, A, F. & A, M, Installation of officers at R. N. A, Installation of in Electric hall Daughters of C meeting officers at of Court stile, meeting Columba, Christmas entertainment by Win- hrop council, D. of L. Bond of Landers, Annual banquet at young lady employes Frary & Clark's office, Hotel b Jehuda office Halevi of M. D. lodge, Saxe Meeting of 0. B. B, 8:15 o'cloc at at Christmas social by Svenska Klub- ben at its rooms. in Turner of 8t, G. Christmas entertainment hall by Alexandria lodge, D. Meeting of the Holy St. Mary's church Family circle of Meeting of Brwin Castle. G. E Holmes and Hoffman's block, Phen in Meeting of No. T 0.0, 2 lodge, Carpenters’ union at on Church street. Elmo lodge, No. of hall Meeting their new Meeting of St. of P. 21, K. Governor's ball at Guard armory, Iartford, Foot Opening of poultry course at Y. M C. A, Debate on federal ownership of railroads at meeting of William . Hart Debating club at Y. M. C. A Regular meeting of Men's Bible classes at Y. M. C. A, beginning with at 6:30. LOCAL AUTHORITIES ARE DOUBLE CROSSED Hartford Man Agrees to Plead Guilty But Changes His Mind.—Other Court Casc. After informing Detective Sergeant amuel Bamforth that he was guilty and would enter such a plea in court this morning when he was arraigned on a charge of stealing an overcoat and a suit of clothes valued at $30 from I.eland T. Pierce, Steve Rusick, of Hartford, slipped the double cross to the police and entered a plea of not guilty. 1In expectation of an ad- mission of guilt an important witness from Hartford was not summoned and consequently the case had to go over utnil tomorrow morning. Bonds were fixed by Judge Meskill at $100, According to the story told the de- tective, Rustck and a friend came out from Hartford Monday night for the sole purpose of stealing something. They wandered to the rear of Pierce's piano store when they entered the basement through the cellar door. They found two fur coats and the suit of clothes which they took. 1t was while disposing of one coat and the suit at a Hartford pawnbroker's shop that Rusick was apprehended Sarvas S. Porfiros, proprietor the Star Hat Cleaning Parlor, was fined $2 and costs for having hand bills distributed about the reets for advertising purposes. Officer Tam- phere arrested a boy hired by Por- firos to distribute the hand bills and he told who hired him. Assistant Prosccutor Andrew, who conducted the case, handed one of the hand bills across the judge’'s bench, saying “These bills are perfectly innocent, your honor.” “Oh, T won't Judge Meskill. 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Our public schools | certainly an agency for fostering sympathy and democracy, which must | not bhe to fall tine munit; Miss Smith replied could be . continued circumstances against color being drawn the high school of negro children of attend first of the scason the attended to ance ro children Fanny R school of a is allowed com- the no that under parties | other | capture of will demand the it MEYERS' New Have levers, a Mai sted yesterd service the Philip Lei was arn Commisi today on His case was @ His bond he is the ow on i re secret caxe Btates here 1% released OUCH'! BA(Q RUB LU STIH Itub pain fro hottle of ol When your or lumbago, has you stiffend a small trial b Jacob's OIl" a a little in your on your aching| | you count fAfty, “Not only white children, but ‘white | yags s gone, have “The algo made colored that pupile parents she said. plain,” | and | the white meet under identical condi- | gnee tions. The colored pupils are learn- ing, just as the white ones to learn, that people have political rights but social privileges, that kindly in- terest in others cannot be forced.” | have MAY EXPORT WOOL TO U, Australian Shipment to This Country. Melbourne, Australia, Via London, Jan. 6, 9:08 A, M.—The common- wealth, it announced, has decided to permit the shipment of ~merino wool to the United States provided a guarantee is given that it will not be re-exported is Australia restrictions regarding the export of wool were inaugurated goon after the war started and were in line with the policy pursued by Great Britain In endeavoring to prevent this product from reaching Germany, On Nov. 28 the restrictions on the ex- port of wool, so far as Canada and Japan were concerned, were scinded. RELAX RIGORS OF WAR RULF Paris, Jan. situation is the government to relax the rigors of the war now so satisfactory that regime for Parisians. By decree M. 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