New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 13, 1915, Page 5

; v'an to Reduce Council is Knocked Into a Cocked Hat _Charter Revision Committee Postpones Indefinitely Any Action on the Matter—Mayor Sole Judge in Remov- ing Commissioners—Relief Board Abolished. Judging by the attitude of the char- {ter revision committee last night it is probable that there will be no re- duoction in the size of the common eouncil this year. A number of plans were discussed but finally the proposition was laid on the - table, &action being postponed indefinitely. This is taken as the death knell of the scheme, Among the important measures ‘adopted was one giving the mayor the Power of removing any commissioner for cause, he to be the sole judge of >Wwhat constitutes the cause. It will be ‘necessary, however, for a mayor to “Bubmit his reasons when removing a #® .commissioner. It is probable that the board of re- lief has drawn its last breath as it Wwas voted to abolish this board and «fransfer its duties to the board of compensation and assessment. Those present were: Mayor Quig- ley, Judge B. F. Gaffney, Thomas H. Kehoe, Councilman E. L. Teich, feverin Johnson, Edward H. Prior, ‘Ernest N. Humphrey, Councilman Angelo N. Paonessa, E. W. Christ, Councilman E. J. Danberg and Cor- poration Counsel J. E. Cooper. A telegram was received from ex- “Senator George M. Landers stating that he regretted his unavoidable—_ab- sence from the meeting. Clerk Prior read a communication 4 from the board of public works. The board recommended several changes ail of which were published in the Herald two weeks ago. Maintenance Fund for Parks. The park commissioners mended a maintenance fund for parks. It argued that parks should not he allowed to deteriorate and . that a fractional tax should be levied tc preserve them. No action was taken. Public Works Changes. Mr. Humphrey said that the elimi- nation of a number of hearings would | meetings. recom- | expedite the progress of the board of public works. He also said that it would be af benefit to the property owner and the city if the board were allowed to lay combination curbs and gutters. These could be done by one contractor and consequently there would be a saving ta the property owner. In addition to that the curb and gutter for the street would be uni- form in construction and in align- ment for its entire length. Mr. Humphrey explained the rec- ommendation to take the grade of the street at the curb instead of the cen- ter of the street by saying the latter system is obsalete and not in use in other cities. Another argument is that the grade of street changes at the center but not at the curbs. More Bond Issues Wanted. In view of the work contemplated at the sewer beds the board feels jus- tified in asking for a new issue of sewer bonds, Mr. Humphrey said. The same argument applies to the request for a new issue of subway bonds, he said, as there is considerable work in view. As Senator George W. Klett was absent no action was taken regard- ing the elimination of the bi-partisan camplexion of the board of public safety. Mayor Quigley said it was not necessary for the committee to take any action regarding placing the police and fire departments under civil . service as the common council can ! do that now. The Health Dept. Amendment. " Judge Gaffney did mnot think Car- poration Counsel J. E. Cooper had covered the point in regard to an amendment giving the superintendent of health the power of the board of health between meetings. He said what was wanted was a revision au- { thorizing the board to delegate its powers to the superintendent between Judge Gaffney did not be- Grinds the Coffee .And then— Coffee begins Its Grind with the human system, and usually turns out. nervousness, sleeplessness, headache, heart flutter or some of many other aches and pains. It’s caffeine in the coffee that does it—a poison- ous drug, cumulative in its effects, and too powerful for most systems to thoroughly eliminate. Perhaps coffee hasn’t finished with you, but wouldn’t it be wise to quit it before results are serious, and instead use POSTUM —the delicious food-drink made from prime wheat and a wee bit of wholesome molasses. It tastes much like high grade Java, yet is absolutely drug free—no caffeine—not a- harmful thing in it. Postum comes in two forms: Regular Postum—must be packages; Instant made in the cup with hot 30c and 50c tins. The cost per stantly. boiled—15¢ and 25c Postum — soluble, water—in- cup is about the same for both kinds— sold by Grocers everywhere. With the return to better health from the change you'll know of a surety *“There’s a Reason” for POSTUM lieve Corporation Counsel Cooper's amendment was any improvement over the present health regulations in the charter. The amendment was re- committed to the corporation caunsel. Reducing Size of Council. The proposal to reduce the size of the common council evoked consider- able discussion. Clerk Prior read the letter printed in yesterday’s Herald in which Councilman Henry G. Voight expressed his views on the subject. Mr. Voight did not oppose a reduc- tion of the council but he believed the councilmen should be paid if such a plan were adopted. Kehoe Wants Ten Members. To bring the matter to a head Mr. Kehoe made a motion that the coun- cii be reduced to ten, the members to be elected according to proportional representation, or the voting strength cf each party. Mr. Humphrey opposed the plan on the ground that it would permit of the election of an entire council from one street. He could not see a single advantage to the scheme. Mr. Kehoe said it had one advan- tage—it would give all the citizens an opportunity to sit in the council and would give all parties representation. Mr. Humphrey said that ten years’ experience showed him that politics rlayed no part in the acts of the council. Mr. Christ said he believed an effort had been made to eliminate politics in the council. Mr. Kehoe replied that politics was there for those who had eyes to see. He said no improvements had been made in his ward except through petition to the council and not through influénce of ward representatives. Clerk Prior expressed the opinion that the abolition of ward lines had a poor chance of being passed but it was his experience that men elected at large were just as solicitous for the welfare of all districts as would be ward representatives. Mr, Humphrey said Mr. Prior was talking of commission forms of gov- ernment and said it was never a suc- cess. Mr. Prior said it never failed to be a success. Mr. Humphrey said commission government is a joke and just like prohibition in Iowa, where there is a great deal of drunkenness. Humphrey Wants Eighteen Members. Mr. Humphrey offered an amend- ment to Mr. Kehoe's motion, that an alderman and two councilmen be elected from each ward. Mr. Christ offered an amendment to that, that the same ward represen- tation as at present prevail. Mayor Quigley ruled this out of order, Mr. Prior wanted to.know why it was necessary to have aldermen, and Mr. Christ said certain matters are referred to the mayor and aldermen. Mr. Christ appealed from the rul- ing of the mayor that his amendment to the amendment was out of order, but he lost out on a vote of the com- mittee, No Need of Change—Teich. Councilman Teich did not see any advantage in reducing the council, and he made a motion to postpone action indefinitely. Judge Gaffney supported him on the ground that a reduction would be too radical to pass at such short notice. 5 Mayor Quigley said he did not be- lleve the members understood Mr. Kehoe’s proposition and he favored sending a typewritten copy of each of the committee for mental di- gestion. Councilman Teich’s motion to post- pone action was passed. Mr. Humphrey reported progress for the committee handling the prop- osition to eliminate the two-district taxing plan. Abolishing Board of Relief. Regarding the abolition of the board of relief, Mr. Humphrey said he could not see the need of the board which “knocks down in nine days what the assessors build up in months.” Judge Gaffney took exception the term ‘“knocking down.” Mr. Kehoe suggested that the board of relief be composed of two mem- bers, that it hear appeals with the assessors and that a majority of the joint boards be necessary to get a re- duction in an assessment. \ Mr. Christ said the board of relief should investigate all petitions for re- ductions, but Mr. Humphrey said an assessor told him that he had never been asked the reason for making as- sessments by the board of relief- Mr. Johnson suggested that mayor and aldermen, constitute board of relief. Judge Gaffney said that judges of superior court are continually passing judgment on values of real estate that they never see or ever will see. Humphrey Raps Judiclal System. “Then some of the judicial system of this country is a joke,” remarked Mr. Humphrey. Councilman Paonessa made a mo- tion that the board of relief be abol- ished and that the duties of that board be conferred on the board of compensation and assessment. On motion of Judge Gaffney, the | proposition was referred to Corpora- tion Counsel Cooper for drafting. to the the it to | Corporation Counsel Cooper was for leaving the board of relief as at present as he believed it was a good theory to have the appeal board elect- ed by the people. “There has not been any feeling that the assessors have been trying to ‘get’ anybody said Judge Cooper. “Not lately but there has been that feeling,”” replied Judge Gaffney. Mayor Quigley had to call for the | vote on Judge Gaffney’s motion threc times and it was carried. Mayor’s - Power of Removal. At this jucture Mayor Quigley brought up an amendment conferring explicit power on the mayor to re- move commissioners, he to be the judge of the cause.” “ I believe he has the power now, ! in fact I am advised so,” said Mayor | Quigley. | Th2 nub of ‘ hinged on who should be the judge of the cause for removal. The amendment was passed in ref- the whol2 matter Uneeda Biscuit Nourishment—fine fla- vor—purity—crispness —wholesomeness. All for § cents, in the moisture-proofpackage. GrAHAM CRACKERS A food for every day. Crisp, delicious and strengthening. Fresh baked and fresh de- livered. 310 cents. A delightful new bis- cuit, with a rich and delicious cocoanut fla- vor. Crisp and always fresh. 10 cents. Buy biscuit baked by NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Alevays look for that Name erence to all commissions, it being understood that the mayor is to specify the cause of his notice of re- moval. Mr. Christ spoke strongly in favor of this saying that it would be too arbitrary to grant the absolute power of removal unless he specified his reasons. Corporation Counsel Cooper re- ported on the board of health matter referred to him earlier in the meet- ing, this authorizing the board of health to delegate its powers to the srperintendent of health at its.pleas- ure. . Judge Gaffney believed that the powers of the health board should be made even broader and Corporation Counsel Cooper said he would report at the next meeting. Board of public works rezommenda- tions were taken up, but 10 o’'clock rang and the meeting adjourned. CHIEF RAWLINGS OUT AGAIN. Head of Police Department Again at Headquarters After Illness. After an illness of about a William J. Rawlings, chief of police department, is able to be week, the out again and this morning he once more occupied his desk at police headquar- ters. AMhough quite lame and still feeling the effects of his recent ill- ness the chief is better and hopes to be well again in a short time. His affliction is lumbago and was brought on when he over-exterted and then caught cold. l‘_-_h‘l FREE DEMONSTRATIONS ) KING'S PUREMALT I Will be given all next week at Th: Dickinson Drug Co. EMALT l The Perfect Tonic ! ASK ANY DRUGGIST Descriptive Booklet KING'S PUREMALT DEPARTMENT ? 3638 Hawley St Boston ! B CHND 5 SRS < EXPRESSMEN HAVE PLAN FOR OFFICE Will Erect Smail Bulding on Com- mercial Street Soon. prevails today of the Express- Utmost excitement amongst the ranks men’s union on Commercial street, for the order has gone forth from Presi- dent “Tippy” Fay that the loyal mem- bers of his organization will no long- | er have to sit wooden bench on Commercial street, | cooling their feet in a puddle of water on a tumble-down into a dis- carded stove keep alive the little flame which alone has kept the cal- loused hands of the expressmen from freezing this winter, for have changed and, to use’'quotations, “The old order changeth, yielding place to new.” “Within the next two weeks,” prophesies “Tippy,” *“we’'ll have a neat little office building of our own right here on Commercial street.’ Will Build New Office. According to the expressmen, George | K. McCauley, who is connected with the New Britain Lumber & Coal Co., has offered the knights of the whip enough lumber free of cost to an office ten feet square and contain- ing three windows and one door. The contract has been awarded to Jacob O’Dell, and there i{s enough money in the expressmen’s treasury to pay for his labors. The building will be cov- ered with corrugated sheet iron, mak- ing it fireproof, and a permit will be taken out this afternoon In case Building Inspector Rutherford should refuse to 1e & permit for the erec- tion of this wooden building, even though it is made fireproof, an office of brick will be built instead Such a building would cost § but as the expressmen have not that much money, and doubt if there is that much in the world, they will have to mortgage their new home and then hold entertainments until enough cash is raised to pay for it All Modern Improvements, At present the expressmen have to pay the railroad company $5 per month for the privilege of sitting on their land, but this expense is as noth- ing to them. When their new build- ing is done they will install a tele- phone service and will also have gas put in so that a heater may bhe at- tached and the room be kept cosey and warm. When the hot summer time rolls around they will probably have electricity installed so an tric fan can be utilized. Sure, there's lots of worse jobs than | being an expressman. and blowing industriously to times elec- | STRIVING TO GET | CORNER IN WHEAT | | Important Matters Discussed By Leg- ! islative Committee of Connecticut Chamber of Commerce. | Discussion on the proposed embar- g0 on wheat disclosed many important facts to the members of the legisla- | tive committee of ,the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce at their meet- ing held yesterday afternoon at the Hartford club in Hartford. Among the most interesting features brought out was the statement that an tempt is being made to get a ‘“cor- ner'” in wheat and there is but little of that product being shipped abroad, No sooner had the topic been brought up than enlightening state- ments began to come. 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