New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 9, 1915, Page 2

R B e e ok E 8 a3 A RSl ae e “THE TRALL OF THE ELUSIVE e e e COST OF AUTOS IN THE STREET DEPT. QUALITY! asDillonsCo Council Probers Meet With Board of Public Works and Filas is the Levessity wisie Vil Ask Some Pertinent Questions Regarding the Use of Machines for “Joy Rides.” A PAINTS YARNISHES ENAMELS STAINS & selecting BRUSHES Ouality ! That's it, and we have it in everything that we do. or supply. The above is an important factor, New House Owner. Besdes that our prices are right. CONSULT Us FOR ANYTHING YOU CLASS PAINT SHOP SHOULD CARRY. HARTFORD you are painting your home or your wall June Clearance Sale FEXTRAORDINARY PRICE REDUCTIONS SALE NOW IN PROGRESS NEW, SEASONABLE AND DESIRA&L; Suits, Coats, Dresses and Waists While the schedyled fireworks that were “anticipated at the meeting of the board of public works Tuesday evening when the “Craig Kennedy’s" of the common council headed by Councilman Paonessa, who have heen come half ways and give us that, prop- erty in the rear of city hall it would !} make a fine place for a garage..Cer- tainly that ald heuse is no. credit to the city,” said President Humphrey. “Has your committee any place to suggest?”’ he added. ‘“ Well we have discussed the matter paper. WANT THAT A FIRST been barn to Mr. and J. Lowe of Washington : Quality Mirst. The Eddy Decorating Co.—advt. ‘Mrs. Manuel Schupach of eet are rejoicing at the son. Mrs. Joseph Lange of jtreet are receiving congrat- m the birth of a daughter.. folon has sold land and build- n street.to andro Kocha- b chapter, No. 21, O. E. S, | a regular meeting tomor. ing. . Whist,will be played in moon; .members. and friends ivited. Members having it \the strawberry festival are ' to make a report. mowers sharpened. Morey, Tel. - —advt. nt Ralph J. Mitchell and | spend a féew days at Mr. parents’ home in-this city éturning to Norfolk where he ) assigned to the construction oot of the German Rifle club fas to have been' Ileld yester- noon was postponed for one account of the inclement VETS ELECT DELEGATES, ' Hammond camp, U, 8. W. V,, d William Beckett delegate convention in New Haven on and 26 and Willam H. as chosen as. alternate. Last B camp mustered in three bers and made arrange- a field day to be held soon. . Pimples rashes, hives, red- 38 and skin blemishes can quickly femoved with 'w ghtful in a wara? b:hfl; ore retiring—soothes ner e and induces refresh g ingsleep. Druggi W {IN-ERUPTION ALL LIFE, 19, 1914:—“All my life, until year ago, I was troubled with nd sores over my entire body. ing and burning was terrible, could hardly sleep. 1 used many pents that were unsuccessful and give me any relief. I started Resinol Ointment and Resinol p and they helped me wonderfully. AS-BELI%VED AT ONCE,and #fter put two dozen applications I can say 1t T was free and cured of that awful . - My skin now is as clear a dy’s.”—(Signed) Geo. Whitcher, F. D. No. 64, Caledonia, N. Y. Ointment and Resincl Soap are all druggists. DUR TOILET SOAP SAFE? toilet soaps contain harsh, in- us alkali. Resinol Soap contains olutely no free alkali, and to it is d the Resinol medication. This fves it soothing, healing properties clear the complexion, comfort skins and keep the hair healthy. hot on the trail of the members of the department using automabiles, to determine. if pessible if there was ex- cessive use of the city’s cars did not| | mature in their entity, the meeting jWwas an interesting one due to the| questions hurled at the president of the board, E. N. Humphrey, City En- sineer W. H. Hall and Superinten- dent of Streets Edward Wiegand by Councilman Paonessa. i The committee was on the outside | of the meeting hall until the close ! of the routine business meeting of | the board:- and when the signal was | given, in they marched with Council- | man Paonessa at their head. His| agmy. consisted of Alderman B. A.! Parker and Councilman Teich. Com-| missioner Degnan was to have attend- | ed the meeting, but he was detained | on account of his attendance at a circus. When they were seated Councilman ! Paonessa, addressing the board, stat. | ed that the committee had come be-| fore the board to present a resolution | adopted by the council on April 19.) After Clérk Emmett had read the resalution ‘Councilman Paonessa said, | “We cane before you to see Wwhat' you have to suggest to curtail the expense of opérating the department’s cars.” President Humphrey, in réply, ex- plained the conditions that the board | is'up against on account of having no place to store its cars. He said that | if there was a place wherc the city could store its own cars on its prop- erty a saving could be effected on the | prices of gasoline and oil. * He quoted the' figures that the department is| paving for gasoline at the present,/ thirteen cents, and 43 1-2 cents for oil. . Tn ‘the latter item the depart- ment feels that it is a wise expen- diture to purchase the best oil as with cheap oil the motors carbonize, neces- gitating many repairs from time to time. Regatding tires, he said that the class of work in which the de-! partment is engaged makes it very hard on account of ungraded streets | which have to be traversed, and also | in the winter months the cars are used considerabliv. . He explained that there had ‘heen' mo attempt on the part of the board to be extrav- agant. = He spoke of the. loss of the properfy on Elm street, whi¢h he claimed could have been used to very good advantage at the present time, and urged the support of the commit- tee in securing new quarters. He had ~ had conmsiderable ‘information from other cities regarding the . cost of maintenance of cars along similar work and it ranged from 4 9-10 to 15 1-2 cents a mile. Inquisitor Paonessa at Work. “You have two cars now and vou expect to get another one,” asked Councilman Paonessa. “Yes, the city engineer will need one-on account of the trips to Whig- ville and Roaring Brook and other places,”” said Chairman Humphrey. He also said that it was the intention of the water board to ask for a machine. He said that the superintendent of the water board is obliged to go out much at night and it requires the hiring of a horse to do so. He also | gaid that the finance hoard was in} favor of granting an appropriation for the purchase of a store vard. “Have you: evér - considered the, building of a gardge?”’ asked Alder- man Parker. “We have na place to build one, un- less the city gives us the money,” said Mr. Humphrey. “Have you ever taken the up with the board of public safety asked Councilman Paonessa. “Yes, and they didn't take kindly. to i said President Humphrey. “Is there a possibility of some other department purchasing cars and then vaur board could go in with it?” asked Alderman Parker. CHairman Humphrey said he could not answer this guestion. | matter on “If the City Hall commission would MARSAY DEODORIZER " A Dainty Toilet Preparation for the Hot Weather 1t «'l_cst?qysfighe odor of perspiration.. Its action is vperfcctly h"firmlets, yet positively effective. It does ' _not stop perspiration, it simply removes the odor. ‘25c jar. D ICK DRUG CO., but it would not be fair to state,” said Alderman Parker. Unfit for Police Station. “This prbperty has been mentioned as a site fdr the polic® station by the board of Publie safety, but it would be to noisy! in my opinion,” said Pres- ident Huml’uhre), “Yes it twould,” Parker. “Is there not a couple of reoms the rear of the police- statien could be utilized as a zarage Mr. Poanessa. “Yes there is room if we could got it,” said Chairman Humphrey. Aldermah Parker, - explained the layout of the property mentioned and with a few miner repairs it could be made adeqliate for the housing of six cas. ' “It_seemb foolish to keep cars in a garage when the city is purchasing so many {ars,” asserted Alderman Parker. ““Well just help us to Chajrman fumpirey. Ford Oil for a Ford, The question as to whether or not arrangements could be madeé with the board of public safety for the pur- chase of gasoline and oil was asked the chairmfn by Councilman Paones- sa. g “Yes they will &ell it" to us at one cent plus twhat it costs them,” said Mr. HumpHrey. “Well thdt is better than what, you the payinginow,” Baid Councilman Poanessa. “Well wg buy the best oil for our cars,” said {Mr. Humphrey. “Well if yyou own a Ford car you tan use Foyd oil can't you," asked Councilman Paonessa. Superintendent Questisned. Coun¢ilman Papnessa questioned the chairman as the average use of the cars daily. Chajrman Humphrey sald that a speedometer has been placed on the car of the'superinténdent of sewers and it avejages betwen 50 and 60 miles. daily) - i “Have you any objections to my asking the' superintendent of streets some questions?” asked Councilman Podnessa. “Certainly not,” Humphrey.* ‘M. Wiegand would you tell the committee and the board where you went today,” inqured Councilman Paonessa, * I left my home on Wallace street, then went go the tool house on Elm street, then to Stanley Quarter,” be- gan the superintendent of streets. “What part?” interrupted Council- man Paondssa. , “Near Ihelle's coiner,” Wiegand. “Are the,workmen working therc?” asked Com'cflman Poanessa. “Yes sir,” Mr. Wiegana answered. He thenjmentioned various streets to which his duties called him during the day. | No Joy Riding. Addressing Chairman Humphrey, Councilman Paonessa sald, ‘“The board rcmjd cars at one period didn't 1t27 “Yes for three President Humphrey. “Were t}ey used agreed Ajderman in at asked get out” replied Chairman said Mr. months,” said cn Sundays?’ asked Mr. Paonessa. “Not to,my knowledge,” answered Chairman f{umphrey. “Did yoh ever go joy riding E4,” asked Chs?rm:ln Humphrey of Mr, Wiegand. “What Wiegand. “Did yo{ ever use the ¢ity's car for any other purpese than for city busi- nees?” asked President Mumphrey. “No sir,’ answered Mr. Wiegand. “In thedEnomh of September from qo you mean,” inguired Mr. the records kept of the runmning the car it shows that it was run twenty- six days, jvhile to the best of my knewledge| there were but twenty-five working d;iy!," said Councilman Pao- nessa. “There gre no holidays when the superintentlent of streets or sewers are not likely te be cailed us,” satd ‘President ffumphrey, ‘Do you use a car on Thanksgiving Day?" asked Councilman Paonassa, “It's poyalble," answered Pree!dent Humphrey', “Wéll you haven't got the statement itemized,” |sald Councilman Paeonessa, “What do you mean?” quickly re- ‘| terted President Humphrey, _ “Why in the same manner that it was done!when horses were being hired froth Jim White,” explained Counciiman Paonessa. _“Well 1 one of the superintendents rieeds thejcar on a holiday to do emergency work it 18 not reasonable to assume that he 'will have to get permission from the hbeard,” said President Humphrey, Alderman Parker commenied the item of storage for a rented car Which appeared in the statement., INSON 169-171 MAIN STREET “Well Mr, Humphrey, you admit tha¥ workmen wore not ing on holldays?" asked Mr, Paonca- sa, 1 works “Well (hen, tell me how It s that ! on ¢ won't | s l?‘fln'("' angwered Mr, Huu|~l THE JOHN BOYLE COMPANY 3 and 5 Frankiin Square. New Britain, Gonn. Delicatessen Counter CHICKEN CROQUETTES .............. 5c each CHICKEN SALAD .. .. ... 60c1b STUFFED TOMATOES - ~CABBAGE SALAD TUNA FISH SALAD DELIC1OUS ROAST BEE¥F BAKED FRESH HAM BAKED SMOKED HAM LARGE ASSORTMENT OF IMPORTED CHEESE. AND BOLOGNA, Baking Specials for Tomorrow TWISTED CRULLERS ... e L e18c deEs PARKER HOUSE ROLLS ..............10c doz. Candy Specials PEPPERMINT AND WINTERGREEN PAT- Safety First in Our Ice Cream Dept. NEW FRUIT CREAMS HALLINAN THE TE5: ¢ 2.5 TELL BREAD & ICE CREAM COMPANY 142 MAIN STREET if the men were not working on ‘holi- days the rented car shows in the statement as having Dbeen used?” Councilman Paonessa. “I can’t answer that,” cilman Humphrey. “Why ‘didn’t the board purchase a new car at the time the car was rented?”” asked Councilman Paones- sa. “We didn’t have the money,” swered Mr. Humphrey. “Well, you had money enough to spend $270 on the rented one in four months, didn’t you?” asked (Counciiman Paonessa, said Coun- an- Used TFor Factory Jitney? Before Chairmian Humphrey could answer the last -question, Councilman Paonessa, turning to Mr. Wiegand, asked, “You sald you left vour house on Wallace street this morning in the car. Have yau a place to keep it?" “Yes, a barn,” answered Mr. Wie- gand. “Have you ever used the car for vour personal use Mr., Wiegand?” asked Councilman aPonessa. “What do you mean?” asked Su- perintendent Wieganad. “What I sald,” replied Faonnessa. “Yes sir,” answered Wiegand. Ahout . That 896, “You have a car of your own Mr. Paonessa, for which you sent in = Bill of $968 to the city of New Brit- ain for repalrs to the engine which vou claimed was necessitatad on ac- count of the condition of the roads | on the way to the municipal ice house | | 1ast fa11?” quickly shot Humphrey at Paonessa. ; “Yes. but I do not spend money on it every second day. My car was built in 1906 and since it was fixed I have not spent a cent on it,” hotly answered Councilman Pinnoessa. “It's nome of anybodr's business if T put my ear in shape once in a while but with this departiment it's a case of'ever the mem- ber from the sizth continued. He asked Enginoer Hall when the caf wag last overktanled. Mp Tiull sald recentiy, “Was there anyihing the matter with the motor Mr, Hal', when it was overhauled?" asksd Paones “1 don’t knew,” was the engtneer's reply. Chairman Did you ever hear of the bearings being burned out?"” asked Couneilman Paonessa. “Not to my Engineer Hall. The closing volley of quéstiens was aimed at Mr. Wiegand by the coun- cilman. “Mr. Wiegand, do vou make a prac- tice of taking people to and from the factory ?”. “Why, yes, when I meet them,” “Do you go to Landers, Frary Clark’s factory for someone?” “Yes, my daughter.” #What about the American Hos- iery?” “I take there.’ “And do you go after them to the factory 2" “No sir.” Here the cross knowledge,” replied & my sister-in-law to work examination ceased and the committee discussed briefly | the outcome of the meoting after | which Councilman Paoncssa thanked ! the members for granting the hecar- ing. Bigelow Strect Mixup, of Bige- low street which New York, New Haven & Hartford Raiiroad com- | pany ‘has=a spur tracR’ caime up for dlgcussion. City EngineérW. H. Hall reported to the board that he re- ceived a letter from Superintendent N. D. Miller of the company asking that the company be granted the right to maintain the track in its present location between Chestnut and Church streete. The track encroach on city property in two places and if the company is allowed to remain it will waive all rights to the street. Commissioner Downes was favor of granting the compar rights. He =aid that the grant them permission for time. he ownership land on on the not in these could a limited Here's one of the most im portant sales of the year, Our Juhe Clearance Sale. new, seasonable and desirable is not necessary to wait until It brings tremendous reductions on high grads, . Suits, Coats, Dresses and Waists, July for you can purchase now the 1t Breatest hargains in choice merchandise ever offered. Our entire stock is includ ed in this great sale. Today we men- tion only a partial list of many bargains, WOMEN'S AND MISSES’ TAILORED SUITS AT BIG REDUUTIONS, A splendid assortment to choose from in Blaek and all the wanled colors in such fashionable materials as weeds, Gaberdines, . Serges, Poplins, values up to $35.00, $9.98, $12. Reduced to 50, $14.75 R R SR L A I __ T S KT ; - In OQur Clearance Sale of Remarkable COATS AND SUITS AND WOMEN. COATS. Regular $15 and $16.50 Serge and Mixture FOR MISSES Coats at $10.00, Suits at $18.50. at $35.00. Women'’s Shop Regular $18.50 Covert Serge and Shep- herd Check Coats at $12.00 Regular $25.00 Covert Poplin Coats at $15 Regular $35.00 Covert Top- Coats at $20. SUITS. Regular $22.50 and $25 Serge and Wor- sted Suits at $12.50. - Regular $29 and $35 Gaberdine and Serge — Regular $45, $55 and $58.50 Sample Suits Horstulls “IT PAYS TO RUY OUR FIND* 93.99 ASYL@M ST. Connecting with 140 TRUMBULL ST, sARYFORY favored the sewer and Patrick It was voted ski Carmody was opposed. to recommend it. The second hearing was on the pro- posed flag or concrete walk on the east side of Cherry street from the south liné of the Calebretta property to Ash street. Councilman Eichstaedt ap- peared for Mrs. Emma Kumm and opposéd the walk., Tt was voted to grant the petitioners leave to with- draw. Petitions Received. The following petitions were ceived: From A. J. Olson et al. for a water main in Stanley street from Ellfs to South street. It was voted te recom- mend the main providing the peti- tioner files the usual bond. From E. J. Danberg for the re- pair of the flag walk on the south side of Park street near Meadow street, and betweén John street and the New Britain Lumber & Coal company. En- re- gineer Hall said that hé investigat j the condition of the walks and would suggest that a heaving be giv | The board voted to grant a hearin on the petition, A heating was orflered on the p y tion for the sprinking of Shutt , Meadow avenue, alfo for flag an concrete walks on the same sir from Arch street to Brooklawn stre The engineer was empowered to r move two polés on Stanley street n the railroad crossing and place the in a different location. A crosswalk was ordered on Parl | street near Stanley street an® the i | stalling of curbs there was ordered. O'Brien Speaks Again, Cormmissioner O'Brien brought | the matter of the assessment on V | cox stréet which has been discu | on many occasions by the board a President Humphrey told him :th matter was to be taken up today wii John H. Daly. i | X lid MR. T. A, HALL. 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