New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 19, 1915, Page 5

" ARWIGH DAMAGED IN ZEPPELIN RAID Attack on English Coast Last Week Successful Berlin, Aug. 19.—According to the Overseas News Agency, the iatest Zeppelin attack on tne Emglish coast, made last week, resulted in considerable damage. “Travelers arriving in Holland from Jngland report that the last Zeppelin attack on Harwich caused serious damage, the extent of which has been suppressed by the official press bureau,” the news agency says. The explosion of heavy bombs and the re- sulting catastrophe caused great con- fusion. Coast guards deserted their | osts. The number of killed is not nown. Seventeen peisons were wounded. Post Office Hit. “One bomb struck tie post office, znd mall bags were destroyed by fire. Postal service between Harwich anq | Iiolland has not yet been established.” Other news items given out today for publication by the Overseas Ne Agency follows: "~ Kalser Donates Material. “At the brick kiln on the private vatate of Emperor Wllham at Cadinen immense quantities of bricks- are ‘veing manufactured to help in build- ! ing up the devastated regions of East Prussia. Long trains, laagen with bnilding material donatea by the em- reror, are being forwarded daily. “The Imperial German post for- wards daily, excluding iavaria and ‘Wurttemburg, an average of 26,000,- 000 letters and small packages. In the last year of peace tne daily aver- age was 17,000,000, This increased volume is being handled notwith- standing the fact that almost half of the subordinate postar oiiicials and more than 80,000 other postal em- Licyes are performing army mervice. FIRE CHIEFS ELECT New Haven, Aug. 19.—The Fire Chiefs club which met yesterday was presided over by President R. F, Fan- cher of New Haven. Mayor Rice wel- comed the chiefs. The membership was reported at 116 with seven new members. Officers elected were: Pres- ldent, R. F. Fancher, New Haven; vice presidents, D. W, Harford, Nor- walk, and C. E. Leonard, Willimantic; secretary, C. A. Cameron, West Haven; treasurer, S. G. Snagsg, ‘Waterbury; chaplain, Rev. Father Ryan, Green- wich; directors, J. M. Chatfield. Thom- aston, H. W. Parker of Stamford, R. M. Meacham, Fair Haven, G. C. Pitt, Middletown. The fall meeting will be at Stamford. | not oppose the aholishment you? STEERING BOARD THING OF THE PAST | Mayor’s Vote Breaks Tie, Ruling it Out of Existence With the stage all set, the curtain was rung down on Councilman Cur- tis’s committee. on rules and legis- lation at the August meeting of the common council last night. After a session of intense excitment, the climax to an evening of surprises are furnished in a resolution signed by | Alderman Jester and Councilman An- derson and Pohlma. It resolved the committee on rules and legislation, or , it is referred to by its common or gar- | den vari of name,” the steering committee,”” into oblivion. In explaining the resolution, Al- derman Jester said many members of the committee had lost interest and that the committee had not accom- plished its main purpose—shortening the meetings of the council. of that, he said, it was an extra ex- pense, this being caused by printing the results of its meetings for pre- sentation to the council a week later. | of j replied that he would | Councilman Curtis, the father the committee, of the committee but he did think it would be a mistake not to have the council business printed beforehand for per- | vsal by the members. He said the expense is only $3 or $4¢ more per meeting than last year when the fin- ance report alone was printed. “The prolongation of the meetings is due to matters other than the re- port of the committce on rules and legislation,” he sly grin. “However, it is not nece: sary to have a committee. Let th« city clerk edit the business of council and also have charge of the printing of that business beforehand.”” He offered the amendment, that. the printing of forthcoming business be left in the hands of the city clerk. Council in Ridiculous Position, “The council is putting itself in a ridiculous position,” said Councilman Landers. “Here we have organized a committee and we are discharging it before it has. had a fair trial. I think it is an advantage to have the business printed beforehand and I think the committee will prove its value more and more as we go along. I will vote against the resolution and the amendment.” Alderman Jester referred to the last meeting of the committee when, | he said, only the chairman was pres- ent. “You know where they were, don't asked Councilman Curtis. “Some were on the outing at Light- One Big Fact Not Advertised is the 2 1-2 grains of a harmful drug in the average cup of coffee. Coffee'roasters know that there is caffeine, a subtle, poisonous drug in coffee. the issue and talk about flavour. But they dodge Proof lies in the fact that some coffee concerns have tried, without much success, to rid coffee of its caffeine. Daily blows of this coffee-drug finally result for most people, in nervousness, headache, heart flutter or some other form of caffeine poisoning. You may not think coffee hurts you, but to be sure, quit coffee ten days drink— and use the pure food- POSTUM It is made of wheat and a bit of wholesome molasses. The tasty, Java-like flavour makes the change easy as well as beneficial—and there’s no drug or other harmful element in Postum. There are two forms of Postum: Pastum Cereal— the original form—must be boiled—15¢c and 25¢c pkgs. Instant Postum — the soluble form—is made in the cup with hot water, instantly—30c and 50c tins. The cost per cup is about the same tor both kinds. “There’s a Reason” for Postum Sold by Grocers everywhere On top | remarked with a | the | | Landers facetiously. London, Aug. 19.—The British transport Royal Edward has been tor- pedoed and sunk by a German subma- rine. Announcement to this effect has been made officially. Six hundred men were saved out of 1,350 troops and 220 other persons on board. The sinking of the Royal Edward has shattered the .tradition of the British navy of ! having transported hundreds of thou- ! sands of men across the seas without | the destruction of a tloop laden ship. house point and some were on their vacations.” | “Many of them who were on thec outing returned in time to attend the | committee meeting if they cared ‘o I do so,” retorted Alderman Jester, “The fundamental principles cf | the committee appealed to me at first | but I can’t see where the meetings of | the council have been shorteed,” | said Alderman Parker. Councilman Landers wanted resolution tabled for a month Alderman Jaster objected. The amendment to appoint the city clerk editor of the advance sheet was lost. Mayor Quigley declared the ori- ginal motion carried but someone said, “I doubt it” and on a-rising vote the house was found to be equal- ly divided. Mayor Quigley threw his vote with the affirmative side and the committee on rules and legisla- tion passed into history. Auto Question Up Again. The board of public works recom- . mended that it be permitted to pre- sent data on the construction of a municipal garage. It was adopted. In the communication the board ad- mitted that the cost of maintaining cars might have been high but as low as possible under the circumstances. The majority and minority reports on the cost of operating autos in the public works department were taken from the table. Counpcilman Landers wmoved the {abling of the reports and the instal- lation of hub odometers on the ma- chines to show the cost of mainte- nance up to September 1. Councilman Landers cxpressed the cpinion that the board left itself open to criticism by not installing cdometers, although he sata he would be the last to believe tine wild tales regarding extravagances in the use of the machines. He wisned the com- mittee on investigation continued in office, a report to be submitted at the Gctober meeting. Councilman Paonessa, who cham- rioned the investigation, said he ad- mired the spirit of the board of pub- le works in admitting Its faults. He began to say he was unable to lo- cate bills for the cost of autos. “I don’t believe it will do any good to continues the investigating com- mittee in office, as the rest of the committee and I cannot agree,” said Councilman Paonessa. “I doubt if we can bring in a satisfactory report, It has been a case of pushing and pull- ing.” “The gentleman from tnhe sixth has never hesitated before to enter into a controversy,” remarked Councilman the | bus | Councilman Curtis was in favor of | reising a new committee un investiga- tion but Councilman Landers did not belleve it would be falr to the pres- ent committee. Councilman Landers’ tions were adopted. Before adjournment Councilman Paonessa introduced a resolution or- aering the board of public works to submit by the next meeting a report showing the cost of operating its automobiles during May, June and July. The resolution was dereated. Curtis “Forestalled.” A resolution by Councilman Curtis calling for a financial statement from the board of public works wus laid on ibe table on motion of Council- man Curtis as he said the re- quest had been ‘“foresialled” by the toard. 5 Whiting Street Switching. recommenda- By the adoption of a resolution, | ment. { complaint to the public Englzsh Troopsth Torpedoed and Lost With About 1,000 Soldiers On two previous occazions transports have been attacked. The Wayfarer . was torpedoed by a submarine in the Irish sea, but the vessel was not sunk and only five lives -were lost. The Manitou was attacked by a Turkish torpedo boat in the Aegean and, al- though the ship was not damaged, fifty-four lives were lost through the breaking of a davit as a boat was be- ing lowered. The loss of the Royal Edward is a serious one at this mo- The men it carried were not the railroad committee or the council was authorized to consider making a utilities com- mission with the end in view of hav- ing the New York, New iaven and Hartford Railroad company enjoined from using its tracks over Whiting street for the purpose of switching freight cars as said crossing is ren- dered exceedingly dangerous and in- convenient to public travel by reason (£ such switching. The committee on supplies anAa printing was authorizea o purchase a typewriter for the city clerk at cost not to exceed $89. Change Name of Park. The petition for the cnange in name of Walnut Hill park to Erwin park caused no little discussion. petition was from the Foremen's of Russell & Erwin's. It was signed by A. L. Andrus, J. M. Kyan, William Coney, Willlam Burkarth, C. J. Farker and Isaac D. Russell. Points in the argumean: why name should be changed in the opinion of the petitioners were: In 1ecognition of the gifts for public and quasi public uses made to New Britain Ly Cornelius B. Erwin; the part Mr. Erwin played in making Walnut Hill park possible, and the ract that Wal- nut Hill signifies nothing and pre- serves no cherished tradition. On motion of Alderman Parker it was voted to have appointed a com- mittee of seven by the mayor to consider the matter. The corporation counsel is to be one member and the petitioners are to have representation. This committee is to report at the next meeting. Civil Service Rules. The civil service commission re- ported investigating conditions in ciher cities in regard to the fire and police departments and having drawn up a set of rules governing eligibility to these departments. The commis- sion favored the model of New Haven’s commission. Danberg Resigns. The resignation of Emil Danberg, a councilman from the second ward, was received and accepted. Mr. Dan- berg has been elected clerk of the city and police courts, Want to Buy Fire Horses, resolution signed by Chairman Alling of the board of public gafety was received calling for the authorization of the purcnase of a pair of horses for the fire department A ']immsfl Tmpm}x Cigarettes fifteen years ago —are smokers of TurKiSH TROPHIES Cigarettes today BOYAL EDWARD LORADING FOR HER LHST TRIP part of a new expedition, but were rc enforcements for the Twenty-ninth di vision, which has been on the Gal- lipoli peninsula since the first land- ing and which received such high praise from General Ian Hamilton in ! his report on the initial and subse- | quent opcrations. The Royal Edward | was 11,117 tons gross and 526 feet | long. She was owned by the Cana- dian Northern Steamship company of Torento. She was built in Glasgov: in 1906. . The | club | the | | at a cost of $575. The resomtion was | adopted on motion of Alderman | Perker. Councilman Paonessa didn't { s€e the necd of more horses, although he assured the council he did not} want to “butt in.” | Will Not Permit Light. | Councilman Curtis spoke on a rec- | ommendation of the board of public | works that the United Electric Light | ana Water company be granted per- mission to erect a light at its office on West Main street. He said the recom- mendation was in violation of the or- dinances and be moved that the com- pany be given leave to withdraw. The | motion was passed | Elm St. Paving Held Up. The recommendation for the paving of Elm street was laid over for month as no estimate of cost accom- panied the resolution. The public works department rec- omended the laying of conduits in Elm street. Councilman Curtis suggested that bids be called for to see whether it would be cheaper to do the work by contract rather than by day labor. Recommendation was adopted. The comittee on rules of the council was instructed to amend the rules so that no member might be allowed to speak more than twice on tae same question and no longer than five minutes at one time witout special permission. A report was received from the pub- lic utilities commission approving the | | plans of the Connecticut company for the extension of the trolley line through the northwest section. Protection at Crossings. The railroad committee reported on traffic at the Main, Elm, East Main, Church, Chestnut and Park streets and | it was authorized to communicate with tne New Haven railroad asking for continuous protection at these cros- sings. If an unsatisfactory answer is received the committee is authorized to complain to the public utilities com- mission. The board of public works reported on having awarded the contract for paving Bigelow street between Chnr(‘h and Chestnut streets to Baker &_ Lasher, Inc. Public Works Finances, The financial statement of the board of public works, which Councilman Curtis said had forestalled a resolution calling for the same was as follow: The board of public works present- ed the following financial statement of the various department from April 1 to August 14 and a further report to be made at the September meeting:— Street department, appropriation §74,- 663.45, balance $30,385.15; street lighting $29,500, balance $17,95.32; park department $1,320, balance $668.98; subways balance $5,524.80, expenditures $5,669.78, overdrawn $144.98; state highway appropriation $7,500, balance $6,702.11; sewer main- tenance $11,000, balance $6,311.80; street improvement $6,139.58, balance $4,848.64; sewer fund, receipts from sale of bonds $107,699.28, Dbalance $92,228.13; street sprinkling ap- propriation $15,000, balance $6,982.22. Petitions Received. The folowing petitions were ceived: A. H. Rice et al for a building line a re- on the north side oi Columbia street | from Griswold s | form with buildings now | about 700 feet; 1 can Sultana Spice ; 1 pkg. A&P Borax..........10¢ 1 pkg. Mipute Tapioca.....10c | e 1 pkg. Shreeded Wheat . . .. . 12¢ | 1 pkg. A&P Ice Cream or ‘ ¢ - Jelly Powder .. . 1 bol‘ A-&P Worcestershire ‘ o 4.' 25 Stamps with Irg bot A&P Extm 20 Stamps with 1 bot A&P Grape Jui e eI The Cream of All Ice Creamss causes a little unhappiness sometimes, but only when . has his share when others view it with envious ayes. the discord cannot last long for mother gladly prev the coin that furnishes enough of the delightful dainty for all. She knows the power of Purity and Qualiy. Perfection in Purity! A Known Quentity in Quality / § 712 @sses, iumuumllmumumnmummmulmmunmu||muuuuuunmmmuuuumuuumnmnu light on Bain street cast of Stanley street ans corner of Bain and W0 Tony Pitkawicz for rell water on Mill street b South Main streets; 0 H. V. Camp for 2 sewgr street extengion from ¥ wod street and a watel Vance street 360 feet E. Johngon for a sewer i avenue west of Farmin John Ogiub for lght They were referred te} public works. reet easteriy to con- erceted; M J. Johnson ct al for a walk on both sides of Lyon strect from Shuttle Meadow avenue to Msnroe street; New Pritain lce Corporation et al for the curbing and macadamizing of Corbin place from Churci to Chestnut street; ) George Kruil for a sew in Shomg street; August Hackbarth ct a) for A water main in Seymour avenue run- ning from Rast street a distancggof E. B. Lasher et nffi.‘?r light on Stratford road opposite Rudolph Gocht for a a Brighton street; e lVE RGYAL GOLD TRADING STAMPS——“( Ffl ECIAL FRICES FOR WEEK OF AUG. 16 to 21, BUTTER creawexs Ib EAMERY , SALMON~1 WHOLE MILK —IONA— ! CHEESE |PEACHES | STAR 18 18¢ | 2can25¢ 2 POU STiNe BEANS = - - EVAFORATED —FIG— PEACHES Pound S Pouwnd| Jrounns25¢C |3 pozey BARS 10 Trading Stamps Free WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 box “2-in-1". 2 pkgs. Rex or la Laundry Tablets 1 pkg. Dog or Puppy 1 bot. A&P Grape Julde. 1 bot. A&P Mustard 1 bag Ice Cream Sait. . 15 Stamps with 1 can A&P Tomat : 15 Stamps with 1 bottle Hires’ Exti for Root Beer, . Free Delivery g foH)R 22‘(‘, = ATLANT Tel, 135