New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 23, 1915, Page 2

7 are rightt We do not advance our prices on account of the Holidays, and every article is ‘guaranteed as represented. ~ Your patronage is solicited. ‘The Porter & Dyson Co. 54 Main Street “Where quality is as represented” :;gnvites your inspection of their complete line of Fine Jewelry, Watches, Silverware, China, Cut Glass, Bronze and Leather Goods. There is no better quality or larger stock in New Britain, and we know that the prices 'Goods selected now will be reserved until REMINDERS ; SAFETY RAZORS ette Auto Strop Universal Vacuum Bottle Pints—. Quarts Eaton, Crane and Pike’s Highland Linen and Crane’s . Perfect Stationery ‘Shaving Brushes - 250——~t0——$2.00 - _Perfunies and Toilet Waters Park & Tilford’s Apollo Green Seal ‘¥arm House Xmas Candies s 20, 50. - Tobacco in jars, Pipes in Cases Crowell’s Drug Store ' COR. MAIN and WEST MAIN STS. il (Opp. City Hall.) et SPECIAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS ordan Almonds ...........................29c 1b Get'a pound for the Xmas Stocking. e LIGHTS ‘All Kinds from ..$4.75 up The safe kind made by the Ever Ready Co. - Flashlights from ...75c up , Electrie Light Clocks _Fancy Bulbs, Batteries, Lamps,setc. At the Christmas Gift The Dickinson Drug Co. 169& 171 Main St. NEW BRITAIN, CONN. MUNICIPAL ICE WINS NEW FIGHT Opposition 0utvoted.at Meeting of Board of Finance and Taxation Opposition to the continuance of the municipal icehouse at the meet- ing of the board of finance and taxa- tion last night was voted down by a majority of the members of those present and it was decided to grant the water commissioners $4,100 with which to make repairs that are im- mediately necessary and to harvest a crop. It is estimated that the cost of harvesting will be $1,100 and the rcmainder will be spent principally for sheathing, shavings for packing and binding the building together. City Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain and E. N. Stanley could not be con- vinced by any of the arguments put forth by the champions of the ice business that it should be continued. The former said it would be throwing good money after bad to make any further appropriation and the latter found numerous faults with the ven- ture. These two led the attack ongq the petition of the water commission- ers for the appropriation. Mayor Quigley, Judge B. F. Gaffney and Thomas H. Kehoe collaborated in up- holding the merits of the icehouse, the mayor and Mr. Kehoe becausa they believed it had been of great benefit to the public in forcing pri- vate dealers to lower their price and deliver where ice had never been delivered before and Judge Gafiney because he believed it poor business policy to abandon a plant on which so much money had been expended. money had been expended. The water board was represented by | Chairman W. B. Rossberg and Clerk , P. J. Egan. Mr. Rossberg presented a prepared statement from the board | showing the expenses of harvesting | the ice for the summer of 1915, which totalled $1,499. He pointed to the fact that there is still $1,200 to.the credit of the municipa! ice fund in the city treasury. Mayor Quigley emphasized a point that had not been brought up before, viz, that the icehouse is not a com- plete structure and that what are popularly known as repairs are really items with which to complete the structure. The sheathing should have been done in the first place, he said. “Absolute Failure”’—Chamberlain. Raising his voice, Treasurer Cham- berlain said :“Two years ago the ice committee came around and asked us for an appropriation with which to erect an icehouse. We were told that the ice business would be won- derfully successful and profitable. It has been demonstrated to be an ab- solute failure. Then why go on with 162> “I'll tell you why,” replied Mayor Quigley. ‘“There are about 10,000 families in this city which use ice. ‘When the price was forced down from forty cents a hundred pounds to thirty cents these 10,000 families saved ten cents per week. They took ice for twenty-eight weeks and this BOWLING Clubs and Private Par.es Accommodated, Hilding Nelson, CUTLERY— Pocket Knives 25¢ to $2 Manicure Sets, Nippers and TOOL CHESTS— COFFEE PERCOLATORS— Pints $1.00 and up. SKATES AND SLEDS— Union Club and Hockey I'lexible Flyers (Genuine), Boys’ Snow Shovels, 25c. ELECTRICAL MERCHANDISE Ever Ready Pocket Lights, Electric Grills, Toasters. AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES— Spark Plugs, Horns, etc. MISCELLANEOUS— Machinist Tools. Machinist Tool Chest, $10. Roller Skates. All kinds Children’s Banks, 10¢ to 50c. Landers’ Meat Choppers. Lunch Boxes, Carvers, Percolators, Bread Makers, Cake Makers, Sad Irons. Fancy Baskets. Razors, Gillette or Gem. THE STORE $8, $9, brought their savings up to more than $25,000. The city as a corporation did not make money but the peopl> saved mone: Mr. Stanley remarked that the ice business was not a payving venture as is the water department. Mr. Kehoe asked him what return is received from the fire department in whicn thousands of dollars are invested. Mr. Stanley replied that the fire depart- ment gives the people protection and Mr. Kehoe expressed the opinion that the municipal ice business could also be considered as giving the people protection even if it did not return a profit. Treasurer Chamberlain said * that the price of ice in this city was high only one or two ars when crops were short. Mr. Kehoe told of an experience the people in the south end had with private dealer ; the early part of the summer were buying ice from a Berlin deal- er. This dealer sold out to a private concern and deliveries stopped. When the people demanded ice they Wwere told to get it the same place they had been getting it. “I Gon't think the municipal ice business forced the private dealers ‘o reduce the price,” said Mr. Stanley. “I bought ice from the ‘ice trust’ at the same price the dealers in muni- cipal ice were selling it,” replied Mr. Kehoe. “Whom do you mean by the trust’ "? inquired Mr. Stanley. “All the private dcalers,” answer- ed Mr. Kehoe. “Another advantage gained was that the city forced the private dealers to sell five cent pleces.” Referring to the start of the city in the business, Treasurer Chamberlain said that an expert was hired but he guessed his opinion was not so expert after all. Mr. Kehoe thought the original icehouse committee attempt- ed too much with the money at hand. ‘ice Table or Game Carvers in cases, $2.50, $3.00 and up to $5.00. Table Knives and Forks moderately priced. 50 Fancy Knives $1.50 to $3.00. Shears and Scissors singly up to $1.00. Chests for the Boys, 50c to $2.50. THERMOS BOTTLES AND LU Quarts $2.00 and up. Universal Lunch Kits with Universal Bottles, $2.25 and $2.50. Firefly, $1.00, $1.35 and up to $3.00. Frame and Clipper Sleds, 50¢, 75¢ and up to $1.50. Paris make. 75¢ to $3.00. Lanterns, $1.50 to $5.00. HERBERT L. MILLS HARDWARE 336 Main Street “If you were asked to invest in a corporation of this kind, would you?” Treasurer Chamberlain asked Mr. Rossberg. “I am not a philanthropis re- plied the chairman of the water com- mission. Profit Not City’s Aim. “The icehouse cost ,400 and to- day it is not worth $5.40,” said Trea- surer Chamberlain. To this Judge Gaffney replied: “The city never invested in an ice plant with the idea of being reimbursed fi- nancially.” “We thought we'd come out even,” insisted the treasurer. “Just because it was a failure the first and second years is no reason why it should be a failure the third vear,” said Judge Gaffney. “It is too big an investment and we shouldn't | abandon the enterpr “We have tried it and it failcd.” said Treasurer Chamberlain. “You don’t mean that)” replicd Judge Gaffney. “You want the ness to show a return right aw and that's unreasonable. When th water department first went in Shuttle Meadow it was a sinking pro- 172-174 ARCH STREET. position.” G Suggestions § Cuticle Scissors. NCH KITS— 50c, 70¢, $1.20 and up to $5.00. 50, $3.00 and up to $6.00. Boys’ Wheelbarrows, 75c. Sweeper Vac, $5.00. Razor Strops, Hones. Shaving Brushes, Soap. etc. Dog Collars—New Stock. Carpenter Tools, Alarm Clocks. Bissell Carpet Sweepers. Scissors, Shears, Razors. Revolvers, Colt’s Automatic. Children’s Toy Automobiles. The Irish Mail. Meccano. Prices $1.00 to $10.00. Greatest Structural Toy. ELECTRIC FLASH LIGHTS. Penny, Nickel and Dime Banks. OF SERVICE “I don’t want question Mayor Quigley’s figures about the savings the to icehouse effected for 10,000 families but my judgment on that proposition is different,” said Mr. Stanley, “I paid more than thirty cents a hundredl pounds for ice last summer.” “Then you were buncoed,” Mr. Kehoe. “We are the servants of the peo- ple and if they want an icehouse we should give it to them,” said Mr. Ross- caid | berg. “All T hear about the laughter,” replied Treasurer berlain. business Cham- " 1 Mayor Quigley said he was out to the plant yesterday with a man who has been in the ice business on fhe Hudson river, where it is carried on on a mammoth scale. The visitor remarked that the icehouse wa: complete and advised the use of ings instead of sawdust for fillin between the sheathings. The mayor expressed the opinion that the repairs would not cost over $2,500 although $3,000 was asked for. Contamination of Water. Treasurer Chamberlain found fault because the original ice committee said the harvest would be taken in with electrical machines and that no horses would be used. This plan was not carried out and he did not believe it right to allow horses and men on Shuttle Meadow. “Well, that wasn’t in my time, thank the Tord,” said Mayor Quig- ley. 1t doesn’t make whose time it was city treasurer. “In my opinion it is very poor poli- cy for the city to buy up all the| farms around Shuttle Meadow to pre- vent contamination and then ailow men and horses to go on the ice” said Mr. Stanley. “Well, the house is there and we don’t want to tear it down,” said Mayor Quigley. “I don’t know whether that will be necessary as from all accounts it will fall down,” replied Mr. Stanley. “I don't say that the municipal ice | venture did this, but if it did save | the life of one baby it was a howiing success,” said the mayor. “There were many places private ice dealers never made any deliveries, pls where ice was needed, places that are | congested. The city’s venture changed | that situation.” | Judge Gaffney moved that $4,100 be appropriated for use by the water | commission. “I have been dissatisfied from the § start; T didn’'t believe it would be a | su; and it hasn't been a success.” | n-reisted Treasurer Chamberlain. difterence replied the any in,” BELL-ANS Absolutely Removes Indigestion. One package proves it. 25¢ at all druggists. | { | “It is yet to be shown not a success, “It would not be sound business jud A j ment to throw | today. ing in stocks. pwn he i ward don’t investigatc dc Every Woman Knows That These Are What Every Woman Wants SWEATERS—Wool Angoras, heavy shaker knits, smooth silk and wools, and many novelty weaves are here in a beauti- ful showing. Belted models mostly, with roll and plain collars in the new wonderful shades and combinations. WOOL SCARFS—Radiant colorings in soft wooly mixtures. The qualities are extra fine and priced no higher than the ordinary sort. They make excellent Gifts. $1.25 up. CAPS TO MATCH—$1.00 UP. HOSIERY—In silk and lisle—all all prices. Furs, Gloves, Neckwear, Shirts, Handker- chiefs, Blouses. Hlorsfalis “IT PA¥S PO RUY QUR KIND" HNARTFORD, 3.9 ASYLYWM ST. CJonnectiug with 140 TRUMBULL ST. colors, TRULY A JEWELRY CHRISTMAS We know it, and so would you if you will visit our store during the next two days and examine our beautiful display of the very latest creations in JEW- ELRY, SILVERWARE, CUT GLASS and IVORY of the very best quality, at remarkably moderate prices. We have something suitable to be given to every one you intend to remember this year; and everything of the very best. Our VICTROLA department busy early and late and we assure is you prompt service if you will give us your order, they are going fast. HENRY MORANS Jeweler 821 MAIN ST., New Britain, Conn. Open Evenings Until Xmas. Chocolates Every Christmas our Candy Counter is recognized as headquarters for the kind of Chocolates that every lady ap- preciates. There is a difference in Chocolates the same as in jewels. Giving Liggett's Chocolates is like giving a superior diamond. Liggett Chocolates stand alone. 80c and $1.00 the pound, in 1, 2, 3 and 5 pound boxes, DRUG STORE TheRexalkl Store I81 MAIN STREE that it was | said replied Judge Gaffney. Mr. surer Chamberlain, vote was taken there were some “nay ley declared the Jority. It wag and over the proposition It is just like a man invest- When the stocks go called on for more ma If it has done any general zood, | tenth of a mill on the next grand Ji has lowered the price of ice, if ;| “I move that we appropriate $100 s saved one baby, it was a suc- | 000 with which to buy in to ‘ayes the voted “Highbrows in Third Ward.* | You highbrows up in the third | these things,” | outcome of the vote. private dealers seil it for, | Rossberg addressing Trea. although Mayor Quig- ma- raise the money by levying a special tax of ones j coal and sellf j it to the people at $2 per ton less fhan rald Treas) surer Chamberlain, displeased with the