New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 4, 1917, Page 9

- RESOLVED —That we shall strive to be more of a community asset this year than ever before. —That the interest of society shall be more to us than : our own interest or that of any individual. —That the interest of all churches shall be of more concern to us than that of our own alone. —That the cause of Christianity shall be more to us than the claim of the church. (Continued Tomorrow) These Resolutions Will Form the Basis of Sunday Evening’s Sermon Trinity Methodist Church DEMOCRATS DECIDE - T0 COMBAT ISSUES " Kappleman Obicts (0 G. 0. P. . Measurers at First Session (Special to The Herald). The opening session of the 1917 general assembly, which adjourned at 4§ o’clock yesterday until 11:30 o’clock, January 11, gave an opportunity to form opinions as to the political make up of the legislature and the ability of the several representatives and senators. In ' the sénate, Senator George W. fKlett of New Britaln is the acknowl- idged ‘leader. He is a veteran of the ast - general assembly, knows the ropes perfectly and received an ele- gant senatorial training as a member jof thg last Jjudiciary committee. Chairman Pro Tem H. H. Lyman of Middlefield, a relative of H. L. Mills of ‘this city, announced that he will ame 'Senator Klett as chairman of the judiclary committee this year. "\ This position carries with it_not only © the responsibilities of the most im- portant cog in the legislative machin- ery, but also the leadership of the ~ <republican party in the senate. Even yesterday it was plain to be seen that the New Britain man had been ac- cepted as the leader for the republi- can members sought his advice on everything from introducing resolu- tions to the modus operendi of carry- ng formal notices to the lower house. Pemocrats Will Fight. Although the republicans predom- ate the senate, indications yester- ay. pointed to ‘the fact .that while hey have only ten members, the pmocrats do not propose to be trod- en under foot and the only way they ill be crushed is by the road roller tactics, which were used to some ex- tent on the person of Senator Her- man Koppleman of the third district. Sendtor Koppleman, reinforced by . Benator O'Sullivan of Derby and Sen- ¢ ator Hemenway of Hartford, objected j to the resolution of Senator Klett pro- iding that the joint session rules of 915 be adopted. Senator O'Sulllvan vanted to offer an amendment and fenator Koppleman wanted to have he senate assure him that the demo- prats, the minority party, would have representation on the senate com- mittee. While he argued long and earnestly, Chairman Pro Tem Lyman, receiving the cue from Clerk John Buckley, threw the road roller into rst speed and the Hartford senator vas lost in the shuffle. Before the destion had been definitely settled, owever, . Senator O'Sullivan had jumped to Senator Koppleman's res- eue and argued that inasmuch as the ten democratic senators represent 100,000 'voters they are entitled to representation on the important com- L mittees just to know what is going on. ¢ Senator Hemenway declared that to § refuse the democrats representation on the important committees would f. be to deprive one quarter of the vot- « ers, of representation. Senator Kleott . replied that with more than thirty U committees it would be impossible and impractical to appoint democratic enators to each as they would have to be duplicated on so many commit- " tees that they could not attend to the "¢ duties of any one. Previous to the opening of the sen- ate the democratic senators has as- jured their friends that they are not to be the silent members of the sen- at this term and they will be heard from often and loud. Senator Kop- pleman was true to this prediction indications are that he will be ‘one of the leaders of the opposition against Senator Klett's administration “this term. The republicans are not daunted, however, and state they have { 2 number of trumps up their sleeves which they expect to play at the proper time, to the confusion of the emocrats. Klett Has First Bill. It was New Britain’s senator who - Introduced the first bill of the 1917 sedsion. . It had to do with the mile- age amendment to the state, constitu- tion: whereby the comptroller would pe empowered to purchase transpor- ation at the lowest rates for as- semblymen. It would also provide that no assemblyman could accept &ansportation from any rallroad at b e a rate less than that which the others have to pay. This is to do way with the possibility of any lobbying in which reduced car fare might play a part, Tl?e second bill of the sessipn was likewise introduced by Senator Klett. It provided for the appointment of Judge 'W. H. Willlams of Derby as state referee. Judge Williams, as a superior court judge, was given a high tribute. He recently suffered a shock and will be unable to preside over that body again. No Flowers For G. O. P. Noticeable in the senate chamber was the absence of any floral tributes on the desks of any of the republican senators. The three senators from the first, second and third districts, Senators Broder, Hemenway and Kop- pleman, all had bouquets from thelr admirers, and Senator Koppleman had two. Lieutenant Governor Clifford B. Wilson was the only republican to be so favored and he recelved a mam- moth bouquet of roses from “The Boys”. Looking abeut the senate chamber and seeing no flowers on the desks of any but democrats, Senator Koppleman with humor remarked to the lieutenant governor “Now you're one of us.” In the house of representatives, Representatives Edward F. Hall and Richard Covert each took his seat for the first time yesterday. Each fell in with the line of work naturally and appears to be well suited to the po- sition. It is expected that each man will recelve an appointment to an im- portant committee. Legislative Notes. There were a number; of New Brit- ain people as spectators at the legis- lature yesterday. Among them were Rev. Milton S. Anderson of the Emmanuel Gospel church and also Rev. J. Leo Sullivan of St. Joseph's church, John Tomaszewski of this city re- ceived his appointment as messenger of the senate without opposition. Aaron Danielson was - reappointed as assistant superintendent of the capitol building by the house without opposition. Frank Del Mastro, the legislative barber, is expected to be calling the senators and representatives by their first names in a short time. All New Britain lacks now is a representative in the dining room. Senator Kiett called a turn on Sen- ator Hurley of Waterbury yesterday afternoon. The Waterbury senator was not present when the others ‘were sworn in, yet he subsequently took his seat and voted against a measure proposed by Senator Klett. The latter reminded the president pro tem .that one of the body had voted without having taken the oath of office. The oath was immediately administered. While the press of New Britain and other cities was fully represented by male reporters, it remained for the New Haven Journal-Courier to send the only woman representative. She is Miss Annie Whelan and is not at all non plussed by hob-nebbing with the great solons, “Joe” Mullin of Hartford, dean of the senatorial prese row, is consid- ered an authority on legislative mat- ters. His advice was frequently sought by clerk, senators and presi- dent alike. “Joe” was formerly on the New Britain Herald. IMPORTERS TAKE ACTION, New York, Jan. 4.—Representatives of the American Importers’ associa- tion have selected a special committee af five to take up with Andrew J. Peters, assistant secretary of the treasury, the treasury department's order, effective January 21, directing customs offices to collect duty on samples of merchandise regardless of the condition in which they were im- ported. — e Cold Breezes Cause Sneezes and warn you that you are taking cold. Don't let it settle in your head or throat. Drive it out with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. Clears head and throat and relieves coughs and hoarseness. All druggists, 26c¢ a bottle. - — When it aches again—try Pike’s Toothache Drope COUNCIL IN FAVOR OF MORE FIREMEN Landers Also Believes in Station in Sonth End Following action of the common councll in special session last night by which the fire department is to have a number of additianal permanent men, Councilman George M. Landers introduced s resolution asking that the safety board, in preparing next year's budget, include a sufficient ad- ditional amount to provide for a new fire station in the southern section of the city, either a new mator aerial truck or a tractor and automatic hoist for the present aerial truck, and a sufficlent sum to equip a fiying squadron for the central station, as previously outlined. Councilman Lan- ders merely offered this resolution for consideration last night and requested that action bo deferred until the next meeting of the council. There was practically no opposition to the ordinance change making the fire department more permanent. Al- derman Willlam McCabe, who ex- plained that he did not want his re- marks to be construed to mean that he is oppased to increasing the num- ber of men in the fire department, said that before the council took any action he thought it (the council) should be assured that such action would result in lowering the ce rates in the city. Aldermant I, Jester opposed any delay in au| inting the fire de- partment and replied to the fifth ward alderman that by increasing the efficiency af the fire department the city may hope to decrease the insur- ance rates. Councilman Landers also explained that the. way to go after reduced rates is to increase the effi- ciency of the fire department, thus reducing the fire risk and it is reason- able to look for more advantageous insurance adjustments, New Ordinance Passed. Councilman Willlam Mueller moved that the new ordinance be made legal by publication and it will become effective cn January 15. It follows: “The fire department ' of said city shall consist of & permanent chief en- gineer, a call assistant chief engineer, six permanent captains, six permanént lieutenants ,and not less. than thirty (30) nor more than thirty-four (34) permanent men and a call force con- sisting of not léss than twenty (20) nor more than forty-two (42), as de- signated from time to time by the board of public safety. Such captains, lieutenants, permanent. men and call force shall be assigned by the board of public safety among five hose com-} panies and one hook and ladder com- pany. All officers and permanent men shall devote their entire time to their duties under the direction of the board of public safety. All officers and per- manent men shall be appointed from civil service lists, provided by ordi- nance, but the call force shall in the first instance be raised from among the present callmen and substitute callimen of sald department. Subse- quent appointments to the call force, that is to say, appaintments after such call force is once constituted, shall be made in accordance with the civil ser- vice rules. It shall be the duty of th call force to answer all alarms of fir There shall be paid to the several members of the fire department who shall faithfully perform their respec- tive duties compensation as fixed by ordinance. Each member of the call torce, if while acting as tomporar)’i substitute for a member of the per- manent force, shall be paid at the rate provided for the first year firemen,| deduction for such time being made from his salary as a member of the call force. Great Building Increase, In introducing his resolution ta ask the safety board to seek additional finances to augment the fire depart- ment, Councilman Landers offered some statistics of a convincing variety. He declared that during the past eight or nine years figures show that new bufldings have been constructed in the oity at a cost of almost eleven millions | of dollars. These are sub-divided ap- proximately as follows: Dwellings, $6,248,000; factories, $1,856,000; city bulldings, $465,000; additional fac- torles $96,000 and $1,600,000 for new buildings in 1916, making an approxi- mate total of $10,418,000. Littlo Spent on Protection. To protect these buildings, Council- man Landers said, the city has spent over and above the $41,000 fire de- partment appropriation of J1907-1908, about $94,000. In 1907-1908 the fire Qepartment appropriation was exactly $40.951. This amount is approxi- mately 9 per cent. of the total revenue of the city, or $481,000. In 1915-1916 the departmental appropriation was $54,045, or about 6 per cent. of the city’s revenue, which was $938,800. Continuing, Councilman Landers fur- ther stated that ‘‘of this $93,160 in- creased appropriation for nine years, $24,260 has been spent for new ap- paratus. At present there is only abcut $4,500 due on the contracts for new apparatus to be paid this vear.” Showing figures to support claims of necessary additional fire protection, Councilman Tanders quoted the fol- lowing figures, showing for each ward the number of tenements, buildings and dwellings added to and the num- ber of fires in each ward during the past eight or nine years: Ward Tene- Build- Dwell- Num- ments ings ings ber Added Added Added 1st 453 165 950,000 2nd 2563 99 600,000 8rd 210 182 1,175,000 4th 382 138 725,000 5th 1139 247 1,560,000 6th 844 303 1,243,000 Fires 27 84 28 194 132 165 . $6,243,000 In eight vears there have been 217 fires south of the track and 359 fires north of the track. 5 In concluding his plea for added fire protection, Councilman TLanders explained that it iz up to the finance board to shave down the board ap- propriations each year but he wants the council to go on record in backing the safety board in an attempt to get more money to assure better protec- tlon. He said he did not want to wait till some calamity occurs and then have the council or the safety board blamed for not taking preventa- tive measures. The councllman gave the fire department great credit for the heroic manner in which they work under present handicaps, and used the recent Hotel Bronson fire, when a lack of men caused delay in using the antiquated aerial ladder, as an- other argument for more men and | additional equipment. TO ASK AID ON SEWAGE DISPOSAL Tocal Reprecsentative Will Present Bill to Legislature Sceking Appropriation. One of New Britain's representa- tives, probahly Representative I|d- ward F. Hall, will be called upon to introduce a bill in the providing for a state appropriation of about $25,000 to conduct an experi- mental statien at the sewer beds for a year in an attempl to solve the question of proper sew- age in this city. The sewer question has long been 2 trying one to the city and already a fortune has been expended in various ways on the and ‘new systems. Yet, with all that has been done, the present method of sewage disposal is still far from satisfactory. Streams are polluted from the sewer bed overflows and the city spends thousands of dollars in settlement of damage suits. ' Mayor George A. Quigley has con- sulted with a number of leading en- gineers about the country and not one of them will state definitely what system should be used here. They all make recommendations, but none will guarantee the desired results and | in conclusion each one has recom- mended the establishment of an. ex- perimental station to determine just what plan is the best. The mayor is an advocatc of having the state ap- propriate moneys to finance such a station and feels that it should do so as an improved system for New Britain would be a great asset to the state. Not only would it benefit New Britain, but it would also benefit Berlin, Cromwell and Middletown, as well as other places. While the city would, have to stand the expense of installing a new permanent system, it is hardly capable of maintaining such an expensive experimental plant and it is expected that the proposed bill will receive strong support from New Britainites. PARENTAL CONSENT AN ALLY OF CUPID Prospective Brides Are Under Age— One Couple From Down in Virginia. Dan Cupid was materially aided by parential consent at City hall yester- day when marriage licenses werc granted to two couples, the prospec- tive bride in each instance having been under the legal age. A license was granted to William Harold Wollman of 430 North Bur- ritt street, proprietor of the Modern bakery, and Miss Catherine Burns, the sixteen year old daughter of John Burns of 35 LaSalle Court. T'rom the moderate clime of Vir- ginia to the chilly weather of New Britain, David Baird and Miss Hazel Hudson Tiller came to be married by Rev. E. F. White, pastor of the Sec- ond Advent church here. On De- cember 12, 1916, the groomsman, who is a conductor at Petersburg, Va., flled data with the local town clerk necessary to assure the granting of a marriage license. Yesterday, ac- companied by his flance, who |is twenty years of age and whose home is in Richmongd, Va., Baird visited the city clerk's office in person and re- ceilved his license. TUNIONS BLOCK CONSTRUCTION. Railronds Will Not Accede to De- mands in Cook County. Chicago, Jan. 4.—Work on the union passenger and freight terminal which is to cost $47,000,000whas been tied up for six months because of a series of strikes called last summer by the Chicago building trade coun- cil, and efforts to get the construo- tion under way have been fruitless, it was learned today. The building trades council, lead- ers asserted, demands that the four railroads interested in the new station agree to use only union labor on con- stryction work in Cook County. Of- ficlals “of the roads say it is impos- sible for them to yield. Heal Running Sores and Conquers Piles “I feel it my duty to write you a letter of thanks for your wonderful Peterson’s Ointment. I had a run- ning sore on my let leg for one year. I began to use Peterson's Ointment three weeks ago and now it is healed” —A. C. Gilbrath, 703 Reed St., Erle, Pa. T'd rather get a letter like that, says Peterson, than have John D, Rockefeller give me a thousand dol- lars. It does me a lot of good to be able to be of use to my fellow men. For years I have been selling through druggists a large box of Peterson’s Ointment for 25 cents. The healing power in liis ointment is marvelous. Eczema (Jges in a fow days. Ol sores heal uy llke magic; piles that other remedies do not seem to' even relleve are spW@ily con. quired. legislature | New Britain | old | [ T L il T HTARR i I I anu 10001 LTI m This Great Sale of Pianos Started Today This sale includes player pianos (all 88-note) and grands and also every used piano we have o our floors, These used pianos have been through our workshop and every care has been taken to put each one, even the lowest in price, in such state of efficiency that it will give many years of good, hon- est service. Many of these pianos are so little used as to be practically new. The Great Feature Will Be The Sale These planos, which have a wide reputation, are of high standing, Pianos qualification, possess every compatible with durability, excellence of tone and responsive action. .A handsome stool or chair and and beautiful scarf of latest design go with each piano, no charge being made for the first year’s tuning. Finally ‘tho guarantees of both the manufacturer and Sedgwick & Casey accompany each instrument, ensuring absolute satisfaction to every purchaser. bt The Price* Complete is $195 _Payments of $10 Down and $5 Monthly The number of these pianos (to be sold on these terms) is positively limited and today is the best time to make sure of owning one of them. '~ USED PIANOS IN THIS SALE MATHUSHEK upright in excellent shape. During the sale $85.00. MASON AND HAMLIN' upright, oak case full rich, Price $125.00. J. & C. FISCHER upright, circassian walnut. price $400. tone. Cost $450. $475. Price $150.00. WEBER PIANOLA (88 mahogany. is almost new. been sold for less than $1,000 new. be bought for $500.00, including rolls, and scarf. CAPEN upright, mahogany, little used, one of the most durable pianos in the market. price $230.00. HARDMAN upright in perfect order. Price $200.00. AUTOPIANO, 88-note Auto de Luxe Player Plano little used, music rolls, bench and scarf. model. Cost $4560. $650. Price $375.00. ANGELUS 88-note Player Piano. $675. Price $380.00. note) One of the highest grade player planos in the world and has been so little used The Weber Pianola has never Original Cost original tone. very handsome condition. This can bench reproducer. Cost $360. rice $800. Handsome Cost Planola. Mahogany. Cost STEINWAY upright. $660 Steinway for $345.00. STEINWAY upright, ebonized, just like new and very little used. CHICKERING GRAND recently renovated, retains Here is a chance to buy & Perfect shape, A Price $400.00. Cost $1,000. Price $95.00 cash. EKNABE GRAND, small, very little used. .Cost $950. A real bargain at half price, $475.00. AUTOPIANO, 88-note, mahogany player piano, fine Cost $600. Price with rolls, bench and scarf, $280.00. WELTE MIGNON cabinet autograph Player Piano.. Attachable to any piano. a A most wond Never been off our floor. Stand upright Welte Mignon, Never been off our floor. Cost $1,400. Price MENDELSSOHN upright, months from the factory. Price $220.00, STECK upright, dull finished mahogany 88-no One of the few of the highest Player Pianos on the market. This is sc: used. Cost $860. Price $475.00.—Also KRAKAU handsome mahogany.] mahogany, only Price with rolls, bench* scarf, $450.00. SEDGWICK & CASEY Corner Asylum and Trumbull Streets, Hartford FESHLER TO APPEAR IN COURT TOMORROW Will Be Charged With Breach of the Peace and Carrying Con- cealed Weapon. Once a private in the armies of Rus- sia, afterwards a soldier of fortune and since coming to America, a mechanic's apprentice bent on learning the manu- facturing methods of his new hame, Otto Feshler of 320 Main street, better known as Walter Feshler, will face charges of breach of the peace and carrying a concealed weapon as soon as he recovers sufficiently from the rifie wound in his right hand, received yesterday at the plant of the Corbin Screw Division of the American Hard- ware Corporation when he went on a homicidal rampage and defied a posse of police. He is still at New Britain General hospital where he underwent an operation this morning for removal of the bullet. Dr. George W. Duna operated. It has not been determined whether the hand will be permanently crippled. It is expected that he will have recovered sufficlently for arraign- ment tomorrow before Judge James T, Meskill in police court. There are three other brothers. Questioned as to Otto, they were un- able to give any reason why he should have acted so strangely and viciously unless his mind broke down from long brooding over the Furopean war, overstudy of manufacturing methods and too much ‘attention to religion. He is 37 years old and unmarried. He lived in New Britain about five years, returned to Europe for about three, and came back to America shortly before the outbreak of the war. Be- fare returning to New Britain, he had lived in Philadelphia and New Haven. According to relatives and fellow workmen, he is a total abstainer and his condition can not be credited to alcoholio stimulants. It has been learned that Feshler could not have been laboring under any imaginary grievance against Fore- man Nuss as the foreman never had anything to da with Feshler outside the ordinary routine of their work. He realized that Feshler was a pe- culiar character and avolded him ex- cept when It was necessary to con- verse regarding the work. WILL BE MURDER WITNESS. John Jenick of Monana, who is visiting relatives in New Britain, will be a principal witness for the state next month at the trial of Samuel Payne, charged with the murder of four men in a Butte saloon. Jenick, who formerly lived in New Britain, was in the saloon, hid behind a cask as Payne began firing and “winged” him with a bullet through the gun arm. Since he was about fourteen years old Jenick has been .ranchlnx it on the Montana plains. REV. DR. JAMES GOODWIN DEAD. Deceased Clergyman Related to Late J. Pierpont Morgan. Hartford, Jan. 4.—Rev. Dr. James Goodwin, one of the most prominent Episcopal clergymen in the state died in a hospital here late yesterday after an illness .of several weeks. He was born in Middletown 61 years ago and was of distinguished colonial ancestry. ‘He also was a second cousin of the late J. Plerpont Morgen. Dr. Goodwin was graduated from Trinity college in 1886 and received the honorary degree of Doctor of Di- vinity from his Alma Mater in 1912, He studied abroad before his ordina- tion in 1890. He held pastorates in New York and Nashua, N. H., before being called to the rectorship of Christ Episcopal church in this eity 15 years ago. Dr. Goodwin took a prominent part in civic affairs He was a former president of the Hartford park com- mission and a former chaplain of the First company, Governor's Foot Guards. ¢ His wife and four children, | three brothers and two sisters, sur- vive. One of his brothers is Charles ‘A. Goodwin, one time republican can- didate for governor. BOSTON SHOULD KNOW. “Hub” Will Give Chicago Ideas on Sa- loon Regulation. Chicago, Jan. 4.—Boston will give Chicago ideas in the regulation ot saloons, according to plans announced today by Alderman John Toman, chairman of the council committee on licenses. A delegation which Mr. Toman pro- poses shall investigate conditfons in the Massachusetts city is to be com- posed of two anti-liquor leaders, two leading ministers, two club women, a representative of the mayor and of the police department, a retail liquor dealer and a brewer. The alderman asserted he expects Chicago brewery interests to announce the trip. NARROW ESOAPES AT' ELM Two narrow escapes from accident were recorded at the street crossing yesterday aif within plain view of hundreds employes of the Stanley Ruls Level company. t A beer delivery wagon owned [Louis W. Fodt and one of the onal Biscuit company’s teams d by Thomas Hartnett, were on tracks when a west bound train peared. The Fodt team was nonth and the other team in the| posite direction. It is claimed the north gate was lowered ju the Fodt team approached. Altho off the track, the horses were frightened that they ran into gates and put them out of com sion. Hartnett got his wagon off tracks just in time but had n difficulty in calming the horses. PRISON EDITOR MISSING. ‘Was Granted Ohristmas Parole Has Not'Returned. Leavenworth, Kas., Jan, ¢ Schapper, editor of Square Deal, prison organ at the Kansas state p itentiary here is the only ome of enteen convicts granted Ch paroles by Governor Capper, who-} not returned today. & A telegram from Tex's gt | Galveston, where he spent t said he started on his return Leavenworth on December 29. Unless word is received some Y today of Schapper’s whereabd Warden Codding said he would considered a parole absentee and ter an order would be sent out for arrest. Schapper is serving an inds ate term of from ten to twenty years for bank robbery. 4 Don’t Poison Baby. PAREGORIC or laudanum to make it sleee. sleep, and a FEW _DROPS TOO MAN FOR'['Y YEARS AGO almost every mother thought her child m..t ha ICH THERE IS NO WAKING. FROM W These drugs will p will produce the S children wh Many are the have been killed or whose health has been ruined for lifo by paregorio, num and mor] are prohibif to anybody without labelling them ¢ poison.” i8: ““A medicine which relieves pain and prod: ges 3 covr'fix, convulsions and death.” ous doses produces stupor, smell of medicines containing opium are disgui: ine, each of which is a narcotic product of opium. P from selling either of the narcotics named to children at The' definition_of *‘nas uces sleep, but w{i!fill in ° o ,.and sold under the f < Drops,” ** Cordials,” ‘ Soothing Syrups,” etc, ~ You should nof, perm :nedioine to be given to yoaxjA children without 1;8‘1“ or your ph of what it is composed. of Chas. H. Fletcher, STORIA. DOES CONTAIN NARCOTICS, if it bears the signature 0 Genuine Castoria always bears the signature of