New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 8, 1917, Page 11

'NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 1917, ‘We are paving the way to a bigger business in Men's clothing, by giving every man who buys here more style and quality, and better satisfaction than he can get elsewhere. Come sec the suits and overcoats we ‘are selling for $20 and you will un- @erstand why our business Is growing. Some odd lots of Men’s overcoats are reduced in pricc now them out—mighty good $11.00 and $14.00. Special Sale of Men's Gray Gloves, to ones too, \rarrELL @ (CLOTHING CO.) Dy Vors” NEW BRITAIN, CONN City Items Inventory Sale—Underwear Besse-Leland’s.—advt. Miss Anna Clancy of Chestnut street underwent an operation at Miss Nagle's sanitarium yesterday morning. - The dam at Stanley Park for skating purposes is completed and the skating _ will soon start. $1.50 and $2.00 Parker Shirts 95¢ f With Manager T. J. Lynch. k at Besse-Leland’'s.—advt. Daniel M. Pouzzner, Harry Milko- ‘witz and Abraham Lipman left yes- terday to resume their studies in Syracuse University. Inventory Sale of Children’s Hats at Besse-Leland’s.—advt. The committee on uniform hours of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at 9:15 o'clack tonight to prepare a *report for the meeting of the mercan- tile bureau tomorrow evening. " The wedding of Michael Francis Esposito of Forestville and Miss Mary Frances McGrath of 100 Lawlor strcet will take place at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock Wednesday L morning. Miss Irene Porter of Maple street § opcrated on this morning in a artford hospital for appendicitis. She is reported as getting along nicely. Nelson Judd of Stanley street is un- dergoing treatment at the Hartford Rhospital. $1.50 and $2.00 Parker Shirts 95c at Besse-Leland’s.—advt. Secretary C. H. Barnes of the Y. M, C. A_is ill with an attack of grip. 20% discount on all shoes at Besse- Leland's.—advt. The monthly meeting of the Kenil- worth club will be held this evening Mrs. Dennis Kerin of 3 Sexton Street is critically ill with pneumonia. Inventory Sale of Boys' and Ch dren’s Clothing at Besse-Leland's.— advt. \ Professor Carl Larson, Theodore Bergquist and Oscar Olson left tod for Kenilworth, N. J, to resume studies at Upsala college, Harry Arens will leaye next week for Chicago, 111, in the interests of the American Silver company. ¥ Silk Shirts % Price at Iand’s.—advt. Charles G. Besse-Le- Bodley left today for Boston, Mass., after spending the holi- days at his former home in this city. Robert Grace was able to be out to- day following his recent illnes Initiation and arrangements for an anniversary will be the routine of business at the meeting of New Brit- ain council, F. B. L. in Judd's hall next Friday cvening. ¥} and Mrs. Theresa Schubert of Chérry street entertained T J. Me- Mahon and Miss Josie Ryan of Wa terville . vesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Penfield of Cedar street are attending the New York automobile show. John Smith of North Dakota is yisiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. ugh Smith of Holmes avenue. The board of directors of the Y. ng_ C. A. have postponed their month- 1 meeting until January 15. There will be a Bible class supper at the Y. M. C. A. this evening at §:45 o’clock. Hans - Christopher, for Reéalty and Development company, took out a permit to build a amily house on Connecticut ave- 26x40 feet, costing $4,000. the Title W. J. Naylor of the Walter Naylor Stock company which is to onen at the Russwin Lyceum next Monday is 4n town making final arrangements Tenry T. B. Hamilion and Victor R. Beecroft members of the company are in town. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson N. Babb of Lake Congamond are receiving con- gratulations on the birth of a daugh- ter. Mrs. Babb was formerly Miss Olive Morey of this city. Loy b DR. ANDERSON'S CONDITION. £ Dr. Arvid Anderson, who is criti- cally ill at his home on Wainut street, femains about the same today, his eondition remaining critical. 3 clear | I he said SPEAKING OF MAGS DON'T MISS THIS Safety Boar;l Discusses the Fine Points of Horse Flesh “Horses” was the paramount topic for discussion at Saturday night's session of E. G. Babcock’s kinder- garten class in subjects related. to metropalitan police and fire depart- ment efficiency. While it was expected that the appointment of additional men to the fire department’s perma- nent farce, as provided for in the recent passage of an amended ordi- mance by the common council, would + the principal business, it paled into significance when the subject of horses” w mentioned by Commis- sioner Frank J. Moran. The relation- ship of ) efficiency, as applied locally, was dis- cussed from all angles, in all Fenses and from history as well as clairvoy- antly looking into the future. About as much harmony prevailed as does when alien dogs get into a flock of peaceful sheep, the (\iscusslons.bor- dering closely on wrangling at times. Mentor Babcock was on one side, his opinions being openly questioned and opposed by his colleagues. In vain, he tried to illustrate that two bodies cannot occupy the same place at the same time and emphatically declared that there as no room at headquarters on Commercial street for the one pair of horses owned by the department and additional apparatus. He sald there Is no doubt that the demands of efficiency are as well met by quarter- ing the horses and department supply wagon at No. 4 house, as has been the rule. Commissioners Moran and Howard M. Steele refused to conceed their point, demanded that the change be made but finally, in response to Chairman Babcock’s earnest request, agreed to table action until the next meeting. The question came up when Com Jnissioner Moran, acting as temporary clerk in the absence of Clerk Elfred F. Magnell, read a bill of $4.50 for horse hire in hauling the big aerial {ruck to the Hotel Bronson and Ladd pharmacy fir The bill was read and was the signal for verbal fire- works, a flood of questions and much open opposition to present regulations of the horses now owned by (h_e de- partment. At the close of the discus- sion, Commissioner Moran admitted that he was as puzzled as at the start but intended to get at the root of the matter and know more about fire de- partment procedure before h_e gets through. Both he and Commissioner Steele were advised by Chairman Babcock to know their subject from personal observation, rather than from hearsay. - They're Off. ,Commissioner Steele entered the motion that the pair of grays mnow stationed at No. 4 house be brought to the Commercial street headquarters ana stationed there in the future. He said that it would mean they would ll‘c instantly available, in case the big truck is needed. Chairman Babcock objected, favored the present arrange- ment and explained it in detail. He caid that there is no room at head- quarters . with the present apparatus statloned there and there is a problem of added importance when the pro- posed “flying squadran” is addg(L Under the present procedure, he said, no time is lost and the horses will be speedily on the scene as if stationed headquarters, According to his explanation, an alarm brings them from No. 4 house, down a straight-away course, In charge of an expert driver and hitched to the department supply wagon containing extra hose and oth- er equipment. They are on the scene, | he said, before the first round of the alarm is through, ready to take the supply wagon to points needed or to be the motive power of the aerial truck. The belief was expressed that having the supply wagon available is just as important as perhaps a minute quicker in getting hitched to the aerial, which has only heen used two or three times in two years. Doubt was expressed as to accommodations being found for the supply wagon on the floor space at headquarters. Chairman Babcock further plained that there are two men con- nected with No. 4 Company who are experts in the handling and care of horses, are first class firemen but have reached the age when they do not care to handle motor apparatus, ccepting in case of emergency. They have several years of good service yvet, and will make extra good men to care for the apparatus at the proposed fire house in the southwest- ern part of the city, when that is es- tablished. Chairman Babcock said that he is not only looking out for the present but attempting to lay a substantial foundation for the future growth and efficiency of the depart- ment. He expressed the belief that it will be economy to keep the horses as horse-drawn apparatus will do for a time in equipping the proposed fire | station. (‘ommissioner Steele said that he believes all of the men in the depart- ment should know how to handle the motor-driven apparatus and had been informed by Chief Robert M. Dame that this instruction is being given. He also characterized as ridiculous the hiring of horses from the H. valker Company, or anyone else out- de of the department, when there a pair of trained fire horses owned the department. He said he had been informed that it was necessary almost to break into the Walker barn the other night when the aerial truck was needed. First Half! This Chairman Babcock denied, Commissioner Moran then interrupt- ed with the terse ““T will second Mr. Steele’s motion, I have been unable to get a satisfactory explanation from by horses to fire department | ex. | den and TFinneran with R. | the chairman as to why he objects to bringing horses from No. 4 house to headquarters at No. 1 company. Chafrman Babcock's reply was a sim- ple: “You 'have the matter before vou. Do as you please with it. have given my time to make a per- sonal study of the matter for the past ten months and believe that I know ! something about it. 1 am basing my opinion on first hand information and not from hearsay. I believe that I know my business and I am not try- ing to tell John Joneg how to run his business from ten miles away.” The difference between a difference in opinion, a la police society, and giv- ing the lie direct was only fraction when Chairman Babcock and Com- missioner Steele clashed over what was said by Chief Dame on the sub- ject of the arrangements for the horses at present. Commissioner Steele said he was informed by Chief Pame that the horses should be where the apparatus is. ‘“He said no such thing,” commented Chairman Bab- cock, who was apparently becoming very much disgusted over the failure to convince his pupils. “He is very much oposed to it,”” continued Chair man Babcock. “For what reason? questioned Commissioner Moran. “For the very reason that T hav been patiently trying to give you,” responded Chairman Babcock, “that is, we have no space for the horses at headquarters,”” ‘“Mr. chairman,” interrupted Commissioner Moran, “you have not given me an intelligent answer.” Chairman Babcock then asked a re- consideration of the motion, or, at least, to table it until the next meet- ing. He called attention to the fact that the meeting was called for the purpose of appointing permanent fire- men and not to quibble over the sub- Ject of horses. “Well,” commented Commissioner Moran,” I think that we should transact now what business we have on hand. There is too much postponing of business. We do not want to pass a Saturday night in just appointing a few firemen who can be appointed later. They do not g0 to work for 10 days. Chairman Babcock immediately took exception to Commissioner Mo- ran's statement selative to too much tabling of action on important ques- tions and ‘called’ for specific cases. ‘Commissioner Moran did not specify special cases in response. The Home Stretch! Chairman Babcock mentioned the matter of smoke masks being needed and started to explain the handicap experienced at recent fires by hot having thém. He was interrupted by Commissioner Moran who said “I do not see the relationship between smoke masks and horses. Let's got the horse question settled first.” Aft- er considerable more discussion, har- mony being as much absent as grape Juice in a no lcense road house, Commissioner Steele agreed to the temporary withdrawal of his motion relative to the change of quarters for the horses and to table action un- til the next meeting. e expressed his determination to bring up the sub- Ject at the next meeting. He added to this by wanting to go on record as favoring the placement of horses Wwhere the apparatus is located and not have horses in one end of the city and appartus in another. *“So do I, commented Commissioner Moran, ‘“You've got to show me.” Chairman Babcock withheld his opinion. The first business of the special ses- sion was the scheduled appointments of permanent men to the fire depart- ment. Chairman Babcock explained that there were sixteen on the list as eligible under civil service rules but that Charles Rehm, one of them, had withdrawn his application, did not desire the appointment and had de- cided to remain in factory work. He explained that Rehm had not specified as to whether he will be willing to continue in the call department. Upon Commissioner Steele’'s motion, the following were made permanent firemen: George C. Sparmer, Georgee M. Mycroft, Edward Carlson, William J. Bollman, William J. Hartnett, John F. Brophy, Willlam F. McCrann, Louis F. Huber, Michael J. Leyden, David Moore, George J. Scheyd, John J. Souney, Simon Walfer, Stanley A. Royanski, John H. Finneran, Commissioner Moran was curious as to how the new men are to be placed and was informed that they will be placed by Chief Dame. Commissioner Moran tartly observed that he under- stood that Chief Dame will place them but wanted to know how. Chairman Babcock explained the tentative ar- rangemen s follows: Wolfer, Ley- Hook and TLadder Co. No. 1; Carlson, Scheyd, McCrann and Royanski with Enging Co. No. 2; Bollman, Maore and Wolfer with Engine Co. No. 3: Fin- neran, Souney and Sparmer and Hart- nett with Engine Co. No. 4: Myecroft, Brophy and Huber with Engine Co. No. 5. In this arrangment Wolfer and Finneran are included in the roster of two campanies as the list is only ten- tative. Commissioner Steele moved | that Chief .ame furnish the commis- sioners with individual copies show- ing the assignments which will become effective January There was a brief discussion rela- ‘tive to the sccuring of an assistant | to City Xlectrician George Cooley. Chairman Babcock said that he is in touch with a capable man but did not know what he would consider a satis- factory salary. He was instructed to find out and also to see if there are others who would consider the ap- | pointment, Commissioner Moran made the motion that important action of the board be communicated to Chiefs Dame and Rawlings in w ing when it affects their departments. | Chairman Babcock said it was news to him if this procedure is not fol- lowed by Clerk Magnell and he always supposed that it was the custom. 1t was voted to have another session of the class Wednesday night when the matter of pensions, as relating to the police and fire departments will be discussed. Tt is expected that Chief of Police William J. Rawlings w have recovered sufficiently from his recent illness to attend and give the commissioners some expert adv on the matter sa that Commissioner Steele may present it intelligently at the next meeting of the charter re- vision committee. ce 1 MAYOR'S ESTIMATE HIGH, 17 1 SAID Furniture Dealers Do Not Agree With Quigley’s Statement Mayor Quigley's attitude on having a permanent board of assessors that they may devote their entire time to the preparation of assessments and more time than at present to the as- sessments of personal property is well known. He is a firm believer in this system and has declared that he has gone over the grand list and found the assessments for household furnishings agsregaling only about $60,000. He thinks the amount should be far in excess of that. Furthermore, his honor is quoted with estimating that the furniture dealers in the city do a total business of about $500,000 annually and he feels that the tax list should show an increase in the amount every year. Several prominent furniture dealers today stated that in their opinion the combined business of local furniture dealers does not approach the half million dollar mark annually and expressed the belief that the mayor was decidedly off in his figures. On Trail of Costly Rugs. Among other ments by which revisions of assess- he hopes to boost the personal property tax, Mayor Quigley has mentioned that some homes in New Britain have imported rugs in excess of $1,000. Silverware and cut glass in homes also amounts to considerable, the mayor thinks, and should be included in the prop- erty tax. Although not denying that certain changes might ‘be made that would net the city more revenue, a number of prominent men in city and business life today stated that they do not think the plan to increase the personal property tax would be altogether feasible. They argue that although new furniture might be purchased in a home, it would probably mean that old furniture was being discarded. Thus the increased value of the new furnishings alone would not be fair, but the depreciation In the home value for the furniture discarded would have to be considered. There is a law, it is likewise stated. which provides for the payment of taxes on watches, clocks, planos, victrolas, jewelry and other so-called luxuries, vet it is hard to find a city where this is strictly adhered to. It Is predicted that such a scheme would be impos- sible to carry out as no small hoard of assessors could possibly find the time to visit each and every home, as should be done if the plan is to be fairly ‘worked out, and give a fair taxation. DEATHS AND FUNERALS Mrs. Emma C. Johnson. Mrs. Emma C. Johnson of 12 Dwight street died Saturday night aft- er an illness of two week: She was about sixty-two years of age and had lived in New Britain for the past thirty vears. She was the wife of John A. Johnson and the couple were married thirty-five years ago. Be- sides her husband, Mrs. Johnson leaves three sons and three daughters, Bernhard Johnson of Hartford, and Arthur and George H. Johnson of New Britain, Mrs. Albert Howe and Misses Julia and Lillan A. Johnson, all of this city. Two sisters also survive her, Mrs. John Peterson and Mrs. John (Anderson. Mrs. Johnson was a mem- ber of the Swedish Lutheran church and belonged to the Krona society and the N. E. O. P. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home and at 2:30 o’clock from the Swedish Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. S. G. Oh- man will officiate and interment will be in Fairview cemetery. The pall bearers will be Andrew Anderson, John Helander, August Anderson, Jo- seph Anderson, Aaron Hoglund and Charles Carlson. The flowers bearers, nephews of the deceased, will be Ar- thur and John Peterson of New Ha- ven. : Charles H. Elliott, Word has been recelved here of the death of Charles H. Elliott, which occurred yesterday at his home, 238 Livingstone avenue, Albany. Mr. Elliott has been ill for about six months, His funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from his home and burial will be in Albany. Mr. Elliott was about 36 years of age. He is survived by his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Helen May of New Britain, and a fourteen months old son, Raymond Carter. Raymond Carter, aged eigh* days, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Carter of 226 Arch street died vesterday morning following a brief illness. The funeral was held in the afternoon with burial in Fairview cemetery. John Kriowonas. John' Kriokonas aged 17 months of 200 High street died at the home of his parents last evening from burns sustained last Friday by falling into a tub of scalding water. Medical Examiner Elcock viewed the remains and gave permission for burial. Mrs. Annie wife of John Sarisky of 539 Main street, died at her home last night of heart trouble and complications following a lengthy illness. She was born in Austria 39 vears ago but had lived in this coun- try for a number of vears. Besides her husband. she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Sarisky and Mr: Paul Odlar and by two brothers, Michael and Andrew Soulik of Bridge- ort. The funeral will be held at 0 tomorrow morning from Sacred Heart church and the burial will be in Sacred Heart cemetery. Card of Thanks. We desire to express our heartfelt T 1 a ) M ST HARTFORD. Hosiery Sale Silk Hosiery for Men, 35c apr., 3 prs. $1. thanks to kind neighbors and friends for the many expressions of sympathy extended to us at the time of the sud- den death of our beloved daughter and sister, Fannie Theresa Taucher. ‘We are particularly grateful to the Barrel Key department, Corbin Cab- inet Lock Co., Dept 29, Stanley Rule & Level Co.,, Harness Packing Room, North & Judd’s Mfg. Co., and to all who contributed flowers and wish to express our deepest appreciation for their kindness. MR. AND MRS JOHN TAUCHER AND FAMILY. AND. MRS JOSEPH LANG CANDIDATES FOR ASSISTANT. Mecthodist Church Has Tour Names Under Consideration. The official board of the Methodist church has under slderation four men who wish to be- come assistant to the ' pastor, ' Rev. Warren F. Caok. The names of these men have not been made public but a choice is expected soon. One can- didate is from Iowa, one from Mount Vernon, N. Y., another is at Cleve- land and the third is at present preaching near New Britain. The leading candidate at present scems to be the one living near New Britain but his identity and his po on are still a secret. A man from Gary, Ind, where the Gary system is warking, is also being considered by the board. If the present plan of Rev. Warren F. Cook of the Methodist church goes through the parish will be redistricted into twenty parts rather than twelve as in the past. FBach district will have a woman as superintendent and she will have a staff of assistants, Trinity con- TEACHERS’ SALARIES. The monthly meeting of the school board will be held Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in Superintendent $. H. Holmes ‘office. Routine business will be transacted and the report of the committee on teacher: salary will be made. At the last meeting a petition was received from all the grade teachers asking for a salary increase The committee is said to have looked with some degree of favor upon the application and a final report will be made and action taken by the board on Friday. TO REOPEN OLD BANK. The old People’s Savings bank, formerly located on West Main street | and which recently went out-of bus- iness, has been punchased and will be reopened at 173 Broad street in connection with the Polish Loan and Investment company. The president will be A. S. Andrulewitz of the Sa- cred Heart school, Rev. L.eo Bojnow- ski will be treasurer and among the directors will be Judge B. ¥ Gaffney, George M. Landers and Carl Loren- zen. A meeting will be held on Jan- uary 15 to discuss complete plans of Represented by 31 West Main Street, Richter&Co. MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE E. W. EDDY City Hall Building| Telephone 1840 Landers, Frary & Clark RIGHTS | Bought, Sold & Quoted FINANCIAL NEWS OTEEL, IRON AND COPPER ARE BEST But Recessions Set in Early on an Apathetic Market The coppers and leading steel and iron issues, prominent equipments were almost the only features of to- day’s firm opening at gains of 1 to 2 | points. Mexicans and Leather issues | also made substantial advances with Atlantic, Gulf and West Indies .and Beet Sugar The Inquiry for rails was nominal at 1rregular price changes. Dealings were light with general recessions before the end of the first half hour. | Less than 200,000 shares changed hands in the first hour, all on a de- clining scale after the initial advance Steel made an extreme loss of 2 1-8 points from its best, with 1 to 2 for | Crucible and Lackawanna Steel, { Westinghouse affi Utah Copper and 2 to 4 for Baldwin Locomotive, Indus- trial Alcohol, Atlantic, Guif anl West Indies, Texas company and Cuba Cane Sugar. Deplings in rails were gener- ally at price concessions, with pro- nounced heaviness in Canadian Paci- fic and New Haven. Business was duller in the second hour with a few irregular recoveries. Bonds were steady Close—General Motors showed an again THE EASTERN MOTORS, (Incorporated) WILLIS D. UPSON, President Capitall i o i Preferred $325,000 ie..... $1,000,000 Common $675,000 Organized under Connecticut laws to build high grade motor cars known as CHARTER OAK, designed and built under the personal direction of Fred A Law, The cost of every unit part is known—the cost of the completed car ijs known—the 1917 out-put is sold in advance of production at a price to be paid in advance of delivery—the difference is the known profit, which shows 20% earnings on the common stock out-stand- ing. Dividends create enthusiasm. Applications for smaller subscriptions will be given prefer- ence as a wider distribution of stock is desired. There is now available only 600 shares Pre- ferred, 6% cumulative, stock at par ($100. per share.) Each of these preferred shares however, still carries a bonus 6f one share of the full paid and non-assessable Common stock, of the same par value. There will be retained in the Treasury suffi- cient Preferred and Common stock for future needs, should expansion be deemed advisable. It s not likely however, that so attractive an offer will ever again be made. THE EASTERN 1026 MAIN STREET, MOTORS, INC. Hartford . Factory at New Britain, Conn. extreme loss of 13 3-4 points declaration of the one per cent. dend but in most other instances o rallies were fully maintained. closing was steady | B - ! New York Stock Exchange g tions furnished by Richter & | members of the New York Stoek] | change. Represented by E, 'W. E| | Jan. 8, 191 Am Beet Sugar |Alaska Gold Car & Fay Ice Can Can pfa Loco Smelting Sugar . | Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Cop ... A TS Fe Ry Co.. Baldwin Loco B & O BR T o Butte Superior Canadlan Pacific | Central Leather | Ches & Ohio | Chino Copper ... Chi Mil & St Paul. Col F & 1 ' Cons Gas ... Crucible Steel | Distillers Sec L2109 ..111 .1233% Erie 1st pfd .. General Electric . Goodrich Rub Great Nor pfd ... Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. Inspiration Interborough Interborough ptd Kennecott Cop Lack Steel Lehigh Val . Max Mot com .... Mex Petrol N Y C & Hud Nev Cons 233 N'Y NH & HR R 51 Y Ont & West 281 Nor Pac x-d .108 Norf & West 134% Pac Mail § § Co Penn R R Peoples Gas . Pressed Steel Car . Ray Cons Reading Rep T & So Pac So Ry J Studebaker 5 Th Union Pac . United Fruit Utah Cop S Rub Co T S Steel U § Steel pfd Westinghouse Western Union Willys Overland o LOGAL STOCK HARKET Day Has Been Quict and But uif Changes Occur in Any of the Sce tics on the Hartford Board. Quietness reigned supreme on Hartford stock exchange and but tla busine: was transacted tod American Brass was quoted at close as 343 bid and 848 offeq Niles-Bement-Pond was listed 176- nd Bristol Brass held strong at - & Clark was q 6 and the rights sold freel Other stocks were th Scovill being quote: 108~ changed, v 575-600, Billings & Spenccr, and Marlin Arms 54-62. SILVER WEDDING A VI\']CIKS‘\ Wakefleld Court Couple Obsg Event Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William F. NeedH of Wakefield Court, will observe, twenty-fifth anniversary of their ( ding next Friday. The coyple married in St. Peter's church, ford, by - the late Rev. Th | Broderick. Mrs. Needham was Ada Schmeltz. Ten children blessed the unm cight of whom are living. They as follows: William F. Jr., R llard, Gale Borden, Ellen H., Marion §., Arline D. and Mild Needham. The couple are well knd locally, Mr. Needham being the d mer in the Keeney theater orchest to