New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 12, 1917, Page 3

P P h & 'Boston Stora | PENSIONS FOR ALL A FEW SPECIAL VALUES FOR THIS WEEK 15 Pieces Bleached OUTING FLANNEL 36 Inches Wide 15¢ a Yard. This is a low price on today’s Market. BUNGALOW CRETONNE Very desirable for Com- fortable Covering. It is heav- - ier than Silkoline. | ' ‘each 36 Inches Wide 15¢ a Yard. WHITE LAWN APRONS ! Plain and Trimmed, at 25¢ and 38c each. A new lot just received. Something New Is the “HANDKERCHIEF OF EYE” Quite a Novelty .in Design At 25c each. See Them. NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS 20 Odd Pairs (only one pair of a patterns) in white, wi!l be sold for half regular prices. Also 14 pairs of Ecru three different patterns. 6 Pairs of One Design. 5 Pairs of Another 3 Pairs of Another Were $4.50, to go at $2.00 a Pair. PULLAR rure Malt m WHISKEY . EMPLOYES OF CITY Such a Plan Proposed to Cherter Revision. Committee After lengthy discussion last night on the matter of firemen's and po- licemen’s pensions ,the members of the charter revision committee were obliged to throw up their hands in helplessness, so great and complex is the question, and after more than an hour’s talk the revisionists voted, on motion of Clerk H. V. Camp, to re- fer the entire pension matter to the common council. The big question was introduced when Howard M. Steele, reporting as a sub-committee, introduced a tenta- tive pension system for the fire de- partment as outlined in last night's paper. His plan did not meet with the approval of the commissioners, | whereupon the pension discussion be- came general. Where the city now makes provisions to pay pensions only to firemen and policemen who have served many years faithfully, Cor- poration Counsel J. E. Cooper sug- gested that it be made to include all city employes. Clerk Camp said that school teachers would be included next, and this idea was favorably re- ccived by all, Mayor Quigley remark- ing that any woman who takes care of other women's children for twenty- five years as a school teacher does is entitled to a pension. of New Britain are willing to pay 2 per cent. of their wages into their pension fund if the city will 'donate an equal amount of money. The fire- men are more hesitant however, and wanted to pay one and one-half per cent., it was stated. There iz now about $8,000 is the fire department pension fund and a number of old firemen are about to be pensioned. Unless immediate action is taken to increase this fund the city will have to make good these pensions by gen- eral appropriation in a short time, it was sald. Corporation Counsel Coop- er suggested as a feasible plan that some reliable insurance company be awarded the contract to grant group insurance to city employes and E. F, Hall remarked that the premium for this would be only $3 per year per person. Mayor Quigley thought the best way to get at a fair and reasonable solution would be to ask an actuary of some Hartford insurance company to meet with the local board and out- line a definite and plausible plan. The importance of this pension ques- tion, and the serfous amount of thought and study that must be put Into it was well stated by Mr. Hall, who declared it would be absolutely Jmpossible, in his opinion, for any , | gommittee to make a conscfentious re- dangere Grip An Inside Bath Makes You Look and Feel Fresh 8ays a glass of hot water with phosphate before breakfast keeps ilincss away. This excellent, common-sense health measure being adopted by mlilions. | | Physiclans the world over recom- mend the inside bath, claiming this is of vastly more importance than out- : side cleanliness, because the skin pores do not absorb impurities into the blood, causing ill health, while the pores in the ten yards of boweis do. Men and women are urged to drink each morning, before breakfast a glass of hot water with a teaspocnful of limestone phosphate in it, us a harmless means of helping to wash trom the stomach, liver, kidneys and bowels the previous day's indigestible 'material, polsons, sour bile and toxins; thus cleansing, sweetening and puri- tying the entire alimentary canal be- tore putting more food into the “tom- ach. Just as soap and hot water cleanse and freshen the skin, so hot water and limestone phosphate act on the elim- inative organs. * Those who wake up with bad breath, coated tongue, nasty taste or have a dutl, acting head, sallow complexion, acid stomach: others who are subject to billlous attacks or constipation, should obtain a quarter pound ,of I'me. stone phosphate at the drug store. This will cost very little but is suffi- cient to demonstrate the value of in- side bathing. Those who continue it morning are assured of pro- }, | nounced results, both in regard to health and appearance. A. PINKUS, Eyesight Specialist ) and Manufacturing Optician, Office, 308 Main St. ‘Phove 570 EYE EXAMINATIONS ARE FREE ‘Broken Lenses Duplicated. Satistaction Guaranteed port inside of® thrée” months and he said he felt sure the ptresemt'chars ter revision committee would never be able to settle the question in the few weeks it has left in which to do work. He explained that with others he worked for six months before the pension system at Landers, Frary & Clark’s was finally evolved as at pres- ent. As the general discussion did not seem to clarify matters, but on the other hand served to bring forth new lohstanles in the way of pension funds, } it was finally agreed to have the char- ter revision committee drop the en- tire matter and refer it to the com- mon council for solution. It is prob- able that a special committee will be named to take up the question with some skilled insurance man. who might be able to offer advice on the matter. Those prerent last night were Judge B. F. Gaffney, Clerk H. V. Camp, ‘Judxe J. E. Cooper. Representatives Richard Covert and Edward F. Hall, Howard M. Steele, 1. W. Christ Er- nest Teich, Mayor G. A. Quigley, M. I. Jester and Scnator George W. Klett. Advance City Business One Month. The amendment providing for the changing of the dates of the esti- mates was presented for final action. {1t provides that the twelve finance members, selected according to bi- partisan plans with the mayor a | member ex-officlo, shall meet in Feb- tuary each year to make estimates for the list of estimates furnished by February 1 by each board. The finance board shall, not later than the Monday preceding the regular coun- cil meeting in February, complete its estimates and report to the council at | the regular meeting. The council shall recelve the estimates and shail I meet each recular day until it shall take final action. The council will have the right to alter and amend the estimates and shall lay a tax on the ratable eatate of the city. The council shall also fix the date when taxes are due and payable. In case the taxes shall ever be in sufficient to pay the appropriations the board of finance and taxation may smpower the mayor and treasurer to issue and sell or discount notes for necessary sums to be payable within six months. The amendment lastly provides that when the council lays a tax a ecity meeting shall be held within ten days to afirm or disapprove the actlon. It makes the city meeting the last word in taxation and gives that body the right to change and revise the taxes or to lay and apportion a dif- ferent tax if desired. Briefly this amendment, which was adopted by the committee, provides that the date of the city meeting and all meetings will be advanced one month, making it possible for all boards to begin their out door work a month sooner, thereby enabling each board to do more work in a fiscal vear, ) No Amendment Needed. Commissioners Telch and Kehoe at the last meeting were instructed to inquire from the corporation counsel whether or not a charter amendment | Judge Cooper reported an amendment It was stated that the policemen | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 1017. The truth of the following figures is being wverified daily by men of New Britain and vicinity. Come with great expectations, they will be ful- filled—and surpassed. We have a total of 1287 SUITS to sell in special lots as follows:— 252 Suits were $20 and $18, now ... .$14.75 387 Suits were $22, 234 Suits were $25, . 216 Suits were $30, 198 Suits were $35, R S now $17.50 ....now $19.50 vevr....nOW $25.00 991 OVERCOATS at These Reductions:— 110 Overcoats were $20, . 275 Overcoats were $22 .. ’ 346 Overcoats were $25, 143 Overcoats were $30, 117 Overcoats were $35, . .now $14.50 .now $17.50 . .now $19.50 . .now $25.00 . .now $29.50 And decided Reductions on our entire stock of Fur- nishings. HOLLANDERS’ 82-88 ASYLUM STREET, HARTFORD. THE DAYLIGHT STORE AT " OF USED PIANOS AND PLAYER-PIANOS You will have our usual liberal terms of payment, with every feature of the Watkins Brothers’ Service to make your purchase a pleasure and satisfaction. We cannot say too much to urge our friends to profit by this opportunity if in the market for a Piano or a Player-Piano. TWO VERY SPECIAL VALUES. ISTECK A handsome upright piano in wood case. This piano is in excellent condition full rich tone. Will give years of service, 8150 a beautiful rose- clusive features case, APOLLO PLAYER 88-note This famous player-piano with its many ex- in perfect condition, mahogany sweet smooth tone, easy to play. B3OS These are just two of th¢ many catraordinary bargain:s—we invite you to come to our store—and walk through the aisles of these beautiful polished pianos and players. To come does not obligate you to buy—to remain away is to.miss the greatest' musical opportunity of the year. Open evenings until ® during the tem days of the Sale WATKINS BROTHERS, INC. Successor Main Street So. Manchester to Wm. 241 Asylum Street, Hartford Wander & Sons 238 Main Street, Bristol such bureau to have full charge orl all trees and shrubbery. The report on this matter showed that accord- ing to the charter the board of public works has the right to cause shade trees to be planted on all accepted streets; and the council has the pow- er to pass ordinances governing the trimming or cutting down of trees. Therefore it was stated that no char- ter change !s necessary &s it 1s entire- 1y an_ordinance matter. The report was accepted. ‘Water Dept. Changes. Rsmd{n‘ the water board changes, is necessary to create a forestry bu- | providing that the board consist of reau in the board of public works, { four members to serve without pay, the appreval of ) council except the chairman. The board shall be bi-partisan and the mayor shall be a member ex-officio. The amended charter would make it im- possible for a member of the board to serve a clerk and receive pay for such services. The clerk would be named by the board, but his salary would be fixed by the council as would the salaries of other ‘water board emploves. These proposed changes were adopted. A previously tabled amendment which would make the water depart- ment submit its bills, except those for land, payment of claims, etc., for before payment was rejected on motion of the corporation counsel. Mayor Can Break Ties. Corporation Counsel Cooper pre- sented a new and more concise draft !ot the amendment providing for the splitting of the safety board iInto a board of police and fire commission- ers of four members each, chosen according to the bi-partisan scheme. The amendment gives each board the right to make its own rules and regulations necessary to govern that {body. Mavor Quigley favored this as i he thinks the police commission, for linstance. should have the right to fine a policeman for some minor infraction of rules. The mayor said he favors HARTFORD ¢ Stoxe-Opens Dally at 9'a. m. Prompt Attention to Mail and "Phone -O “A Gain of a Millien in-1917” LIBERAL REDUCTIONS. | Excellent Styles and Dependable Materials. This week we are offering a general reduction a goods assortment to 40. Price $20.00. These Suits were formerly $18, $2! prices, in Men’s and Youths’ Suits and Overcoats. Ab solutely all wool garments 6f best 'makes. During this sale we will continue to alter and each suit perfectly and deliver to yotir home with o guarantee of satisfaction in back of it, SUITS REDUCED TO... .cvesvwemomnos . $204 These Suits are all this'season’s goodsand ar Suits we have retailed at $25.00 to $30.00." There pick, from, with the sizes, 34 *"wa; an and are extremely godd values. Good assortment.o mixtures and serges, sizes 33 to 40, at $15.00, ° All Overcoats reduced greatly, Second Floor. Special for This Week-] January Clearance SnleE}d Standard Makes of COR $1.25 and $1.50 Models . ....... ~mir §1 0 Such makes as R, & G., W. B,, Warner’s, ROyal Worcester are resented. All good, desirable mudels, The reason for the down is that we are discontining the numbers, Come at once and select n good Corset at a saving. THE WOMEN’S APPAREL SHOP, 166 Main “HOFFMANN'’S” AUNT DELIA’S BREAD is hig nourishing, wholesome. sells it. and as sweet as a nut.—Your Groc Our Saturday's Baking "The arrayment of our Saturday’s baking is always pleasing and appetizing sight. , workmanship and painstaking care are represented in oul goods, which are high grade and deliciotis.’ ] We will have all kinds of Coffee Cakes, Bath Buns, Bo ton Brown Bread and Baked Beans; Mocha, late Layer Cakes. Whipped Cream Goods and French Pasti —and many others. High grade materials, go ut and Choco a fine of a day's pay or two day’s pay, iristead ‘of & suspension and the pub- lic placarding of the policeman pub- lioly. all over the city as negligent in his duty. The Bmendment also pro- vides that the city clerk and comp- troller be notified in writing of any appointments, expulsions or suspen- slons. The mayor is also named as & member of each commission ex-officio and shall have no vote except in-case of & tle. The fire and police commission cherter amendment. drafts were adopted on motion of Mr. Christ. : On motion ot Judge Cooper the senator and representatives from this city were authorized to take the nec- essary steps to protect the rights of the city to present its proposed char- ter amendments to the. legiklatisr: Permanent Building Inspector. ' On motion of Mr. Camp next Friday night was named as & limit when any new proposed amendments can be presented. Discussion brought ‘forth the information that the common council by ordinance can place the building inspector on a permanent ba- sis instead of part time at present. Mr. Christ said he hopes the council will see fit to make the building in- spector’s job a permanent one and give it to the present incumbent at a substantial salary. It was the gen- eral opinion of the revisionists that a permanent building inspector should not be appointed for a one year term. It was suggested that he be appointed by the mayor for a term to continue during good behavior, Such a pro- posed amendment was adopted on the ‘mayor’s motion. i Speaking of the co-operation of the health department and the Iinspector’s. oo Mayor Quigis he thought the policemen shoul¢ their eyes open for insanitary tions, etc., and,the firaman likewise regarding the | structirs buildings. Thesé men/should'thi port to their chiefs who, ,Q?: h make a report to the ProD ity partment. \ Mayor Quigley also suggested excellent civic improvement that t} be one tax collector to collect all t personal taxes, real estate taxes water department tixes. This co tor would have one or moro depu to serve under him. No action takon. v CONQUERS RHEU! M IN ‘A VERY DA It is an established fact that d half teaspoonful of Rheuma ta once a day has driven the pain agony from thousands of racl crippled and despairing rheuma during the last five years. -Powerful and supe, qulek yet harmless; -Rheuma gives bles relief almost' at ‘ofice. The n name has reached every harhlet the land and there is hardly a d gist anywhere who cannot tell of almost marvelous cures. If you are tortured with rheur tism or sciatica, you can get & bo, of Rheuma from The Cl & Brt erd Co., or any druggist not m’} than 50 cents, with the underst ing that if it does not drive rheumatic poisons systema—money back. comple from yt}