New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 25, 1917, Page 18

pri Below actual wholesale nfi- tnn wt o( wmn you will y your family -fl at Con- it sboe store at iese va. Todey at 8130 'n. =, ORDERS FILLED IANNUAL REVIEW OF WORK . BY POLICE AND FIREMEN ‘Makes Last Report Under " 1 ’ APresentSyutm—fi—Mmy‘lm— The: annual ‘report ‘of the board ot public safety, giving a review of tho police and fire departments for the . past year, was made today. This is probably the last report a board o! _public safety will ever make in ‘Britain as the departments 'fll\ under separate heads in the future. The report follows: New Britain, Conn., April 1,.1917. To the Mayor and Members of the Commop Counctl, City of New Britain. | Gentlemen: The Board of Public Safety respectfully begs leave to pre- sent herewith its annual report for the fiscal year, 1916-1917. Fire Department. The efficiency of the fire departe ment was' well tested on the night of February 21, 1917. The quick ‘suc- cession of \the fires tried the endur- ance of the members of the depart- ment.and to & man every one proved his ability and loyailty. . That citizons aré ready and willing to ald In emer- | gency was demonstrated. The ava.l- ability of factory fire departmonts and their value as an auxiliary was proved. The. effectiveness of the ter-city mutual protection v ‘brought ,into practice. The cities f Hm(ord. ‘Watierbury and. Bristol and the ' town of : Plainville respondei quickly to calls ifor aid with apparatus and men. The city of New Britala has cause for gratitude over the re- sults obtained' on the night in ques- ew Britain is lacking in equ!p- ment to cope with big fires or a fow fires occurring simultaneously. The ’pmnnt aerial truck should. be. re- placed with a motor driven plece f Aerials, as such, are . not often required but when they are t need is urgent and should be promp:. Ladders are required practically all fires and a city of New Britain's ' size should have more than one mo-cr ladder truck. The ladder equipment now in service is all north of the tracks and dangerous delays on' ac- count of the nflrund tracks are lllblo to occur. Five combination trucks—two triple combinations, pump, chemical and ‘hon one junior pump of 300 gal- lons capacity, chemical and hose; and two double combinations, chemical and hose, are insufficient for a clty of 55, ‘i’rhe. city should have two or thm moré pleces of equipment. The ap- paratus could be installed in now existing houses and as new stations are built they could be assigned to mew ‘stations. In the meantime the city would have the protection through the additional equipment. Steps of progress in the equipmenat {'of the department were made during the year. Two 750 pumps, chemical and hose trucks and a junior pump of 259 sgallon capacity, chemical and hose, were added. The use of three- inch hose was introduced and it is proposed to further increase the de- partment’s equipment with it. Con- siderable worn hose was replaced. Turret pipes were installed; cellar and distributor nozsles have been added to the equipment; a new life net and two self rescuers were pur- chased. Additional improvements are contemplated. A master mechanic has been desig- mated and the care and repair of cars is placed in his hand. The rve- pair department has been furnished with necessary tools for ordina: work. Through this medlum we ex- pect the upkeep of cars will be better and less expensive. ‘The permanent force of the depart- ment was increased by fourteen new men during the year. Electrical Department. An assistant electrical inspector ha: entered upon his duties in the el trical department. He will work with the superintendent and take his place during. temporary absence. A number of new boxes are to be added to the fire alarm system during the summer and extensions and general work contemplated indicate a hawny year. A work car for the electrical department was purchased and re- built by members of the fire depart- ment. ‘/ The growth of motor vehicle traflic has multiplied the duties of the po- | lice -department. New problems are constantly presenting themselves and this feature of work requires special care and consideration. ‘We beg leave to wmubscribe our hearty approval to the plan proposed by Mayor Quigley for the utilization jof the Burritt school for e polive headquarters and we urge that the necessary steps be taken to carry that plan into effect. Such a change will be beneficial to the fire department also. It will also give the 'lo-ai court surroundings which will be in conformity with'the dignity it shoull have. - A large increase in the force of reg- ular patrolmen was made during the manship of the men. The entire regular and supernu- merary force rendered valuable as- sistance on the night of February 21. 8 | Care of quuurs'. ‘The demand for the service nt super- numerary policemen during the year has been unprecedented. The finan- cial etatements are as follows: Fire Department. Appropriated Expended $46,413 $43,060.18 300 300.00 400 763.10 epairs, motors . 100 222.35 Equipment ...... 13,600 14,073.81 FOrage ......ecee 520 872.70 Veterinary ....... 100 67.60 Horse hire ...... 150 9.00 Apparatus repair 200 46.15 Incidentals ...... 300 387.64 400 6511.17 500 587.91 1,400 11,429.97 1,292 1,382.28 800 8165.22 400 661.54 Care of quarters . 120 224,92 ‘l‘el?phonan o 278 291.21 Equipment E00 2,086.97 Insurance . 150 126.00 Bell rental . 100.00 Appropriated Expended $59,637 $56,437.47 Supernumeraries . 4, I‘I:: LB l::,:; detail /i ...0 8 sk 500 $00.00 200 485,17 100 331.65 100 1,011.45 Incidentals . 700 ,1808.00 Police Signal system Subway rent 1,148,008 275,04 7448 109,89 218,65 286,20 98,04 — $67,999.81 Bullding repairs . Emergency fund . Telephones Coal and wood ... $68,000 Pension Funds. The police and fire department pen- sion funds show increases. James McConkey, a member long In the service of the fire department, Was placed on the retired list. Follawing is the financial statement: roucn PENSION FUND, ' Receipta. Balance on hand, March 81, 1916. ... crensioesss-§11,439,00 5 per cent. of liquor licenses 1,§00.00 From sale of junk, ete..... 23,0 Interest .... , 468,49 3 —r——— ! $13,401.18 Disburaed. Pald in pensions to Anson Johnson ......ceeeacoe 500,00 $ 500,00 Receipts ..$13,421.18 Disbursed Balance on hand, March 31, 1917 .. Fun Burritt Savings Bank Savings Bank of New L R R PR PR T 7,620.54 5,800.64 $12,931.18 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND, Recetpts, Balance on hand March 31, 1916 vene City npprom-lnlon s Firemen's Pension and Relief Association ........ . Town of Berlin. . Interest . $17,781.26 1,000.00 200.00 25.00 313.87 $9,209.83 Disbureed. Pald in pensions to Thomas Clark ... Paid in pensions to I-hrry Latham Pald in pendom to .Yohn Foley Paid in pensions to Willlam Hultberg .. Paid in pen; McConkey .. 100.00 125.00 $ 680.00 Recelpts ......c.0niee....$99,269.83 ceaen 860.00 Balance on hand March 31, ¥ L A e S R O $8,719.88 Fund Depositories. Bumtt Savings Bank $4,564.91 ‘Savings Bank of New Brit- Respectfully submitted, BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY. HONEYMAN'S AUTO GO, 180 MAIN STREET TEL. 3814 |. CONSTRUCTIVE ADVERTISING SHE us for ORIGINAL IDEAS for your PRODUCT. ' A postal ‘will' have our salesman explain our illustrating department, The A. PINDAR CORP. 516 Asylum 8¢, Phose Ch. 1141-3, 500.00 $12,921.18 i Warning ! The makers of genuine Aspirin caution you to see that every package and every tablet of Aspirin bears Baysr Oross — Ty Soisin e G. FOX & CO.E5= HARTFORD FOR SALE! GHITCHCOCK CHAIRS including one - with arms. These would make a fine dining room set. A HIGHBOY OF THE 17TH CENTURY—Only one | other like it in the country and that is in the j Metropolitan museam in New York. o CHAIRS at 48 Lewis Street. Trumbull Street. Barbour Rug and llranery Ca HARTFORD, CONN. A TION. CHURCH ST. SEO- G. Fomgmfi €. Entrances On Pratt, Church and Trumbull Streets Clearances In Sport and| Summér Furs CLOAK DEPT. The fashionable Furs. in double and flat scarfs; short, medium and long stoles; capes and fancy pieces combined with chiffon. Every desirable fur. In addition we' are showing stoles in satin and plush; every néw fdea of the season is featured. Prices $6.98 to $1.60. Dog Collars and Sundries SALE AT 13 TALOOTT BT. Doggie will wag his tail in joy when he reads how cheaply he can own a new spring col- lar. A cancelled -order is the “why" of this sale; and the manufacturer's inducement was such a liberal one we could not afford to pass it by. the {tems: Bull Dog Collars, worth up to Bull Dog Collars worth up to .$1.50, for $1.10 Pomeranian Colilirs, worth up to $1.00, for ........... @8¢c Setter Dog Collars, worth up to $1,36, for 88¢ Felt Lined Collars, worth up to 880, £OF ...vvveeedes 200 Dog Collars, worth up to 50o, for ..vees 880 Dog Whips, worth 85a, tar 200 Dog Whips, worth 78¢, for 600 Dog Leads, worth %8c, for 1%c Dog Leads, worth 1%e, for 18c Pog Jeads worth B80o, for 880 One lot of assarted sise Leather Trynk BStraps, ' worth 88q, for 6% Real Loather Bag Taga .....80 Another lot, the best coaster yet; worth §1. Sale price 68c Here are F ancy The Season’s First Reductions Which means that the womeén who.are here first’ will . surely get the ¢ream of the season’s best styles j.t very real mioney-saving. Our Bilks are as new as may nobw:m.n « tully selected. Khaki' Kool The genuine Khaki Kool, the . best known and most popular sport. fabric of the season. Most- 1y white ground with colored * filgures. A few stripes; many patterns in single suit or skirt length. - Bold everywhere at $3.50 yard. The balance of our assortment to close at $2.69. Sport Tussah The regular weave Tuasah 8ilk, colors are gold, purple, mustard, lime and white, usual- ly priced at $3.50 yard. A quick decision will be necessary ;«; ;.ecura some of this silk at Sport Poplins 40-inch 8ilk and Wool ‘Pop- lins, white and gold ground with muiti-colored sport de- signs, regular value $3.00 yard Here at $2.19 yard. The new prlnu' " emerald, $1.25. The/well known delirable pon- gee, s01d’ early. In season at $3. Only a few colors and stripes to match. To close at $1.45. ~ Crepe Pongee Imitation of . Khaki | Koel, colors are caprl, gold, cerise, white; actul value To cldse 79c. Printed Chiffons Georgette Crepes A clean-up of our fancy printed Crepes, beautiful de- signs on both white and col- ored ground so popular for the sheer blouse, actual value $3.00 , yard. Your choioe now at $1.19. ODD LENGHTS IN SPORT- SILKS 044 lengths of Sport Silks, broken assortment of fancy stripes, Bkirt exclusive designs. Several in separate and Suit lengths, A clean-up at much below the cost of prodnmou. More Sport Hats | That Are Different $5.00 to $10.00 There are banded Sailors, Riding Hats, douhln brim, Mush- réoms and black Leghorns. They're trimmed with bands of silk grosgrain ribbons in black, white and colors. The Straws are fine lisere, real Milan, white peanut, hinoki and pedal braid. The smart- est sport hats we've yet shown at these prices. $1.35, sale price ..... forced gut, value $2.00, sals e I, oo SL89 Officlal Tennis Balls, value 45c, Prestwick Drivers, value $3.25 sale price $1.78 Prestwick !rudu, value $2.80, salo price ...i. value §$3, d- price . Harry Vardon Golf y priced from ..$3.00 to $4.00> For Boys Boys' Clothing Dept. ‘Children’s Sweaters, suitable ron and Shawl cpn..n.v X values at ...... .81.60 to $3.50 A special !mhr for boys in " size 30, 32, 3¢ and 36; Maroon and brown only, made to retaft 4 at $3.78, 'sale price Black Rubber: Coats, HIGHBOY at 200 R R A 8 T AL