New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 19, 1917, Page 2

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 19, Cily Iltems § Goodness of Aunt Delia’s Bread.— fivt. . The common council outing will be Id next Wednesday at Saybrook ‘oint. An inventory of the estate of the ite Franceszka Glodowa was filed in @6 probate court today hy the ap- dser, E. W. Schultz. The estate is ed at $1,088.13. The Miss Anna and Gertrude loore and Elsie Hopkins acted as laperones last evening with a large irty of young'women who enjoyed 1 outing at Sunset Rock. The J. H. Gr r company of tn(om has been awarded the con- ct for building the new addition ctory. high, Landers, Frary & Clark's he building will be one story X200, and will $12,000. To keep abreast of the rge orders for government fcials at the North & Judd manu- cturing company have had to re- range the working schedule and put might force at work. The inventory of the estate of te Caleb Smith, filed by the aisers, A. A. Greenberg and W. G. inn, places a total aluation of 1261.06 on'its effec The largest M is the house at 50 JHart street, ied at $4,00, Suit against the Chajan Shoe my of Main street has been insi fed by A. Kru who claims pay- Fnt of $710 on an old bill. Lawyver A Greenherg pears for the RintIff and Constuble Fred Winkle ehed property belong: to the {fendant for $1,000. W.. Spaulding War: n of W. . Warner, ty engineer in gke, Carter Construction Worcester, has gone to Sparten- 2, C., where he will supervise sanitary work in connection with construction of the n ment there for which his is the contract. ITater Mr. Warner : - IliVEN'I' S TONIGHT further orders, being (‘nlL ‘ed branch of the service. byceum theater, masterpiece photo aductions. [ cost work, the of Lincoln, civil and-sani- company v ean- concern High sater, class sm Moving=- picturc )eney’s; theater. photo e drama, Fox's (RS and vaudeville} Turner society, Turner 1. meets in lodge, I. O. O. F., meets A. M. hall. 'Lexington Jr. 0. U. t. Jean de Baptiste society, meets 34 Church street. dy Nest of Owls, c hall. meets in Elec- Vater Jahn lodge, sets in Bardeck’s hall. ew Britain lodge, B, P. ets at 34 Washington street. O. D. H 8, o. E, ICourt Charter Oak, F. of A., meets Electric hall. $4.50 A DAY LLOOKED BIG. it the Tinner's Job Was Not Forth- coming. Francis Alberello of No. 317 East 4th street, New York, called at the lice station this morning and com- ained that he had been lured from haome, wife and five children by an er to come to this city to work for f.50,a day, but the job was not forth- fming. He said that he is a tin- iith and was hired to work on the pstruction of a new factory here by map named “‘Jimmy.” The police pt him out.with an interpreter in an Port to find “Jimmy"” and secure his jrfare home. OOMMITTEE TO ORGANIZE. Wll}rln a few days the recently cre- d city planning commission will get to organize and Councilman Geo. . Landers, recently appointed under -peclal act of the legislature, will obably be named as chairman. Mr. inders has always taken a keen in- rest in the work of this commission id is in reality one of the pioneers city planning work. kBuy an Indiana truck. [ | | | unusually | ap- | com- | | chairman, $150, clerk $200. the employ of the | .and , them as COUNCIL HAS TS TALKING TOGS ON Discusses Everything Except EF- fect of War on Eskimos The July meeting of the council held last evening, not without its thrills, the gathering be- ing highly interesting, and entertain- ing. Alderman A. M. was Paonessa of the Sixth was the target for the jibes of Alderman Curtiss, while City Engin- eer Hall seemed to be the recipient of most of the caustic sayings. A few minutes after the session opened, the usual routine had been completed, the salaries gommittec presented a report recomménding the wlaries of the chairmen and clerks of the fire and police boards, The recommendations we: as fol- lows: Chairman of the fire board, 0, clerk $300; chairman of police rd, $200, clerk $250. Alderman les May was on his feet in an in- stant with an amended resolution calling for reductions in the salaries | as recommended by the salaries com- mittee, as follows: Fire hoard chair- man, $200, clerk $250; police board Almost instantly Alderman Stadler rose and moved the adoption of the amend- ment, and then followed an argument. Alderman May based his amendment on the fact that the chairman have little work to do in the day time, con- sequently it is not affcting their usu- al employment and for the few hours they work in the evening, the salarie: as recommended in his amendment would suffice, and would keep the ary within that of the old board, $800. Alderman Paonessa defended the report of the salaries committee, stating that while he always favored economy in municipal matters, lieved that the efficient men for the hoards merited the as alloted by the committee. ally ,he said, he wouldn’t work for $1,000. Councilman Wall ber of the comm fety secured salaries Person- do the aid what on did in a mem- the day time had no bearing on his duties to | the, city, aries recommended should be adopted. Councilnfan Landers also spoke in favor of adopting the report of the committee and referred to remarks made by Alderman May concerning the chairmen of past safety boards expenditures, he characteri: “water under a bridge” and he hoped the report would be adopt- | ed. Councilman nders would be glad to support May in a measure for economy in the right place, ‘“but for heaven's sake let us get going right on the new boards.” Councilman Eichstaedt a member of the salaries committee sald it was after careful consideration of the du- ties involved that the committee made the recom- mendations as presented. Alderman Stadler called for a yea and nay vote on the amendment, and | it was defeated 13 to 11. y Must Be Bonded. The ordinance committee changes in the wording nances, substituting “‘fire board” and “police board” .for board of public were fair and reported | safety, and they were accepted. When Councilman Steiner ran across the proposed change relative to bonding the chairmen and clerks of the boards | he attacked the feasibility of the plan, saying it was money thrown away. Councllman Mueller said the ordi- nance committee believed chairmen handled money in their de- partment but has learned that this is not so. Alderman Curtis said he believed it was imperative to the safe- ty of the city to hond the officials, whether they handle morey Alderman Paonessa spoke in favor of bonding officials, saying that they had ! the | and were been reduced considerably fees for securing bonds small . On a vote to bonds be abolished, victorious. Alderman Curtis said that at the June meeting of the common council very the nays were he brought up the matter of the city | to. determine un- | electrical engineer, der whose orders he, i present time. was guided by brders.of the board. ‘‘Whose orders is he now?” asked the Third Warder. working at the safety under Mayor Quigley said In case of dis- | pute the engineer: was under the com- mon council. This caused: Alderman Curtis to let forth his first break of his pyrotech- | nics of the night when he retorted, WAR ON ANTS MAGIC-HOODOO PAPER is a guar- anteed remedy for ants. Every housekeep- er, cafe, bar, restaurant, hotel etc., needs itt—Has no otor, does not stick.—Easily used. PRICE 15 CENTS DICKINS ON 163-171 common | sal- | he be- | and he believed that the sal- | zed | said he | Alderman | for the board officials | in the ordi- | that the | or not. | amend that the | .Formerly the engineer ! G CyeRe i GermEen Rl @ | of the railroad crossings store lives that are killed On motion of Councilman Mueller it was voted that the changes in the ordinances relative to the fire and po- lice boards be printed. It was so voted. s The salary committee recommend- ed the salary of the clerk of the wa- terboard at $1,300 per annum. The reports of the sealer of weights and measures and the comptroller were accepted. Killing of Young \(‘.Il A resolution from the hoard of health, asking a change in the ordin- ance whereby farmers may be per- mitted to butcher veal under two months at their homes, rather than | bring them into the municipal abba- toir, created plenty of discussion. The resolution pointed out that at pres- ent many farmers are hampered by inability to secure sufficient farm la- bor, thereby exposing a hardship if compelled to bring their product into the slaughterhcuse to be killed. Coun- cilman Andrews criticized the resolu- tion until more information was avail- | able to the members. y Councilman’ Lander the councilman from | more to say about fir | coming into the city, and 1 will be glad to vote with him if he can en- lighten me on the subject.” “1 don’t know that I am ready at this time,” answered Councilman An- drews, Dr. Radcliff, milk inspector, gave his views on the situation and said he believed that conditions were growing better here. In regard to killing of voung veal at home by the farmers, | he agreed in their contention of hard- ship due to labor shortage. Councilman Mueller said that the | resolution was not clear to him, | whether the wording .‘under two hs” meant one day or one week said: “Maybe the Third has t class veal not 1 | { mont | ola. Alderman Curtis questioned Dr. ‘R adeliff in regard to whether or not | he was the milk inspector or the i meat inspector. Dr. Radcliff, replying, said: “I am the milk, food and meat inspector.” * i The alderman from the Third could not understand why it is that the farmers have time to bring their | butchered veal to the city, when they 'canl find time to do so to have them | butchered. On motion of Alderman Paonessa it | was voted to recommend the resolu- i tion to the ordinances committee. | A resolution from the health de- | partment relative to an ordinance for | the sale of milk in restaurants was referred to the ordinance committee. | | Magnell Explains. ‘ The council was the recipient of a | resolution from the fire department for permission to dispose of miscel- laneous articles, such as old hose, etc. Alderman Curtis asked for more defi- nite information concerning what the board intended to sell. Chairman Magnel] explained that there were several sets of harness and some old | hose for which the board has no use, land in reply to insinuation on the part of Alderman Curtis, that the board might sell a fire engine, the : chairman said that such was not the | case. The council voted to grant the | resolution. The same board also asked for an appropriation of $1,500 for the in- stallation of twelve new fire boxes in various parts of the city. Alderman >aonessa said that he was glad to hear such a request coming to the council, as he had petitioned for a fire hox several years ago and was un- able to get it. “I am surprised to hear tfe alder- man from the Sixth arise and say that i he is unable to get anything from the council,” said Alderman Curtis. “Oh, T usually get what I want”, | was Alderman Paonessa’s comeback. | It was voted to grant permission to purchase the boxes. | The fire board also asked permis- | sion to install five pin punching alarm | registers in the various houses, at an | estimated cost of $900. Chairman | Magnell, in reply to a question by Councilman Landers, explained to the members of the council what the new registers were. At present the visualized system is in vogue at the fire statlons. When the alarm sounds the indicator shows the number of the box but with the proposed system, it will register on a tape similar to that of the call system used in po- lice department. Alderman May asked if there was not a danger of | a mix-up over the reading of this i method, to which Chairman Magnell said the system was practically per- | fect. On motion of Alderman Curtis, | it was voted to recommend the pur- ! chase. Permission was also granted to purchase 700 feet of 3-inch hose i and 400 feet of 2%-inch hose. i Pavement Hot Shot. Alderman Curtis brought up the | matter of a sidewalk on North street which was ordered by the common ['r‘oun(‘,ll some time ago, but which has not heen built. City Engineer Hall explained that at this particular location on the street, the line en- croaches four feet on private prop- erty and if the board of public works should attempt to lay the walk it would mean the building of a retain- ing wall which would entail consid- erable expense on property owners Alderman McCabe spoke in favor of | making some repairs and Councilman Eichstaedt spoke of the dangers that | lurk near Engine company No. 3 due | to the steep embankment. The mat- ter was referred back to the board of public works. The repair work of Franklin Square and South Main street fur- nished the basis of considerable dis- cussion in which the pavement which was laid several vears ago without | receiving a guarantee. as is now cus- tomary, received some hard jolts. In explaining the situation, Engineer Hall said that the street is in very poor shape and repairs costing ap- proximately $2,500 are needed at once. Councilman Landers said that the time the pavement was ordered ho spoke against having it done with- out a guarantee and he hoped that the city will profit by the experience. Mavor Quiglev said he, as alderman, also opposed the work and was in- 1917. From New Britain Patriots Enlisted in the Nation’s Service. Name ........ Agel o Address ...... Parents’ Name When Enlisted In Army or Navy In What Branch Nearest of Kin' (i1 xo rarents) (Il This Out and Return to Editor of The Herald.) Already returns of the blanks which appear in the Herald and which will eventually determine the number of men that have enlisted from this city and the true draft quota computation, have been made to this office. outlook is bright for quick results, as this is only the first day of the cam- paign being ‘waged by this paper to ascertain whether the allotment placed upon this city by the gover- nor’s statistician is correct, and the people are responding to the sugges- tion. Our quota, as designated by the authorities at Washington is 840. The number of credits given us for enlist- ments is 327. The first figure seems grossly exaggerated. This is especial- Iy so when we stop to thing the pop- ulation of this city, which seven years ago when the census was taken, was 50,612 . In estimating New Britain's share for the conscripfion army, the statistician from Glastonbury placed the population of this city at 76,942. An Increase over the last census, of at least 25,000. Is it possible that New Britain’s population has increased 25,000 in seven years? It is possible, but not at all probable. According to a despatch received a few days ago from Washington, each city, county and state must furnish two-thirds of one per cent of its paper population according to the news esti- mates, for the purpose of equalizing the draft rather than to represent ac- curate population totals. Assuming that there are 76,942 in- dividuals in this city, two-thirds of one per cent of that number would bs only 513. Assuming that New Britain has a population of 58,000, which is strumental in having it held up for four months. Councilman Steiner said he would like to criticise the manner in which the work was being carried on. “I would like to know if the work is now going on and the board then comes in and asks permission to g0 ahead and do it,” was the shot hurled at Engineer Hall by Alderman Curtis. Continuing he sald he believed the work cguld be done more cheaply than $2,500. ‘Do you think that is cheap, Mr. Hall?" “Very cheap, a new pavement will cost about $26,000,” engineer. Alderman Curtis said he would not oppose the resolution further but he hoped the city engineer could see his way to have it done more cheaply if possible. The council voted to recommend the placing of an 80-c. p. arc light on Daly street, on petition of Alder- man Paonessa, which caused Alder- man Curtis to rise and graciously bow his appreciation in seeing the alder- man from the sixth get something. Sewer Comes First. Not to be outdone by his fellow brothers in the aldermanic chamber, Alderman McCabe arose to protest against the condition of Myrtle street, He urged a pavement but Mayor Quigley and Engineer Hall explainead ( it would be necessary to build a sewer hefore paving work can be started. Alderman Curtis spoke of placing the street in some kind of re- pair until such time as the sewer can be built. He also inquired if the sewer work was contemplated this year. Engineer Hall said that bids would be opened shortly, but was unable to ‘say whether the laborers to do the work would be available. Alderman Curtis suggested advertising for 50 or 60 men. Good Bye Crossing. A five minutes’ recess was declared while the council members examined the maps prepared by the city engin- eer for the proposed changes at Lake street, to climinate the railroad cross- ing nuisance. When the meeting was called, Mayor Quigley said that the “New Haven” road officials had agreed to pay three-quarters of the expense, which will be $9,500. Ald- erman May said he was prepared to that { oppose the purchase of the land until he learned of the generous offer of the railroad company but he would append his sanction to the purchase at once. Clerk Thompson was au- thorized to draw a resolution, order- ing the board of public Works to pro- ceed with the Lake street work. It was unanimously passed. Curtis on R. R. Crossings. The railroad situation in this city, which has been before the public for considerable time, was brought up by Alderman Curtis who urged that the council take drastic steps, if nec- essary, to protect lives. ‘‘Conditions are worse than ever before,” he add- ed. The alderman told of an inci- dent that delayed the fire department, while in performance of its duties, when the gates of the Elm street crossing were down. On investiga- tion it was found that the gate tender was reposing in the arms of Mor- pheus. He claimed that the company The - replied the city | approximately correct, would be 386. But remember service have not been deducted from either of the above quotas. New Britain has been given 327 credits, or in other.words, her sons to the number of 327 have enlisted, ac- cording to the statistician. Deducting the number of credits given to this city, from the allotment obtained by using 76,942 as the aggregate popu- lation, and two-thirds of one per cent ! as the conscriptive rate, 186 remains. Substituting 58,000 as the population instead of Britain has been called upon to fur- nish 513 men. Viewing it from another angle, it is known that local young men have en- listed with different units outside the city, and it is thought that New Brit- | ain has no official recognition of the enlistments in her credit column. Measures should be taken that these | men can be accounted for and the credit placed where it properly be- longs. With the prescribed allotment for this city as it stands, New Britain would have to furnish two-thirds as many men as the whole state of Ore- gon. Citizens of this city feel that they are being imposed upon and will majntain that feeling until the truth is known and something definite is published as to how the quota for this city was computated. If you have a son in the service, fill out the above blank and send it to the Editor of the Herald at once. that New Britain’s true allotment for the first draft army may be known. is underpaying their gate employes and said that some of them acted as if they were deaf, dumb and nearly blind. Mayor Quigley said an investigation on his part had brought out the fact that the company is now paying more wages than ever for their tend- ers, and trving in every way to im- prove facilities. Councilman Landers agreed with Alderman Curtis concerning condie tions and said that the matter should be taken before the public utilities commission if necessary. Councilman Andrews spoke of witnessing a near fatality at the Washington street crossing recently.,Alderman McCabe defended the negro tender on Myrtle street at the entrance to “The Pit,” saying he was a conscientious official but Councilman Weld told of watch- ing him remain undes shelter on a rainy day, while a train was passing over the crossing. A resolution was adopted to present to the railroad officials in regard to the rank service being given at the crossings in this city. House Numbering. Alderman Paonessa agked concern- ing an ordinance gaoverning property owners having their houses properly numbered. ‘‘Ask the city engineer, he can tell vou,” shouted Alderman Curtis. Clerk Thompson read from the city ordinances, showing where the board of public works has juris- diction in this manner, ordering changes .and renumbering as it thought essential. The clerk was was reading at length, when Coun- cilman Landers, interrupted to state that his colleague was satisfied with the question, to which Alderman Curtis retorted ‘“we ought to have a phonograph to announce it The alderman from the north end of the city also inquired whether the board of public works had the right to cut limbs from trees which hang near electric lights and was assured they did by the fourth ward alderman who said they cut them in front of his house without asking him. Will See Things. Alderman Paonessa, reporting for the outing committee, stated that everything had been arranged for a fine time at Savbrook, Wednesday, July 25. He pictured the beautiful trip along the river with its 41 miles. and told of the many things to see, which caused Alderman Curtis to re- mark: “Yes, and T suppose they will see more coming home.” When the comedy without music was beginning to reach its height. a motion to ad- journ was passed without a dissenting voice. Protesting against the enactment of the ordinance relating to the sale of firearms and ammunition in this city, F. C. Monier & Brothers, proprietors of a sporting goods store on Main street, addressed a letter to the mem- bers of the common council. The letter brought forth a lengthy pro and con discussion relative to the ordinance, Alderman Paonessa said he agreed with the local marchants in the sense of other cities not being pro- hibited from making similar sales, but in the event of such a law beng en- acted compelling dealers throughout the allotment | the | credits due to this city for the local | enlistments in various branches of the | 76,942, the figure 59 mus. | obtain. Yet in lieu of these facts New | TAFFETA newest styles. DAINTY CREPE DE CHINE AND DRESSES $15 to $25 The prettiest of the season in the All our better grades in Georg- ette and other new materials, great- ly reduced—-some at cost. Horstallx IT.PAY:S TO BUY OUR KIND 93-99 ASYLUM ST. comecting with 140’ TRUMBULL ST) HARTFORD e the country. to do likewise, he favored ity Mayor Quigley spoke of the matter | | being discussed at a meeting of the | State Mayor’s association, but this city | | was the only one to make it effective. | | He saw a good deal of injustice in the local ordinance, he said. The ordi- nance when drawn was with the view | of affecting irresponsible persons | rather than merchants, with whom he | sympathized. Councilman Spencer also spoke against the ordinance and moved that a resolution be adopted, whereby mer- chants would not be barred from the ; sale of flrearms. He explained that under the old ordinance the police had a record of all firearms sold, and the | identity of the purchaser but with the new law, it js possible to go out of town and secure them, and in this | way people own guns and other fire- arms unknown to the police depart- ment. Councilman Landers extended his sympathy to merchants affected by the ordinance, and could see no harm in selling ammunition and guns to hunters who preyed on ducks and "other game in this section. He moved | that Messers Monier be given a hear- | ing, Alderman Curtis said he felt that | some penalty should be imposed on | persons carrying firearms without ! proper registration. “We are not, here to legislate for Mr. Monier or any one else,” he said. Mayor Quigley said that while he considered the communication exag- gerated, he believed that an ordinance should be enacted to govern the pur- chase of firearms and ammunition. He said it was impossible to prevent the sale of them. " The matter came to a head with the presentation of a motion to refer the matter to the corporation counsel and the ordinance committee. JAILED ‘FOR THEFT. James White Convicted of Stealing Coat and Auto Tube. James White, charged with theft, was sentenced to jail for thirty days on two counts by Judge Meskill in police court today. It was alleged that he stole a coat from Carl John- son, employed on a new building on Park street, and an inner tube valued at $6,. the property of Leon A, Glad- ding. Johnson testified that the coat was stolen from him on Tuesday and recognized it on White, who stopped him yesterday begging money. White said that he did not steal the inner tube, but saw a man hiding it in a church yard and was curious to see what it was. FEaward McClafferty, a one-legged man, was sentenced to thirty days in jail each on two counts of drunken- ness and vagrancy. Bruno Karas was fined $6 and $7 on the charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace, CITY AUTO IN SMASHUP. James Lynch, an employe of the water department reported to the po- lice this morning that a city machine he was d4riving colllded with a car owned by D. Waskowitz at the corner of East Main and Laurel streets about 8 a. m. He said that Waskowitz's machine came out of Laurel street ahead of him and he crashed into it damaging its rear fender and bending the front axel on the car he was driv- ing. | one of the . percentage { o'clock, Mr. that the audience may | JESTER MAKES GOOD MOTOR CAR RECORD Local Automobile man Drives Ma- chine 300 Miles Over Jacob's Ladder and Mohawk Trail. M. Irving Jester, local agent ‘for, the Saxon Motor Car corporatien, was 25 dealers throughout the country who entered machines in the third annual economy run, staged under the direction of the corpora- tion yesterday. The run was over a 300 mile route. From the records made Mr. Jester thinks his economy will rank with the best since he obtained better than twenty- one miles to the gallon of gasoline for the entire route. The oil con- sumption averaged one quart to every 100 miles. With Mr. Jester were his sons, Heber I. and Frank Jester and, a Herald man, who accompanied him as a disinterested observer. Starting from his home on Stanley street at 5, Jester had returned | home, completing 300 miles of actual running, at 8 o’clock. As the trip was not a non-stop race, but one to test the economical running of the car, several stops were made en route to rest the occupants. The route over which Mr. Jester drove his car was most unfavorable, in many places since the heavy rains of the night before had left the roads \ in very slippery condition, making traction difficult. The route was through Hartford, Springfield and Westfield through the heart of the Berkshire Hills, to Lee, Lenox and Pittsfleld, Mass. From there the route took the park through the mountains to Adams and North Adams, Mass., where the maghine was driven to the summit of the famous Mohawk Trail and back. Returning, it was necessary to drive from Hart- ford to Middletown and Durham and thence to Meriden and New Britain to make the necessary 300 miles. ‘The total gasoline consumption was fourteen and three-quarters gal-, lons. Three quarts of oil were used. The car averaged 21.07 miles to the gallon, considered by automobile men an excellent record. WILL PICK SPEAKERS. Mayor Ready to Announce Names of Four-Minute Talkers For City. 3 The present week is organization the “four-minute men" throughout the country and as soon as Mayvor Quigley receives his official appointment from Washington he will name several such men here. Next week their work will begin. This is a new publicity scheme of the administration. In every town and city where there are moving pic- ture houses prominent citizens who are able talkers will be asked to make four-minute speeches on topics of na- aional importance. The material will be furnished by Washington and in connection with these talks moying picture slides will be used. The les are very strict and limit each talker ' to four minutes between reels in order not become wearied of a long harangue. week for Chamber of Commerce. FREE INSTRUCTIONS IN CANNING Classes in canning are to be given free instruction on two days week, morning, afternoon and evening, beginning July 28, according to a plan perfected hy the Chamber of Commerce. Women and girls interested are requested to fill out the coupon herewith given and mail samec to the Those wishing to join canning Britain, NAME ADDRESS Class MOrning DAY OF WEEK and mail to the Chamber of Commerce, CANNING CLASS COUPON classes will fill out this coupon 162 Main street, New ADULT or CHILD (If child state age) Afternoon . (Put cross after class wanted)