New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 11, 1917, Page 2

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1917. Cily Items Hotel Nelson opens up season witn special dinners. Music Saturday Eve. —advt. After the mission service in St. Mary's church tonight there is to be b aemeeting of the St. Mary’s Ladies’ | 5 T. A. B. soclety in the school hall. b Speakers for the first meeting- of | the Men's club of St. Mark’s parish tonight at 8 o'clock, in the parish 1 1 house, 21 Washington street, will be E BACK UP QUR |i o v sews o Ve Senator Robert V. Magee of Water- bury. The one-time well known sprinter, Frank Kane of Michigan, is visiting his home in this city. He is employed in the manufacture of war aeroplanes and wil] stay but a short time before returning to Michigan. Contemplating plans for entering the automobile business for himself John Mercer has left the employ of the City service Station. In company with A, M. Paonessa he has been running the station located on Hart- ford avenue and Stanley street. Price of Smith Form-a-Truck ad- vances $50.00 Nov. 1. Buy now. John Pinches & Sons.—advt. The finance committee of the com- mon council, at a meeting last eve- ning, passed upon the monthly bills as | follows: Street department, $7,512.- 1 564; street sprinkling, $1,352.82; street lighting, $2,575.67; street im- provement, $1,177.34; sewer con- struction, $294.57; sewer mainten- ance, $83.47; police, $296.36; charity $6,208.17; health, $1,261.82; fire, $686.25; water, $5,670.58; city hall commission, $2,989.77; incidentals, $1,247.14, and cmergency bills, $812.75. Goodness of Aunt Delia’'s Bread.— advt. CIGARS Ith a guarantee that nowhere else bR you obtaln so much real smoke y for so little money. If you judge cigar by its price the Marsay Cigar ill not appeal to you. But if you dge by flavor, aroma, smoothness f1d mellowness, then you'll most jpurely make the Marsey your favor- @ smoke after the first trial. Dickinson Drug Co. 169-171 Main Streei ELECTRICAL ~ SUPPLIES : - COOLEY & TROUP, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS 6 Main Street. g-.omé to Hartford Come to Hartford 843 -845 MAIN ST. | {(Come to the Big Store of Hartford| and Save 1-4 to 1-3 Off Your New Fall Shoes MAIL ORDERS FILLED—Buy by mail and avold the bothe ping. Slater's In the Inrgest Shos mall order bouse In New Engjani W jee free and safe delivery to your door, Look over the items below. eck, stating full description and size and width of Shoe: Extremely High Cut $7.60 to $10 BOOTS $5.00 These fine new Fall cre. tions are wonderful valu "| NEW FALL STYLES |Extra High Cut $5.50 Boot On S-'- at $3,50. These boots are the newest all model sombining sm up-to-date ap- 5 sizes and widths in the new Gl Kid, Pearl Gri Champagne, Grey, 1Ivoi Havana Golden Brown, Gun Metal | published |COUNCIL VOTES TO PURCHASE | ET8 IS RcT PUBLIC SUPPL Also Approves Appropriation of $3,500 for Use by War Bureau—Skepics Numer- ous on Both Subjects. Despite a volley of criticism, the administration succeeded in having passed by the common council at a special meeting last night, an appro- priation of $3,500 with which to fi- nance the War Bureau and the trans- fer of about $7,000 from the munici- pal farm appropriation to a fund to purchase potatoes. It was potato night with the council and the greater part of the session was devoted to a discussion of the elusive price of po- tatoes. While they will not be dis- tributing potatoes with a half a pound of tea this winter, the council, as shown by the vote, believes that it can hold club over the heads of speculators and smash hard when the gamblers attempt to run the price up. In addition to discussing potatoes from the municipal standpoint, the council listened to an informal talk on the same suhject by Robert Scoville of Saulisbury, federal food adminis- trator for the state of Connecticut, who came to this city as the guest of Councilman George M. Landers, chair- man of the committee on food conser- vation of the State Council of De- fense. Mr. Scoville congratulated New Britain on its foresight in establish- ing & municipal farm but said that it could not hope to control the price. Destiny, with the assistance of the New York market, will take care of that. Quorum Not Present. How interested are some council- men in matters of great importance was shown by the lack of a quorum. Notices were sent to all members of the body late in the afternoon, an- nouncing the special meeting. The hour of $ arrived, but not the coun- il members. It was after 8:45 when Mayor Quigley decided to take the bull by the horns and call the meet- ing to order, ruling that as there are now only 28 members in the council, two having resigned, those present, numbering 15, constituted a quorum. First to hold the center of atten- tion was ex-Alderman Ernest W. Christ, chairman of the War Bureau. After a resolution had been presented for appropriating $3,500 for the War Bureau, Mr. Christ extolled its merits and he was so convincing that not a volce was raised in opposition when the vote was taken, although the spirit of Missouri was shown by several of the members. Mr. Christ explained the purposes of the War Bureau, which have been at length in the public press on several occasions. Among his statements was one that interested, | if not startled, his auditors—that New Britain had been asked to provide, for emergency purposes, high power automobiles for use by the Secret Service. that the city might need a fleet of these cars for the purpose of rush- ing as many as 500 men to any cer- tain spot, in case of disorder. Among the aims of the War Burcau, he said, | was to have a survey of hospitals He said it was also intimated | | frowned on his proposal to | tatoes when the price was Y OF POTATOES “That's probably where the $3,500 will go to”, retorted Mr. May. Councilman Landers supported the resolution by reviewing New Britain’s leadership record in the past. It was New Britain, he pointed out, that first sought the support of the General Assembly in securing reimbursement for cities which had extended finan- cial relief to the dependent families of soldiers who went to the Mexican border. And New Britain will be the first, he said, to establish an of- ficial War Bureau, which idea will be taken up by other citles. When a vote was taken, the doubt- ers were as silent as the tomb. Introducing Headliner. The next number on the program was Potatoes, in a ground and lofty tumbling match. Some predicted that potatoes would sell at famine prices before the winter was over. It was also predicted that they ~would be selling for $1.25 or $1.50 a bushel by March. When the resolution to ap- BIScuit The wholesome cracker for nearly a century Just as good as -ever today. All Grocers clined, but said he would furnish Councilman Landers with the name in private, A vote was called for and President Pro Tem. Jester said the chair was \,nflb!e to determine from the viva voce vote how the council wished to act. A yea and nay vote was then taken, resulting in nine for the pur- chase of potatoes and six against it. Those voting yes were Mayor Quig- lfy. Aldermen Paonessa and May, Councilmen Dehm, Johnson, Tomas- ewski, Landers, McDonough and Gor- back. Those opposed were Aldermen -{ester and Curtis, Councilmen Leroux, Spencer, Mueller and Eichstaedt. Talk by Robert Scoville. Food Administrator Scoville, after being introduced by Mayor Quigley, propriate money for the purchase of jinformed the coungil he was greatly potatoes was presented, Alderman Curtis called for an explanation. Chairman H. S. Tallard of the municipal farm committee told the council that the vield at the munici- pal farm in Stanley Quarter would be below "anticipations, probably by 50 per cent. He stated that it was the view of the committee that it would be wise to buy and store potatoes to prevent a repetition of the situation last year and he said what amounted to an option had been secured on 5,000 bushels at $1.35 per bushel. If the yield at the farm had come up to expectations, such a purchase might not be necessary, he explained. The committee has made arrangements for storing potatoes in the public school buildings and at Walker's -barns, free of cost, he said. He did not consider it the part of wisdom to antagonize the farmers as they should recetve a -substantial price. In reply to questions by Alderman Curtis, Mr. Tallard said he would not favor having the city enter the potato field for commercial purposes. “But it amounts to speculating in potatoes”, Alderman Curtis said. “Something like that’, replied Mr. Tallard. . “Why not speculate Scovill’s?” inquired from the third. “That might be wise, too”, retorted Mr. Tallard, with icicles suspended from each syllable. Councilman McDonough Jjumped into the debate and insisted that the potatoes raised at the municipal farm cost the city $2.50 per bushel. Mayor Quigley said a large amount of money had been expended for the purchase of machinery and tools, which could be used against next year. Council- man McDonough believed the city would be speculating, if it bought and stored potatoes, and that, he said would be a violating of the charter. Councilman Dehm glided in between the ropes. and said he didn't believe the city should hold the potatoes and than sell them at the prevailing market price. Mayor Quigley descended from the chair agaln and said the questions asked by the hecklers were hardly fair. He said members of the council buy po- only $1 per bushel. He insisted the potatoes { at the farm have not cost $2 per Colt’s or alderman in the Pleased to sce such interest displayed In potatoes. He said that agriculture Is one of the most speculative ven: tulres in the world and he sympa thized with the city because its rosy bicture of a heavy production of po- tatoes had been dissipated by cold facts, such as drought, heavy rains and other vicissitudes. He said New Britain had learned by experience that the price of po- tatoes is not controlled by their cost and he proceeded to inform the mem- bers how the price is established. Connecticut and other states in New England lie between the great potato | belt in Maine and the New York mar- ket. Despite this fact, Connecticut is unable to control the price, as the New York market takes care of that. ‘You can’t control the price in New Britain,” he said, “but with your stored supply you can guard the city against two things, the breakdown in transportation service as we exper- ienced last winter and the temper of the local dealers, who will be re- strained from running up the price for fear your supply might be placed on the market.” ; New Britain, Mr. Scoville believed, had performed a laudable act and he expressed the wish other citles had done the same. But as to the price, he said he and Mr. had been extremely careful not hazard a guess as to this. ‘“Your city is to be congratulated,” he said in conclusion. ‘You may have lost money but you have gained by focussing the attention of your people on the food situation.” to Dancing class at Booth’s hall by Mrs. Lauderback, New York exhibi- tion dancer. Adult's class Thursday evening at 8 p. m. Children’s class Saturday afternoon at 3 p. m.—advt What of the Serge and Jersey Dresses for Fall ? We could answer you better by showing you some of the new fashions, for these charming creations are wonderful. THE JERSEY DRESSES show many pleated skirts, belts and plain tops richly em- broidered with sparkling braids. Their lines are long, of course, and the remarkable com- binations of Beige, Joffre Blue, Taupe, Pea- cock Blue and Brown make them extremely attractive. They are priced at $25 up. THE SERGE DRESSES also have the new long lines and many buttons are again seen. Wool embroidery and braid adorn some —also belts and sashes. They are priced at $15 to $48.50. You must ¢ ome and see them. Horsfallx IT PAYS TO BUY OUR KIND 03-99 ASYLUM ST. cemnsctingvith }40 TRUMBULL ST HARCFORD Landers’| 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 ar No parents) (FAll This Out and Return to Editor of The Herald.) Attention { bushel and said the city would nced | between 50,000 and 60,000 for public | consumption this winter. The duty i ot a government is to protect its peo- i ple, he said, and “if we can keeg the Brown, Brown Kid with Cvory Tops, Cream, jolden Brown, all White Kid and BucKskin, dark o the new Russia a ey top, Havana Brown and Ivory top, Grey and Fawn top, Black Kid | and private homes where Wwaunded might be accommodated, if need be. A brand new proposition was brought to light when Mr. Christ said the Overland Owners of w Buckskin Tops, many shades; also =\ all shades in the new Relndeer cloth tops: all with high French covered or leather heels. Some with the new college or medium heel. Beautlfully made. U. S. ARMY $6.50 SHOES Monson Army Last All Sizes; All Widths AT SLATER'S, $4.00 PAIR Bluck and Tan Waterproot POLICE, FIRE AND $6.50 POCTXMAN SHOES Full double sole, calf ekin ‘ned ~ (like _f{liustration). Wide heel, hand ited These shores come in Span- o leather or cloth ops. $3.50 @irls’ New Style Extra High Cut School Shoes $3 Value. 83% to 11 £2.50 1133 10 2 $3.00 Ladiew and Growing iirie' Slzes 214 to 8 and sole leather and_toe boxos. windows. Sale Price Bpecial $5.00 Men’ h Boot Ble eyorote B , Invisible eyelets, &' Qep oty teader for siyls . * $3.50 Special $5.00 Men's Bench $3.50 3iade Shoes ,in all toe shapes $7.50 AMen's for Dr. Whitcomb's Shoes, cushion ol tender feet ... Comfort $3.00 new Fall style English last tn gun metal calt, Sale Price— Richardson's $7.00 Men's and Women’s taat troutle crore e $3.95 Boys’ $2.25 Box Calf and BOYS’ & GIRLS’ GUN METAL S8CHOOL SHOES Worth_$2.50 and §$3.00 Bizes to 11 All Bizes |30Y SCOUT SHOES 1 Eik _ soles. durable, $3.50 out 3250 Very Boy $2.00 YS' SPECIAL 52 AN B0$5.00 SHOE 3'00 i for 500 naturalized citizens, bureau intended to take a survey dormant labor so that people could ! assist merchants by giving part of their time to business establishments to offset the lure of high wages in! industries, which may -cause a deple- | tion in the ranks of store employes. | As an instance of the need of a cen- | tral body such as the War Bureau: intends to be, he spoke of a recent request from the federal government leaders among their nationalities, which could not be provided because a centralized , bureau was not in existence. The general public should contri- bute to the $3,600 through taxation,; Mr. Christ said, because it is essential- ly a public matter, He didn’t antici pate appearing before the council again to ask for further appropria- tions because he believed the funds of the future will come from private sources. He expressed the opinion that certain clerks in city hall would | be glad to assist. Likes Plan, But—. Alderman Curtis of the third ward saild he was in sympathy with the resolution and the purposes War Bureau but—. He didn’t believe tribute toward the support of soldiers’ dependents as the state and federal governments should take care of that. It was the spirit of the selective draft act not to take into service those hav ing dependents, he sald. ing dependents and also paying taxes to the federal government, New Brit- ain would be under a system of double taxation, he claimed. Mr. Christ assured his ward repre- sentative that, if possible, money would be secured from the state for soldiers’ dependents. Mayor Quigley waved Alderman Jester into the chair and, taking the floor, said his office had been over- whelmed, since the draft occured, with requests for soldiers’ addresses and for financial relief. He said many foreign born families had sent men to the colors and were unable to write to their relatives, not having had the advantages of education. He told the council 101 things a day come up that a War Bureau could handle and also emphatically insisted that those who are remaining at home are doing very little compared to those who have gone, or may go, to the trenches. It may be necessary to raise $10,000 or $15,000 by sub- scription, the mayor said. “How about a salary in connection with the War Bureau?’ inquired Alderman May, the first citizen of of the' the city could be called upon to con-! By support- | price down to $2, I will be in favor of buying 20,000 bushels.” Alderman May expressed the belief that the meeting of farmers in the mayor's office Tuesday afternoon had sent the price to $2 per bushel and Councilman Leroux said he believed the potatoes should be sold at once { and not stored. Mayor Quigley waxed warm at an insinuation by Alderman May that $500 had been spent by the city to pro- fessional advisors at the municipal farm. The mayor said not more than $50 had been expended and that this was for the actual expenses of ex- perts from Storrs Agricultural college, who refused to accept remuneration. Alderman May insisted he was right, but subsided when he was shown that he had in mind the Home Gardens committee, instead of the municipal farm committee. The mayor then said that to put the potatoes on the market at once would defeat the object of the committee, Which was to keep the price down. Councilman Mueller agreed with him but Councilman Cur- tis thought the purchase and storage of only 5,000 bushels would have no cffect on the price. 1 Councilman Eichstaedt inquired as | to the method to be adopted for the sale of the potatoes and Mr. Tallard ! replied that, if prices went up, the po- | tatoes would be placed on the open market. Curtis Wants That $16,000 Back. Alderman Curtis was still doubtful. He insisted that the $16,000 appro- priated for the municipal garden was merely a loan; no city meeting had ! been held to authorize the appropria- tlon and, he said, if the money is not returned, it will be necessary to hold a city meeting. Mr. Tallard replied that the committee, unfortunately, ‘was not in control of the elements and was not responsible if bad weather interfered with the crop. He insist- ed not a penny had been wasted by i the committee, which had disposed of . its appropriation Jjudiciously. Coun- | cilman Spencer did not believe the plan to buy potatoes practical. Mayor Quigley returned to the battle and sald that New Britain, with its pub- | lic store of potatoes and the crop iraised on home gardens would be iable to control the market and have | something to say concerning the price. “I have been informed by a re- liable state farmer that in March the price of potatoes will be $1.25 or $1.50 a bushel so you see this is all guess- work,” sald Alderman Curtis. Councilman Landers jumped to his Missour] to rise to his feet. “We will have to pay a man salary”, replied the mayor. a feet and asked Alderman Curtls if he would make known the name of his informant. Alderman Curtis de- HE Overland-Manross new gar- age and service station is now open for business. Expert mechanics will be on hand at all times to do repair work. In this respect we guarantee satisfaction, Mr. Hinckley, factory mechanie, wiil be at the garage for next few days to meet local Overland owners and make ail necessary adjustments. Storage The This garage has 10,000 feet storage space. All iatest, up-to- date improvements, heated. Gasoline, 0il and Supplies. Overland-Manross Co., Garage and Service Station, 139 Arch St. MR. A. H. SPENCER, Mgr. Supplies and Accessories