New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 16, 1918, Page 5

MAYOR QUIGLEY RECOMMENDS 1 REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY In Annual Message, He Favorfl More Equal Distribution of Taxation—Also Desires Suitable Memorial to New Britain’s Soldier-Dead— Appeals for Patriotic Sup- port of Government. th his annual message, delivered before the members of the common | to my mind is not the question of a ! tunnel or pipe line but the question Quigley made a number of importanti of cost, the question of the impera- council last evening, Mayor George A recommendations of a constructive nature, explained much that lined much that will bhe attempted. Among other things he recommended an entire re-assessment of city prop- érty to more equalize the burden of MAYOR G. A, QUIGLFE taxation; he recommended more ! care and thought to the physical edu- | cation and development of the school | children that they may have a better chance to grow into sturdy men and women; he recommended the estab- lishment of an isolation hospital for | and advised that | econtagious dise: the city take over the management of the milk station; and he likewise suggested that the council donate $300 for prizes to stimulate home gar- dening and local farming. The rent problem was also touched upon as a serious menace In his message and in conclusion Mayor Quigley suggest- | éd the erection of a temporary memorial for New Britain's soldier dead in the Great War and likewise | ProPerty assets of the city have in- suggested that a monument be erect- od to the soldiers of this war and also to those who have never been remem- bered in such a way as fighting in the Spanish-American war. The text of this message is herewith submit- ted, Support the U, S. Government. “In pursuance of my duty to com- municate to you annually a message as to the condition of the city and its government, I take the liberty to -address you upon certain matters which should early engage your at- tention and the attention of the sev- eral departments of the government. “I do not purpose going into the details of departments with you in this message as I fear that the ab- breviation it would be necessary for me to subject them to would injure their comprehensiveness. I will, therefore, recommend that you care- fully study the reports and recom- mendations of the various deP”t'}\\'ucr ments that you may e qualified to s been ! water supply and aiso the question as done during the past vear and out- | to our being permitted to continue to | hoid such water rights as we have in | has decreased $122.30 3 { the city during the year 1914, 1915, | Pre-Vocational Grammar | Vocational High Sc hool { New Burritt School | Sewer IFund The principal problem before you tive need by the city of a greater Burlington unless we avail ourselves of them immediately. These are the important matters which you are called upon to con- sider, not the manner of the method of the transportation of the water. City's Pinancial Condition, he city’s financial condition as reported by the hoard of finance and taxation, the treasurer and comptrol- is very pleasing as their reports show that the net debt of the city “The net debt of the city in 1917 was $8.201.755.65: the net debt for 1918, $3,16 0.44. The amount in the various sinking funds in 1917 ‘was $3530 4.35, for 1918 the amount is $596.549.56, an increase of $66,305.21, which is very sratifying The net debt of ihe city during tlhie = four = ve: of this adminis- tration has incr d $149,611.80, not a great increase when we realize the number of new schools erected, park lands ed and other property added ¥ wealth of the eity. “The followir is a partial list of the property to the assets. of School ... 76.000.00 . 193.000.00 Osgzood Hill School Addi- p (- . 15,000.00 Elm Street ‘\(‘nlrnl v van s L HLUNID0 200,000.00 Smalley Schol Land chase .... 4,500.00 South and North F'nrl Parks 60,195.79 Water Department Land Purchase . Sioe asace 39,082.00 Town Home Dairy Barn Municipal Slaughter Houze $620.277.79 “While the net debt of the city has increased as stated $149,611.80 the creased $620.2 9, a net increase in the wealth of the City in four years of $470,665.99. “The balances-#n the city treasury on March 30, 1918, were as follows General Fund .... Wat a Subway Ifund Street Improvement Fund Park Commissioners Cemetery Committec City Building Fund New School Building Fur\d Public Amusement Com- mission a .. Municipal Ice Plant Parks Purchase Fund ... $208,901.75 Dog Licens F over- drawn Total Recapitulation of Indebtednes NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1918. actual value of the property and a very light tax upon others whose as were rejected as being physically \m~‘ fit. Had they had proper physical sessment is approximately only 50 to \ fraining in our schools and had atte 60 per cent of the actual value of the property. ‘I would suggest that a ro-as- sessment of the taxahle property in | the city he made and that a com- mittee of three he appointed to work with the aseessors in carrying out this important and necessary reforn. Tire Dcpartment. “The annual report of this depart- { ment contains matters of importance which should he cavefully rcad by vour honorable body. “For the first time in the history of this department a comprehensive system of building inspection for purposes of fire prevention has bheen established “With an increased appropriation | healin dler the present e home quarantine Dizeases of a com- | and the placing of the fire and po- lice departments under scparate com- missions, the cfiiciency of this de- partment has materially increased. “The work of the department ing the past vear has been of high | standard and I feel that the city can | well be proud of its fire department Police Department. “The work of this department has improved greatly during the past “The placing of this department under a separate police commission has in many respects heen of advan- tage to the city. “The war has to some extent in- creased the work of the department | and such war work as the depart- ment has been called upon to do. has been done to the entire satis- faction of the state and national ernments. “The inadequate quarters of this department are not a credit to a city of the size and importance of Nev Pritain and T hope before my present term of office expires. to seo this de- | partment and the police and city courts established in a building more suited to their meeds and importance Board of Public Works. “The work of this department will be necessarily curtained this year owing to the scarcily of labor, and the high cost of materials and lab “It is to be regretted that thi condition exists as there are many reets that should be paved or ma- adamized but it was felt that th wisest course to pursue was to de- | lay such work until conditions had improved and only do such work as was necessary to keep our present | paved and macadamnized streets in proper repair. “Working always with a limited appropriation, the board and city en- gineer have done creditable work and it is to bo hoped that a sufficient ap- propriation will soon be available for this department to properly carry on its work. 2 The War Bureau. “Shortly after our entrance inio the war it was soon apparent that in order for our city to cffectively carry on war work in an cffective, efficient manner and secure the co-ordina- tion of all war committees, that the establishment of a bureau under the city government where war Wwork | could be centralized, had become a necessity. “After much thought and consul- tation with many of our leading citi- zens, 1 appointed a committee to in- vestigate the matter and carry into effect the establishment of a War Bureau. “The establishment of a War Bu- | reau, I felt was a governmental work and not a matter for civic organiza- | tions to handle. “The importance of centralization of war activities in a War Bureau was soon recognized by the § Council of Defense, who recommend- ed that War Bureaus of similar na- ture be ostablished in cities and towns throughout the state having population of over eight thousand in- habitants and that these War Bu- | many. has proven its sity, and it now avy to in- tion at an early aze been given them vhv'nvwh a proper medical inspection many trivial defects would have heen carrected and not permitted to develop into serious ‘Weaknesses. This neg lect on the part of the governmeat eventually d to their rejection when | their services were necded by the na- ! | tion “The meed of an ivoiation hospital | is made evid Iv. During the vear ninety-nine ases of theria and cighty-two (82) scarlet fever were rcported ta the i board of health. Other communica- ble discases were reported. but not ch number e irol or elim ination of communieable diseases municable nature should be izolated and under the constant care of ined nurses; the fo in isclation hospital is a pressing need, and ¢ should he cn upon this onee The prevention of taberculos i the care of persons affacted with Tiis | drcad disease is receiving the earnest attention of your health department. A tuberculosis clinic has been ab- lished and it will he seary for the department to ha propriation (o ; are to havc The municipal instifution which scoffed at 1V ind neces- crease the size of the building in or- der to take care of the increased num- | ber of animals slaughtered. An ap- prepriation will no doubt be requested by the board of heaith during the yeau for this purpose. “There is no guestion today amor th who have heen interested in the milk station that this branch lic he ice should b beard of health and not public-spirited men and have carried on a | because the governmc in its ¢ 2 “These are matters vital to the | health of this and every other comi- munity and should receive your at- tention Food Production. “A matter that should continuov engage your attention is the food production. We have, ernment, been instrumental appropriations and by the past year in stimulatins duction of foodstuffs in our city its immediate vicinity, but our wori is not finished. We must continue to timulate this interc the co-opera- tion of every ofiicial and cvery (t zen is needed in this work. The municipal farm committee | subjected to criticism-—the administra- | tion foad production program became the target of the fault-finder mercenary saw but the monetary and not the object achieved—the in- | creased production of foodstuffs. “In order to stimulate interest, I would recommend that your honorable | body make an appropriation not to exceed five hundred dollars to he ap- plied in awarding prizes to those who excel in home rdens and farm pro- duction. That a portian of this fund be applied to paying the expenses of a New Britain food exhibit at the state fair at Rerlin and pr be ! awarded to the people of New Pritain exhibiting foodstuffs of merit. The manner or method of prize distribution ta be in the hands of a competent committee “I urge this matter of food produc- tion upon your attention that we m do our part as a government in rally- ing to the support af our nation and | our Allies in determining the issues of this war in which we are so vital- ly interested. Waiting and Comfort Stations. “The need of a waiting station at the south end of Central park and a n of increased rates and increased cost of upk have advanced rents beyond 1 | They cannot be too severely | government of this country guard the intere f the nation & ic conditions honorable hody. investigated orable body to determine some meas- ure of relief. Memorial to Soldier Dead. %"fl War-Time Responsibility— Yours and Qurs National necessity has put a new responsibility on every motorist. Utmost service is demanded —the highest usefulness of yourself and your car. Service and economy are vour only considerations. Our responsibility goes hand in hand with yours. As the Jargest rubber man- ufacturer in the world, it is our duty to supply you with tires of unfailing reliability and extreme mileage. United States Tires are more than making good in this tl m of stress. They are setting new mi ‘age records—establishing ne standards of contmuo service —effecting grea economy by reducing tii cost per mile. ] There is a United States Ti for every car—passenger commercial—and every dition of motoring. The nearest Unijted Stats Sales and Service De}?oit des will cheerfully aldu ou fitting the right tire" yo needs. United States Tires are Good T'res Ifll duty, their impartial attitude, their care and thought of those with whom they came in contact, the members of the two draft boards of the city deserve the unstinted praise of our people. “Theirs has been a task that re- quired unusual moral courage, hon- | esty, patience and judgment—they have succeeded in their difficult ta nd have proven to our citizens thei sterling worth in a position wof trus which they assumed with a full | knowledge of its grave responsibility. Conclusion. ““The ecity departments not specif- ! i struggle, T extend sympathy an ically mentioned in my message have done excellent work and I would t{recommend their annual reports with i ;x | “Conspicuous by their devotion to 1 also wish to express to zens of New Britain ‘my dee preciation of the confidéence the played in my efforts for good gol ment by re-electing me to the | of mayor for a third term. “Permit me to express to thel ple of New Britain the thoug they have dignified their ecff by tHeir self-sacrifice, -loyalty generosity to their government] ing a time of stress and need. “The names of those who hi zallantly gone forth in defen human rights and liberties will live in the memory of our peo; “To the parents and relati those who have fallen in ‘the sympathy of our - citizen: share in the glory and honor ol their numerous recommendations to {sons and brothers, so will we , vour attention. “I wish to thank the officials of the city for their co-operation during the past year which has in a large with them the sorrow that is “I close this message with hope that the coming vear bright with - victory for us and reaus be a part of the organization | public comfort station are two mat- | i AR r0se of New BT Tl (Ol G TEID e | o G et et e ket [ (8 R mneorysofthoss oL N ceeding the so-called Town Commit- | quring the yea Britain who .mw].!uu} in the ser — consideration and action. St tees of the State Council of Defens “These matters have been agitated “‘“““”-*‘Q”"‘l‘t"““‘:z”‘“‘m‘”‘\]m-;“‘v::‘hr s “I cannot, at this time, urge upon | [ongs GRG0 “The promptness and patriotic | at varlous times, sites investigated, | s Ll you too stronsly the necessity of siv- | CoCS Al spirit displayed hy your Thonorable | plans prepared, but, duc to a l;firr‘n‘llun\ ‘.“n. “lf“‘,x'.‘: iajoli h(m’ g ing prompt, careful and patriotic at- | gare Tel00000 body in making an appropriation for | that the money neccessary fo oz »“f": = “;‘r_ Rl tention to every request of the na- “umcmm 3 Lol War Bureau work, was a recogniza- ‘ ont this work was needed for other ”lu_ @ "n"h .(””‘.‘_';l,‘.n “‘ov]\d et Honal and state governments, Building tion of the new duties imposed upon | more necessary public improvement .‘:1";"_;' ““"m 4 ,;“ ErA R | “You cannot be too careful of your onae 215.000.00 vou by our entrance into the war, | action was delayved The time ha vefor . “V‘h; h,3,r. ‘-‘ '»;1”’_ SR qu,‘ wetions as a legislative body. Hasty | parc Bonds Il '000.00 was very pleasing and attested your | however. arrived when these mdtfm\*. triotic o s one E and lli-timed utterances by members | gchool s triotism and good judgment are become of such importance that | lant dead who have ma measure contributed to the success of | Allies and bring peace to a tho government. 1 world.” Bonds ...$1,175.000.00 | Sewer Bonds ... 1,125,000.00 pass upon departmental matters when they are presented to you for your rent problem of a now confronts the cit steps should be immedia taken to owners to advanee the ice of rents “The work of the burean covers all | hevond all reason, (hus creating un without though Feonomy and Retrenchment. A RMessage to Riothers YOU know the real human doctors right eround in your neighborhood : i »f your honorable body should not be BEnds $78.000.00 “The historical importance and | further del not in the best inter- | preme sacrifice for God and countr: “During my four years administra Sinking Funds. locating men in the service and fur- | Hill Park a permancnt memorial, POLARINE me in my endeavors is obvious by the , Street formation upon many [ { can be done to relieve t ituation. | this ity has not after ¥ o “We must, if we are to continue to | _Bonds ... : from New Britain by the home serv- ! iape where the building of tenement | American war heating. Pure lubrication| srnment, this community or among 506,549.56 | “This branch of War Bureau work | his sitnation is being taken ad- | crected by the city to the men of ‘98 Praise for Draft Boards. and their gasoline the bes of the work arder th: ou m ‘T do not wish to he misunderstood | - citizens who soncern and vet feel that the mem. | arising out of the present system of | of th rk in order that you 1 do not wish to 1 imderst our citizens w A lisearin o public health which T will diseuss | terials very high, that all public wo ST i Srtate oot to draw' attention to are as follow the doctors made of flesh and blood just like you: the doctors with ; system of school ir o o dead of night as readily a: light; th are ready srous share of the burdens of ths | has refused needed appropriations to |5 m of school inspection: the im gh eadily as in the broad daylig | seourge: the taking over of the milk | ¢ . el SR B N e e et e e SR ] e B et i G B il f buying Fletcher’s, sountenanced as they reflect dis- | p 2 value of the records of the War | est of the city, and T hope that durin “While this memorial will be of a GOOD B Y E! dit S e i Bureau are incalculable. The infor- | the year the necessary funds will b temporary nature, as it must be of a sredit upon you as a legislative body 0D o ea alculable. t ds wi c ! > T e and upon the people of our city whom g8 $3.766,000,00 | Mation department of tho War Bu-|come avail ible to provide these two | size and constructio t name You can dismiss friction ills featay . with a wave of the hand if | 1 | Xent Problem a RBig 4 | erect this memorial soon and at the Hon of the office of mayor I have been | Water nishing other information to anxious | .« sareful to exclude from the govern- | Bonds parents and relatives and also . ment petty partisan politics. That SeWEr sisting the national, state and “1 would also this connection, : Il SLent e The Standard Oil for All Aty depart s Bonds . .17 vital importance. Norensad cosl of laboy and ma.| twenty vears recosnized in any man- Motors, to keep your | progress your city departments have 420 : ! Y spinning smoothly. Mi made along the lines of good goy-| Park Bonds 5 “All financial istance rendered | fopials. and difficulty of financir the service those who enlisted P! y. inin progress, be a unit for service to our Municipal ice department of the Red Cross and { houses has hecome prohibitive, there- It E hope that hefo ‘ the evi d s £ Buildjng the state government, is handled |, ine o serlons shortase of rents) closo of my terxm'of ‘ofiice ething CEY) A Trop; great country and our people, Dis- | fUIdINg ® > | by causing a serious shortage of rent Look for the Red, White and Blu 50-CO-ny Gasoline Sign. Mo - alone would be sufficient excuse for | vantage of by some tenement hous .—personal selfishness and | .. antage n ) ;::ednf‘:nr:}: b:: eliminated—only that ! et Indebtedness ......3$3,169,450.44 | the maintenance of the bureau i, : - k o e O of the ere which is conducive to the =zeneral | axation of the City. i ! o e J Pe ey ot epiat welfare of the city, state and nation “Under the caption of property as- | nelds of “‘ AL RION -l"-' :”!”:1"' | ne ary haidship upon » who S -n' e : i should be tolerated. { sessment for taxatlon in my message | Hon I8 not necessary by me he : merey of the greedy tens- | our city would mr e somewha amilia wit t n criticisn ny net W se or rem eration ven their st bods b o B e Al \‘ ey hat familiar with i [in my v(x l,‘ »»;H'.m' ma v‘ b r”‘I : . var : v ez er ol irging to do their duty by city te 1 said at that time ‘inequalities in | P© “'l S e | owners of proper 1 orced | services > {he tion 5 i are Public ealth atters. Shd nation nesessment for taxation are harmful ‘While it is my desire to see the “TPhe burden of the cost of the gov- | Priefly and which, to my mind, requirs | oity ‘make continual progress, I Yet| ernment should be distributed equal- | YOUr early, earnest and careful con feel that during these abnormal and this cannot be done until more ion. of any magnitude, unless it's need “The cost of gwvernment Is con- e very evideng lack of 'r,n\y-l\.i \mperative, should not he attempted.| stantly increasing, the administra- f ystemaliciphysical Sraining | i rerativ cd of is ™ 1 to tell you the 0/ ne, is doing and Wi and whila we feel optimistic as|| depactments theraby crippling! their | Dcietive need of an isolation hosptloli i\ iy Aty 5 E]eu:‘hehrs I(Jasufma }?I‘ dong, 8 to the final results, I feel that we | efficiency Mhis siate lof Aftates’ can= the need of a larger appropriation for il d eir experience and their love for children. should prepare for further war obli- | not continue. more revenue must be the prevention of tuberculosis and the Fletcher’s Castoria is nothing new We are mnot asking you to station by the board of health, and the pendltures, the rear of more prosressive citles. | .njargement of the municipal slaugh- Your physician will tel: you this, as he knows there are a ram- “The matter of the building of the| 'A proper assessment or svstem of A = ber of imitations on the market, and he is particularly interested in ter house. P! the welfare of your baby. Pt Tz you represent. reau has heen of great assistance in | public necessities be added, T feel that we should X - use close of the war ercct upon Walnut \ \\ you your honorable body has supported | Bonds government in obtaining val . eusatc conaitions o SR srament. School dependents of men in the service | hyilding operations has reached the | from New Britain in the Spanish- | izes friction, prevents overs| senslon must not enter into this gov- 82 through the War Bureau. | and retarding the growth of the city. | in the nature of 2 memoria i1l he - SOCONY dealers carry Polarin 5 wnealt ot sush eustlors Witk grare | of 1916 1 discussed ihe inequuiitics {00 @ Mevely enbionen olis pREACE | ment Raus s ouncr out mention of th k of nd productive of a pessimistic, dis- “There are some mattors pertainin times, with the cost of Jabor and mMa- | {ime. study and knowledge is ap- he matiors of importance 1 iti «chool ¢ g o prese souls and hearts : thos en onding to your call in the “Our citizens t umed a gen- | (jon is constantly economizing and hodlienilaren SEthORnTega L e men who are e M L0 yor il 5hs by Diatlicing s mont miela)| misedl i ardndolieareyion thetworicl||sake ol Lihoss NallectetE mith LI an experiment. We just want to impress upon you the importance Burlington tunnel referred to vou by | assessment would add millions to Grho ! meanlt of our carelessness m STANDARD OIL COMPANY of NEW Y the water department, which will] our grand list and equalize the bur- | ohilg pome up for your consideration at| den of taxation. a special meeting of the council on “We now have a tax rate of 20 1-2 May 22, should be carefully inv mi mills, a sreat burden upon those | of the draft board gated before you reach a decision. whose assessment is based upon the‘ “Young.men ]u‘l‘ entering manhood welfare was made manifest Genuine Castoria always bears the signature of physical unfitness by the medical staffs | i i | i the alarming number of rejections fm 1