New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 22, 1921, Page 10

WO PLATOON SYSTEM IS "ADOPTED BY COMMON COUNCIL AFTER DEBATE v Wlayor Authorized to Offer $1,000 Reward For Appr;- hension of Winkle Mur- derers. By an 18 to 9 vote, thy common eouncil, at last night's segfion adopt- #d the recommendation éf the ordi- manco committee for a two platoon plan In the fire dey nent and the aystem will be legaliz upon the publiowtion of the ordinance. Al- derman A. M. Paonessa attempted to draw from the mayor a statement as to whether ho would exercise his right of veto In the matter, but he [was unsuccessful. The city clerk was about to read Me minority report of Commissioner Willlam C. Kranowitz disapproving of @ prineiple of the two platoon plan when Councilman Henry Rice lybjected. Tho objection was over lod after the mayor spoke for the dmission of the report. Negative Report. report of Commis- oner Willla C. Kranowitz no the odified plan of the two platoon tem, voted at the joint meeting f the ordinance committee, the rd of fire commissioners, and th chief, September 14, was sub- itted as follows: '0 His Honor the Mayor, and the Common Counecil: ntlemen: “This report, dissenting as it does fom the majority report, rests upon (WO premises: I—That authorita- ve opinion shows that this modified plan will lower the eficiency of our fire department. 2—That in the in- jerests of economy, becasc of busi. ess depression, it is unwise to spend o money at this time. “Let us consider the modified plan om the standpoint of efMolency. rirst of all, gentlemen, remember hat our fire chief has told the board of fire commissioners (in ses- lon Sept. 2) that the departmen: at present it In good order, and that has been assigned Class B by the ational Board of F're Underwriters 'Now let me quote the words of * fire chief at the meeting, mber 14, in reply to my quest ““Phe reports of the National Ire Chlefs’ convent‘on show that pnly a full plan (suca as the original an of 42 men for this city) will paintaln (he efMclency of a depa* ant in a eity suck the size of ew Britain." 'And mark you, gentlemen, these ords of our fire chief at the joint ng. September 14: ‘Any other plan than the full an will lower the efficiency of the flepartment. I say this now so that f anything serious happens later ] 411 not be criticized.’ “Gentlemen, can you blame the pouncilman from the Fifth (Mr. Miy- harski of the ordinance committee) hen, upon hearing these words of he chief, he sald: ‘I favor the two platoon, but chief says we cannot get along ith twenty-three men. Now I on't know what to do.' “Yot he must face the responsibil- ‘it anything serious happens’ by having voted for the modified plan Bust as the responsibility will rest ipon your shoulders if you favor It “Take the case of Newark, N. J past report of the National Fire hiefs' convention about that city d the two platoon system should ponvince you of your responsibility. [the fire chief in Newark wanted the Il plan. He could not get it be- use all the money necessary was ot provided. A modified plan was Installed. Serious things did happen the lesson clear? ‘nd what about economy? “Gentlemen, granted that the city eeting voted for a two 'platoon em last spring (and a full sys- m, mind you consider this mllel: “Have you ever heard government in business, more ness in government'? Let us me that the cemmon council is board of directors of a business rporation. Let us say that these Hrectors last spring voted a certain m of money for a certain im-. rovement to be effocted at a cer- in time. Months pass, businoss es a slump, and the directors de- de to pos‘pone the Improvement mtil conditions improve. #That is exactly the position you re placed in, gentlemen. You mnot deny it. You can be assured fhat our people today, from the pinfons I have gained, will support ou, If you take that position. “Vote for this modified plan and pu vote against efficlency and econ- The negative the phrase, Y. *“The issue is this: hould we have a modified plan o satisfy, in an inefMcient DESPAIR Xf you are troubled with pains or aches; feel tired; have headache, jon, insomnia; painful pass- e of urine, you will find reliet in GOLD MEDAL WNBLEM O The world's otandard remedy for kidney, Mver, bladder and uric acid troubles and ml.l Remedy of Holland since 1696. sizes, all aruggists. Guaranteed. for 1 box Rask for the name Gold Medal on every MARDI GRAS STATE ARMORY FRIDAY EVE. CHAPMAN MAJOR OROCHESTRA ~=Nine Pleces— Aremen, or should we vote againet a modified plan, and satisfactorily safeguard the intcrests of the peo- ple large? “Politics, or efliciency and omy, which is it, jgentlemen? “As a member of the board fire commissioners, I vote only effiolency and economy. I therefore must recommend that the moditled plan should not be carried out. “Respectfully submitted, “WILLIAM C. KRANOWIT; Ordinance Submitted. The ordinance committea presented the following ordinance providing for o two-platoon plan for tho fire depart- men:, ai follows Section 127. Fire Departrs panics and officers. “The fire ¢ rtment of said city shall consist o/ & permanent chie! en- gineer, a permanent assistant engineer, one master mechanic, not mora than eight permanent captains, not more than cight second captains and not less than fifty-five permanent men and sixteen call men. Thne force shall be divided into two shifts of a number of hours each day for each shift, as assigned by the board of fire ¢ missioners and the board of fire com- missioners shall adopt such rules of operation as to vacation, absences, off duty and sick leave as they shall deem fit, subject to the approval of the Common Council. All ordinances or parts of ordin nces inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.” Council Members Speak. Councilman M. F. King moved the adoption of the ordinance, thereby es- tablishing a two-platoon. Council M. 8. Porter asked about salary cuts. Councilman King explained that it was up to the council to decide that phase of the question Councilman H. S. Hart spoke against the resolution. He pointed out that many are out of work and others are on short time and not getting full pay He felt it unreasonable to give a class o tmen with good jobs and good pay a better job. To decline to give a two-platoon would be in keeping with national policies, he said. The duty of the council, he said, is to watch expenses and cut while necessary and check expenditures. He questioned it the city meeting board today would pass the measure. “Soft Job” Says Hart. “The firemen know, as you and I do,” he said “that they have a soft job and we shouldn't make it softer. We should hire men at market rates. It's our business to make harder jobs for little pay; we're doing the oppo- site. The firemen nave three hours a day with their famfiles. A man who works 10 hours a day in the shop and sleeps eight hours has but few more hours. We can count on several years of poor business. Without more con- sideration we should not go ahead. It there is a question and money is involved. ' I think the matter should be held up for a time. It's too much money to pledge ourselves for.” Alderman Paonessa agreed in part with the speaker as to the duties of the council. The matter, he sald, was before the council for two years and the body has unanimously voted to put the system into effect. He prom- ised a vote in its favor. MacKirdy Disapproves. Councilman Norman MacKirdy sald it is the worst year that the council could possibly put the system in eff:ct. He wns strenuously opposed. Mayor Curtis presented an opinfon trom the corporation counsel on the city’'s power to postpone the system. The interests of a ‘third party were not concerned he pointed out and there could be no breach of contract. Cases of similar rescinding ot votes in other Connecticut citles were pointed out. Councilman B. C. Morey spoke in favor of the two-platoon plan. He felt a continuance of the present plan unjust. econ- nt com- Unjust, Says . Alderman J. F. Gill felt that the cor- poration counsel knew what kind of a report was being expected of him and accordingly prepared the one sub- mitted. He read a speech covering his points. The council member fav- ored a two-platoon without cuts. Councflman Hart again took the floor and reiterated that this is not the time to make a good job a better one. Goode made in New Britain are being duplicated in Europe at ridicu- lously low wages, he pointe dout. The effects of the two-platoon on taxes was argued as a reason for a continuance. Anen: Living Costa. “Why not bring itving costs down?" Alderman Gill asked. “That's too big a question for the council to discuss,’”” Councilman Hart replied. Alderman Wells wanted favorable action on the matter. He would not push his request for a cut, he said. Councilman King sald it was the fire chief's opinion that the new plan E MABIT-G0 T0 NEW BRITAIN DAILY HEKALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1921, would cie . $ Fire Commissioner Heard. Comumissioner ¥ nowitz his report. Hs reportad that but a full two-platoon will the efliciency of the dey | Alderman Paonessa called for a yea | and nay vote so that the stand of the |, members mig! | e | ke on nything decrease nt a : Alder- | Paoness and Dunn w Councilmen brell, MacKirdy, Knowle=. Reward Authorized. | w |o offering a capture of death of J The mayor's action in reward of $300 for the those responsible for the W. Allen was approved Alderman Pa moved that the | mayor be given power to offer a re- | _ ward for the capture of the murder- |} ers of Louis Winkle. Councilman Eichstaedt did prove. . The mayor felt that it would be well worth §1000 to capture those respon- sible. The motion w Skatin; Rink. Alderman Paonessa moved that the park board be instructed to build a dam in the north end park so that a | skating rink may be formed. | The council went on record as fav- | oring efforts of Eddy-Glover post in | bringing the U. S§. Marine band here for a concert. The proceeds are to be used for military funerals Shoe-shiners Petition. Lawyer D. L. Nair presented a pe- tilon oa behalf of local shoe-shine! purlor proprietors asking ordinances| prohibiting shining of street. The custom is a nuisance, petitioner claimed. The mayor ferrea the question to the police and] public works board and the ordinance committee. Alderman J. F. Gill for the finance committee moved that the itemized oills be paid after approval of the comptroller. The committee has not pussed on the bills, it was explained. Deportation Bill. The comptroller reported payment of $3,391.83 for the deportation of Spaniards. His action was approved. The salary committee recommend- ed a cut in the building inspector's salary of $250, making the pay $2,500. The motion of commissioner A. F. Eichstaedt for its adoption was car- ried. The assessors reported progress on city maps. The board rcported that much property is being added to the grand list through this work, The benefits of the book were pointed out. In connection with the report a con- truct with Thomas Linder for eight months’ service in placing property valuations was offered. The salary was fixed at $4,500. Linder Is Hired. Alderman J. F. Gill moved for the adoption of the motion. The motion was carried after Alderman Peter Pa- Jewski and Councilinan Arthur Crus- berg spoke in favor of it. The park commissioner submitted A contract for the services of Thomas H. Desmond, landscape architect, on working the South End Park. The mayor explained that several designs were submitted several years ago and Desmond’s plan was submitt- ed. Already about $1000 has been put in on engincering work. The present a not ap- s carried. h W shoes on the| the | re-| BABY BORN ON PEACE DAY After Mother Had Been Re- stored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Salisbury, Mass.—‘‘For seven ycars 1 had a female trouble and such bearing- ik down pains I could 1'- hardly do my house- {ill] work. The doctor fsaid, ‘If you can have another baby it might be the best jl thing for you but I lam afraid you can- Sl not.” I began tak- Hlling Lydia E. Pink- ham’s Vegetable Compound and my baby was born on | &l ‘Peace Day’. If women would only take your Vegetable Compound they would have better heal I always recommend g'our Veg- etable Compound to the neighbors.””— Mrs. TRACY PATTEN, 2 Lincoln Ave. Salisbury, Massachusetts. The experience of maternity should not be approached without careful phy- sical preparation, as it is impossible for a weak sickly wife to bring bealthy children into the world. Therefore if a woman is suffering from a displacement, backache, i flam- mation, ulceration, bearing-down pains, headaches, nervousness or ‘‘the blues’ she should profit by Mrs. Patten’s ex- rience, take Lydia E. Pinkham’s egetable Compound and be restored to bealth. increase the department's effi- | contract it was in the work man t the approval of the contract. with a number of others, cepted. scllers of gasoline be required to have rieasures tested was accepted upon a | motion of Councilman M. F. King. | an:usement commission chairman $1,000 bonds was also for the expenditures of | 4,500. | The contract had been presiously | pproved, but on account of a charter| mnendment, it was necessary to dgainl‘ brinz it to the council. | How About North End. Alderman A. M. Paonessa asked if nything was being done on the north | nd par vor explained that report | Mayor t nothing be d to| up work that would keep men | from work. Curtis admitted to the alder- at several hundred dolla orth of work has s dy been done n the south end park Alde n Gill sp. head with the The alderman felt that a in favor of going He moved for Hire New Inspecto The ower to or a few mmission asked temporary inspector The salary was to mavor and the com- building hire a granted upon a *. Morey. who has widening of Park sked what the expense of the ould be. The mayor informed im that the board was working on zures which showed a bill of $10,000 s an estimate. The public works oard has twice reported against idening the street. The report on that matter, together was ac- est 1 Ordinances Adopted. A resolution for an ordinance that the public in An ordinance placing adopted. RICH COPPER MINES. London, Sept. 22. — An important of copper has been Lloyd George snapped in Scotland, signing for a box of cigars sent him by anonymous American tourists, who wished him success Sce the pen he’s using? the pen,” he said, “with which I signed the Peace Treaty and with it I hope to sign the Irish agreement.” in the Irish peace conferences. e LLOYD GEORGE’S “PEACE PEN” here, manufacturers am s report. They are even more popular fo women in driving motor cars abouw town and for those who take exercist by walking around the Central Parl reservoir ‘instead of galloping there. abouts arrayed in breeches and astride a horse. But as for use by busines: women generally or for shopping trips | here, as recently suggested in Chicago it just isn't being done. WON'T PAY TAXES, Selfast, Ireland, Sept. 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