New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1922, Page 3

W TWO PLATOON PLAN WILL GO TO COMMITTEE FOR CONSIDERATION Hjerpe-Kranowitz Draft Meets Approval of Council Members—June Sessi Pollowing an appeal for a two pla- toon system in the fire department by ex-Chairman Emil Hjerpe and ex- Commissioner W.'C, Kranowitz, the common council at {its regular June meeting last night referred a proposed plan submitted by Messrs, I{jerpe and Kranowitz to a special committee of five council members and three men outaide the councll, who are to work with the fire board. Fire Board Again. 1 After Aldermen John F. Gilll, George H. Wells and Gustave John- son caustically scored those respon- sible for the present fire board up- heaval, a report of that commission on a two platoon was brought be- fore the couMcil. This report, with the Hjerpe-Kranowitz plan, will be considered by the special commission. For the last half of the fiscal year, beginning October 1, the two platoon would cost $15,000 more than the present system will amount to, but a 75 per cent increase in efficiency will be effected, Mr. Hjerpe said. The call force would be eliminated, and wages reduced. Instead of the present scale of $5, $5.25 and $5.50, the rates would be $5.50, $4.75 and $5. Hjerpe-Kranowitz Plan. Messrs. Hjerpe and Kranowitz, in the following message to the council, cxplained their plan: *“To His Honor, the Mayor, and Mem- bers of the Common Council: “Gentlemen: ‘We, as citizens and electors of the City of New Britain, submit herewith a proposed plan for the installation of a two-platoon system in the Fire De- partment, to become effective October 1st, 1922: Number of Men, Salary. 1 Chief Engineer .. $1,382.50 1 First Asst. Chief Engineer 1,250.00 1 2d Asst. Chief Engineer. 1,150.00 1 Master Mechanic 1,100.00 16 Captains, $38.50 per week.16.016.00 33 Men, $35 per week 30,030.00 25 Men, $31.50 per week....20,475.00 [o/ P P w b fi A Total ... ; $71,403.50 | 51 Estimated balance on hand Oct. 1, 1022 ... ...845,867.00 Estimated cost of installa tion Oct. 1st, 1922 ......$25,536.50 “In view of the fact that the Com- mon Council did not approve of a 10 per.cent cut as made in the salary list by the City Meeting Board at the time the annual appropriation was made, this department will need ap- proximately $10,000 more to carry on this year’'s work. If the two-platoon is installed at this time it will cost $25,536.50, or, in view of the net de- ficit for the year, the cost of installa- tion will be but $15,536.50. “This system will enable the de- partment to keep four men at all times in each company, excepting Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 which will have six men, and Hook and Ladder Company No. 2, which will have five men, and Company No. 1, at headquarters, five men. In the event of a second alarm eight men will be available for each company, with ten and twelve men, respective- ly, in the ladder companies, and ten men at Nok 1—all trained men. *The proposition as stated above is for the remaining six months of this fiscal year. . The cost of maintaining seventy-eight (78) men over a per- jod of one whole year, under this pro- posed two-platoon plan, would be $142,807.00. “We would -respectfully call your attention to the fact that nineteen (19) call men are eliminated and two additional permanent men appointed making a total of five (5) regular men for each shift at headquarters. This arrangement would incur a sav- ing of $625.00 the first year. The ex- pense for personal service would be approximately $11,900.58 per month, *'We would also call your honorable attention to the fact that these rec- ommendations, we are sure will in- crease the efficiency of the department to such an extent that the additional expense involved will prove to be an excellent investment and is our con- ception of a step forward to a bright future for a growing city. “Respectfully submitted, MIl, HIERPE, “WILLIAM C. KRANOWITZ. Molander Seeks Action Councilman George Molander moved that the plan be referred to the ordinance committee with in- structions to draft ordinances consist- ént therewith. Councilman M. F. King wanted the proposals to be considered first by a special commission to be named by the mayor, while Mayor Paonessa was in favor of some sort of public hear- ing before final action was to Le taken. Councilman F. S. Cadwell wanted the council to “‘make haste slowly,” as he expressed it. He felt the mayor should name a committee to consider the two platoon. A suggestion ASPIRIN Name “Bayer” on Genuine ti ti a E st that the mayor's Say '‘Bayer” when you buy Aspirin. Unless you seée the name “Bayer” on package or on tablets you aré not get- ting the genuine Bayer proMuct pre- scribed by physicians over twenty-two years and proved safe by millions for colds, headache, toothache, earache, neuralgia, lumbago, rheumatism, neuritis, and for pain in general. Ac- cept only ‘'‘Bayer” package which contains proper directions. boxes of twelve tabléts cost few cents. Druggists also sell bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Mcnoaceticac- ideste: of Salicylicacid. that there is this time and the approach to a two efficiency Hjerpe cited the Herald building fire of last November. members of the second platoon to re- flames for anshour or efforts would have effective, he asserted, tabled indefinitely . recent fire board wrangle as a result of which Hjerpe and Kranowitz were the city, Alderman Gill said: show those men any respect. way of thinking it was the most con- temptible and meanest trick that was ever put over in Britain. at a figure the amount provided by the city meet- ing board. son, ed. €ouncilman M. S. Porter Ob'edgd;hoard explained the board's request|five years; while Samuel F. Hankin, to the acceptance of minutes of the“’or a new Ford car for the s}merin- Morris A, Stolker, James A. Messin- last meeting as regards the report of tendent. One of the present cars has|ger, Charles Krumbien and Samuel able action of the petition of Speakman that ages resulting from an injury, be re- opened. comptroller explaining his action on An Active One. committee to be assisted by a commit. tee of outsiders—one man, one a general merchandiser and one a manufacturer—was An insurance made by ounciiman H. 8. Hart, No Money, Mayor Says. Mayor Paonessa warned the council no money avallable at latoon should be a cautious one. At the request of Councilman Mo- lander, Mr Hjerpe was given the floor to explain his plan, The former fire board chairman ex- lained his plan, which, he told the council had taken six months to draft. He told of how, under system, there are at times men to handle a company, but under the new system there companies throughout the day. the present but two would be full » As a concrete example of how the could be improved, Mr. Had there been the their more battled more, far eve the men who had been The speaker touched briefly upon the moral side of the question, closing vith an appeal for the two platoon lan in the name of humanity, Commissioner Kranowitz supple- mented Mr. Hjerpe's statements with gures on cost and increased offi- ciency. Fire Board Attacked. On the report of the present fire board, touching on the same subject, Gill wanted 'the matter Speaking of the lderman Messrs. lost to the services of heart to To my “I haven't got it in my the city of New T can't treat those commis- oners with despect, it's a shame that the city lost the services of Commis- sioners Hjerpe and Kranowitz.” “A cheap piece of work,” was Al- derman J. G. Johnson's characteriza- on of the recent election in the fire board. Alderman Wells was another who felt that it was “a contemptible piece of business.” Financial Problem. At the opening of the meeting Mayor Paonessa read a message ad- vocating the appointment of a com- mittee to study condition. held down, the city will face a deficit| at the end of the year due to the ac- ' the Unless expenditures city's financial are on of the council in setting salaries 10 per cent greater than On motion of Alderman J. G. John- the dance pavilion committee, assert- that W. favor of the project, as recorded. F. Brooks did not vote Councilman 8. A. Lynch objected to term “after all who wished had been | heard” in a report of action on the the matter referred to dance pavilion. Johnson Balks Alderman Johnson felt of action the payment of back salary to Secre- @ new service car was referred tary J. P. Kiniry was illegal, expressed himself, and so On the petition of J. J. McCabe for name, the park board moved favor-| Mrs. her claim for dam- Alderman J. ¥. Gill It was so voted. Rev. F. G. Schaeffer appeared in the interests of a petition for abate- | ment of taxes on the property of the vangelical Lutheran church on Court reet. It was referred to the mayor and board of aldermen. Comptroller Explains. A message was received from the in } the recommendation was adopt- | ih | NEW BR GIRLS! LEMONS BLEACH SKIN WHITE Bqueeze the juice of two lemons {nto a bottle containing three ounces of Orchard White, which any drug store will supply for a few cents, shake well, and you have a quarter pint of harm- less and delightful lemon bleach. Mas- sage this sweetly fragrant lotlon into the face, neck, arms and hands each day, theén shortly note the beauty and whiteness of your skin Famous stage beauties use this lem- on lotion to bleach and bring that soft, clear, rosy-white complexion, al- 80 a8 a freckle, sunburn, and tan bleach because it doesn't irritate, —e——— refusing to pay $108.60 to J, P, Kin- iry for back pay as secretary, The present ordinance calls for $150 a year, not §000, he explained and the question of a statute violation on back pay is also concerned, ne reported. | A rebate of 82 paid for personal itax was made to J. J. Coffey, an ex- service man, » The sum of $22 in rebate on taxes paid, was granted Willlam, Edward and Philip Smith. They asked $68§ each, but it was found that but one year's rebate, rather than three would be legal. The salary committee presented a resolution calling for an increase in the salary of the mayor's secretary from $150 to $900, Adrian Carlson moved an amendment to place the figure at $500, Councilmen Clifford Hellberg and S. A. Lynch spoke against the amend- ment. Alderman Frank Conlon and G. H. Wells and Councilman .M. 8. Porter and M. F. King took a similar stand after Alderman Johnson spoke for the law wage. The amendment was lost with no one voting in its favor. Dumping Ordinance. An ordinance was submitted to re- strict dumping between the hours of 6 p. m. and 8 a. m. and only under supervision of the board of health. On motion of Councilman D. L. Nair, the ordinance was adopted. The municipal garage ¢ommittee re- ported that the present’management is unsatisfactory and recommend that the project be placed under a com- mission of five members, having a special appropriation; that costs be apportioned among the boards mak- ing use of the garage. Numerous other recommendations were offered. Alderman G. W. Wells moved for the adoption -of the recommendation. It was so voted. Councilman Hellberg for the outing committee reported that the annual outing will "be held at Momauguin, |July 2. : Councilman Nair reported progress |for the special committee on refuse \collection and disposal. Reports of the assessors on street |sprinkling charges were accepted in their entirety. Wants New Car. J. O’'Brien of the water Clerk F. its usefulness, he explained. Councilman F. 8. Cadwell favored an investigation as to the frequent |need for new cars. Councilman Nair amended to have the garage It was so toutlived |committee with power, | voted. A request of the police board for to the garage committee. The council voted to enter into con- [tract with Miller and Davison for better care for “McCabe's park™ or a/park works to the amount of $44,000 change of ] through the mayor gave notice of its sketches and explained the plan, intention to make early repairs. | Chairman W. I°. Brooks submitted Accept State's Offer, A report was received from the board of public works stating the cost of an iron fence to surround the proposed Camp street playground to be §2,400, The matter was referred to the board of education. Alderman Gill moved that the state’'s offer be accepted and referred to the school board. It was so voted. The bhoard of public works recom- mended the award of a contract for paving Park street with the Immich company of Meridgn at a cost of $14,- 500, About Two Sets of Brothers Gerauld L. Olmsted (upper I Handy| napolis Navy academy this year while his brother, George (upper right) was second in the cla Albert Vincent Kastner, lower right, graduated from Annapolis while his twin brother, Alfred Eugene Kastner, graduated from West Point. a y? eft) won highest honors at An- t West Point Military aca.emy. Councilman C,] ITATN DAILY HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE Councilman Nalr asked if all who wanted to bld were allowed to. He was told that such an opportunity had been given. . Mr. Nair sald he had heard one Mr. Maguire had been told that he would not be given the job regardless of price, The contract was approved, A proposed change in ordinance to! allow 40 minute parking between Main street and the entrance to the municipal garage was referred to the ordinance committee and the police and fire boards. Ordinances increasing the salary of the mayor's. secretary from $150 to $000 were adopted. Rice and Mayor Tilt, Councilman Rice asked if the ordi- nance committee did not have to rec- ommend such an ordinance, “No—too bad,” was the mayor's re- ply. “What do you mean?" Counciiman Rice demanded. ‘‘Because you wouldn't bring it to anyway,’" the mayor shot back, The battle then warmed up with Mr., Rice denying and the mayor re- affirming his allegations. A donation of $100 to the Fresh Alr camp at Burlington was voted just before the meeting adjourned, MILLIONAIRE RED - SENT O PRISON Lloyd and Eighteen Others Lose Their Appeals Chicago, June 22. — The state su- lege, will become a livestock breeder after her graduation. has already won three prizes with blooded animals. 29 2> 19 This Farmerette Is Practical is Flexible “Arches of the feet, as made by nature, are flexible, even as are the toes of the feet. If it is goed shoe fitting to provide room for the toes to move, is it not also good shoe- making to provide for the natural movement of the arches of the feet? 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In its decision the supreme court declared communistic doctrines tc be a distinct menace to the nation ““The doctrines advocated are not harmless,” it said. “They are a men- ace, and it behooves Americans to be on their guard to meet and combat this movement, which, if permitted to progress as contemplated, may un- dermine and endanger our cherished institutions of liberty and equalit Lloyd is a son of the late Henry D. Lloyd, newspaper man who married a daughter of ex-Gov. Bross Mr. Dross was part owner of the Chicago Tribune. Bross Lloyd, Ludwig Lore of New York and Arthur Proctor of Chicago were sentenced to terms in the peni- tentiary from one to five years and fined $2,000 each. Max Bedacht of San TFrancisco and Jack Carney of Duluth, Minn., were sentenced to the penitentiary from one to five years and to payment of a §$1,000 fine each L. E. Katterfield of Dighton, Kan., Edgar Owens, L. K. England of Mo- line, Il., and Nels Kjar of Chicago were given prison terms from one to Ash, the latter a Chocago lawyer, got terms of one year each. Perry Shipman of Rock Island, Ill., Dr. Oscar J. Brown of De Kalk, TII Edwin Firth of Indianapolis, Dr. Kar! F. Sandberg, Niels «J. Christensen, John Vogel, all of Chicago, were sen- tenced to one year each in the county Jail. GIVES WAY T0 ICE PLANT Mound on Mississippl, Which Gave Name To St. Loais, Disappears Be- fore Approach of Commerce. St. Louls, Mo., June 22.—The last of the famous mounds, which skirted the Mississippi river in north St. T.ouis, and which gave this city the sobriquet, “The Mound City,"” is be- ing levelled to make way for an ice plant. This last of the old mounds, which are supposed to have been built in prehistoric times, is about 500 feet in length and about 300 feet wide. The excavating forces report that spears, arrow heads and peculiarly shaped pebbles are found in the mounds, which in times past have been the sites of homes of early St. Louisians. When St. Louis was founded there were of these mounds leading from the little city on what was call- ed by scientists the ‘“second bank" of the river. They were striking parts of the landscape in the neigh- borhood and impressed visitors to the place. When the city became a small town the mounds caused it to be call- ed the “Mound City,"” although the growth of the town has obliterated many of the traces of the artificial earthworks. MINISTER TO EGYPT J. M. Howell, of Ohio, To Be First American Appointed to This Position Washington, June 22,—The nomin- | ation of J. Morton Howell of Ohio to | be the first American minister to |8 Egypt was confirmed by the senate | late yesterday. 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