New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 9, 1922, Page 3

PLANNO PAY CUT UNDER TWO PLATOON (Continued From First Page.) of its added cost, hardly realize how wdepleted the fire fighting force is at certaln hours of the day. At these hours a number of our companies would be rolling to a fire with only three men. Most of the work at a fire is done in the first few minutes, and should the fire be a serious one the aituation would be very critical. We must remember that saving life is al- 8o the duty of a»r firemen, and if only one life be saved through the inetallation of the two-platoon plan, it would offset the added cost to the city for many years. We all have our beloved ones and we never know when the fire demon may visit our homes. ‘“We esincerely believe that our present force is a very capable one and compares very favorably in fire fighting ability with that of our neigh- boring cities. At present because of the uncertainty in other flelds of em- ployment, it has not been difficuit to obtain and retain good men. ““However, with the return of bet- ter €conermic conditions, many of our men who are dissatisfled with the present situation will look for em- ployment with more favorable work- ing hours. As time goes on, some of our men will be retired and we will then find it difficult to obtain the right men for our fire fighting force. “From the standpoint of efficiency, the two-platoon system, is all that is desirable. Psychologists have deter- mined that a man needs a certain amount of time away from the scene of activity or duty in order to be more efficient. Continuous 24-hour duty makes a man feel as though he were held under a leash. This condition serves to deaden the interest of the nan in his company, house and de- partment. No man can work 24 hours for six consecutive days per week and still be satisfied. Special Training “Under the present conditions, each man is trained to do several things and as a result no particular job. Un- der the new system, besides the reg- ular general training, each man would be trained to act in a particular capa- city, as this could be done only when the full company is present at the fire. This arrangement would make each man an expert at his job. “Under the two-platoon system, we would be amply protected at a serious fire. We have been very fortunate that we have not had such a serious fire as would tax our entire force for any long period. Should this occasion arise today, we would have a different problem as our trained regular men could not stand the strain and our callmen are not sufficiently trained to handle a fire alone. The new plan would give us a reserve body of fresh men trained to go on the job at any minute when needed. There is no question that the two-platoon plan would give us a higher standard of , Physical condition and health of our men, more satisfactory work by them, and a higher efficlency throughout; these alone would tend to offset the increased cost to the city. “It is very difficult for us who have cur limited hours of work, to realize the conditions under which our fire- men live. In the evenings we come home to our wife and children, and enjoy the comforts of the home, and their company. But let us place our- selves in the places of our firemen. Six days of practically continuous duty with only an hour for each meal. The company of the wives and children is a pleasure they can have but one day a week. The children are depriv- ed of the guldance of the father and this in itself i8 a very serious prob- lem for the father, child and even the city. In familles where there are a number of children it makes the duty of the mother a very heavy one and in many cases deprives the chil- dren of what is their fnherent right— the right to be brought up well; with the guidance of both father and moth- er. Added Cost Admitted “It is quite true that the Two Pla- toon Bystem will mean an added cost to the city. This does not eliminate its necessity, however, any more than that of an adequate school or police gystem. The system should have been installed years ago, as the cost would have been smaller then and less no- ticeable. Postponing it would only serve to make the matter more diffi- cult when it is eventually installed. Theamount of risk at stake per fire- fighter here is far greater than that of the cities in Connecticut, and we are certain that the considerate citi- zen and tax payer will not oppose the slight increase necessitated by the new plan. Proposed Personnel “Number of permanent men in de- partment seventy-seven (77) Elimin- ate all call men who are now on pay- roll by appointing to permanent posi- tions all who are eligible. Pensioning all callmen who have been in the de- partment a sufficient length of time and are beyond the age limit, and in place of a call force creat a substitute | to a platoon. AWFUL TROUBLE 1§ GONSTIPATION B S— Conquered by “FRUIT-A-TIVES” The Famous Fruit Medicine JAMES A, PULMAN 401 Ma1N Sr., Frricasura, Mass, - #J purchased “Fruit-a-tives’ and used them for Constipation over two years ago. I thought they might help me and did not expect more, so you may imagine my surprise when I found the treatment not only | regulated the action of my bowels, but also acted as a tonic to the whole system and built me up in every way. I have been a long sufferer with Constipation‘and never have I found anything to equal this fruit medicine. “Fruit-a-tives” have given ma | strength and my general health has | improved materially, JAMES A. PULMAN. “Fruit-a-tives” or “Fruit Laxo Tablets”, made from fruit juices and tonics, is the greatest remedy known for Constipation 50c a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size 25¢, At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y, | | force, to consist of not less than forty (40) and not more than eighty (80) men who shall be subject to call to duty when deemed advisable by the Chief Engineer of the department. Substitutes to receive no compensation only when doing duty. Chief Engineer. 1st Assist. Chief Engineer. 2nd Assist. Chief Engineer duties of Drill Master. Master Mechanic. One' Chief's Driver. Headquarters Co. No. 1 “Headquarters Co. No. 1 we would assign ten men; 1 captain, 1 lieutenant and eight (8) regtlar firemen, these to be divided into two platoons, which would mean that we would have on duty ready to respond to a first alarm one officer and 4 men. Company No. 1 is a combination chemical and pumper which should have one offi- cer in command, one man on chemi- cal line backed up by two men on water line and one man to operate pump. with Aerial Ladder Co. No. 1 “This company should consist of twelve (12) men divided into two pla- toons, six men to a platoon, 1 officer, 1 driver, 1 tellerman and 3 laddermen. “Company No. 2 should consist ox eight (8) men divided into two pla- toons as follows: One (1) officer and three (3) men This will allow one (1) man on chemical line, two (2) men on water line and one (1) man on pump or hydrant. H. and L. Co. No. 2 “This company should consist of not less than ten (10) men, to be di- | vided into two platoons, five (5) men | to a platoon, which will allow one (1) officer, 1 driver, three (3) ladder- men. Co. No. 8 “Company No. 3 should consist of elght (8) men divided into two pla- toons of four (4) men each. One (1) | officer and three (3) men to a pla- toon. This is a pumper company with | a pumping capacity of 750 gallons of | water a . minute. It is also equipped with a chemical tank. This company should have one man on chemical line, two men on water line, one man to operate pump. Company No. 4, Combination “Company No. 4. This company should also consist of eight (8) men, | divided into two platoons, as follows: One (1) officer and three (3) men for the same reason as Co. No. 3. Co. No. 5, Chemical and Hose Wagon “This company should also con- sist of eight men divided into two pla- | toons as follows: One (1) officer and three (3) men, one (1) man on chemical line, two men on water line and one man on hydrant. Co. No. 6, Chemical and Hose Wagon “This company should consist of elght men, same as No. 6 for same reasons. | pastor |church, |ignited and a damage of about cemetery, NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER men which wiil mean a saving of ap- preximately $3800,00 per annum, “We do not know of any city un- der the two platoon system wiwch maintains a call force, consequently we belleve that to retain sald call force the two platoon system would be a step backward instead of for- ward, “You will note that we have pared down to the bone in all cases, using in each company less men to a com- pany than either of our neighboring cities Hartford or Waterbury. Hart- ford now has flve men to each pump- ing company, but Chiet Moran says they should have six. Waterbury now has six men to a company. Second Assistant Chief, “Your committee recommends es- tablishing the position of second as- | sletant chief engineer whoge duties will be to alternate with the first as- slstant chief engineer in the drilling of all firemen and the reserve force. “He will also alternate with the first assistant chief in conducting a more efficlent fire prevention bureau. We are pluniing on a reorganization of the fire prevention bureau in order that we may thoroughly inspect all parts of the city, and thereby try to ellminate all fire hazards. “With the drilling of the increased number of men in the department and reserve force, and the additional work regarding fire nrevention, we deem it very essential that the posi- tion of second assistant chief en- | Bineer be established, “We would recommend that the two platoon system as above planned be adopted and be put in effect on January 1, 1923, “This committee recommends the following changes regarding salaries | and wages: “That the chief engineer's salary of $2,765 per annum be increased to $3,200 per annum. “That the first assistant chief's sal- | ary remain the same namely $2,500 | per year, “That the second assistant chief's position be established at a salary of $2,250 per year.” MARRIAGE LICENSES The following marriage have been issued: Frederick William Iord, Jr., of Methuen, Mass., and Miss Ellen Horsfall, of 340 Chestnut street; Adolph Czoponis of 45 Belden street, and Miss Pearl Rijawski of 47 Belden street. licenses City Items Hear Taylor on “What is the Matter With Our Country,” at the People's Church of Christ, Sunday at 7 p. m. —=advt.. We have just unloaded few Hup- | mobiles, closed and open models. Get yours now. City Service Station.— advt. You now can buy a Touring car for $1,150.00, F. O. B. Factory. City Service Statlon.—advt. Miss Selma Gordon of 250 North street, is resting comfortably at the New Britain General hospital after an operation performed recently by Dr, A. M. Rowley of Hartford, and Dr. M. A. Kinsella of this city. George L. Lawson of Stanley street, Wwill leave tomorrow for Atlantic City, where he will represent tHe local Typographical union at the national convention. Members of the Star of Good Will lodge, No. 9, O. 8. of B, will hold a regular meeting Monday night at § o'clock in Jr. Mechanics’ hall, on Hungerford Court. The K. of C. ball committee met last evening and discussed plans for the annual ball to be given by the lo- cal organization. It was decided to hold the annual affair this year on the evening of November 22nd. It will be strictly formal. Rev. Dr. Abel A. Ahlquist, the new of the Swedish Lutheran successor to Rev. Dr. 8. G. will preach his first sermon Hupmobile Ohman, |at the Sunday service at 10:30 o’clock |tomorrow morning. Speclal music has been arranged for the service. On next Tuesday evening the new minis- |ter will be tendered a welcom by the parishioners. Engine Company No. 2 was called out last evening to the home of Al- fred Pilz at 119 Whiting street. Lace curtains in one of the rooms became $25 was done before the flames were ex- tinguished. Engine Company No. 6 |had a two Nour battle with a fire at the Vega street dump last night. Dr. Joseph Walsh has returned |from a three weeks’ vacation stay in | Maine. OBJECTS TO SPOONING. Washington, Sept. 9.—Public spoon- Ing has reached the limit when the spooners pick out Arlington cemetery for their activities, army officers have decided. Upon protest of indignant vesldents adjacent to the cemetery, raids have been instituted to clear the voads around Arlington of midnight | parties. Robert Lye, superintendent of the said today that “tin horn had even spread their “By the adoption of the above plan we have added anly twenty five (25) men to the present force which con- sists of 652 men making a total of seventy-seven (77) men. “You will note that your committee has eliminated the nineteen (19) call gamblers' blankets on the cemetery walls and that scores of automobiles packed be- side the inclosure every night within a stone's throw of the graves of American soldiers. They will be kept moving hereafter, he said. ‘ceh'e the $5,000 golden mermaid, em- |blematic of the championship, WATERBURY NENT0 SUPPORT LONERGAN Delegates to Democratic State Gonvention Solidly Behind Thoms | The democratic city convention of democrats in Waterbury last night, instructed their delegates to give their support to ex-Congressman Augustine Lonergan for senator and ex-Mayor Willlam E. Thoms of Wat- erbury for governor. This institutes | a new angle to the already compli-| cated state of affalrs in the campaigns of the leading democrats of the state for positions on the national and state tickets. Battle Royal Coming. The action of the Waterbury con- vention last night, assures a batfle royal at the democratic state con- vention, between Mayor David E. Fitzgerald of New Haven and ex- Mayor Thonts of Waterbury and be- twegn the former congressman and Mr. Spellacy. The Hartford delega- tion has already declared for Spellacy |and the New Haven delegation hasde- clared for Fitzgerald, while the Wat- erbury delegation is strictly opposed to these men and they will strive hard to put their men across. Although at the present time, the Spellacy-Fitzgerald combination seems stronger than that headed by Loner- gan, it is predicted that they will lose some of their strength by the last minute switching of supporters. Locals Not Instructed. The local delegation to the state convention {s not bound or instructed to either faction but it is understood that they stand divided with regards to Lonergan and Spellacy. No estim- ate of the support to be accorded to either man can be given at this time, as no one knows just how the local men aim to vote. Lonergan has al- ways been a popular figure in New Britain when it came time to vote for him, and he has often expressed deep triendship and gratitude to this city for the support given him in the past. The hope of the local delegation, however, is that they might be able to bargain some of their votes in the interest of the candidacy of Joseph Halloran for congressman, and to this effect, they are awaiting the time of the convention until they will be able to get something for what theyi can give. Probably Spellacy. It is reported that many ot the Hartford delegation are in favor of Mr. Halloran's candidacy for the nomina- | tion, and if so, the local aspirant for the congressional nomination will most probably work in the interests of Spellacy and Fitzgerald. Some of the delegates, however, have aiready stated that they will be for Loner- gan, first, last and always, and the outlook for the local men is that they will be split when the ballots are counted. DEATHS AND FUNERALS John Connell. The funeral of John Connell will be held at 9 o'clock on Monday morn- ing at the church of St. John \the Evangelist. The body will be taken to Willimantic for burial. Mrs. Louis Sandberg. The funeral of Mrs. Louis Sand- berg was held at 2 o'clock this aft- ernoon at the Erwin chapel. Rev. Dr. A. A. Ahlquist, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church conducted the serv- ice. The pallbearers were Claus John- son, Alfred Peterson, Herman John- son, August Bloom, John Gustafson and Christ Christophersen. The burial was in Fairview cemetery. WINS BEAUTY AWARD. Mary Campbell of Columbus, Crownel ; Queen of Bathing Beauties. Atlantic City., Sept. 9.—Miss Mary Katherine Campbell of Columbus, 0., who came to Atlantic City as “Mis3| Columbus,” today holds the title of “‘Miss America,” having been crowned last night as the most beautiful bathing girl in the country in the finals of the beauty tourney held in connection with the third annual At- lantic City Pageant. She will re- from | Miss Margaret Gorman, at Washing- ton, winner of the contest last year. Miss Campbell, who won over 5§ other entrants in the contest of pul- chritude is of athletic bulld and has long curly auburn hair. AMBUSHED BY IRREGULARS Dublin, Sept. 9.—A patrol of four national army men proceeding toward Ballinboy bridge, near the Clifden wireless station, county Galway, was ambushed yesterday by 40 irregulars, whose intention it apparently was to cut off the Marion station garrison from its base, The patrol however, took cover and held {ts position until reinforcements arrived, when the ir- | tured near Metuchen by Predicts 1922, REQUESTS COURT TO SHOOT HER HUSBAND Judge Declines Wife's Wish Because of Possible Flood of Similar Ap- peals From Others. New York, Sept. 0.—"You better do what I tell-you," Mrs. Christopher Donegan of 5 Water street Wood- haven, told Magistrate Thomas Doyle in the Jamalca police court yester- day, “and take that man outside and shoot him."” “That man" was Mrs. Donegan's husband, who, she sald, was drunk three weeks out of every month. “And what's more," exclaimed Mrs. Donegan in stentorian tones, arms akimbo, "when he's out of money he sells even the family soap, sewing thread and phonograph records. Donegan interrupted to declare that he was “the whitest man® in the world."” Judge Doyle, turning to Mrs. Done- gan, saild: “I'd like to oblige you, madam, but if I did as you ask me I am sure so many similar requests from wives would pour in that would need several ammunition fac- tories here immediately and also ad- ditlonal cemeteries." Dongan was held in $2,000 bail for felonious assault and disorderly con- duct. INVALID CHAIR OF DEGEASED SON SOLD Money Received From Sale Is Sent to Children’s Home Here While the average police court is acknowledged to be the greatest clearing house in existence for the tragedies and comedies, the humor and pathos of human life, the Chil- dren's Home, of New Britain, is prov- ing a wonderful mirror of the prob- lems that beset the traveler along the| pathway of life. Nearly every day a contribution is recelved and with it a message con- taining some {nteresting, sometimes humorous and sometimes pathetic side light on human nature. Many of these have been told in The Herald from time to time. The check for $1,200 received recently by Rev. Dr. J. E.' Klingberg from his first church home in America, might well make any one in the same posi- tion feel proud. One received there yesterday touches the heart strings in a much more serious and sadder| vein. Somewhere in the west there was| a young man who was hopelessly ill. His death was a matter of time.| While alive he spent his days on a wheeled chair. Finally the hand of death descended on the household| and the invalid son was taken away. The family had little money to spare but wanted to do something in mem- ory of the deceased son. The mem- ber sold the wheel chalr, realizing $12 on the sale, and forwarded the entire sum to the Children's Home. HOLD UP POLICE Three Men Attack New Jersey Cops and Escape With Auto But Are Captured Later. Plainfleld, N. J., Sept. 9.—Three men, traveling in a seven-passenger touring car belleved by the police to have been stolen, engaged in a hand- to-hand fight with Police Lieut. Maurice Higgins and Sergeant Dennis O'Keefe in West,Front street, near | Rock avenue, yesterday morning After overpowering the officers and taking their guns, the men escaped in a police car, firing several shots at the officers as they fled. Within two hours two men, alleged to be members of the trio, were cap- | Police Chief | Cornelius McCarty of South Plain- fleld, after an exchange of shots, and Police Chief William Hutchinson of | Metuchen caught a third man in a swamp back of Metuchen, where he | was attempting to hide The three| were brought to police headquarters| here and held on a charge of atro- clous assault and battery with intent to kill. The police car was found abandoned at Metuchen, with one tire missing. } Ratification [ Of Miners’ Agreement Wilkes Barre, Pa., Sept. 9. -—Presi- dent John L. Lewis, of the TUnited Mine Workers and the presidents of /| the three anthracite districts were confident today that the agreement with the operators would be ratified | by a declsive majority. Lewis said that 1,732 votes would be cast by the 690 delegates who make up the convention and he predicted that 90| percent. of this vote would be for regulars were put to flight. ratification. | They are GOOD! 5. 1. WORKERS GET Iy While Bachelors Lose But $1 Balaries of 4,000 officers of th Salvation army stationed {n 1,10 Aug. 1 on well Booth in London. The cut wal $1 a week for unmarried and $2 fo married officers. This cut and other matters of im. clal conference of tricts of the United States, calle by Commander Evangeline Booth fo Sept. 14, 15 and 16 at §a|\atlon Arm headquarters here. To “Promote’” Commander. Coincident with these events, Th World has learned that announce. ment probably will London soon of the ‘“‘promotion” & her position as head of the America she has held eighteen years, to som other station. ‘SUCC(‘SSUP Booth, but that may be divided the United State: into five territorie: rect to London. in Salvation Army circles a reduction," by Col. Walter F. Jenkins, Secretary, at 120 West 14th street. refused, however, port of the plated removal. |mature,” he said. has been issued that I know of." | With regard to the salary cut, Col Col. Jenkin to discuss the re: commander's contem “That is very pre. tion in the ‘“war bonus'" added to the salaries of Salvatio. Army officers in 1914 to meet the in. creasing cost of living. Small Living Allowances “‘Salvation Army salaries are really salaries at all,” he said. are merely living allowances. Salva tionists work for the sake of ggod they can do and all they expec to get is a living.” no Field Lieutenant is 87 a week; o Adjutant, $9.50. The war bonus was $4 for un married officers. It is now $3. makes the present salary of an un married Field Lieutenant $10; Cap tain, $11; ensign, §11.50; $12; Commandant, $12.50. To this i added either living quarters or an al lowance for rent. $9, | also are allowed The basic salary of a married field | afficers is Adjutant, $15 was bonus was $5. It is now $6. Liv ing quarters or rent, and travelling ex penses are added A basi ptain, $13; c five years, of five and sixteen fifty cents was added to the $1 lowance, and §1 to the $2 allowance. This has not been cut 1so, the duction does not affect and 32 between the It is reported that order for the ri ted, as all orders are, cander Booth, he opposed it energe ically, and there is strong feeling on the subject throughout the Army. “I think there is the present cut was ! Co.' Jenkins said although ardly justified.’ WOMAN DEFEATS MAN. Albuquerque, N. M., Sept. 0.—Mrs. Adelina Otero-Warren, of BONS REDUCTION Married Men Get Cut of $2 Week- American cities and towns were cut orders from Gen. Bram- portance will be discussed at awspe- Commissioners from the three Salvation Army dis- be made from Commander Evangeline Booth lrom branch of the Salvation Army, which It is reported that if this is done ne will be appointed to Miss instead of into three, as at present, the five commissioners to report di- The fact of the salary cut, called “‘bonus was gonfirmed last week Nationai the headquarters, No. | No definite nrder | Jenkins explained that it is a reduc- which was “‘They the The basic salary of an unmarried Captaln, $8; of an ensign, $8.50; of an and of a Commandant, This Adjutant, Traveling expenses | Ensign, $14; | Commandant, $16. The allowance of §1 a week is made for each child up to the age of ages | A war bonus of al- re- alaries of em- | ployes other than officers. the luction was transmit- through Com- American general felling Santa Fe, ‘NOTHING T0 Y, ON STRIKE TODAY {Union Leaders Silent as 41th Week Passes Today Chicago, Sept, 9.—"Nothing to Say” was the brief reply of union leaders and railroad heads alike to inquiries concerning the strike situation today pending developments next Monday | when Judge Jame A. Wilkerson is due to hear Attorney Gen. Daugherty's ap. plication to make the government's strike injunction permanent. The policy committee of the six striking i shop crafts {s summoned to meet the¢ same day. Both sides in the strike controversy had apparently adopted a waliting policy until then. 8. Davies Warfield, president of the Seaboard Alr line who with Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohfo is included in the group of executives sald to be leaning toward a plan for separate agreements for settling the strike on individual roads, was expected here today. On Eleventh Week The shopmen's strike entered {ts 11th week today with conditions gene erally quiet throughout the country. A fifth man was arrested at Tul®:. Okla. on charges of setting fire to & Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific raile road bridge near El Reno, Okla., on August 17. Four men faced murder charges at | Memphis, Tenn. for the killing of Charles Lanler, Jr., a non-union eme ploye of Frisco system. Police say the men confessed to virtually all crimes and disorders since the rall strike ia that section of Tennessee. No Clues to Bombers Military and federal authorities | were without clues to the identity of bomb throwers who wrecked the homes of two Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad shop employes at Pare sons, Kas. A. F. Banks, president of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern railway outer belt line to the Chicago Steel and grain district announced that striking em- ployers of the road had been invited to return Monday to their ‘former positions and rating with the come pany including seniority rights.” He said he expected the men to returna Monday. Strike leaders on the other hand declared there was no break in their ranks. Officials of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy announced that west of the Missouri river, the system has & normal shop force. e » il d r | y L] | n e S s GOODNESS! RAIN AGAIN. | T BT ® | Dear Me, Showers Tonight or Sunday But Warmer Wecather Promised Also New Haven, Sept. 9.—For Con- necticut: Showers late tonight or Sunday; warm tonight; moderate southerly winds. Conditions: The pressure con- | tinues high over the north Atlantie and north Pacific coasts and low over the Lake region. Cloudy and unset- tled weather prevails from the At- lantic coast westward to the Missis- sippi river. Showers have occurred during the last 24 hours. The tem- perature is rising slowly in the Lake region and New England. Conditions favor for this | cloudy and unsettled weather local showers. 1. n t it vicinity with f SHOWERS NEXT WEEK Washington, Sept. 9.—Weather oute look for the week beginning Monday. North and middle Atlan‘c states: ! Unsettled and showers wit® the tem« | perature above normal first part; gen= erally fair with normal temperature thereafter. s s BERGSTROM BU | August Bergstrom of 41 Trinity street, has purchased through the | Carlson, Cashman and Danielson real - | estate agency, four cottages and & |‘ piece of land on the main highway | in Berlin from B. Miller, Sol Dubowy and Max Kennedy. LAND. 1,100 ENROLLMENT. Hartford, Sept. 9.—The total ene rollment of the four state normal schools in Connecticut at the begin- ning of the present terms is approxi- mately 1,100. The figures for each school are substantially as follows: New Britain 375, New Haven 406, Willimantic 120 and Danbury 200. The increase this vear over last year's enrollment is nearly 300. The state department of education will find some difficulty in providing accoms modation for all those on the rolls of the schools PALACE defeated Congressman Nestor Mon- tova of this city for nomination for representative in congress in the New Mexico republican ntion here vesterday. She received 4463 votes to 991 for Montova con STARTING SUNDAY NORMA TALMADGE HARRISON FORD in “LOVE’S REDEMPTION” |“Every Man His Own Philosopher” Regular Time and Place Topic For Opening Session EVERYMAN’S BIBLE CLASS