New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 22, 1928, Page 3

| CHOOSE ARGHITET FOR 1., ADDITION School Board Nembers Favor Holmes-Powers, Lansing, Mich. Criticizing “fellow members of the school board who opposed entering | into contract with an out of the state architectural firm for the pro- posed additicn to the Senior High school, Committeeman George Le- Witt ‘imputed political motivea to their efforts during a two hour de- bate at a special meeting yesterday afternoon. “An effort is being made here to #et this contract, not for the man who may be expected to do the bet- ter job, but for the one who can muster up the greater number of votes,” Mr. LeWitt said during his defense of the school accommoda- tions committee’s recommendation that the Warren Holmes-Powesr Co., of Langing, Mich., be engaged to do the work. When the committee passed its sccond hour of discussion without shaking the lines of battle on either #ide, a vote was called on an amend- ment to enter into contract with | Henry F. Ludorf, an architect, of | this city and Hartford and it was de- 1 feated. The Holmes-Powers con- | tract, contingent on money being ap- propriated, was then passed. Casale Would Change Location The action was preceded by a motion by Committceman 8. Gerard asale to abandon pl for adding to the present high school and build- ing in another section of the city. Mr. (Casale pointed to the fact that all senior high school accommoda- tions are now centered in the south- ern section of New Britain, and he urged that children and their par- ents who reside in the northern and westen districts are entitled to some | consid=ration.] He inquired if the cost of an entire new plant would be great, venturing an opinion that it would not be found to be exces- sively high. The addition finally de- cided upon by the committee was characterized by the committeeman as an “architectural monstrosity,” one which “would need the services of a Michaelangelo to make present- able.” He called attention to the difficulty of uniting two buildings of widely different architecture by a third. The committeeman also said that a cafeteria would not be need- ed it high school accommodations were made more readily accessible to pupils in all sections. Chairman WHalloran felt the same way | but forgot his personal fecling be- | canse of the large cost. s Supt. Stanley H. Holmes, replying to question, fixed the probable ad- ditional cost of operation-at $70,000 a year if a new &chool is to be built and he also stresscd that a site must be obtained and a complete teaching organization employed and set up. Moves to Award Contract, After it was voted to have an ad- dition to the present Building, Chair- man Joseph M. Halloran of the com- nittee on e&chool accommodations moved that a contract be entered into with the Warren Holmes-Pow- era Co., of Lansing, Mich. Prefacing his amendment with a statement that he has consistently stood up for the employment of & local architeet, Committeeman | James J. Butler proposed that Henry 1%, Ludorf be engaged as architect | for the job. The mover of the amendment remarked that the com- petition had dwindled down to a question of the Lansing firm or Ludorf and that he was of the opin- ion that the city would be more economicaly and satisfactorily serv- «d by employing Ludorf and could &till “do its trading at home." | Committeeman Halloran and | Louis W. Young raised the question | on the claim that the competition Tiad resolved itself into one between Ludorf and the Holmes-Powers Co., advising the committee that a mo- tion to engage Ludorf had been de- feated and that the Holmes motion prevailed. This claim was answered by the committee’s minutes to show no architect other than the Holmes- P'owers Co., and Ludorf had receiv- ed a vote, although each was men- tioned separately. Attention was called to the fact that both the Holmes-Powers Co., and Ludorf offer to build the school | within an estimatcd figure of $350,- | 000 and claim was made that each | fills the program with each having some imperfections. Buflding Not Ready in Sept. | The fact was brought out that un- avoidable delays will make it impos- tible to have the school building ready by next September and in answer to a question, Supt. Holmes | | | | | |ure to $350,000 and |sinks into obscurity. said he expeets about 300 or 350 pupils attending school on a part- session plan. Should the board's recommendation pass the board of finance and taxation and the com- mon council, the building will not be ready on time, President P. F. King told the members. Toward the latter part of the meeting, Secretary Henry T. Burr cxpressed his opinion and in a prac- tical way explained that the only part of New Britain's money which would be going out was the archi- tect’s fee. He ecxplained he waa on the sub- committee for only two mcetings, having been elected to the place which was formerly occupied by the late George W. Traut. Considerable time was occupied discussing the merits of the twe architects. When the claim that the plans were of equal quality was Dbrought out by Mr. Casale, President King poiuted out that he did not re- #ard plans of architects until he sees what happens. He informed the com- mittee that estimaes were not lived up to when the Roosevelt school was being constructed. He pointed out that the Vance school estimates were observed. The '~ Robert J. Vance school was built under plans made | by Holmes-Powers Co., and the Roosevelt school was constructed cording to Henry Ludorf's plans Mr. King said. He felt it was a measure of safety to follow 1the Lansing’s firm's specifications. Committeeman Casale brought out | crences from at least the last two| ithe fact that the Roosevelt school | Places comment | and that the job was not. He re- job was completed Vance school ures on the Holmes-Powers plan teets were forced 1o reduce the fig- to give addi- tional rooms. At this point Committeeman But- ler made the statement that local architects were at a disadvantage, in advance of the reduction and that local archittects did not know of it until they submitted plans. LeWitt Reads Objections In answer 1o a question of Mrs. Laura P. Mangan relative to what is |in Holmes' plan which is not in that | cd that the present | submitted by Ludorf, Committeeman | tendent of streets be allowed to con- | LeWitt read a series of objections to | tinue in that position at his present | Ludorf plan from a sheaf of papers. rate of wages until Previous to his talk which lasted nearly 15 minutes, he said he found it very unpleasant to be forced to vote for a western architect in pref- erence to a local man, but he felt he was voting for the best plan. In conclusion he said: “It is human nature to favor your friends. We are not electing an architect to do our work, we are do- ing our work and when we have ac- complished our duty, the architect It was at this point that Mr. LeWitt made his ac- cusations relative to the political as- pect of the argument. Committeeman Butler expressed the belief Mr. LeWitt should not have brought politics into the meet- ing, he saild, but he observed the previous speaker had given consider- able thought to the political phases of the question himself when he took the trouble to bring in points att the board meeting which were not brought out at the sub commit- tee meeting where. Mr. Butler claimed, they should have been brought out. Committeemen LeWitt and Casale had a cross-fire discussion which lasted several minutes. Claim was made that the Holmes- Powers building cannot be construet- ed as planned unlcss C. Howard Crane, a theater architect, releases patent rights which, it was argued. are included in the auditorium. It was argued that irrespective of what architect is chosen, bids must be re- ceived within the estimate or the contract 1is volded. This, it was pointed out, safeguards the city against costs in excess of estimates. When the Ludorf amendment was lost, Committeeman Casale moved to have the matter tabled and that motion was lost. The recommen- dation of the school accommodations committee naming the Holmes-Pow- ers Co. was passed. The vote was by acclamation and although sever- al of the members did not vote, one of them, William H. Day having asked to be excused because he did not hear anything favorable for either plan, the minority did not question President King's decision on |any of the three votes. Delay Action For Casale Just as the members were about to act on the accommodations com- mittce “report at the beginning of the meeting, Committeeman Butler asked that the committee wait un- til Committeeman 8. Gerard Casale be present. The committee was as- |sured by Judge Morris D. Saxe that Mr. Casale had intention of being present. After about five minutes delay, Mr. Casale arrived, been delayed at a barber shop. The full board was present in- iclufllng President P. F. 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BATTEY FALS 10 GET APPOINTMENT Public Works Board Looking for New Superintendent Making no reference to Ralph | H. Battey, who has been acting su- | | i | | | | | | !last night adopted a resolution offer- | led by Commissioner Thomas W. Crowe that a new strect superinten- 1dent be advertised for immediately. ! { Mr. Crowe dbened the discussion by | | proposing that Secretary George M. | | Johnson be instructed to adverti {for a superintendent, and that th | applicants be required to show ref- they worked. No was made on Mr. Crow and the board immediately s proposal passed {minded the board that the first fig- | the resolution. In answer to A gilestion as to |were $550,000, but that the archi- | what method is to be used in adver- | tising for a superintendent, Mr. Crowe stated that he didn't care how it was done as long as none of the taxpayers’ money was spent in do- ing it. He said that he would leave {it to the secrotary 1o sce that the |that the western architect was told } fact was made known. Chairman | Towers remarked that there would be no need of spending money for |advertising after the newspapers . published the minutes of the meet- | ing in today's paper. Commissioner Crowe recommend- further notioe., The salary is $36 as fixed at a pre- | vious meeting. Mr. Rattey was up- pointed temporary superintendent at |a meeting two week ago and on u | resolution by Commissioner ~Crowe was put on probation for a period of {two wecks. The time was up lust i night- but no mention w Mr. Battey until Chair lasked who was to fill the { temporarily. Mr. Battey will be | titled to make an application to the | secretary for the position It was voted to install a sewer on | | Locust street, the matter to be re {terred to the board of compensation. | It was voted to accept Stratford road from Sefton drive to Etanley stred and Francis street, from Sefton drive '10 Stanley street. Street and grades |tines will be established on the| istreets. Belmont strect was also ac- cepted. | A petition for permit to instail 4 lilluminating sign in front of | Main street by Judd & Dunlap vorably acted on and referred to e building inspector. A petition that sidewalks he fn- |stalled on both sides of Linwood | street, betwecn Monroe street and ! Shuttle Meadow avenue, was put {over until nest mecting. An in; {tlon will be made by the hoard. petition that the eleetric lights at the {corner of LasSalle and Beaver street | be relocated was passed at the rec jommendation of the engineer. Tt was |also voted to relocate one light and install another onc on Queen street. | Believe Bishop Will | Be Deported by Mex ; Mexico City, Feb. (P—Rumors were current togay that Jose Armora |bishop of Tamaulipas, arrested in | hiding in Mexico City, wonld be de- { ported The absence from the city of eral Roberto Cryz chief of | police, has delaved decision as to what shall be done with the bishop. It is understood that the police |have discovered evidence implicating |the prelate in propaganda against | the government. . 15 - ASTHMA No cure for it, but welcome relief is often brought by- o 17 B ENEL® - R GLASSES §0c. WEEKLY tell 354 MAIN ST. ting superin- | position | pee- FLASHES OF LIFE: WANT TY COBB TO ACT AS TRAVELING CLOTHES MODEL By the Asociated Press, Atlantic City—The Georgia Peach is offered a peach of a salary to re- deem the country sartorially. Ty Cobb is wanted to travel about the country as an exponent of what the | well-dressed man will wear. A tele- gram to him from the convention of the Tri-State Clothiers and Furnish- |ers' association of New York, New jJersey and Pennsylvania sayi 'You are the idol of the boys today and your guidance would make a lasting impression on the men of tomorrow. America needs you to make the na- tion better dressed.” Montreal—Stephen Leacock would nail up the movies so far as Canadi- an children are concerned. He thinks that unless counteracted American films will cause young Canadians to belleve the United perintendent of streets for the past | States is the only place where there | ten ! e | are brav L Mr : | two weeks, the board of public works |are brave men and brave deeds. Mr. | 0oy gociety of Civil engine | Leacock is professor of economics at McGill and a humorist. Ottawa—Because he thinks Cana- | da ‘greatest natural resources’— boys and girls—are the only things givenlfree entry into the United States, J. H. Manion, opposition |member of parliament, suggests that {Canada retaliate for American tariff barriers. New York—Delta Upsilon is proud of a profitable member, Charles E. Hughes. He mailed a check from Havana for dues of $1. The check was auctioned at a fraternity lunch- con for §7, and it is not to be cash- ed. Los Angeles—Uncle Sam is ac- |quiring and the king of Denmark Is losing a. talented big fellow. Rasmus Karl Thekelsen Gottlieb, 6 feet 3, {movie actor known as Karl Dane, is eking citizenship. New York-—There are to be no free shows in town for two days this week. “The Ladder,” the only one, is to be idle while another scene is being added and the cast increased. I's a play dealing with reincarna- tion. RBinghamton, Y.—A real daugh- ter of the American Revolution fig- red in the holiday celebration by the D. A. R. Mrs. Jane Squire Dean will be on July 4. Her father at the of 12 drove wagons for the Continentals. age New York-—Because it is easiesr to find jobs for women than for nien, several husbands in the bor- ough of Quee are staying home doing houscwork'says Miss Hilda K. . Recretary of the Family Wel- Ifure socief The organization re- i fuses to advance relief funds so long the wife can earn money. St. Louis—Comes from Mr. Vol- stead comment about that horned toad who came out of a cornerstone i Eastland, Texas: vears without a drink! toad should be hearitly commended providing he isn't an imposter." n the words of Her- Lord, the public receives Sam by the budget system “with as little enthusiasm as an appointment lwith the denti New hert. M, York-- Bridgeport—Plea of guilty enter- ed in supcrior court here by John D. i.awson, New York tea room own- jer, forme harge of assault with intent to murder Frank Adams, of New York | city. Maximum term of 17 to 25 year | reduced to five years by Judge New {¢il Jennings, after conference with attorneys. When the Lawson home [in Westport was destroyed by fire on December 18, 1927, subsequent |investigation it was alleged, showed |that Lawson had brought Adams. an initerant painter to his home he two spent an evening drinking, land then retired. Adam’s story indi- {cated that an attempt had hecn {made to chloroform him. Hc awoke to find the house in flames and the door of his rooms locked. He cs- caped by leaping from the window | of lis room, on the second floo Lawson had insured his property for 870,000 and prosecution claimed "that he set fire to his house so that this amount would fall to his es- tate and Adams' charred body would mistaken for his own. Hartford—M. E. Pierpont of W. terbury, re-elected president of sociation of Connecticut fairs. G. M. ocsevelt Said: “My first pair of spectacles liter- ally opened up & new world to me.” Like Roosevelt you too may need glasses. Only an examination will you. Examination Free REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST ffchae PEN SATURDAY NIGHTS *“Thirty-one | I think that | publisher in Westport, to | Rundle, of Danbury, elected second vice president to succeed Frank H. Kingman. | Hartford—Annual meeting of Co- {lonial Air Transport Inc., here dis- {cuss {mproved air mail plans that cago and Cleveland service. Motor {eycle feeder lines at various points jauthorized by post office depart- | elected president. Governor Trum- bull, chairman of executive commit- | directorate. | Willimantic—Crossed high tension wires set New York, New Haven and | Hartford railroad station here on fire. Damage estimated at several thousand. New Haven—Annual banquet of | vers with prominent | bertinent subjects. speakers on | New Ho\‘jen—:\lter slashing high tschool girl'across cheek and biting | her nose, Flmer Lawrence, 21 year old negro, held here in $10,000 bonds { on charge of assault with intent to | kil Hartford—From Buffalo to this | city in two hours flat was time made { by Lieut. Eller, regular army air in- | structor, flying here on assignment. Average speed figured at 190 and 195 miles an hour. Hartford—George F. Bersig, shot ag a burglar, by a policeman Mon- day, remains in serious condition in | Hartford hospital. { Hartford—Motor Vehicle Com- missicnar Stoeckel ordered to grant license to operate a public service vehicle by Attorney General Alling when two witnesses testify to char- , acter of Elton L. Hallock. of Brid vort, who appealed for the license, New Haven, Conn, Feh. 22 (B New plans for the Sterling memor- ial library at Yale university to be nilt at a cost of over $7,000,000 ere deseribed to the Yale alumni athered here today for the fifteenth mual alumni university day by Professor Andrew IKeogh, university Hibrarian, who spoke at the meeting in Sprague Memorial hall. Professor Charl ymour, vost of the university presided. “The style of arehitectur said Prof. promise expedited Hartford to Chi- | | ment. General John F. O'Ryan, re- | tee, and prominent list of men on | between | pro- 22 2z, 1928 cogh, is Gothic, not only muu»e! this 15 in keeping with the neigh- voring memeorial quandrangle and law school, and with the general policy of the university but because | Gothie lends itsclf readily to expan- sion. The library will have a shelf capucity of three million volumes, und seating capacity for two thou- sand readers at one time. The new | drawings show how and where an- other million volumes can be housed without roying the heauty or unity of the structure now building. It is impossible to set a date for the completion of a building so large and so fincly cxecuted but it will probably be ready for alumni ay two vears hence, or at the est by commencement of that year. Our good fortune 1in securing | James Gamble Rogers, supervisi chitect of the university as archi- | tect, is equalled by our securing Mare Eidlitz and Son who built the memorial quand us the con- tractor, PLAYERS ARE CLEARED OF SCANDAL CHARGES Bohne and Pat ! Samwmy Duncan Awarded 850 Damages ,\znlns(; Chicago Publication. Chicago, Fcb. 22 —(A)—Another | baseball scandal, nearly six years old, has at last been legally squelch ed. The suit of Samn Bohne and | Pat Duncan, former Cincinnati Red for libel be published in- sinuations they had been approached by New York gamblers, was decided in their favor yesterday by Federa Judge Walter C. Lindley. 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