New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 21, 1929, Page 2

.i. ‘TOMNON COONGL “UNABLE T0 AGREE I BT (Continued from First Page) mittes with instructions to bring in amended estimates tonight. The alderman called attention to numerous foreclosures of properties, many of them to satisfy bad tax ac- counta. He said that budget making | is purely a case of guesswork, illus- | trating his point by mentioning | transfers from certain aécounts which were found to have large bal- ances to others in less healthy con- dition. Thousands of persons owning thelr own homes are hard pressed to meet their obligations, he sald. and he forecast more foreclosure ac tions if the high tax rate is permi ted to stand. Analyzes Increases That the costs of carrying the city’s debt obligations has not con- tributed to the increase in rate was proved by the alderman by introdue- ing the figures of this year and last which show $37.000 1 set aside for payments on principal. Much of the increase in the budget comes, he said, from the following higher ap- propriations: Board of public works, $108,000; police, $39,000; fire, $17.- 000; New Britain Institute, $10.000: parks, $40.000. There are about 30 other items increased in lesser amounts, the alderman asserted. Alderman Johnson repeated his defense of the council's action of last year in cutting the appropriations of the board of finance by pointing to‘ the fact that balances on hand Feb- ruary 18, were more than $70.000 greater than on the same date last | rear. + gzapatka Criticizes Colleagues | Alderman Zapatka voiced oppn!i-: tion to the proposal that the finance committee make the amendments, clalming that the four to two re- publican membership on that com-| mittee s unfair. He went definitely | on record in opposition to any c\{(‘l in the department of public works, | confessing that he had “learned his last year when { of the city government was cnrtail- od. His interest in appropriations is increased by the fact that his sec- | tion of the city will be hardest hit by whatever is done, he insisted. The alderman lainched an attack on his colleagues who, a few months | ago, favored an annropriation of | $540.000 for an addition to the seniar high school. remarking: “Some of those who want to cut one mill now, came here a few months! ago and voted for a school hond | tssue which was the equivalent of | five mills. Tf this movement is to provide campalgn material for men | who are coming up for re-clection in the spring, T don't want to have any nart in it, and T won't work with them," he announced. Judd Defends Council Prefacing his = remarks with a “atement that he feels free to speak inea he is not a candidata for re. letion, Alderman Willlam H. Juadd, aid he did not vote for the reduc- fion last year, but that he cannot nee where the common council can be held responsible for the increase this year. He insisted that the school committee received enough through its regular appropriation and the special levy of one-mill; that the board of public works had about the same amount of money to spend as it had in former years: and that the polick department not only carried on with ¢he amount allowed. but also saveq enough to buy two cars for which'no appropriation was made. Although in the ‘public eye, the couneil is blamed for the increase, the finance board chairman dis- clalms: any such statement and the figures belie it, the alderman de- clared. That opposition to the increase of two mills is citywide, was frankly admitted by the alderman. He urged that mo. cuts be made merely for the Ready sako of cutting, but that the ability |costs ¢ general government in this' was voted on motied of Counaliman of the taxpayers to stand the heavier burden be considered by the council. Bartiett Favors 38 Mills - Counciiman Bartlett repeated the statement he made last Monday, that he would stand by the 33 mills tax, He maid that he did not want high taxes, nor did his constituents, but he recognised the fact that the city gets only what it pays for. “For 10 years we have been lulling ourselvea to sleep by cutting and putting back work, but the day is coming when we must spend a whole lot of money,” he sald. “We cannot ex- pect to pay the same amounts every year. There have been foreclosures to be sure, but its the same as the stock market. People buy and the market drops and then you hear a holler. S8ome have purchased real estate on & ‘shoestring.’ and they can't hold on. You don't see big corporations content with the same amount of busineas every year: they must expand and so must the city. And, T want to say right here and now, that if there is to be one nickel against it. Anything we spend in di- recting the youth and providing recreation is good preventive medi- cine.” Nair Criticises Bariett Alderman Nair, who like Bartlett, is & republican, sent a broadside against his colleague's argument, when he arose and said: “I disagree with the councilman. He has not had sufficient dealings in real estate, and does not hold title to enough property to come in here and venture such an opinion |as he has tonight. “Much of the property which is now in danger of being foreclosed was purchased during the period of high salaries in factories. Now sal- aries are lower and workingmen straits. It is our duty to help them. “I would not have any property foreclosed for taxes if 1 had my say. It doesn't do any harm to carry along these accounts, because we are collecting high interest on them. I know of properties which are not worth the first mortgage on them. But they were purchased or built in the period of inflation, and there was no business on a ‘shoe- string’ in connmection with them. There was no gambling, such as exists in a stock market, there.” Mayor Raps School Dept. Mayor Paonessa entered the dis- cussion at this point to say: “In the first place, I do not want to appoint this committee. Do it yourselves. I want to praise the |alderman from the first ward (Nalr). 1 only wish he had spoken like that a month ago when a $540,000 school bond issue was up for action. It is school expenses that have put us in the condition we are today, finan- cially. That bond issue was equal to five mills. “You told me, Mr. Alderman, that you were opposed to the additorium, but you voted for the bond issue. 1 have seen newspaper references to the mill rate in this city. It wat incorrectly stated that other citier pay certain amounts, because achool. expenses were not included. The When your Children Cry for It ¢ has little upeets at times. All our care cannot prevent them. But you can be prepared. Then you can lo what any experfenced nurse vould do—what most physicians would tell you to do—give a few | drops of plain Castoria. No sooner done than Ba is soothed; relief is just a matter of moments. Yet you have eased your child without use of a single doubtful drug; Cas- toria is vegetable. So it's safe to use as often as an infant has any little pain you cannot pat away. And t's always ready for the crueler pangs of colic. or constipation, or diarrhea; effective, too, for older children. Twenty-five million bottles were bought last year. (”L'Yatd,‘ufl CASTORIA cut from the park department, I am | who bought $15.000 houses are in; city, if ssparsted from achool cests, would be less than 15 mills. “The city of New Britain is deep- ly in debt. We are spending $424 a day for ichool buildings erected years ago. Mr. Nair, it would have been better for you and for the city of New Britain if you had delivered a month ago, the oration you de- livered tonight.” Nair Replies to Paoncssa Alderman Nair promptly arose mayor’s remarks. He made it known that he attempted to effect a com- promises on the senior high school addition progrum, but was unsuc- cesstul in bringing the parties to- igether. He insisted it was the duty of the mayor to name the commit- tee. During the discussion which fol- lowed, Councilman William D. Boyle suggested that the $40 monthly al- ‘Jowance for the use of private cars by city employes be discontinued as a move for economy. When Mayor Paonessa made it known that he would regard it a reflection on the board of finance if he appointed the committee, Alder- man Nair agreed to have five senlor member~ selected from each side lof the house. The committee was picked accordingly. Brady Avenue Name Retained The hope of Brady avenue res! dents to have the name of that thoroughfare changed to Tyler street 80 that it would bear the name of a president and become a part of a “presidential district” was | blasted by Councilman Conlon, who moved that the proposal be tabled, and received the support of the en- tire council. Councilman Boyle moved that the {board of fire commissioners be in- structed to provide Foamite tanks on all cars. He remarked that a studious fireman had suggested the idea after the mechanical depart- ;ment had removed the chemicals jand supplanted them with booster ‘pumpl. which deliver water instead i of chemicals, He made the siate- iment that the Erwin hotel fire would not have been accompanied by such heavy water losses if this |equipment was avallable. His rec- jommendation was forwarded to the fire board. Transfers of funds as proposed by the board of finance and taxa {tion were approved, but only after Counciiman Roger W. Whitman had voiced an objection to one of tha principlés involved, He said: T | know that the money has already been spent, but I Delieve there shoyd be some permanent pave. ment placed each year. I regard it false eoenomy to transfer funds from the permanent paving account 'to the street repair account, to make possible repairs which are not last. ing."” Mayor Paonessa advised that the funds are being used for penetra jtion macadam, which is considered to come within the class of perma- nent paving jobs. Claims Settled | Bettlement of claims as recom. |mended by the claims committe ACCUSTOMED TO A CUSTOM MADE SUIT You will enjoy your visit to our spe- cial suit department. Here you will find a wide range of materials, designs and colors. The interesting result of art in tail- and questioned the sincerity of the ! Larson, chairman of the cemmittes. They include: Mra. M. J. Radeckl, $15.75 for damage o an autemo- bile; Jennie Dudsinskl, $1S, per- sonal injuries; Mrs. Clars Contels, Carroll, $148.30, : Edward Labienic,. $18, personal in- juries; Angela Bertl, $1,000, per- sonal injuries. The recommendation of the ordi- nance committee to create the post iof msecond deputy inspector in the bullding department was adopted without comment, Detective Licutenancy Shelved When the proposal to authorize appointment of a leutenant of de- tectives came before the oouncil. Alderman Walter R. Falk moved its jadoption. Alderman Willlam H. Judd amended to table the matter indefinitely on the grounds that no jmoney was available for the posi- jtion. The motion to table cut off all ! debate, and the question was put by Ic«mm:lluuu Sablotsky, acting chair- !man, Councilman Bartlett was the only member distinctly heard to vote in faver, the remainder of the council being opposed. When this proposition came be- fore the council at the January meeting, Alderman Zapatka led a | movement to table it without con- |-|derauon by the ordinance com- | mittee and his suggestion lacked but jone vote of adoption, ‘The council adopted a resolution | combining the offices of meat in- spector with those of milk and food inspector, and voted to pay Dr. B. D. Radcliffe $4,000 to take over the position. Registrars’ Increasd Tabled Alderman Nair moved that the salary committes's recommendation to increase the salary of the regis- trars be tabled, and it was 80 voted, the ballot being 13 to 8. The license committea was upheld in its stand against 8unday evening roller skating at 191 Arch street. A vote was passed to have the temporary arch &nd court of honor at the West Main street entrance to Walnut HIll 'park removed. Alder- man Judd, chajrman of the special committee, has had an offer to re- move' the memorial for the lumber, and it will cost the city nothing to carry out the committee's recom- vl-l"ndnuon, he explained to the coun. ¢ ) | «lderman Falk regretting the passing of the temporary memorial expressed a hope that some suitable entrance to the park will be laid out. Recommendations of the board of public works that the board of as- sessment fix damages and benefits in connection with street work carried cut were adopted. The board of public works recom- mended’ that ‘Thomas F. McGrath, clerk-elect of the department of public works, be paid $2.200 a year, and the suggestion was forwarded to the salary committee. He will suc- ceed George H. Johnson, resigned. Accepting & recommendation of the board of finance and taxation, the council voted to create a “sus- pense account.” Tax bills which seem to be uncollectible will he en- tered into this account. e oring—plus style within the bounds of good taste—makes for distinction and originality in keeping with each custom- er’s needs. The prestige which the Langrock name has justly earned is, of course, an f ONE THIRTY-NINE integral part of every suit. . ‘»‘m!u‘~ P ~Q~M THE HQUSE OF ] MAIN STREET, R Y, NEW BRITAIN 60 YBARS WITHR. 4 B ON HIS 79TH BIRTHDAY William Parker Has Double Oberrv- anco—Started to Work At Age of 18. Yesterday was the occasion for a double observance for Wililam Park- er of Curtis street when he cele- brated his 79th birthday and his 60th year with the Ruasell & Erwin Mfg. Co. Mr. Parker entered the employ of the concern on February 20, 1869, on his 16th birthday, starting as a clerk in the packing department. At the present time, he is one of the as- sistant managers of the concern. At the time of bis entrance into the employ of the concern, his father was general superintendent of the factory. Young Parker just finished high achool in Meriden when he decided to accept an offer from his father for a place at R. & E. At that time, the compawy manu- factured bullders’ hardware, food cutters, bells, fire irons and pad- locks. Today, only builders’ hard- ware is made there, Russell & Erwin was then an in- dependent concern, Now it is one of the' divisions of the American Hardware Corp. Judge Traceski Thanks Policemen for Flowers Chief W. C. Hart of the police de- partment is in receipt of the follow- ing letter from Judge Stanley J. Tra- ceskl of the city and police court: “My dear Chief: Pleass convey to the police department my sincere thanks for the beautiful floral tri- butes and wishes for succeas which were given to me at the tithe 1 was sworn in. 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Cost no more than an ordinary shovel and last twice as long . . . You'll need Bnow Pushers, Tce Choppers and Scrapers too, which we carry in brands known for quality, THE JUNIOR SNOW SHOVEL For boys and girls—made just like the big ones. For & few cents you can let the little folks get a lot of healthful enjoyment. JUST THE SORT OF SNOW FOR GOOD SKIING ‘The necessary equipment is awaiting you here. It takes good skiing equipment to get the most fun out of it. That's the only kind we carry. IT ISN'T NECESSARY, TOPAY, TO TAKF. OUR WORD FOR IHE FACT THAT YOU NEED WEATHER STRIP. JUST PLACE YOUR HAND NEAR A WINDOW OR THE BOTTOM OF A DOOR AND YOU'LL COME IN FOR HOME COMFORT WEATHER STRIP Easy to apply. Keeps drafts and all weather outside where it belongs. We have the TAC- EZY Copper Strip also. 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