Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-04

Timothy C. Murphy moved the adoption of the resolution, MT. Tracy stating that the business of the con l. cern was the manufacture of velvet ribbon (ArIIause.)
 Albert Boardman at this point ad- dressed the chair and stated his opln- ions, claiming the action to be illegal and declaring Norwich the Judas town of the state, if the others are acting fair in observing the law. He declared it was a detriment to the poor man. He received some applause and some misses.
 Senator Cranda1 stated as a res ident of nearby town he would with draw all charges of miscarriage be- cause anything which will benefit Nor wfch will benefit the surrounding towns. (Applause.)
 Lost Big Company Four Years Ago.
 Frederick w. Cary expressed sur prise at MT. Boardman's statements, inasmuch as he gets his profits from the workingmen. and the more work ingmen the more profits.
 illustrations from local history might be given of the effect of public opinion upon prospective industries. In the first instance there was an invitation by the selectmen to locate in Norwich with promise of certain favors. In the second instance there was a cool ness and lack Of interest that repelled the manufacturer who intended to To- cate here.
 Illustration lon Nov. 14th, 1898, at a special town meeting it was voted that all town taxes assessed or levied upon the land, buildings and plant of the J. B. Martin company should be remitted for the term of ten years and a sum Of $1.o0O should be appropriated for the purchase of a water supply and site for the proposed factory.
 This obligation of the town was faithfully performed. No healing act of the legislature was ever passed. Each year the assessors placed the val uation on the property and each veal the selectmen abated the tax. The valuation placed by the assessors was $96.50 at the end of the tenth year. Then the J. B. Martin company volun- tariIy increa sed their own list to the sum of s177,000 and are now paying taxes on that amount, thus giving evil dence of the fact that when a concern is treated fairly it will be fair with the town.
 Illustration About four years ago the Rhode Island Worsted company sought location in Norwich, and in view of the importance of the concern was entitled to some favors from the town. Such action always exerts great influence upon an intending investor. as it is an expression of good will from every voter and taxpayer in the city. Norwich was not awake to it's opportunities The Reliance Worsted company guarantee was still unfulfilled
  appropriation by the town of small sum promised to bring Messrs. Camp bell & Henauit to Norwich
 AS a result the Rhode Island Wor- sted company departed to Stafford. where the town enthusiastically voted to remit all taxes on their plant for a term of years.
 This concern has since erected an enormous weaveshed 160x220. given employment to $50 hands. and has a plant valued at several hundred thou sand dollars
 Profting by these experiences. the public of Norwich can govern their fu- ture action.
 The vote was called for at this point anf everyone voted Yes with the ex- ception of one No by Mir. Boardman. That completing the business of the meeting. adjournment was taken at S.25 o'clock.
 Largest in France.
 Following the meeting, President Tracy stated that the company is the largest of its kind in France and upon locating here will build a factory at the start 1O0x140 at least and begin work with 100 hands, A cablegram was sent to France Friday night stat ing that the town meeting had voted unanimously to remit their taxes, but the matter must be validated by the legislature Whether this will have an effect upon the concern coming here or will prevent it until after the necessary action cannot be foretoId.
 MT. Crozier has taken an important part in the locating of this new con cern here if it decides to come and another feature which has been decid- edly attractive is the low cost of cleo tric power here. Where it would To- cate is uncertain but it will probably be in the town somewhere outside the city limits.