Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-26

ing around the room added his bark to the applause that greeted Judge Barnes and also joined in the ap- plause for each successive speaker un- til he was removed from the room.
 Sidney H. Miner of New London spoke briefly of the advantages of the Elliott of Willimantic also spoke briefly.
 Freight Agent c. J. Isbister of the New Haven road said that he appre- ciated the pleasant things that had been said about President Mellen and the New Haven road and for himself he would be pleased to see this new cutoff established. It seemed to be 8 law of transportation that traffic goes by the shortest route. and with the new cutoff there would be almost an airline to Springfield. With the docks in operation, Norwich would practl- cally be the main line between Flu rope and Chicago. The new cutoH would bring Manchester, Bolton. Hop River, Turnerville and other points as near here. according to freightage, as Moosup is now.
 Would Open Up Good Territory.
 J. Arthur Allen of New London spoke of what he could see in traffic possibilities of great moment in the proposed cutoff. He referred to infor- nation gained by the interstate com merce commission, which learned that freight delays, as well as passenger delays, occurred at junction points. At present New London people have to leave at 7.30 to get to Hartford, which was an inconvenient hour, but there would be a good feeding territory for passenger traffic over this line to Hartford through the proposed cutoff. On the side of freight MT. Allyn ad- vised to keep local service away from the great arteriaI trunk lines. By feeding through the veins instead of the arteries the local service would be improved. He indicated how freight nryx iP in arr C} through Springfield and Worcester could be shortened and improved by dropping straight down from Spring. field, and he believed there would be mess through the territory to warrant an extra freight service. He believed Norwich, New London and WiIliman- tic could unite very heartily in this and could encourage the New Haven road to expect great possibilities. MT. Allyn went on to speak of the immi- grant service through Springfield, which might be expected to be an ulti- mate development of the steamship lines.
 Mir. Taylor of WiiIin1antic
 George F. Taylor of Willimantic en- and spoke of the value of good feeling between the cities and of the possi- bility of some future meeting when matters of interest to all might be discussed
 Would Avoid Two Heavy Grades.
 Adams P. Carroll pointed out how the Versailles cutoff would make a much easier grade to Willman avoiding the two heavy grades on the Central Vermont. one at the Falls in this city and the other at Lebanon, | thereby enabling more cars to be haul l ed in a train than are now possible l over the Central Vermont road. When 1 the Taftvil1e dam was built. said MT. i Carroll the abutments were put in | with the idea that a railroad bridge 1 would be put across, so that it was 1 not a new idea entirely.
 Explained Surveyed Routes.
 Secretary Charles w Pearson ex- l plained a plan of the proposed cutoff, i which was spread out on a table in 1 the room. It showed the four different 1 surveys which have been made, the 1 shortest making line 1 78 miles long ! and the longest about miles. The ! association is not directly ad- i vocating any particular one of the i surveys
 WiIImantic Pastor Pleased.
 Rev. William s. Beard of Williman- tie made Q. pleasant reference to the | new day which he felt had dawned ! Mher, he heard the Bible quoted in a business meeting and in a stirring speech went on to speak of the value 1 D. cooperation which was indicated by this meeting. Individualism had 1 teeh the bane of New England. he 1 aid, and he was glad to see this get spirit.
 Assistant Superintendent E. c. Jew ett of the Thermos Bottle company, formerly the New Haven freight agent acre, spoke in commendation of the at -itude of the meeting towards the New which he said he believed would be july appreciated by the railroad off, cials.
 For Others to Cooperate.
 On motion of Herbert w. Branche 1t was voted that we trust that the bus- ness mems associations of New Lon ion, Willimantic. Rockville and South Manchester may forward to the New Haven road officials similar resolutions 0 that passed a this meeting.
 Eastern Connecticut Development.
 Secretary c. w. Pearson moved that he chair appoint a committee of five lpon the development of eastern Con- lecticut to confer and act in union with the other associations. This was 7oted.
 Citizens Committee on Streets.
 Charles I. Smith offered a resolu- ion calling for the appointment of a itizen's committee of ten men to re- 'ort to the mayor on street improve nents, including also the financial as ect of the case.
 L. O. Smith called attention to the act that we are living in an age when , n demand. MT Smith said he had card much criticism of city officials | Tho were doing all they could with he money that was given them. He xplained the scope of the committee, 1hich would be merely advisory. He bought that street improvements such S were contemplated ought to be argely charged up to the property wners along the streets. He had a ( ood word for Mayor Murphy and ther city officials for the good work hey were doing in the city depart lents.
 How WilIinantic Does. Judge Arnold told the meeting that had solved the question V a, charter amendment under which putting property owners pay two airds of the cost of sidewalk. and had t We years to pay it in. I vote of thanks was passed to the t lew London and Wf1limantfc men for \ oming and giving their aid. Coffee. oughnuts and cigars were served by I le entertainment committee. f Those here from New London were I rnest E. Rogers, Sidney H. Miner. J. a rthur Allyn, F. c. Chidsey and John I humphrey. I The visitors from Wi1limantic were | ev. William s. Beard George F. i