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New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
TO OVERHAUL LIGHTING SYSTEM

It is very evident that the present city administration is going to undo some of the things done by the last one and it appears that a great deal of the reform will be confined to the department of public works. The has been so much talk. is to be over hauled and, according to the state 1nents made to the common council last evening by Councilman Voight, some changes are needed. The lights were located in accordance with the instructions of pr. Bell, the expert, to whom the city paid several hum dred dollars for looking over the lighting of the city and recommending system that would be more suitable than the one then in existence. This question had been under considera tion for long time and at it's close a contract was made with the United Electric Light and Water company and the lights are being installed.
 It is stated that all of the more powerful lights have not been placed. The objection raised by Councilman voight is that lights of lesser bril- liancy have been placed on streets of more importance than those placed on streets of less importance. He made his objection so plain that special committee was appointed to take the matter under consideration. Just as soon as the matter was opened up several members of the council entered an objection to the present system and 1t was made quite plain that it was far from satisfactory. It seems peculiar that Dr. Bell, recog- nized as being such a competent man, should make so many mistakes in the location of lights. MT. Weights idea is that he was not sufficiently we'll acquainted with the relative impor- tance of the streets to locate the lights where they would give the best satisfaction. The council was unani- mously in favor of the change.
 It is very evident that the year will see many changes made in the manner of handling the public busi- ness and if they prove to be an i'm
 provement over those practised dur
 ing the past few years the public will greatly appreciate them. We all want the best methods obtainable.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
Health Superintendent.
(Meriden Record.)

The Record is particularly interest ed in one of the recommendations made by New Britain's new mayor fir it sounds good enough to initiate.
 Mayor Quigley has recommended to the board of health commissioners the appointment of Dr. T. Eben Reeks as superintendent of health. Under the new charter amendment, which becomes operative on the first day of May, the superintendent of health is required to devote all his time to the duties of the office. The office will be located in City hall, and will be fitted with complete laboratory.
 Sometime, after there has been suffi- cient waste, it may be that the au- thorities will see the advantage of hav- ing a real head for the health depart ment of Meriden. The time has passed when city can afford to have its health interests split up into so many departments that it is impossible to fix responsibility and prevent a clashing of interests.
 man capable of serving the best interests of municipality as superin- tendent of health must be paid a decent salary. No man is going to leave a profession where he is making a living to take up work where he would find difficulty in eking out an existence. To preserve the good he ealth of any city requires the entire time and services of an efficient man and until this arrangement is per- fected there is bound to be much to be desired in the matter of the proper safeguarding of health.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
GARBAGE CONTRACT.

The fact that the committee on health has recommended that the garbage contvact be awarded to company whose bid was not the low est seems to have stirred up some excitement, just as if such a thing years ago colored man named Brown, a resident of Berlin, was awarded the contract for collecting the garbage, but there were so many complaints received during the year that when he put in a bid the follow ing year. which by the way was lower than any other, it was rejected be- cause of the trouble the city had with him previously. The same thing oc- cured few years ago in the award ing of a contract for printing the municipal record. The concern which had it one year did not do the work satisfactorily and when it put a bid in the next year it was rejected, not withstanding the fact that it was the lowest, so that there are at least two precedents for the action of the health committee this year.
 In some cities the garbage question is a source of revenue rather than an expense. Dealers in hogs pay for the garbage, haul it away, feed it to the pigs and make money on it. It will be noticed that the lowest bid dersifor the present contract expect to make up for the low price for which thev are willing to do the collecting by keeping hogs, and will still add to their revenue by fertilizing thei, farms. It has always appeared ques' tionable as to whether garbage fec hogs make very good food, unless during the last month or two or then lives they are fed on corn, thereb, nul1ifying to some extent at least the HI effects of the garbage. There IS lof course, good and bad garbage, ane perhaps the hog dealers have learned how to make the selection, but the point in which the city is interesteo
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

tivate. Many of them have enlarged their farms since the neighbors thinned out, but still there are thousands of practically idle acres. The Worcester man formerly of the hills sees no way for men to go back to those old farms and make money, except by the cor pCration system. Not that individuals cannot make money on the farms now as well as heretofore, as those still there do succeed, but men of the shops in cities have not the courage to go out With small means and take ar the old farms. They cannot outlive the necessity for the weekly wages of the shops. Probably their Judgment Is good, considering the lack of ability as farmers. But there is the land and the cities need the farm products more than ever and are willing to pay higher prices for them.
 Then there is the opening for cor rcrate effort, which means the direc- ton of capital by the few for the em- ployment of the many. That is the opening for thousands of young men "Kc are being graduated from the stSke colleges with knowledge of scien- tirc farming. It has been proved that pIsnty of farm labor can be secured when the business is done on the basis (, steady work and pay with fair lnces for habitation for the families z workers. The old haphazard ways Cve gone by-for the successful. scs )ere must be scientific application of knowledge to the tilling of land and the business of disposing of the oENps. If tthat cannot be expected SNm the graduates of agricultural Slleges, then the lands of New Eng t&nd are not worth much for agricul- sure. It is the only proper solution fur this section. Spasmodic efforts of Individuals are of small account as compared with what should be done. The state is laboring with the hard sooestion of what is to be done to em- ploy the immigrants who come to Massachusetts. Inform them that here are 500 farm corporation farmers tilling 2,000 acres each on the average, and the wages are sure to be paid and decent places provided for the families of the immigrants and there will be no problem for the new. ! corners or the old citizens to solve al 1 to disposal. Have the work done or l euch big farms by power as it is ir the mills. and the foreigners will know 1 how to tend the machines on the land 1 in less time than they learn how tc run the spinning jacks and the looms 1 It is system that all the people wht work are looking after They do no court care or hard work for smal 1 wages. But they will be as faithfu
 in caring for the machines of the lant
 as of the shops, and they can bs | speeded up as easily.
 By that kind of farming, the olt Worcester resident thinks, New Eng
 land could get back to its former higt
 place among the independent section, | of the world, which means 1t would
 produce nearly as much as it could
 eat in cities as well as rural sections And the profits should recompense ths investors somewhat for the losses they
 have sustained in the railroads and
 other ventures which have beer spoiled by too much law and politics.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

is to have 1t properly collected. and the health committee seems to be reasonably satisfied that it cannot be done for $3,0OO, which is the lowest
 bid and only about one-hAf of the amount of the other bids. It will, however, make another try at It with a view, according to the advice of the council, of seeing if there is any sound way by which the lowest bid
 may be accepted with any assurance of the work being done satisfactorily.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

taken by the council will produce bet ter conditions than those existing at
 present is not the question up for discussion just now, but rather the method employed to bring about the reform which the, mayor desires. He admits that he is the parent of the
 movement The. council has hereto fore objected to nasty action in amending ordinances and some time ago passed a resolution which said in effect that the reports of the com mittee on ordinances should be print ed so that the members might have an opportunity to study out the changes proposed. That resolution still stands, but admitting that later action of the council might have re- 2ealed that resolution, the idea of the council at the time it was passed that ordinances should not be !lur- riedly amended still holds good, and was violated without any good reason last evening. The duties of the presi- dent of the board of public works are defined by ordinance and those of the city engineer by charter, which can- not be amended by the council. It is possible that the council might be able to get around this situation, but there was absolutely no reason for driving right through it. Alderman kerwin said he did not like the word ing of the resolution and Alderman Shine said it imposed a heavier bur- den on the city engineer than any one man can conveniently carry. It was apparent that some of the m memb bers at least realized that the resolution was radical one, but they did not have an opportunity to study it out. MT. Christ had early knowledge of it and admitted that the idea of having a road builder not a member of the board of public works was a good one, and as the corporation counsel had drawn up the amendment he was Willing to vote for it. The main point about the whole matter is that the proposed change has been brought about in a bungling manner, when It could just as we'll have been done properly. It should have been re- ferred to the committee on ordinances to report at the meeting next wednes- day evening and in the meantime the ordinance should be amended by striking out here and there and in- serting the new provisions so that When 1t was done a person would know what it all meant, the council would know that it was legal and all the members would have had an op- portunity to study it out as the coun- cih originally intended. It is always best to have such things done right.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

If Mayor Quigleys appointments on the board of health are any cri- terion of what they will be generally, he will surround himself with a very competent body of men, It is ex- tremely doubtful if the personnel of that board could be improved upon It is a pleasure to see that Dr. Bray has consented to serve as a member, for the reason that he has had so much practical experience in health matters that it does not seem prob- able with him on the board that it will go astray. It is understood that he will not be superintendent, that he does not care to be and will be con- tent to serve as a member. When Dr. Bray was appointed by Mayor Landers to succeed pr. Bracket, re- signed. he said to the About Town" man that he would make good if he lost his entire practice, and he cer- tainly has made good. It must be a pleasure for a man to be recognized by a new administration, because it may be taken as convincing proof that he has done his work we'll. The work of this department has greatly increased during recent years, in fact it has been necessary to make some radical changes; these have been ap- preached as a matter of business and have been treated as such. Dr. Bray has made his reports to the council in a very interesting as well as an intelligent manner and it is we'll known that the members appreciated 1t. Those branches of sanitary sci ence which may properly come under the head of health matters are bound to be treated intelligently by the may OTIS new board, because it is built up that way and the general impression seems to be that it could not be made up better. It Is a good beginning for the new mayor and if he succeeds in making as good appointments to the other departments he will have earned the gratitude of all citizens and will establish reputation for good judg- ment in the selection of public off, cials. The question has been asked if the health committee ever had a lay chairman. The answer must be in the affirmative, William $. Judd serv- ing in that capacity in 1891, the sec ond year of the term of Mayor Pease. He was preceded in the office by pr. Cremin and was also succeeded by him. Of course the work at that time was as nothing compared to what it is at present It was not until the appointment of pr. Douteil in 1896 that the work took on some of its present importance. He made a good start, but was only in office about two years when he died. The department is now one of the most important in the city.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
The Death of a Twin. Brooklyn Eagle.)

For more than decade the "Muncy Twins of Babylon have been part of the glory of Long Island. They cele- brated their ninety-fifth birthday last William is seriously in peril from the shock of his brothers passing. Tall and strong, of farmer stock, living the simple life always, the Muncy twins seemed to defy the approaches of age Almost up to the time of Samuel's death they were able to take long walks together, and to do some farm work Apparently there was never a shadow on their mutual affection. Each had married. Each had chill dren. Together their descendants, thirty in number, were at the last cele- bration.
 Always total abstainers. the two venerable men had been members of the prohibition party for several years. Originally they had been republicans but it is said that James G. Blanc was the last candidate for the presidency on the republican ticket that they voted for. They had owned much property, which they had parceled out among their children, not wishing to have their folks wait anxously for the inheritances.
 The lives of the Muncy twins were quiet and uneventful, but wholesome and wholesomely inspiring. Babylon will mourn Samuel Muncy. All Long Island will mourn him.. That William may live to celebrate his centenary is a universal hope.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

How can we possibly save the lives of our children when they run out into the road and bump into the rear end of trolley car when the motor mans eyes are kept .on the tracla ahead, where they should be, or even put their little feet under the rear wheel when nobody is looking. A perverse child in Danbury, according tc the coroner's report actually fell dead without being touched, causing the report to go forth that he had been struck and killed by an auto mobile. Must the roads be given up for childrens playgrounds ?-Water- bury American. i
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
CITY BALANCES.

Upon closing his books at the end of the fiscal year Treasurer Chamber lain found that the balance in the general fund was $4,52O.65, which IS approximately $500 less than was figured on when the estimates were being prepared The total amount of the balances in the various funds IS $131,617.9S, but it is from the above only that payments are made for the ordinary expenses.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the water department paid $35,OOO into the sinking fund last year it still has a balance of about $30,00O to carry it along until the water rents become due again in July. The present met CT system is proving very remunera- tive, but it is understood that the commissioners expect to see the re- ceipts decrease for the people will < economize in the use of water. using only enough to satisfy their needs and cutting out all waste.
 The street improvement fund has balance of $11,36545 No appro- year, principally because no perma- nent pavement has been provided for and the demands on the fund will naturally not be heavy. The payments from property owners for the paving on West Main street have not all been paid, about $9,OO0 still remaining un- collected. This. of course, will be obtained in a short time and when 1t is the improvement fund will be just so much increased. If permanent pavement were to be laid this year the demands on this fund would be heavy because it is from 1t that all payments for such work are made un- til the assessments are collected. The finances, however, may be said to be in good condition; the balance in the general fund is not as large as it has been at the close of some years, but it is within small sum of the estimated amount so that all the appropriations are reasonably we'll provided for.
 There is something over $29,OO0 in the fund for new parks, but only one of the proposed sites has been purchased so far and when all are acquired the greater part of this bal ance will have been exhausted All things considered there is no reason why the city should not get along nicely with the estimates already made and still be within the appro- priation at the end of the year. This is the aim of all administrations and 1t is good rule to follow.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

Some cities complain of the smoke nuisance, but wink the other eye to the dust nuisance. Smoke is healthy. Good black smoke from soft coal will harm no one. Of course everyone is familiar with the death dealing nicrobe in dust from the streets but thatis different-Middletown Penny Press.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
HOUsE DRlESSES

Worth dollar, in this sale for soc Baldwin Dresses. specially priced, $1.OO and 41.40.
 dinEham Dresses worth s2.oo. Sale price $1.OO. k&
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

SWEATERS FOR BOYS AND GIzfk.
 In every desirable color, useful gar ments when they throw off their winter coats. Biggest stock in town here to chose from. Special values in this sale at soc, eSc, $f.49 and $1.0S.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
FACTS AND RANCHES.

Many persons hereabouts. who have heard Congressman Reilly recite that poem on the flag can understand that as he gave it in the house in the elec- trified air of yesterday,t 1t had a thrilling effect.-New Haven Register.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
CHILDREN's SPRING COATS.

r. CHILDREN'S SPRING COATS.
 Dainty styles and colors for the tots two to six years. Specially priced from Sl.0S to eA.98.
 For the girls 6 to 14 years. specially priced from $2.0S up by steps to 7.s6. Very special bargains at $S.9S and $s.0o.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

OUR CORSET DEPARTMENT. Deserves your attention because if is clean and up-to-d date in every particu- lar. A great many of the favor1v. makes are here. ranging in prices from soc to $500 . pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
McMILLAN'S Reubin Berman's Stock at 50c On the Dollar
 NOW ON :.
 SALE

Suits. Goats, Skirts. Waists saa Dresses offered during this sale at the lowest prices ever asked for the same quality of merchandise.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
THIRTY TAILOR MADE SUITS

These Suits cut for stout women. Staple colors, black, brown and navy Suits in this lot with guaranteSd Things. Values up to $40.00. In this sale for $2O.O0 and $25.OO each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

Special sale of combinations, drawers, skirts. corset covers, bloom CTS. Values up to sl.o0. All at one bargain price, 49c each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
FIFTY TAILOR MADE SUITS

Very latest styles in the newest colorings and materials Calues up to $25.00. In this sale for $f5.OO each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

FIFTY TAILOR MADE SUITS
 Newest styles and colors. valued up to $20, in this sale for 5000 each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
SEPARATE SKIRTS.

In fine grade wool materials, plsiu colors and plaids, values up to $500. Sale price @2.9S. Values up to $7.so. sale price $3.0S.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
SUMMER VESTS FoR LARGE

Extra, extra sizes up to size fifty, with and without sleeves. Special at 29c each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

WAISTS or LAWN, LINGERIE, ETC.
 Special lots in this sale at about half price, 29c, 4ec and 97c each. $1.50.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

25c WOMEN'S SILK LISLE HOSE
 Special at 19c Pair.
 Black and tan, in all sizes. N
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

WONrEN's OUT SIZE BOOT SILK
 HOSE. Black, white and tan, soc pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

A prominent suffrage worker Ill Now York has just given up her job to nurse her husband. It will, of course, surprise many to know that suffrage champions have husbands, and furthermore that home and hus- bands are put above the cause. Still, her course of action was but the nat ural one and would be followed by any we'll balanced woman.-Norwich Rec. ord.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
VElGTS EOE

COMFY CUT AND FTT,RrrE
 VESTS FOR WOMEN. With can't slip straps, 12 1-2c, fbc. 25c each.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

A boy of 20 who jilts his sweet heart, aged 46, as in a case now be- fore a New York court, should be made to pay the full amount of the breach of promise suit. It's just the kind of investment that would be- gin paying good dividends about the tfne he decided to marry and have a home.-Brockton Times.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

Whatever may be our ideas of the past policy of the administration it is our duty now to give united sup port to the president as he faces war. Criticism of the executive is in way comfort for his enemies. It has never been a habit of the people of the United States to fight among themselves, when facing a foreign foe, and it would be unfortunate if they should commence to do so now. -Ansonia Sentinel.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
MEYERS MAKE"

Washable Doe Skin Gloves, for women, price $1.0O pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

Colonel John Fl. McMurray, it is rumored will lead the A. o. H. if nec- essary, in the Mexican war. There is no question about the coloneIs brav- cry or patriotism but he certainly would be an easy mark for the Mex jeans if he ever engaged in battle as he would stand head and shoul- ders above the entire regiment.- Bridgeport Telegram.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
KAYsER,s SILK GLOVES.

2-clasp to the long 16-button lengths. Black, white and colors, Soc, 75c, sa.oo pair.
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
TOWN TALK.

HERE died in Forest vile yesterday a man who some twenty-five or thirty years ago was one of the best known sporting men in Connecticut. His paY,,a vx,oc El1xxyNa rd
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25

It took the late F. l.. Hungerford as corporation counsel a long time to draw up the ordinance in reference to the board of public works and the common council amended it from top to bottom last night in five minutes. It reduced the presidents salary to S200, and transferred his duties, aside from those of a presiding officer, to the city engineer. This matter was talked of four years ago principally by Commissioner Humphrey of the board of public works, although not along the same line. so that the idea
 is not a new one. Whether the action
New Britain herald., 1914-04-25
MUSLIN UNDERwEAR

MUSLIN UNDERWEAR Special sale of combinations drawers, skirts, corset covers, bloom CTS. Values up to sl.oo. All at one bargain price, 4ec each.
 COMFY CUT AND FTTRIrE
 VESTS FOR WOMEN. With can't slip straps, 12 1-2c, fBc. 25c each.
 SUMMER VESTS FOR LARGE
 WOMEN. Extra, extra sizes up to size fifty, with and without sleeves. Special at 29c each. 25c WoMEN's SILK LIsLE HOSE
 Special at 10c Pair. Black and tan. in all sizes. WOMEN's OUT SIZE BOOT SILK
 HOSE. Black, white and tan, soc pair. KAYSER'S SILK GLOVES. 2-clasp to the long 16-button lengths. Black, white and colors, Soc, 75c, sa.oo pair.
 MEYERS MAKE" Washable Doe Skin Gloves, for women, price $1.OO pair. n MAILMAN