New Britain herald., 1915-01-16

some time ago that the chancellor had fallen out with the kaiser and would resign. This is denied.
 night insist on any radical changes before it is accepted, it is probable that II will he suggested to them that the matter be laid before the state board for consideration. Officers of the company seemingly believe com paintS against the proposed agree ment are not justified and 1t is under stood that they are not willing to make any reductions in the rates or to accept suggestions of changes in the rules.
 Prospects of a warm debate con corning the contract seemed bright today and it was said that the town will not accept the agreement. at least until q vigorous protest has been raised by some of the voters The agreement has been carefully exam ined and leaders of the opposition are prepared to show up what they claim are flaws which are not favor able to the interests of the town.
 A. H. Condell, it is said, will object to the town paying for hydrants on dead ends. advancing the claim that they were installed for the companys use. He also opposes the idea of giv- ing the company three days notice when a test of Ilydrants is to be made for the fire department Some of the voters apparently are of the opinion that $50 a year is too high a rate for watering troughs and they also do not consider that the town should have to pay s15 for each hYdrant In use.
 The company meets the latter argu- ment With statistics showing that in other places in the state the water companies charge even a higher rate for hydrants and that the average rental is $2O a year.
 It is estimated that under the new contract the towns contribution to the water company's treasury will be in excess of $1.000 a year It has been suggested to the selectmcn that the town enter into q ten year con- tract with the company, paying a flat rate for water service: S1,0OO a year has been mentioned as the most sat isfactory figure. Such a suggestion may be presented at the coming meeting, although it is not considered that 1t will meet with the approval of the officers of the company.
 The proposed agreement has been held up for over a year. having been brought before two town meetings, both of which accepted resolutions to postpone action, and the opinion is general that something should be done at the coming session. It will probably figure as one of the most interesting features of the meeting.
 Assessors Complete Work.
 The board of assessors completed their work on the grand list last even- ing and their report Is now ready for Town Clerk R. c. Usher, who will be busy during the next few weeks com piling the abstract.
 The assessors made no announce ment as to what increase their re- port will show in the valuation of property in town. They prefer to | hold a statement in abeyance until ! the town meeting, when they will give | the voters an idea as to what revenue ! may be expected from taxation if the | board of relief does not disturb their | figures.
 It is not believed, however, that the increase will be much above normal. | One town official estimated today that 1t would be in the neighborhod of $200,000.
 Not in the towns history has the yo ork been done with such thorough leSs as the assessors exercised this ear. In addition to getting a com olete description of property and sep lrate valuation of land and different on each parcel, the board prepared a map of the town. This includes every piece of property and gives it's actual dimensions The Ira wing will be of considerable ser ice to assessors and others in years O come.
 Chief Norton in Control.
 Chief M. A. Norton of the fire de- 'artment has won the fight which he oas been waEing for years, the fire commissioners having decided to hange the regulations of the depart nent 60 give the chief full control f tho department and It's equipment { all times.
 Under the old arrangement the chief vas in charge of the fremen and pparatus only when an alarm was ounded. The foreman of the com 'any was the boss at all other times.
 Chief Norton aluavs