New Britain herald., 1915-05-19

Annual Message Tonight. CONDITIONS DEMAND II, HE SAYS.
 forestcd and Tree Planting Commis-
 sion Appointed-Investi Ice
 House Today.
 Caution against extravagant bond issues will be urged by Mayor George A. Quigley in his annual message to the common council tonight. The mayor will call attention to the pres sent state of the city regarding bonds and will advise more caution in the future. He will review the financial condition of New Britain and show that extreme care should be used be- fore any great expenditures are made unless they be made for absolute nec- essities.
 Bond issues totalling over $1.000,- 900 will be needed in a short time, he believes. These will be to accommo-3 date the development of the Burling- ton reservoir, the installation of 3 new sewage disposal plant and for new schools. The fact that the city will need more schools in a short time is not takNn into account by the aver age citizezn but such is the condi- ton. It has been decided that a new school is needed in the north west section as the Bartlett school is now overcrowded. 9S
 At the end of the fiscal year tue total bonded indebtedness of the city amounted to $3,594,0O0 but since then two large issues have been authorized, $170, ,O00 for the construction of the Vocational High schpol and s9o.0co for the extension of. the sewer sys- tenn.
 The message will include the fnan- cial report of City Treasurer Cham herlain, showing additions to the sink ing funds of s59 ,989.48 and decrease in the city indebtedness of $17,4e9.4S. The sinking funds now total S405,- 650.84.
 Reforest Watersheds.
 Another important topic whicI. Mayor Quigley will touch on will b. the reforestation of watersheds owned by the city. The mayor has had a number of conferences with officials of the departmerit 0f agriculture in Washington since he took office and they have given him mSconsiderabae en- couragement Acres of forests on the watersheds have been denuaed by man and nature and many chestnut trees have fallen victims to chestnut io 1,n that the council give this matter ser itus attention. 1t is believed that the rational government will willingly give its aid and support.
 Tree Planting Committee.
 The appointment .ofgia tree plant ing comnissi oh by the, eounhil wih De one of Mayor Cehig ley s rso9mmenda- tionsy He helieves that trees should be set out in order and not indis- icriminately and that more attention should be given to their selection.
 Tee House Not Forgotten.
 Although Mayor Quigley had not tie- cided that he would say concerning the municipal ice house it is expected that he will relieve his mind to some ex- tent on this subject.
 As result of stories that have reached his ears, Mayor Quigley went to the ice plant at Shuttle Meadow today to investigate conditions. He was accompanied by Chairman E. N. Humphrey of the board of public. works and City Engineer William H. Hall. Mayor Quigley said before leaving that he understood the foun- dation of the ice house was defective and he, expected to give an account of his investigations to the council to- night
 Paoncssa's Investigation. z Councilman Paonessa is expected to create no end of excitement when he reports on his investigation of alleged extravaganza in the use of the street department automobile. Superinten- dent of Streets Edward Wiegund fs saidrto have made the statement that he is willing to back up any Of his acts as head of the street department and to show that any expenses in- cured by his automobile were neces- sary. Friends of Superintendent Wiegand claims that Councilman Pao- nessa's investigation was inspired by a desire to "get" the superintendent.
 Steiner for Councilman.
 At special meeting of the coun- cil. Anton Steiner will be elected councilman from the first ward to sue ceed Albert Anderson.
 CALLED TO CoLORs.
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