New Britain herald., 1915-04-15

day and predicted that the company would start within year to add to it's plant. Alderman Lawyers amend ment was lost and the original reso- luton was carried. It will be voted on at the spring election in 1916.
 Howl Against Mayors Veto.
 AS soon as Mayor Quigleys veto on the crushed stone contract was sub mitted, Alderman Jester jumped to his feet and moved that it be upheld and that the contract be referred back t1 the board of public works.
 Has the mayor given any reason Why he vetoed the contract " asked Cohn ci1Ihan Peonessa. "I believe it is Very poor policy for him to pre- sent any vetocs and not explain his reasons
 City Clerk Thompson explained that the mayor had given no reason in writing but that he expressed the opinion verbally before the meeting that the White Oak Crushed Stone company was not the lowest bidder.
 "I don't agree with tho mayor on this" replied Councilman Paonessa. 'Thc bid of the White Oak Crushed stone company is considera bly, less than that of the Connecticut Quarries company and I don't sec why the mayor does not express his reasons in writing"
 Toss-up-City Engineer.
 City Engineer Hall, invited to speak went over the figures and said it was a toss-up which bid was the lower. It would be almost impossible to say whether the stone -s to be de- n hn he said. and this could not be used as a basis for comparing tho bids.
 How do the bids compare with that of last year." asked President Warwick
 City Engineer Hall replied that the bids last year were higher.
 Home Capital Is Favored.
 AS I see it the White Oak com p1ny is the cause of saving the city thousands of dollars by forcing down the bids" said Councilman Paonessa. "They were reduced by eighteen per cent. They were high last year be- cause there was no competition. believe in giving the contract to home capital"
 "There is no good and sufficient reason given why We should change OuI III IIlS matter ana l tn1nE we should stand by our previous action," said Councilman Voisht. II believe in patronfzing home indus tries and I think the council would be criticized for turning down home capital.'
 'In all justice and fairness we should stand by our former action." said Councilman Dolan.
 ''We should reject the veto by d substantial vote." said Councilman May.
 Alderman Lawyer made q motion that the council reject the veto and adopt the original resolution ratifying the contract with the White Oak Crushed Stone company.
 This was opposed by Alderman Parker. who said that the White Oak company intended to convey the stone by trolley and make freigh. lines of the streets.
 Between Two Evils.
 For heavens sakes what difference docs it make whether the company uses the tracks for which the Connec- ticut company pays or haul the stone in big auto trucks over streets we have to keep in repair?' was the testy reply of Alderman Lawyer.
 Alderman Lawyers motion went through. 23 to ?. Those who voted to override the veto were: Aldermen Lawyer. Warwick. Parker and Kerwin and Councilmen Dolan. Hausinan. An derson. May, Uno Johnson. Eichsta edt Teich, Danberg. Chamberlain, Hewitt. Noight Wagner, Stadler. H. Johnson. Rowland McCrann. Pacnesse. Brzo- zcwy and Riley. Those who voted to uphold the veto were Alderman Jenter and Councilman Degnan.
 The council adjourned at 6:45 o'clock without any farewell Gpceche3