New Britain herald., 1916-04-01

manager, Building Inspector Ruther- ford who draws city salary of $500 per year. "r~' t-~.''
 People living in every ward in the city appreciate the. laying of con- crete walk and curb and pavement in Bigeow street extension, between Chestnut and Church streets. For years this section was a vertible mud hole, yet 1t was used daily by hun dreds of people going to and from work and by hundreds of trucks. Now it is clean and dry for both people and teams. All that remains to be done Is to remove the several inches of earth, now mud, spread over the pavement last fall to keep the new concrete from freezing. The quicker this is done the better tho public will like it.
 Although the fight in the republi- can party for mayoralty honors IS occupying the center of the stage at present, in the sixth ward a three cornered contest for democratic al- dermanic honors Is being waged. In thi race are: Alderman Michael T. kerwin, Councilman A. M. Paonessa and William J. Smith. The race be- tween Alderman Kerwin and Coun- cilman Paonessa harks back two years, it is claimed by the shrewd followers of ward politics, when Pa onesst was in the limelight because of his spectacular fight on the coun- cil floor in the now historic sand dis pute. In this particular klttle the little Son of Italy" covered himself with glory, and his friends felt he was entitled to promotion. But in his path loomed up Alderman Ker- win, who it is claimed by the paon- essa followers agreed that if he were left alone in his quest for the alder manship he would step aside at the termination of his term, in Paonessa's favor. When the talk loomed up few months ago regarding ward poli- tics, Sir Michael was found right on his job for renomination, hence the claims of Paonessas friends of "double cross,' On the other hand MT. kerwin has some followers who feel that his opponent has secured enough laurcls at the hands of the democratic party, having been the unsuccessful candidate two years ago for representative. He is also a rep resenta tive from this city on the con- gressional committee. To the out slider the drift of talk seems to favor Councilman Paonessa. Particularly active in the fight against Alderman krwin are many opponents of for mer politician who fell by the way side in the post office fight, who ob- jected to the activity of MT. kerwtn during this particular period. It is heard frequently that the liquor in- terests, with which Mir. Kerwin is identified, are also opposed to his delving in the political game, and will lend-as much strength as possible to oust him. However, kerwin is sure of returning to the council, bas- ing his claims on the labor vote which he expects to poll, due to his activity as president of a union body in the memorable strike trouble last fall.
 Patrons of the suburban service be- tween this city, Hartford and Bristol, were gratified Monday on learning of the action of the public utilities com mission in ordering the New Haven road to "cut out" it's lly-dallying tactics and get down to business, thus affffording them a service such as was in force some years ago. For this, credit is due Senator George w. klett who at the last session of the legisla- ture fought for the abolishment of the tender ahead service. Early in the fall the utilities commission ordered turn table installed in Bristol this spring, but the company sought to evade the ruling for several months. As result of Senator Klett's activity has been taken by the commission or dering the company to get busy and oh he I,.r.