New Britain herald., 1916-04-13

April meeting this afternoon. The matter of starting work on the Blue Hills road, which was ordered by a recent town meeting was discussed and it will be started very soon. Acting on the recommendation of the board of finance, the meeting voted $500 for the work. A day was ap- pointed for the annual inspection of the town roads. Several other mat ters of a routine nature were also taken under consideration
 Applies for Pension.
 First Selectman William H. Gibney conferred with Senator Mclean yes- terday regarding the securing of a pension for Selden, Gordon, a negro Of Kensington, better known as "Gardner Greene" MT. Gordon en- listed in Washington, June 8, 1862 and served until the end of the war ing corps. He took part in many battles: At Fredericksburg, under Fighting Joe'' Hooker; in the Will derness with General U. s. Grant; at Petersburg and many smaller fights. 4AI OOluOn Has never ntQ d ponSlOn, in fact he said this morning, he would not apply now, but he is becoming feeble and cannot work as much as formerly. Senator Mclean informed Selectman Gibney, through whom MT. Gordon made application, that ne would examine the credentials and have the matter looked up in the war department records.
 Whist Club Meets.
 The Home Whist club of Kensing- ton held a very enjoyable meeting at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. F, Will Hams last night. the hosts being Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Williams. The prizes were awarded to H. B. Cooley. Miss Ruth Rogers of Burlington, Vermont, Richard Brown and Mrs. Thomas Emerson. A collation. was served.
 Very Good. Eddie.
 A man, who evidently had been imbibing a little too freely, started to create a disturbance at the depot yesterday afternoon and a local con- stable was summoned. Now the con- stable is a very busy man these days and had no desire to give up a morn ing to appear in court and having the desire to keep town expenses down, SO the tax rate will become smaller, hit upon what he considered a good idea. The o'clock train pulled in and the constable led the man into the smoker and the New York, New Haven and Hartford carried him to parts unknown.
 Bids Closed
 The bids for the construction of the concrete road on Worthington Ridge were closed yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the state highway commits Sioner's office. More than forty con- Cerns put in bids on the job and it was said at the office this noon that the bid will probab by be awarded be- fore tomorrow morning.
 There seems to be some doubt in town as to whether the system of letting out contracts for state roads is good one or not. The road near Durkee's corner, which was built by 9 contractor is the cause of much criticism. Great holes have appeared n various parts of the stretch and it is said the foundation was not properly laid. Many automobiles have come to grief during the past two weeks and there is a, prcsenti- ment a serious accident may happen some dark night.
 Help Is Plentiful
 The feeling of two months ago that it would be difficult to secure labor this spring has entirely dis appeared anOng the local brick manufacturers. Nearly all the local concerns stated this morning they 1