New Britain herald., 1916-05-12
PlainVille News FAVORABLE ACTION
 IS EXPECTED HERE Utilities Commission Reserves De-
 CiSiOn on Petition for Gates EXPENSE SOLE OBJECTION

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 fit-Fake Solicitors Operate Here
 While the public utilities commits sion has reserved decision on the pe- tition of the Business and Improve ment association for the installation of gates at the East Main street crossing, officers of the organization and others who attended the hearing held at the capitol yesterday, this morning expressed the opinion that an order favorable to the town will be issued. Even should the com mission refuse to force the company to have the crossing protected by gates the attitude of the members at the hearing indicated that they would at least make a new arrangement which would result in an improve ment in conditions, minimizing the danger to a considerable extent.
 Representative of the railroad, who were present, agreed with the Piainville delegation that autoists and drivers of other vehicles go over the crossing, particularly at night at the risk of their lives. They made no i,retense of giving the commissioners the impression that the hazard has been exaggerated by the local asso- citation but offered the argument that there snot sufficient travel over the crossing to warrant the expense which the installation of gates would entail.
 Both sides offered data to show the traffic on the street The railroads 4@4 to the peculiar chara cter of the cross ing 1t would cost considera ble to have gates put in position. They also told the commissioners that they couldn't see the necessity for having the cross ing protected day and night. If they had gates in operation more than twelve hours daily the employing of an extra man would be required
 As there are numerous automobiles going over the crossing at night the Plainville men told the board that the gates should be in operation at least until midnight.
 It is this feature of the case to which the commissioners desire to give their attention and for that reason they hold up their decision on the petition.
 The railroad seems willing to CO., operate with the local association in giving better protection at the cross ing to constant operation of switchers and the frequency with which the suburban trains go over the street their efforts in this direction have borne but little fruit. Hence it is ap- parent that gates will prove the only solution of the problem.
 poeaho11 peneht
 Members of Court General Law ton, F. of A. are hopeful of a large attendance at the Victrola concert and dance to be given in the Town hall this evening for the benefit of the Foresters' baseball team. There has been good advance sale of tickets and the committee of ar engagements feels encouraged over the prospects of a financial success.
 The Foresters are organizing a team to compete with other hines in this section and if the club gets fair financial support the town is promised some good ggames during the sum- mer months.
 'Help the Boy"
 Plainville will have an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of New Britain in helping the boy tomor- row when the Swiss bellringers will in the Town hall for the bene- fit of the Plainville Young Mems club which is now being formed. While the individuals will not be taxed in proportion to the assess m rents levied in New Britain for the $85,000 Boys club fund, they will have a chance to contribute their mite towards a worthy cause by pur- chasing tickets for the entertainment
 The musicians will give concerts in the afternoon and evening. They offer a program of high merit and tEeir entertainment is deservingg of the patronage of the people for its musical value alone.
 The boys are gaing to make an effort to have the club self supporting for the first year at least and they h ope to raise enough money from the tomorrow to pay the expenses of installing the equipment into a gymnasium suitable for their Use.
 Fake Solicitors Here.
 Officers of the Business and Inn orovement association have been ad- yised that Plainville Is being canvassed on the picture enlargement game l which has been worked successfully i almost since the time Adam. was a boy and Secretary F. l.. BenzOn warns | he residents against being duped by he solicitors. The salesmen usually offer to enlarge a picture, collecting S2 or more in advance for the work. Tn most cases they either fail to re- turn or when they do the enlarge nent is surrounded by an expensive | frame on which they attempt to col