New Britain herald., 1916-03-25

press, where, by a series of inter- views he may attempt to set forth the many instances where he considers the administration has failed in it's duty to the people according to ante election pledges. In this way his m essage IS sure to reach the public. They can them read Qu1gley's replies and judge for themselves. The entire matter may develop into newspaper campaign debate.
 Alderman William McCabe of the fifth ward left himself open to no lit tie criticism at the council meeting Wednesday evening when he vigorous ly opposed adding ten new men to the police. force and suggested that two would be enough. That he should back up his contention with the silly argument that the policemen are get ting a raise in their pay, thus no more than two new men are needed; leav- ing it to be presumed that he thought because the men will get more money they will be able to do better work, has caused much humorous comment. Alderman Parker at first opposed the measure and suggested only five new men but when the situation was ex- plained he readily withdrew his ob- jectiOn. Not so with Alderman Me- Cabe and an idea of how seriously his fellow councilmen took him may be
 judged by the fact that he alone voted against the department increase. Close students of municipal affairs believe New Britain's police depart ment should be increased. Model ci- ties have one policeman to each thousand inhabitants and with the increase this city will nave that fifty-three men. The strike riots last fall clearly demonstrated the need of police preparedness and more men,
 A day officer in the northwest section is needed. An assistant street ser geant is desira ble. More men for the long beats on West Main and South E Main streets and men for new beats in the eastern section as well as from Willow to Allen street are almost a necessity and permanent traffic off cer at the busy corner of Hartford avenue and North streets are only 8 few ways in which more men will make the department more efficient. A man to look after licenses will bring into the city coffers, it is said, at least
 s3,6Oo per year. The general public feels that the council did right to vote this increase.
 Although the fire department es- inmates were passed, it appears that
 before the call system is abolished,
 more motor apparatus bought and d permanent department established there will be some lively discussions among tho city officials. Most of the councilman appeared to favor mal1- ing the department permanent only
 when it can be done effectively, bv oin of tn
 with any and all emergencies. It is
 feared the present plan would not do that.
 q told you so'' arc always ire pro-
 voking words. Mayor Quig1ey must
 have writhed at the council meeting when Councilman Curtis, after the
 19.6 mill tax rate was adopted arose
 and called particular attention to the
 fact that many weeks ago he predict
 ed on tho floor of the council a tax
 rate of 19 or 20 mills. ''Well, you have just passed :t now,' he said as he sat down. The tax is 15 mills on the first and on the second districts One-tcnth of a mill for municipal ice and five tenths for a state tax had been previously levied.
 When Senator G. w. klctt succeed ed in forcing a bill through the last legislature compelling the New Haven road to cease running their trains be- l tween Bristol and Hartford tender first the citizens were pleased They | forcsaw at least one cause for acci- 1 dents removed. Now comes the rail- | road and the city of Bristol asking | that the time limit be extended from 1 April , to October 15 because of an 1 indccisiop regarding the location Of