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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08
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.er department is to be retained
eeparate department the force BIO
nlzed in accordance with the
"ehaations contained In the text
report. IL the water depart
~ TO be. consolidated with. the
hsr utilities departments re-
@a,lon, such as Is recommended
discussion of the proposed de-
ehe o. public utilities. should be
Gas Department.
general condition OF .he gas
Is excellent. Attention should
sea' however. 10 the need for In
ing the capacity oe the plant to
.he Increasing conVumptior. Con-
non should be given to the
fheneat!on of the superintendent
F"r of the installation OF an im-
type OF coal gas plant with YER
benches. The present coal han-
ana coal storage facilities az the
FORKS should be improved and ex-
same criticisms that were ex-
d regarding the repair and con-
fIon Yorces I'm the water depart
apply to the repair and con-
lon forces in the gas department.
use of pushoarts by repair gangs
4 DO discontinued and these
! nhouid DO provided with motor
|portation. Tho force employed
|aking connections for meters
I BIO supplied with motor trans
ZION.
organization OF the repair gangs
ne stove settlers or helpers In the
apartment should be reorganized
|ggested in the report. provided
ks departm emit is to be maintained
feparate unit. II the department
lnsolidated with the water and
petty departments as recommend
fiil further economy can be eff
as indicated In the report on
proposed department of public
general condition OF the store
OF the gas department is good.
PIE control over supplies should
pre- carefully supervised, What
~ needs In central storeyard
be three utilities departments.
fS oc the services performed by
b department are rendered with
hy expense 70 the consumer. Since
fsults are for the benefit of the
ner as well as the city. II APP
only fair that the consumer
be obliged TO pay certain
|rtion OF the expense involved.
tbor cost alone OF certain of these
les Appropriated $4,000 for the
1915. of which $4,000 represented
FORK of the gasftters and COM
men on small repairs, II Isl
lrneaded that the superintendent
gas department be empowered
krge a reasonable fee for max
banges in the piping system
hnections in private buildings
Electrical Department.
elactric plant Is kept IN good
lion by the control over sup
Is rather loose This IL another
lent for the consolidation Of the
and supplies Of the three de-
|ents If water. gas and cleo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08

ment In Richmond would not yet favor
adopting such a plan. the bureau of
municipal research would cali atten-
ton at this point to its belief that a
city charter should enable either the
mayor or the city council "to go to the
people" at any time a deadlock arises
on an important issue between these
two branches of the government. The
practical result of such plan would
be recall on public policies instead
of merely recall OF man"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08

reating the question of the or =
|.lon of tie city government in
ort submitted yesterday the New
Bureau of Municipal Research
10 the question OF the structure
fhmond's government In an es-
70 manner. II considers the
| | plan now IN operation and the
\ provisions with respect 10
relation between the several
kes of the government Ii con-
as we'll the appointing and re
! authority between the execs =
la legislative branches of the
ment and the various admins
departments and Offices.
criticism rs
There IS no responsibility for
Bhip,
The organization IS too com
There is insufficient correia =
related functions.
cts are also declared to exist on
OF statutory law of the state.
Equitable representation OF the
bate I'm the city legislature, and
at the constitution Of the state
$ too many of the officials TO be
by the people.
Have Centralized Authority.
REALIZATION of authority is held to
necessary for the progress ard
of the municipal government
for the successful operation Of
ate corporation. The prophecy
lie that satisfactory results will
be obtained by the people OF the
htil they provide for executive
him in their government. de-
that no such power is vested
mayor,
removal OF the mayor Is dis
and shown TO be practically use
its operation.
Dointed out that the heads of
ost of the large administrative
nents are appointed by the ad-
Estiye board and that 1t is Inn.
10 expect leadership from a
1t Is declared unfortunate that
srter ala not make the admin
| q board appointiye by the may
er than elective by the people.
| Get Them by Popular Vote.
So~,arce evrrvwhere shows CON
=, tbat nopular elections how
arra.,c the pIan NAV be. can
depended upon as 4 means of
= rrnnnrlv qualified executives
r,ariy il this true when the AL
attractton of a $4,000 salary is
Thus the bureau disposes
as,bod OF choosing executive
nv popular vote.
,,ares that efficient executives
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08
JREAU OF RESEARCH
UGGESTS THREE PLANS
OF CITY GOVERNMENT

br and Small Council Commission Manager, and Commits
hon Plans Are All Offered for Centraza
lion of Authority Absolutely Essential Procuring Re-
lus-Capable Executives Cannot Be Procured by Popu-
lar Election
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-08

lying this suggestion is Incorporated In
the present charter Of the city of
Denver Col
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
xiv. W. A. MAoKEY SURPRISED

Several years ago MT. Mackev was the pastor of the Canaan Methodist church. At the last conference he re tired and took up his residence in Sharon. A correspondent of the Harlem Valley Times writes as follows:
 The surprise of life time came 10 Rev. W. 4. Mackey, of Sharon. few days ago, when the Autograph Album, which has been month or more in the making was handed to him. Every. one else in the place knew about it, thing to do with it and very few thought it was profound secret to MT Mackey himself, but he denied all knowledge of it, or the slightest inti nation by sight CT sound that any such thing was going on. We must believe him and we accordingly pat ourselves on the back for so successfully hood winking him. His grateful apprecia tion was fully equal to his surprise.
 The Album is unique in itself, another like it is not known to exist. Instead of buying book. ready to be written in, sheets of paper were passed around, upon which MT. Mackey's friends were invited to write, over their respective signatures, such friendly sentiments as the occasion called flor. The sheets were then brought together again and sent away for binding.
 As it was primarially a Methodist undertaking, and as no undertaking is considered complete by them without a collection being taken, call for sums not to exceed oIe dollar was so we'll responded to by all denominations, that a certified check of $326 went with the book. Several disregarded the one dollar limit, but as no penalty had been prescribed for such violation, MI. Mackey thought the offenders might be forgiven.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
HIGHER PRICE FOR MILK.

Sentiment developed at mass meet. ings of milk producers all over New England Monday was unanimous that there was imperative necessity of an immediate increase In the price of milk at the farms.
 It will be impossible, under the present high cost of grain, the scarcity of labor and general war time condi. tions, to induce farmers to continue their dairy herds unless they receive 7c or Sc per quart for milk, delivered at railroad stations. The price of milk will probably be increased to the con. sumers correspondingly.
 The producers believe the cost of producing milk will increase greatly during the next six months. According tn reports from Washington, the Allies are in desperate need of more of our food supplies from this country, and the railroads may be, granted an in. crease in freight rates. In the latter case the New England farmers get hit both ways; first, by the additional cost of feed for herds; and, second, because of the higher rate to get the product to market. If a 15 per cent increase in freight rates is granted the railroads. it will cost the farmer about cent on every quart of milk produced. .<
 In many sections of New England farmers find already that it is more profitable to feed milk to swine, for which they receive 90 cents per pound, than to ship iv to BIston in cans for the price now being paid. Farmers at the mass meeting Monday declared their patriotism, but felt there was no call for them to produce food at loss, un. less like requirement prevailed among other producers, manufacturers, bankers and merchants.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY.

A very unusual and Interesting event took place on Saturday, May 12, when MT. and Mrs. Ezra B. Huntley, at their home in Southern New Marl- boro, celebrated the sixtieth anniver- sary of their marriage.
 aa During the afternoon and evening, nearly hundred friends assembled to pay honor to the venerable couple, among them being parties from Pitts. field, and Egremont, Mass, Winsted and Bristol, Conn.,, and Canton, New York. Refreshments were served and a good, informal visit enjoyed. An ap- propriate poem was read by Professor George E. Huntley, the younger son.
 The "bride and groom' were the recipients of many charming letters from old time neighbors and friends.
 They were also cneered by a large number of gifts, including beautiful flowers, linen, china, household articles, and cash in paper. silver and gold. One notable present was from the citizens of Mill River, who gave with a generous gold piece, sixty large carnations.
 MT. and Mrs. Hnntley are both in excellent health and in the full posses. sion of all their powers. They are among the few people who can boast of having passed through the recent winter without even cold. During the day, MT. Huntley, who has been a very active man, demonstrated that his feet still rerain their remarkable nimbleness. and Mrs. Huntley declared that she could have done as we'll if she had seen fit.
 The couple were married in the Congregational parsonage in Southfield by Rev. Otis Lombard. They have lived at various times in Montville, Wjnsted, Collinsville and New Britain but most of their married life has been spent in their native town. For the last twenty seven years they have occupied the Washington Rhoades farm upon which Mrs. Huntley was born.
 Three children have been born to them William w., an expert temperer now in the employ of the New Depart ure Co.,. in Bristol, Conn.,, Frank, who died in infancy, and George E.. who IS Professor of Homiletics and Pastoral Care at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. and is also Presi dent of the General Sunday School Association of the Universalist Churchs
 The wish expressed by all attendant. at the anniversary gathering and shared by many other friends is that this worthy couple may live many more years in good health and comfort.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
HOME GUARD NOTES
Canaan Company Holds Two Drills
 the Past Week.

Practically the whole membership of the Canaan Company was on hand to respond to the roll call Friday night at the town hall.
 Captain Saunders of Norfolk was present to give the instructions. He put the men through the evolutions previously taken up, adding several new features.
 The men took to them ill proper shape, even though it was bit nus 1 ing to some of the spectators to watch the "setting up" drill. The members of the Company were too much in ear. nest to pay attention to anything but the orders of Captain Saunders, en- ieavoring to carry out his instructions to the best of their ability.
 A committee consisting of the following members, Charles Laffargue, R. D. Peirce, H. E. Lyles. George Heffernan and Dewey Canfield, was appointed hy Captain Creevey to bring in list of nominations for permanent officers
 Rev. A. H. Nesbitt extended an in. vitation to the Company to attend ser vice at the Methodist church, Sunday evening, May 27.
 l It was voted that visitors be allowed to attend the drills, provided they ob- served the proprieties of the occasion.
 Captain Creevey announced a drill for 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon on the play grounds. This was not so largely attended, several men being out of town. The principal work done was by squads in charge of various officers.
 According to the construction placed upon the various pieces of legislation affecting the Home Guard, enacted by the General Assembly during the last | few weeks, the Home Guard formed as defensive organization supplementary to the National Guard. has supplanted the National Guard and is now regu- laced by virtually the same rules that governed the Connecticut National Guard before it became federslized. There seems to be A difference of opinion inst how far this is true.
 The Bridgeport Farmer publishes the statement that:
 A high state military authority who for tactical re4sons does not wish his name disclosed, declared today that as soon us mastering throughout the state has heen completed me most rigid rules wIll he DiaCe'l in force. Guards. men who do not attend laties will De subject to a fine of from 30 cents to Sl fer every non attendance. and if neces sary may be arrested and brought to the armories for summary punishment or even imprisonment, as IS the custom in the National Guard organizations.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
PATRIOTIC RALLY
Tonight at Town Hall to Listen to Dis
 cussion of Food Supply.

At 8 o'clock tonight, at the town hall. under the auspices of the Business Mems Association occurs the first rally for Canaan to consider the problem of food conservation and the raising of a sufficient supply for future needs.
 The officers of the Association have secured Hon. Robert Scoville, a mem. bre of the Connecticut Committee on Food Supply, appointed by Governor Holcomb, and Hon. Malcolm D. Rudd. chairman of the Legislative Committee on Military Affairs, as the speakers of the evening.
 Both gentlemen are too well known in this locality to need an introduction, they have both addressed similar gatherings in other towns to the great advantage of the local committee in charge of the work.
 The meeting is open to every man, woman and child in the community There are none but what can be bene- fitUed by hearing the matter discussed.
 A serious food shortage confronts the nation but this can be relieved by every person doing their bit to increase the production of food products. Just how serious the shortage is. was ex- pressed by Dr. Berg at East Canaan a few evenings ago, when he told the men, that instead of the usual eighteen months reserve stock of food products there was now less than five months reserve.
 AS Governor Holeomb puts it:
 "Above all things, our country needs in this national crisis. men to serve their country in the military and naval forces, and men and women to serve their country by producing the conser. wing food supplies for our people and our allies".
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
HOTEL RAIDED AT MILLLRTON

Under the direction of Sheriff Elmer Conklin a corps of county officials staged raid on Peter F. Breuneis' hotel at Millerton Saturday night which caused much excitement among the villagers. AS result of the raid Breuneis and his bartender, Thomas Graves were arrested by the sheriff on charge of violation of the excise laws.
 That section of the county known as the Town of Northeast is dry and the no license law went into effect there last October. Several complaints have come to the attention of District Attor- ney Aldrich during the past few weeks in regards the sale of liquor at Breuneis' hotel. The district attorney armed the raiding party with warrants and the officials left here in automo- piles. The authorities arrived at the hotel shortly after 10 o'clock and no difficulty was encountered in gaining an entrance to the place. Several men were lined up at the bar when the sheriff and his squad entered and the raiders collected a large amount of liquor and beer in the place. Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
ENGLISH FOLK SONGS
A Recital in And Of the American Red
 Cross.

There have been many attempts to revive in America the old folk songs of England, Scotland and Ireland. but not until the coming of the Misses Dorothy, Rosalind and Cynthia Fuller mas there been given to American audiences such an opportunity to enjoy the beauty and charm of these still living songs of by gone time.
 The Misses Fuller, who are coming to Norfolk on Saturday, May 26th, have received a welcome from the lead. ing universities and colleges and musi. cal clubs throughout the United States. They have given their racitals in town and country. to the students at Harvard and Columbia Universities, and at Smith College and Mount Holyoke College, as we'll as to members of the Changes in country towns and villages. They have had the honor of appearing at the White House on two occasions, and have had the distinction of receiv- ing many return engagements in Bos- ton, New York, Chicago, San Francis co, Philadelphia and Detroit.
 Mir. Norman Hapgood, the well. hhOWu CTlJlC, ilds sdlu Ol InGu lildI "the Misses Fuller are natural artists. Their methods fit their songs entirely. They sing as simply as the peasants sing. TEeir enunciation has a clearness and purity that is almost startling They have youth, freshness and joy in their work. They come at time when everybody is seeking stress and marked sensation, and they bring an art of entire purity, gentle, historical signi. ficance and quaint, inviting charm.
 In speaking of the recital of the Misses Fuller, Richmond P. Paine re. marked 1T consider it privilege to avail myself of this opportunity of hearing them"
 Additional charm is lent to the recital by the Misses Fuller appearing in early Victorian costumes and accom-. panying their songs upon the Irish harp.
 During the month of May the Misses Fuller are donating half the proceeds derived from their entertainments to the American Red Cross Association and through the efforts of Miss Katharine Haddock arrangements have been completed for their appearance at the Village Hall, Norfolk, on Saturday evening May 26, at S:30 o'clock. Tickets are on sale at O'Conuor's store.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
DO YOUR BIT
An Opportunity to Produce and Con-
 serve Local Food Supply.

The first meeting of the North Canaan division of the Connecticut Committee of Food Supply was held at the schoolhouse in this village at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Superinten. dent k. B. Stone, as chairman of the committee, called the meeting to order. Allyn Fuller was made clerk.
 It was voted to add Mrs. N. l.. Jackson to the membership of the com. mittee. The committee voted that J. l. Parsons represent the committee in making arrangements for the mass meeting to be held on Thursday night. E. B. Stone and c D. V. Barnes were appointed for the purpose of organizing the school children for service during the summer. A squad of boys will be organized to do farm work as opportu nifty offers Farmers wishing their ser vices should notify this committee. The subject of home canning was dis cussed and the ladies on the committee, Miss Finnegan, Miss Gaylord. Miss Granger and Mrs. Jackson were ap' pointed to obtain as many signatures as possible to the home canning pledge organize home canning clubs aud, if possible, procure competent instruction therefor. If enough women in Canaan are interested, an instructor and demonstrator from Storrs College can probably be procured. All women are urged to obtain and sign the blanks. MT. Gillette was appointed a committee to secure a better distribution of the enlistment blanks furnished by the State Food Supply Committee. While a large number of children have signed them, not many adults have done SO. Every farmer and farm laborer, every gardener and all women who are will. ing to enlist for home canning should enlist as patriotic duty. Blanks are to be had at several of the stores in town and will be distributed at the town hall Thursday night. There will aIso be distributed bulletins on plant ing potatoes, beans, etc.
 After a general discussion of the situation the meeting adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
SHARON MAN CHOSEN PRESI.
 DENT.

Seventy.five autoists attended the annual meeting of the Litchfield County Automobile club in Odd Fellows Sall Winsted, May 9. Major A. M. Waitt, of Sharon, was named president to succeed F. U. Newcomb of Litchfield, and the other officers elected were: Vice.president, N. D. Holbrook, Thomaston; secretary, O. $. Moore, Winsted; treasurer, E. R. Holmes, Winsted. President Waitt reappointed the chairman of committees as follows: Membership, l.. P. Case, Winste1; ; signboards, G. W. Gage. Winsted; good roads. J. N. Brooks, Torrington; rights and privileges, Dr. G. D. Ferguson, Thomaston. There is a balance in the treasury of $659. 98 and the member. ship numbers 260. Senator Brooks of Torrington, former president, intro- duced the speakers. who were Arthur Fiofot, secretary of the Hartford Auto club; W. E. Egsn and M. Clark, Hart ford; Malcolm D. Rudd, Lakeville; Robbins Stoeckel, Norfolk; James P. Woodruff, Litchfield; W H. Blodgett, Winsted; Major A. M. Waitt, sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
DAILY OFFICIAL BULLETIN.

The government at Washington, has started the publication of d daily news paper giving news and announcements of all departments relating to war prepal ations. The publication, known as the Official Bulletin, is issued under the direction of the committee on pub. lie information and will be mailed to all newspapers, commercial organiza tions and others requesting it. Post. masters have been directed to post it daily in theIr offices.
 A weekly bulletin also is planned especially for issuance to weekly news. papers, which will be asked to copy as many items as possible.
 Edward s. Rochester, former editor Of Washington newspaper, is editor of the Official Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
THE NEW TROLLEY LINE

The Waterbury. Bristol Tramway Oo. is now an established fact, the corpoya- tion having perfected organization yesterday by election of Frederick E Manross of Bristol to the presidency The announcement is welcome that 0e work of surveying the line and securlps the right of way will be entered ufkS. at once. The officials say they hoIR 6 begin actual contraction in the fali. The line will be N popular one giving long desired connections and rnns through territory that will respond with material development
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-17
TO BE HEARD AT NORFOLK.

An unusual opportunity to hear an interesting talk by one of the youngest and most earnest evangelists and slum workers. MT. George H. Moeser will be afforded those who atteEd the Con. gregational Church, Friday evening May IS at 7:30.
 MT. Moeser is the travelling repre-. sentative of the Volunteers of America, and has personally witnessed many pathetic sordid and exciting incidents in his experiences in the slums and poor sections of most every large city in this country. His talk about his organization, it's accomplishments and purposes may give a new angle to the viewpoint to sincere work among the deserving poor and needy.