New Britain herald., 1917-04-26
0oA1u vA11S lVC"S SETTLEMENT MADE
 FOR FIRE DAMAGE Adjusters Complete Inspection of
 Ruins Of Hills Factory
 ERECT BRICK BUILDING SOON

Destruction of Plant--Frocl,lich-
 White Nuptials-Iroilcymc to Be-
 come FaIIncrs-Cane for Fire Chief.
 Insurance companies having made an adjustment in the Joss cntailed when the main plant of his factory was destroyed by the fccent fire, Ed win H. Hills is making preparations for the erection of new brick struc- ture, giving an increase in floor space and; permitting of the installation of modArn equipment. Settlement of the damage was made yesterday following an inspection of tho ruiDs Tuesday by insurance companies representatives. The policies carried only covered part of the damage and MT. Hills sustained a considerable loss himself in addition to the financial sacrifice he will have to make by reason of suspension of operations while the new plant is being built.
 Although he has notified his cus- toners of cancellation of large or ders placed with him, Mir. Hills will continue operations on small scale until his new plant is ready for oc- cupancy.
 Other manufacturers have come to his assistance and have offered the use of floor space in their. buildings for his use during the emergency. Part of his work is being done in the Empire Electric and Manufacturing company's plant and portion of the Clark Caster company's building is also to be used by the Hills Workmen. Tn addition he is utilizing a building of his. own, formerly used as a store house, for manufacturing purposes.
 It is unlikely that he will be able to start operations on normal scale, however, until late in the summer. Work on the new plant is to be started very soon and it will be rushed for- ward rapidly.
 Trllcymen Farmers.
 Trolleymen employed by the Con- necticut company are to become farm CTS during their spare hours, the cor poration having given them the use of the Electric Field for gardening The old baseball park is to be ploughed and sections will be allotted to each of the company's employees who are desirous of planting a gar den.
 A number of them have already availed themselves of the offer and have selected the locations which they will cultivate during the summer.
 Cane for Fire Chief.
 In appreciation of the services rem dered Monday at the brush fire on his property Carl May of Pennington avenue will present Fire Chief M. A. Norton with hickory cane. the han dle of which will hear a hand-carved likeness of the head of the depart ment.
 MT. May Is an expert wood carver and. does considerable worE for deal- CTS in antiques,
 Buildings on his property were en- dangered by tffe fire, and he is anxious to show his apprecition of the ser vices given by Chief Norton and his men.
 Another Chance for Cafferty.<
 Declaring that the person who en- ticed him to drink should be before the court, rather than the unfortunate victim, Justic A. H. Condell last eve ming dismissed from custody Frank Cafferty, who was arrested in the morning by Constable Marine for in- toxication. Cafferty had not been drinking since his discharge a few months ago from the State Farm until Monday when 1t is said friend" pre- vailed upon him GO take some whis- key for sociability sake. As result Cafferty went back to his old habits and was arrested. Justice Condell decided to give him another chance and he suspended judgment. expressing the opinion that the person who started him <on the downward path should be severely punished.
 Guards at Quarry. Preparing to meet any develop ments resulting from the strike or the rJAPn AND SOFT OR