New Britain herald., 1917-03-08

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 ington as to the style and cost of the couplings which he had made for use In case the local hremen should be called upon in an emergency in neigh boring places or should out-of-town departments be asked to come here to assist in fighting blade of large pro- portions. The couplings were de- signed by the local chief and the work was done gratis by local man. ufacturers. This information will be communicated to the superintendent of the department in the neighbor- ing borough.
 Hoping to strengthen the ire light ing forces of the town Chief Norton proposes to suggest to the local com missioners. that the two wheel Jumper" which is now a part of the departments apparatus be turned over to the Trumbull Electric com pany. The latter has it's own depart ment but keeps its hose hung up at the factory. In case of serious fire in the center of the town the factory dremen under the present conditions WOulQ U0 UuAO10 IO TSItO0I 4AuVAA 0S- sistance to the department without delay. The chief proposes that the Jumper" be transferred to the fac to8y permitting of the reeling of the company's hose. This would permit Of . quick response by the Trumbull firemen with their equipment in case of a blaze of such severity in some other section that Chief Norton's men would be unable to cope with it with out assistance.
 Buell. New Committeeman.
 At the suggestion of Frank e. Osborne who with Rev. H. T. Walsh. has been the democratic representa- tive on the school board since Rev. R. H. Burton resigned several weeks ago, Giles c. Buell. was elected a member of that body at the March meeting held last evening. MT. Buell. has taken an active part in demo- cratic politics for . number of years. He is interested in school affairs and his election to the board will meet with approval.
 Much to the surprise of the com mittee. word was received at the the Broad street schoolhouse arc not yet finished and it will be at least q week before they can be presented to the board. Changes suggested by Chairman Rogers, which had the ap- proval of his associates are being made by Architect M. J. Unkelbach, and the delay in the completion of the drawings is attributed to them. A special meeting of the board will probably be called when the blue prints arc submitted.
 Civil Service Postmaster.
 Plainville in common with other places throughout the country Is inc terested to a considerable extent in the announcement of the postmaster general, made last evening that arr rangements are being made to put the postmasters in first, second and third class offices under civil service, open ing the appointment to the positions to competition, instead of leaving them political plums for distribution among the faithful.
 While the order has not as yet been given out the postmaster general has announced that it will become effec- tive on April l, and Washington dis patches indicate that when the post masters now in the service complete the four year terms for which they have been appointed they will have to take an examination. entering into with other aspirants for the ofice. Tho president will then make his nominations from the list compiled as . result, the candidate with the highest average seemingly getting the office.
 Should this be the case Plainville might be one of the first town in which the postmastership would be ] assigned under the new ruling. Post l master Prior's term will expire In 8 few months and should the order be 1 of a character indicated in the early ] take . civil service examination, com | pettng for re-appointment with any | others who might seek the office.
 Brief Items.
 Mrs. Levi Newell was taken to the Hartford hospital yesterday where ! she will undergo an operation.
 John Costello is confined to his | room in Miss Dwelley's boarding l house with severe attack of bron- chitis. s
 The condition of Arthur Roberts. who has been i'll with infiammatory at his homo on FOrestville avenue Is reported to be practically 
 Papers were passed yesterday trans- ferring land on New Britain avenue from I. J. Birnbaum to Bernadino \ MT. Birnbaum purchased the place . few months ago from tho | estate of Levin Harris.
 The RAmblers of New Britain will |