New Britain herald., 1918-06-29
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] 4 OWH 4 Op1cS X petition has been received by the board of public works asking for the removal of the old watering, trough
 ar the southern end of Franklin
 Square park. The special Burritt Peace Memorial monument commit lee has also practically completed it's work and is ready to turn the monu-
 ment over to the city. AS soon as the
 dehrlS surrounding the monument has
 been removed, the walks all repaired etc., the south end of the park will
 present a much more attractive ap-
 pearance.
 Although it is the usual custom to
 unNell monument when it is com pleted, this plan will not be followed Tn this instance Inasmuch as the
 BuIrltt monument is distinctlv 8 "Peace' monument. it would be hard
 ly fitting to unveil it at this time, when the country and the whole world is plunged deeply into war and when New Britain boys are bleeding and dying on the fields of France Also, should such exercises take place at this time the news would be spread broadcast and in the foreign press, particularly in Germany, much would be made of the fact that New Brit ain, Conn. U. s. A., was having g. glorious time unveiling a peace mon ument while the nation is at war. So as an alternative, the grounds will be fixed up and at some later time, when the terrible war is over, the monu- ment can be unveiled officially with exercises that will truly be appropri- ate.
 ". s. S..
 Candidate Quigley voiced the opin- ion of all loyal Americans when he said that he hoped that he will never again see any article on the shelves of our American stores bearing the odious sign: Made m Germany And one of our most respected public officials has gone so far in his feel ings as to refuse to buy or to use a lead pencil that bears such a trade mark.
 The nomination of Mayor George Arthur Quigley as the republican candidate for congress, at the first district convention on Tuesday, was not unexpected, yet New Britain peo- pie have felt a pardonable pride that one of their native sons should be thus honored. Now the question that is uppermost in the minds of those who follow politics closely is what chance he has of defeating the dem ocratic nominee, Augustine Lonergan. Election is about five months away, but the general impression seems to be that Mayor Quigley will have a hard, uphill fight. Tn the first place, Congressman Lonergan is in office, he knows the political game from A to z, has been through grueling congression- al campaigns and is a member of the dem ocratc party which at present is directing the destinies of this great nation. In the second place, Con- gressman Lonergan is a Hartford man and in any fight where New Britain and Hartford as rival cities are concerned, this counts for more than many believe. Hartford has a big vote and there is reason to be- lieve that native pride will swing many votes to the support of the con- gressman. Mayor Quigley is banking largely upon his great strength in New Britain, and upon winning out in Suffield, Collinsville and those dis tricts. It would seem however, that these sections are an open field for both candidates.
 The speech of acceptance delivered by Mayor Quiglev when he was nom mated was a very cleverly worded one. He was careful to show no hos tilitv towards the democrats and the speech had just tho right touch of patriotism and praise for President i,, f for,1xr piece of work and the mayors dem ,cratic opponent will have a hard -ime to pick any flaws in it. Not so however, his after dinner speech at he convention gathering. Here the mayor permitted himself to dwell up on the ancient issue of the RepubH- cans and Democrats by bringing in he tariff question. The tariff is now l dead issue and it will be 8 long ong time before it again becomes a issue. Today the only ,ariff question is free trade in arms. l As a matter of fact, 8 peculiar thing about the coming congressional cam 1 oaign is that there really is no po- 1 itical issue upon which the candi- ] 1ates can justly wrangle.
 ". S. S.
 All war activities--the draft exam l nations the Liberty Bond drives, the l Red Cross, K of C. and Y. M. c. A. | etc.--haVe each produced | h. cir funny story about town, and so 1as the present War Savings Stamp l campaign. The story is told of an en- oloye of 2, local factory who is noth- ng, if not thrifty. He appreciated he worth of War Savings Certificates md agreed to take s1 900 worth and | Q pav in cash Further explanations