New Britain herald., 1919-11-10
TR0LLEYS ARE STILL
 AWAY OFF SCHEDULE
Another Automobile Bus Line
 Enters the Field
SUIT RESULTS FROM LEASE

William Turner and William Manning
 Engaged in Legal Controversy
 Only 300 New Members Have Ell
 rolled in Red Cross-Other News
 Items Of Interest.
 The opposition to the trolley zone system is becoming more noticeable in PlainVille. The trolleys are still running off schedule on the long trips to Lazy Lane although the short line cars running between New Britain and Plainville usually run on time The sentimen of the public in regard to the system was evident to everyone who noticed the cars on Saturday after noon and evening. The cars are ually crowded at that time and 1t is usually impossible to get a seat while between Plainville and New Britain. The trolleys were not crowded last Saturday, however, and the company seems to be losing it's patronage among local residents.
 The jtney buses are reaping a har- vest at the expense of the Connecticut company, being loaded on every trip. They are running on governmental schedules, planning their running time from actual trips. The jitneys charge 10 cents for the trip from Plainville to New Britain and six cents from Black Rock bridge to New Brit ain center.
 A new bus which entered the field of com petition yesterday morning used systematic and efficient methods in competing with the Connecticut com pany, The bus left New Britain and T- 1, ' used the old detour over the cross road to Barnesdale, picked up passengers came back and proceeded to Plain vile.
 The trains on the Highland division of the New Haven road are carrying extra coaches to accommodate the passengers who have deserted the troll ley company, double the usual number of cars being attached in some cases.
 Tease Causes Suit.
 4 hearing was held yesterday after noon between Pierce & Pierce of Bris- tol, representing William Turner of East Main street and Klett & filling of New Britain retained by William C. Manning, the local garage owner. Turner claims to have obtained from Manning lease for a, garage on Fla st Main street and. says that he paid for it. Manning states that Turner leased the place and paid only $50, refusing to settle for the balance of the amount agreed upon. The case has not been
 Only $500 Collected.
 Reports were received Saturday | evening from the team captains who are carrying on the Red Cross mem bership drive. The reports showed that only $500 had been received at that time. Plainville still wants 1,5OO mem berships at one dollar each and has only today and tomorrow to reach the desired objective. A report has been made to the district chair man in New Britain.
 Veterans Hear Father ODelI.
 A large number of eX-soldiers and ex-sailors attended the serVics at the Church of Our Lady of Mercy last evening to hear Rev. William O'Dell, a former army chaplain, relate his experiences and those of his comrades while serving in France. Father O'Dell gave a forceful and interesting talk. A large number of the mem- bers of the church were also present.
 Local Girl Honored.
 Miss Zabeth Pike of 23 Strong Court has been elected secretary of the French club of the college of Sec retarial Science of Boston university Miss Pike is a graduate of the local schools and of New Britain High school
 Raise For F. o. Clerks.
 All the clerks at the post office are affected by the increase of $f5O which voted by congress on Saturday. The increases dates from July i. The pOc1-Yo sf far ho Ioo,- l, local office force who is not affected by the raise. The pay of sub carriers is raised to 60 cents hour and it is expected that there will be more ap- plicants to take the examinations for this position. American Legion Parade.
 Plans for the celebration of Armi- stice Day have been completed and the parade of service men, firemen State Guard and business men will take place this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Civil War Veterans and Spanish War Veterans will ride in autom obiles provided by public spirit cd citizens. The Red Cross will also be represented. It is expected that the stores and homes along the line of march will be lighted while the parade is In progress. A detail has been delegated to procure 8 quantity of red fire" such as is used as signal lights on the railroad. The factory whistles will be blown al the time the parade starts and the church bells will be rung.
 A banquet will be served at the Masonic Temple to those who take part in the parade. Rear Admiral Cowles, retired. of Pennington, and Rev Claude Beardsley of Southington will be the principal speakers The se- lactra an tla ,anstmaster and Nthar