New Britain herald., 1920-01-14


 in the years named in the report.
 MT. Mcleod. in discussing the wave of prosperity which has swept the country since the end of the war, said that it is his belief that this prosperity will continue for some time. He stated that it has become apparent in Plain vile in proportion to surrounding cities and towns. and the reason for Plainvilles prosperity, in his opinion is the manufacturing element. He said that Plainvillc will probably enjoy good times for two or three years.
 Mr. Mcleod believes that the spirit of lawlesSneSS and defiance for man made laws which has been evident for some time will continue until the Flu ropean countries return to a basis more nearly normal and begin to pro- duce for themselves. He believes that when such a condition returns the la bor difficulties will adjust themselves. In short. his opinion is that the labor troubles are result of the excess Of the demand over the supply.
 Report on Trolley Rates.
 Members of the Plainville Business and Improvement association have heard with interest at their regular meeting the report Of Ilenry TruM- bull relative TO the protests before the public utilities commission d sainst the zone rates applying on the PlainVille- New Britain trolley line In his report. Mr. Trumbull said trx.r q 1O-cent fare to New Britain would be acceptable. and should the utilities commission rule that the rates be fixed in proportion to operating costs there is no doubt but what local people will benefit by reduc- ton. His report to the association follows:
 "Plainville Business and Improve
 ment Associa ton:
 Tn compliance with appointment by the Plainville Business and I'm provement association of Decem ber 6, 1919. William j. Johnson and ths writer attended the hearing before the public utilities commission which opened on December as represent ing the interests of the town Of Plain ville and the PlainVille Business Mems associate
 ''The ruling made at the opening of this hearing was that the Connecti- cut company would present their case in full. why in their opinion the in crea ased trolley fare rates put into ~t- feet SoNem bet are fair, and just. When they had completed the pres cntation of their case, then the public representatives would be allowed tn cross question any of the witnesses testifyinG.
 Tt was apparent that tine hcarin2 would be extended over consider able lime from the number of people present on that day representing pub lie interests. and 1oN advice of one oi tho commissioners we filed letter with the commissions requesting that We be notified when the objectorS to the increase could be heard. especial IH from the district in which Plain vile is located.
 ''On December Is We received | notice from the public utilities com mission stating those wishing | o enter protest ganst the increase would be heard Thursday, Decem Der IS. begin ming a | o'clock in the morning.
 ':Both Mr. Johnson and myself were present on this date. The com mission ruled that those who filed d written protest would be heard Ii"Sr and that four or five towns had filed 1 protests Of this nature. After the town Of NeWinGtor had finished their testim mony. by special privilege the commission allowed Plainville to bc heard next. as we had expressed a desire to be heard as early as posSi- 1 h in WOTItd have