New Britain herald., 1921-09-08

ly recommend that the two-pIa toon system be instituted at this time. We are not interested in politics. These times call for business judg- ment in government. These times call for thrift, and because taxpayers here have asked us to vote for econ- cny.we must vote against recommend ing two-platoon system at this time.
 Investigate-ask any taxpayers see how much more proof you will get in support of our recommendation. Respectfully subitted. ELMER E. STONE. WILLIAM c. KRANOWITz. "Sob stun" Says Gill.
 After the reading of the two re- ports Alderman J. F. Gill expressed himself as feeling that the negative report has no business in the Coun- cil He characterized the report as sob stuff.' He favored a modified plan. Relative to the salary he said next March is the time to cut pay.
 Alderman Paonessa asked Mayor Curtis for a polnt-blank statement of his sand in the matter. The alder man charged the council with ''dilly- dallying" over the matter for three years. He questioned whether the council could reverse the action of the city legalized by the legislature.
 PaoncSsa's Statement.
 Its true the life is not hard.' he said but you'll find in City hall men who put in but seven hours a day while the fireman puts in 22. The only argument is that the firemen must take cuts in pay next spring. The proper procedure would be to refer the matter back to the board but they cannot agree"
 The alderman moved for com mittee of six to serve with the mayor and fire chief 10 report at a meeting in two weeks.
 Councilman Wells pointed out that money was voted to put in the sys- tenn and the commission should have put it into effect.
 Wants Mayors Views.
 Alderman Wells arose at this point to ask if the mayor would not speak. The mayor again ducked the issue.
 Councilman Wells still felt that it was up to the fire commission, but the sixth ward alderman could see no way of drawing a report from the fire board.
 The mayor explained the fire board has no legislative power. He read from the ordinances to show what the strength of the company should be-.
 If the council wants a two platoon it must change the ordinances, he said.
 Councilman NJ. S. Porter reminded the mayor that he had. in his annual message. reported money appropri- ated. He felt it a pretty late date to bring up the question.
 Gill Scores Mayor.
 Alderman J. F. Gill caused the fur to fly at this point by calling the mayor to task for remaining on the fence.
 why don't you show your colors?" the alderman fairly shouted.
 After intimating that order would be maintained even at the cost of absenting the alderman, Mayor Curtis resigned the gavel to Alder man Gilpatric.
 Mayor Has Three Plans
 The mayor then presented three l 
 The first set forth a proposed or dinance providing for a two platoon ! at a cost of S25.00O year: the ! second. an ordinance for two ! platoon aL a cost OI 4O.UOO d ! year: the third an ordinance for a ! two platoon plan at $75.000.
 Alderman Gill favored the third plan under normal conditions. but present circumstances, he said. made No. 1 plan advisable. He moved | the adoption of that plan.
 The mayor explained that this plan affects only No. 1 fire station. The that the plan affected all appeared general.
 Curtis Has Floor.
 Mayor Curtis disliked any system. he said. that would have any of the under-manned. His Honor spoke of his interest in the depart ment. plimenting the men. He expressed sorrow that they could not be treated better. but conditions are adverse. he explained. and the winter looks gloomy. He spoke of the effect of conditions on taxes directly the issue.
 He painted conditions as most un-