New Britain herald., 1923-11-03
THE OBSERVER- Makes Random Observations On the City and Its People


 body, has passed a certain ordinance which the police commission. ap- pointed by democratic mayor, has seen fit to ignore. The fight between the two will no doubt wax warmer as weeks go by and will have its climax in the spring when both major political parties fly at each others throats like couple of Kill kenny cats.
 The republicans have already wedged themselves into a tight corner by their attitude in the case of Thomas c. Dolan, an ex-serviceman. It will be recalled that Captain Thomas J. Bannigan of the veterans bureau wished to speak to the com mon council in behalf of Dolan, who, during the war contracted illness which forced him to resign from the police department. But Captain Bannigan was not allowed to utter {, word. Leading republicans in the council put silencer on him and re- fused to allow him to take the floor. This action was due to the attitude | of Alderman William H. Judd and Alderman Cornelius J. Dehm. the latter being the whip Of the repub- lican party. The action of the coun- cil was resented by a large number of men who served in the army and navy and the republicans will have some explaining to do when they get ! on the stump and start out with the customary "Fcllow Citizens"
 It is likely that the big guns of the G. 0. P. will be aimed at the police commission. Efforts were made to have an investigation of the commission and the police depart ment, but they fell fiat. The issue was put squarely up to the republi- cans and nothing came of it,
 No doubt the stand the police com mission has taken, that it is quite competent to conduct tho police dc partmcnt and has the authority 10 do so will not digest well with the leaders of the republican party. Warm words arc expected at the next council meeting. It is now war 10 the death. The hig detonations 1 will be reserved for the spring cam psign. The democrats will be put on | the defensive, if the G. 0. r. can bring this about. Meantime they arc smiling and telling their politi- cal opponents that it's their move in this game Of checkers.
 Many citizens arc indignant at the ] vandalism of untamed youth on Hal lowe'en. Much property damage was wrought by restless spirits, who were unable to distinguish between innocent amusement and destructive amusement, Fences were destroyed on @ large scale and there was little respect for property rights.
 Contempt for law and authority, which is evident among tho older generation, is finding a place in the . breasts Of the youngsters. To some people if is always amusing when | policeman is struck with an egg or tomato, hut it reflects condition which should cause steadier people Co think.
 It is said that many windows were broken and damage done 10 houses. This is outside the usual Halloween prank. Ii should be drowned upon and efforts should be made in the future 10 put a stop to this type Of vandalism. Boys will be boys" is not sufficient excuse. Boys can be boys and have good time without going to the eNccsscs in which they indulged last Wednesday night
 Cy.r9I .tsB sI ,.nfgtFFr s,1,.e.. .t.. beginning to sizzle, despite the wealth. CT.
 4 number of republicans who were not oyerioyed by the arrest Of J. Willie Mills, the ward representative on the republican town committed, are planning to secure his place on the committee and are determined that it shall be filled. They believe that Mills should show discretion if hc resigned from the position and are ready to proceed to put someone in his place If he does not take the ini- tiatitc and step out
 Y Is said that Mills has no intention of redEniug. He has taken his arrest light-hearfcl fly and does not show any signs Of worry. Despite his position. his friends arc firm for him and will do their utmost 10 keep him on the town committee. They do not under stand why he should be asked 10 re- sign and are unable to locate any blot on thc escnicheon of the ward. Many oI those higher up" are standing staunchly by Mills The machine" men want tD keep him on tho commit Ice iH spitE Of warnings from others of more independent mind that they intend 10 start a fight, fl necessary, to put him of.
 There is now well concerted plan afoot 10 relieve Mills of his place on ;Ho committee in the spring primaries, r hr does moi do tho graceful thing and step out II is probable that his trial in superior court viii have some thing to do with guiding his future
 Second Harders arc also talking 0f running candidate scsinst Alder . man John r. Gill; No dissatisfaction 1 is expressed by the people with his | toU1Yrt iu office 0r with inc manner iu which Ifr has represented The ward. . rUt few strm t0 think that hc has had h0HaFs rHyugh aud aspire to Euc- ] tttH t5 his berth. Already stfsws are . betue seui Uut 70 see which way tho . viuI Is iIoving The names Of scv- eral second ward republicans, some l. Df whom Hate had experience in tbe i cOuTuoH council. are ieiHg freely dis cussed
 It i5 not known whether Alderman ]. Gil aill care Co seek reH0mination. < It i5 sfII iHat he Hss expressed the \ r.rt .li.ticu aHat h. rlar nnt run araiu- 1