New Britain herald., 1926-11-16
EXPECT TIGHT VOTE
 0N FINANCE BOARD
Sentiment in Council Reported
 About Evenly Divided
N. D. FACTORIES TO CLOSE
Entire Plant to Shut Down For Week For Inycntory-Nfan Hurt In Auto Accident, Dies At Hospital - Speedcr Fined S25,

Opposition to the proposed amend ment to the city charter, asking that a board of finance and taxation be created, seems assured if the atti- tude of the council at a rehearsal meeting held last evening may be accepted as criterion. While no definite action will be taken by the city fathers until this evening, it is believed that it will be necessary for Mayor John F. Wade to cast the de- cil's approval or disapproval Of the measure will accompany the pro- posed amendment to the legislature. The revised draft, submitted to the council by Corporation Counsel Will liam N. DeRosier. relegates the pro- posed board to an advisory capacity, But some members feel that by its passage some of their powers would be usurped.
 The proposed amendment is spon- sored by both the Bristol Real Estate board and the Chamber Of Com ii''I N'7 anu was III Sl ShSStSlfu S'N dl months ago. The letter, in which the proposed plan was outlined, was sent to the city council at that time and was placed on file without comment on the recommendation Of Council man Homer Fl. Judd. IL is believed that both the chamber and the realtors will be represented in force at the meeting this evening and will ask 10 be heard before any action is taken.
 Accident Victim Dies
 Charles Konopka of Beach street Terryvillc. who received a fractured skull and other injuries last Sunday night when the automobile in which he was riding and which was operat- ed by Gustaf Miller of Wolcott road. died at 9:15 o'clock last night at Bristol hospital without regaining consciousness, The body was turned over to Dugokecki Ss Blogoslawski. undertakers, of New Britain, and funeral arrangements had not been completed up to late hour this morning. Konopka Is survived by wife and three children, all of Terry vile.
 The case of Miller. who appeared in the city court yesterday morning, charged with reckless driving, driv- ing under the influence of liquor and operating a motor vehicle without drivers license, was continued until I,- Judge William J. Malone under bonds of s1 900, which were furnish cd. It is understood that an addi- tional charge of homicide will now be brought against the accused man, although no definite action had been taken this morr'ng
 City Championship Game on
 It was announced today that the proposed football game between the West End and the Maple End foot ball teams. pl& med for Thanksgiv ing morning. has been called off. Raymond Casey, l. lnager of the Maple End team. stated that on of last week he made ar with Manager Edward Sheehy of the West Ends for such a game to be played on a basis of each team receiving 5n per cent of the re- ceipts. Yesterday, however, MT. Casey says he was informed by Mir Shoehy that the members of the West End team refused 10 play under such an arrangement and for that reason it was necessary for the game to be called off.
 Hooters of both teams have not hesitated to express their belief in the ability of their respective outfits and it Is undo -tood that consider able money ha been wagered on the outcome. However the definite settling of the city pionship will not take place unless the West End players concede 10 the terms of the original agreement as outlined by Mir. Casey.
 \. o. IT. Meeting
 The regular meeting of the Rev. T. J. Keena branch, Ancient Order Of Hibcrnians, will bc held at s o'clock this evening in the Eagles hall on Meadow street. There will be election of officers for the en- suing year and a social hour will follow the business session.
 Mutual Relief Association Elects
 Arthur nahlgren was elected president Of the New Departure Mutual Relief association at meet ing held last evening. Other officers elected were as follows: Vice -prcsi- dent, Lester l.auning: secretary, Arthur Johnson: treasurer. Arthur Cook: chairman of entertainment committee, Howard Parks; directors for three years, ". Scott Mccarthy. L.. L..