New Britain herald., 1927-04-28
Bristol News
ARMORY OUTLOOK
 PLATES BRISTOL
Residents Pleased at Proposed
 St50,000 Appropriation
TROLLEY LINE CHANGES

TROLLEY LINE CHANGES Connecticut Co. May Take Over
 Transportation and Increase Fares
 Policeman Gives Blood To
 Iathcr-Ionic Council Elects.
 Residents are much elated over the favorable report Of the commit tee on appropriations in connection with an armory for this city and q bill for the appropriation or S150,- 0oe. The original appropriation ask cd for was ST GOO but s2j. .Uep was shaved from this amount by the appropriations committee Backers of the project believe that the amount will cover the cost Of the proposed new building.
 The city council at a meeting held on January {, this year. expressed itself as in favor of an armory and also Of the belief that the people of Bristol would be willing 10 furnish q site for the structure. This action was taken upon the request of Les ter G. Slgourney, chairman Of the local republican town committee. who has been one of the most ar dent advocates of an armory At q later meeting. the matter Of . site, in the event the appropriation was approved, was referred to the city planning commission which now has the matter under consideration. II IS believed by many. including scy- erai city officials. that the logical place for the armory would be on the Memorial Boulevard east of the high school and Mellen street. Such location would furnish plenty of space for the various mancuycrs of the local companies of the Conncc- ticut National Guard. which are quartored in Red Mems hall on Prospect street
 With the passage of the bin hy the house and senate. it is believed that action will immediately he talk en by the city council 10 place the matter before the voters with view of determining site for the arm ory.
 Bristol Trauction Company
 Two bills Of interest to Bristol people were formally adopted at yesterdays session Of the state leg islature. II. E. No. 1SO. incorporat- ing Edward M. Day, Joseph F. Ber- ry and James W. Carpenter Of Hart ford as the Bristol Traction Co.,. which is authorized to acquire pro perty of 'he Bristol and plainlillc Electric Co. and 10 have capital of not more than s1,u00.00o. was pass ed without opposition. Neither or Bristol's representatives. Arthur $ Barnes and Judge t,naphroditus Peck. had been consulted conccrn- ing the bill. Judge Peck, however. offered an amendment to the orig inal bill whereby the making oi rates by the company for passengers and freight would be subject to the approval Of the public utilities com mission and the amendment was also adopted.
 There has been considerable spec ulation, particularly among em- ployes In the trolley service as to just what changes will be made when the new owners take over the control of the transportation. IL is the general belief that the trolley franchise will ultimately be turned over to the Connecticut Co, which will undoubtedly mean an increase in passenger fare. At the present time. the rate is six cents a zone while the token system in use by the Connecticut company is at the rate Of Is cents when such tokens are purchased in quantities of three or more.
 Local trolley men also feel that the change of ownership will mean the operation of ono man trollcys over the entire line, which would reduce the roster Of en- ployes. It was pointed out that such q change would necessitate consider able expense as well as larger cars and new equipment. All Of the trolleys now in use by the local company are single truck affairs, whereas 1t Is probable that double truck cars would be substituted.
 Three Cars In Collision.
 Cars owned by Leo RJyccrio Of Edison street, Waterbury, George Moody of Pennington avenue and Albert kasico Of 566 North Main street figured in q three corner crash on North Main street Wednesday afternoon. Investigation bv Officer James Keith disclosed tho fact that the accident occurred when Moody attempted 10 pass kasico and hit the hub cap on the front wheel of the Iatter'S car. The steering wheel was wrenchea rom Moodys hand hy the impact and he swervei into tho fuggerio Car, which WIS parked near the curb. The only damage was ! bent mudguard on RuCgcrios car.
 All three drivers appeared today before Assistant Prosecuting Attor-