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lntered as second-elem matter at
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So. Nerwalk. Conn. under the Act of March s. mt.
SOUTH NORWALK, CONN.. ”FRIDAY, APRILESZM926.
PRICE THREE CENTS
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BUSINESS MEN TO ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Decision Reserved—Report Tuesday.
The ordinance committee received many demands for a modi-
loetlon of the present trsiiio ordinance at a.public hearing in
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the council chambers last night.
Merchants argued that the ordi-
nance was working a hardship on
their businesses and that if there
was not a modification they would
have to take some other action to
protect ‘dhemselves.
“flbo, Drastio"—Quinlan
Attbrney ward J. Quinlan. rep-
resenting the first district merchants
laid a great deal of the responsibil-
ity for congestion upon the Con-
necticut company. He informed the
committee that the ordinance was
too drastic. that the merchants of
the city were entitled to as much
consideration as the trolley com-
pany. and if they were not shown it
they intended to fight the matter
out in the courts.
The meeting was called together
by Mayor Thomas nobins. who an-
nounced that it was an informal
gathering and that the committee
which had drawn up the ordinance
were present and ready to listen to:
the suggestions of the merchants.
Mayor Robins informed the gath-
ering that he thought the benefit
the ordinance had brought the city
during its two weeks' trial could not
be noticed. He was of the opinion
that the ordinance did not suit
some sections of the city and should
be changed. He said the officials
did not want to drive any merchant
out of business and that it was bet—
ter to amend the ordinance than to
make a. new one. .
“All Wrong"-Swartz
Christian Bwarts read a. clipping
from the Danbury News in which
the residents are warned to be care-
ful where they park in Norwalk as
the residents of towns adjacent to
Norwalk had been arrested and
fined. Mr. Swartz felt that this was
s. bad advertisement and would tend
to keep the summer trade away.
Nowell. he said. depends much on
the summer business. He —felt the
ordinance was wrong and that park-
in should be permitted every.
w ere. In Newark, he told the
committee. parking is allowed for
one hour while Norwalk. a city of
30.000. only allows 40 minute park-
ing. He said that Norwalk should
be very liberal and invite persons
instead of driving them away. “The
ordinance he concluded, is all
wrong."
"Allow Short Stops"-anlov
Charles Tarlov of Tarlov Brothers
cigar store in North Main street
said that parking helped his store
somewhat as his windows could be
seen new but that it has also in-
lured his business to a. large extent.
Those who at one time drove to the
front of the store in their machines
and ran Into the store to make pur-
chases did not do that anymore
since the law became operative.
Some of them, he said, were Corpor-
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II. I. EENNEIT
PASSES AWAY
I In 74th Year.
Harry 1. Bennett. for the past tan
years. a Third district commission-
er. died this morning at his home.
37 Seaview avenue in his 74th year.
He is survived by his wife, two
children. Dr. Ralph Bennett. of
East No alk. and Mrs. Emmett W.
Browne Washington. D. 0.. two
grandchildren. one brother. Dr.
Bennett. of Westport. and four sis-
ters. Mrs. Jessie Jeliffe, and the
Misses Anne. Mary and France
Bennett. all of Westport. >
Mr. Bennett was a well known
retired marketman. having been one
of the proprietors of the old Cen-
tral Food company.
Funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
the home. 81 Seeview avenue. Rev.
, Robert B. 8. Facts. rector of Christ
church will officiate. Interment will
be in Riverside cemetery.
Standard Oil Rumor
Is Obnfirmed Teday
Sayre M. Youngs. superintendent of
the auto repair department at the
standard Oil Company plant. in Wil-
son Point Road. definitely announced
today. that after May 1. the auto
repair department and paint shop.
would be merged with the huge
standard Oil plant. in non: street.
New York City. This change affects
so employees at the local plant.
sonic of whom will work in the New
York City plant. Hereafter, the gar-
age will afford storage space for
trucks plying from the local elites.
and cars of salesmen on which min-
orrepalnwiilalsobemadehere.
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AUCTION—8 room house at
)laern Beech. Terms at time of
sale. William H. Guthrie, auctioneer.
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HUNGARIANS \
EXTDLLED AT
II OF C. EVENT
fit
Fine Character of Mag-
yar People Praised
By Speakers L a st
Evening.
ARTISTIC PROGRAM
The history. culture and charac~
teristice of the Hungarian people
were revealed in a most appealing
manner last evening when loath
Norwallc Council. No. 1258. K. of C..
presented its “Hungarian Night" at
St. Joseph's so 001 hall. The event
was in charge of the members of
the council who are of Hungarian
extraction. with Wm. Redwny as
chairman. and the plans were car-
ried out with success that earned
much praise. There were more than
800 ill the audience,
One of the big musical attractions
on the program was the appearance
of Joseph Banyas and his two sons.
Hungarian mandolin artists. who
have played ill the leading vaude-
ville houses of the East. They ren-
dered several selections in an expert
way, together with some Hungarian
folk songs.
a meets-whammy historical ad-
dress was dfilivered by Father Deg-
nan. pastor of St. Ladlslaus church.
who was introduced “as Irish. but
belonging to the H ngarians." Father
Degnan prefaced Ils remarks with
complimentary reference to the
great educational good that So. Nor-
walk Council was doing by present-
ing the “For-bears Entertainment."
He said that real Americanizntion
could only be realized when the good
in every race was fully appreciated.
“Let us." he said. "break down the
spirit of animosity among our peo-
ple by respecting th noble qualities
in each partlcul. nationality."
Father Degnan then continued with
an historical account of Hungary.
commencing with the curly migra-
tion of the lilagyars under Arpad
from Asia. He told of their settle-
ment in Hungary, of St. Stephen, the
first king. and St. _ dislnus. He
concluded by sayin X but the 13th
century was. a. great one for Hungary
and for the world as it was then
that the courageous Magyars with-
stood the Turkish invasions and
saved civilization.
“Hungarian Night" was also the
means of bringing to this city on-
other friend of the Hungarians and
an admirable spokesman for them.
This was Father Stephen Chernisky.
former pastor of St. Ladislaus and
new pastor of fit. Stephen's in
Bridgeport. Fathe‘r Cllernisky is a
prominent figure among the Hum
garians. not only in the county but
also in the country. While in Nfi-
walk his pastorate saw the building
of St. Ladislaus church. In Bridge-
port. he has done wonderful work
among his people. having recently
finished the building of a. community
center. and he is now engaged in
the building of a. new church. Father
Chernlsky was accompanied by his
assistant. Father Geist. of Bridgeport.
The address of Father Chernisky was
in connection with the Hungarian
in American history. He told of
the patriotism of the Magyar from
the ecly Revolutionary times,
when their numbers were so few.
down to the present day. He
spoke of the position of the .Hun~
garian in America today. say-
ing Hungarians would be found
among the scientists, educators. ac-
tors and musicians of the country.
“In particular." he said, “they are
found in the dramatic world where
they have made the motion picture
a great industry." He said that such
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-MULLIGAN'8 CRUELLERB
and Mulligau's Home-Made Cookies
are for sale by stores all over this
vicinity. Only the best of materials
are used in making Mulligan Bakery
products and the same are made
under ideal sanitary conditions.
Their uniformity of quality is be-
cause good things are used to make
them—Adv.
THE FAMILY, WASHING.
—Don't have the weekly bother.
troubl and fuse with the family
wasni when the same can be done
correct” and at a'reasonable price
by Bnophy's Laundry. The same
will be called for and delivered.
Nlnlmum charge fer a washing
her. is is cents. 134 .Watsr at.
those so. .
0 VER
MINE
Seven Burn to Death. _
PHILADELPHIA. April 23.—
(AP). Seven negrocs, four children
two women and a man were burned
to death when flames swept a tone-
ment in Southeast Philadelphia
early today.
The children. one woman and the
man were trapped on the fourth
floor of the building. The other
woman was killed when she leaped
to the street. The mother of the
children escaped by climbing to an
electric light wire in lnld sir.
li‘ire marshals investigated reports
that the fire was incendiary. after a
large quantity of paper was found
stacked in an unoccupied store on
the first floor.
Passalc Szrille. .
JERSEY City. N. J. April 23.—
(AP). onernor Moore today halted
efforts to mediate the textile strike
in the Passeic Mills region. Re-
fusal of Albert Weisbord, strike or-
ganizer and leader iito eliminate
himself from the negotiations
caused the governor's action, he
said.
"Neither side has a sincere desire
to settle the strike." filed." said
Governor Moore. ‘
Babon M Beided.
DANBURY. April 23.—-—(AP). A
squad of state policeman from the
Ridgefieid barracks raided the farm
of John Babon in Brookfield last
night. seized a 15 gallon still and a
quantity of prune whiskey. cider
and wine. Bebop wanna-est“ and
will"havtf"'“a"1fcifl'fllg iu‘” Brookfield
this afternoon.
The raid followed complaints that
the man had been selling liquor to
his neighbors.
SUIT FOLLOWS
BOWMAN DEATH
Widow Asks $10,000.
Emma. L. Bowman of Rownyton.
ndministratrix of the estate of her
late husband. Andrew J. Bowman.
through her attorney. Williamfl.A.
Grimn. has brought suit for $16,000
against Henry Wilk of Stamford.
for negligence in causing the death
of lilr. Bowman. in an auto accident
March 27th in Rowayton avenue,
Rowayton. Papers were served on
the defendant yesterday and pro-
perty was attached. by Constable
Andrew Schleelltweg of Stamford.
The case is returnable to the Sn-
perior court of Fairlleld county. on
the first Tuesday in May.
WARNING GIVEN
CURB LIZARDS
“Move On,” Cops Say.
The Norwalk police have issued a
warning to street corner gangs and
other loiterers that they must
change their "hang-outs."
Many complaints have been made
to the police about loafers standing
amund the post offices. street cor-
ners. doorways and other public
places. ‘ .
Although some of these men do
not bother passig'sby. they have be-
come a nuisance and the police have
been ordered to break up these
gatherings.
Many of the "hang-outs" were
deserted this morning after the po-
lice warning. Bome of the gangs
have been offensive to girls and we-
men who pass by. Bteps will be
taken to arrest these youths and
men if they disregard the orders of
the police.
Stamford Groom, 79 .-
And Widow Bride, 50
James H. Ferris, seventy-nine. for.
meriy a. member of the Stamford
Common Council and a prominent
clothier. was married yesterday by
Justice of the Peace Max B. Marn-
stein to Margaret Shea, fifty, of New
York city.
--HOUSE CLEANING TIME
is here and this store can supny
many things needed to make it a
t h o r o u g h “house-cleaning Job".
Moth bags in various silos. moth
bellatarpaper (bythe roll) asda
complete line of exterminators you'll
find here. The Clifford Pharmacy.
south stairs at. .Wm. 31. Paisley.
PMs-‘dh ,
The linighte of Columbus charity
ball May 10 has been‘ heartily en-
dorsed by the officials of the various
charities which it is proposed to as-
slst.
Mrs. Christian Swartz, president
of the Day Nursery. expressed her-
self as delighted that the nursery
work had been recognized and said
that financial aid would be used for
very necessary major repairs to the
house now used as a nursery. lil-
ness among many of their members
has prevented the organisation of
money raising plans and the prof-
fered help of one-fifth of the profits
of the Charity Bell was very oppor-
tune and much appreciated. The
Day Nursery provides care. instruc-
tion and luncheon for the young
child whose parent or guardian is at
work and unable to provide home
care in his or her absence.
Mrs. W. H. Bylngton. first vice—
president of the dispensary. said:
“We greatly appreciate the oppor-
tunity to share in the proceeds of
the Charity Ball. Our work consists
of a permanent dispensary in charge
of a nurse where drugs, medical ar-
ticles. and nourishing food are’ given
to those who are sick and are unable
to provide the supplies required.
Maternity and tuberculosis cases in
the homes receive special attention
and through the visiting nuru system
these and other cases receive the
care and advice so necessary to
proper recovery. With funds avail-
able the work can be carried on with
greater efliciency and made avail-
able to many more very worthy
eases."
E. T. Bedford. president of the
Norwalk hospital. together with the
other officers and directors have
formally recorded their appreciation
of the fund raised by the charity
bell luprsvious years and also for
the Community interest which was
aroused In behalf of the hospital.
The present plan will devote one-
flfth of the profits to the deveIOp.
ment of the maternity ward; This
part of the institution though small
in size offers modern equipment for
the comfort and protection of
mothers and lends scientific aid to
the physician in cases which may be
abnormal or present serious opera-
tive difficulties. With a modest sum
for expansion the work of the mater-
nity ward can be extended and im-
proved to the great benefit of the
William T. Bowman. Darien mo-
torcycle officer, on patrol over the
Post road. is in the Nerwalk hos‘
pital. with a badly ioiured left foot.
received when his machine was
struck gt 10:10 o'clock this morn-
ing. by an unknown car driven in
the direction in which Bowman was
traveling.
The accident occurred at the top
of the hill. round the curve. near
St. Lukg‘s church. Noroton.
Policeman .Bowman was traveling
east on the Poet road. and the car.
a Buick coupe. west. Suddenly the
car swung across the Post road.
lightly striking the side of the mo-
torcycle, but severely enough so that
the running board crushed Bow-
man's left foot. The driver then
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The committee of the Board of
Education, which was appointed re-
cently to investigate the advisability
of religious truning in. Norwalk
public schools, will hold its first
meeting Tuesday evening in the High
school- All the clergy of Norwaik
will be asked to attend to learn
whether or not they approve of re-
ligious training in public schools
and whether or not they are equip-
ped to handle it. Ellsworth C.
gamed is in charge of this com-
ttee.
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-—Basebail Sunday. Wilton vs.
Manhattan College 8:30 D. 8. T.—
Adv.
—A WELL, FURNISHED HOME
contributes to one's feeling of satis-
uaction am! happinua. If you used
new furniture. mas. draperies or
anything for the home so to the
A. J. Collins Company. There you'll
find.the newest styles at the lowest
prices and they will arrange the
M“! H I!“ W Millard-4V-
SOCIAL WORKERS BOOST
w K. 0F c. EAII MAY 10
f _ Show How Money Will Be Used.
coniliilmili'. liy sharing its proceeds
among such worthy undertakings lilo,
charity bull presents a unique means
of assisting ilvc worthy objects with
a nominal contribution."
l“. J. Moran. president of the
Playground association said: "One
dciinlilon of charity is ‘uny net of
kindness or benevolence. which is
the love of mankind accompanied
with a desire to promote its happi-
ness'. The Norwalk Playground as-
aocintion aims to do Just that by
operating a public playground in
each of the three districts of the
city. The city provides no money
towards this work. Each year sub-
scriptions are asked. and with the
money thus received the assoeintion
has been able to successfully operate
three. wcll supervised playgrounds
for the past two years. If we had
more we could do Inore. That the
Flul‘grounds are popular with the
children may be udgcd from the
average daily attendance last slim-
mer of 522 children. That the play
grounds are doing more than merely
providing healthful. enjoyable play
for many of the city’s less fortunate
kiddies is shown in the greatly re-
duced number of crises brought to
the juvenile court. The share of the
proceeds of the charity ball will be a
most welcome aid to our work."
Edward J. Quinlan. president of
the lied Cross said: "The Red Cross
association will find splendid oppor-
tunities to utilize iis share of the
charity IlnII fund right here at home.
The work of soldier relief is pro-
ceeding constantly and no amount
of attention or care that we can
give to the men who served us in
the war will be too great. Another
active phase of the local Red Cross
association is the volunteer life sav-
ing associations which do splendid
work in patrolling the bathing
eaclles and teaching the younger
§Ildren how to swim. The Red
rose operated last year with the
Playground association in this work
and endeavors to cooperate with all
welfare organizations to further
their community efforts."
The committee of 100, which
manages the charity ball. placed in
the‘mail today a letter addressed to
houses.
pool of the various charities ill-
volved it is believed Ihnt the conirl-
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PDLICEMAN BOWMAN 0F
DARIEN STRANGELY HURT
Motorist Runs Him Down.
then drove swiftly west. There were
no other cars passing at that time,
and when help came. Policeman
Bowman was rushed to the Nor-
wsik hospital. where his foot was
treated by Dr. William H. McMa-
hon. His condition is reported as
painful but not serious.
There are rumors that the auto-
mbile was a. pilot car for a load of
liquor. but Chief Harry Smith.
would not say so this noon. Boot-
lcggers in general hold deep venge.
once for the Darien omcers. who
are making their passage through
Darien very difficult.
Bowman was appointed to the
Darlen police force. several weeks
ago. He formerly resided in Nor-
walk. where he was employed by
Charles H. Harris.
RELIGIOUS TRAINING
MEETING NEXT TUESDAY
Will Give Views ITO Committee.
Please Note Number
Carefully ’Twas 219
representative citizens and business.
.
Because er “in “lilo. spread up-
illg lines.
such improvements.
by the other two.
of the Council
the Fire Department.
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lllZSOIA'l-JD: 'lhat this i‘llarII-r ,
to draft II new charter for the City of Norwalk. along the i'olluw- I
I. That all present inning districts be abolished and that till: .
new (‘llurtcr provide for only one Taxing District for the City. I
! 2.1‘llut all assessments on properly be based onfihoir fair I
market value as required by law. and that such mine he dcternllll- I
ed by the location of tile property. nature and extent of inlprovc- I
mettle thereon. and that the outlying pmpcrtics. which do not lulu: I
the benefits of lights. garbage collection and police and fire proicv- i
tion be given due consideration in their assessments for luck ul'
3. That all Taxing Districts now owning public utilities be
requested to sell such utilities to the City. upon such terms as
may be doternlucd by three disinterested non-resilient appraisers.
one to be named by the City of Norwaik. one other by lIlf‘ district
offering the utility or utilities for sale. and the third in be chosen
4. That a referendum vote of tile \oiI-rs of each laying iii."
trict. owning utilities be taken at the State election. to be ill-Ill in
November. 1020. on question of sale of such utilities of the City,
and if a lllnjoriiy of the voters mum; in ouch
unplug such uliliilca \utc to soil in the City. flIcII such sale shall
be made lll'ldi'l' the appraisal plull lIcI-I-ill dcx'ribed.
ii. That lilo new Charter sllnll 'prmllle for two full time a»-
session to work with the Tax Commissioner to the
assessments may be fair and equal.
ii. That the Mayor, Chief of Police. and the Police (‘omlnitti-c
constitute a police commission. with power to
control and regulate the Police Department.
7. That the Mayor. Fire Chief and Fire Committee of the Council
constitute n fire commission with power to regulate and control
8. That the Mayor. City Conllltissioncr and Committee on Streets
of the Council. constitute a highway commission. with power to
control. care and maintenance of streets and highway 5.
ii. That except as herein modified all of the general features
of the present charter be retained.
"i‘lieiilfi cmuIIIiiIm- prmrul
Taxing District.
end that fail
CERTIFICATES
FDR NATURAL
BED 0YSl‘ERS
Local Grounds TO Be
On Same Basis As
Designated Beds.
N. H. MEETING
The natural oyster bmls of the
Norwnlk harbor are to be put on the
some basis as iii" designated
grounds. that is to say. oyster or
vllu'lls taken from the uupolluicd
[arms of IIIO designated grounds.
This is the outcome of tho meet-
ing of the natural oystcl'gmwillcrs,
\:Irious *prominrnt oyster men
throughout the state and the State
Fllcll Fisheries Commission held in
New llaven yesterday.
Capillill‘ David Decker and
lain lv‘rod Lovejoy attended
this city.
The Federal pollution line in the
Norwalk harbor which has already
stood for a number of years. will
remain the same. This stretches
from L‘IIIi' Pasture bench. across
Long beach to the foot of KC-yser
Island now knonn as Manrcsa is-
land.
I‘I'escllt certificates held by Nor-
walk oyster growers and by the
natural oystergrowthers, will remain
good until June 1. when they will
either be renewed or rejected. it is
expected that shortly before that
date the state inspection of the beds
held last year. will be repeated this.
after which the certificates will be
awarded.
The matter of the certificates
where the public oyster grounds
are concerned was taken up out of
consideration for the public. as
well as for the protection of the
natural oystcrgrowthers. Consum-
ers will not accept any oysters or
clams from the public beds which
do not have the state certificate.
Public and privately owned beds are
to be treated alike.
Stanley H. Osborn, commission-
er of Health for the State of Con-
(Tap.
from
‘ nectleut appointed a committee of
five to investigate the matter. Two
of these are Howard Beach. wealthy
oysterman of New Halon andhlr.
Radel of Bridgeport.
Report Tire Stolen
'for the season was reported yester-
day by Charles H. Harris of Ponus
avenue.
Mr. Harris with Sam Keeler
eaulht a totsJ of 21:) fun from the
yacht "Charis." between Calf Pas-
ture Beach and the Norwalk Light.
The largest fish was caught by
That an exciting time was had
by all is evident from the fact that
Captain Tolles got dizzy watching
the fish being pulled in and insists
that no line pulled in less than two
at a time.
When "8am" hooked his 3 1-1
pounder. he thought he had booked
the bottom of the ocean. so great was
the drag but when the line came to
the surface a huge sea toad reveal-
a
«lacunae-mm
Tile-first large catch of flatfish
Wheeler and Clark. auto dealers
of Main street. reported the loss of
a. 31 x i tir'e. tube and rim from one
of their cars which was parked on
School street last night. The first
district police are investigating.
Parsonage Being Repainted
The Methodist parsonage on West
avenue. now occupied by Rev. Car-
Mr. Keeler. and weighed 2 1-2 th cw minister is help
pounds. Mr. Keeler has let it be. :{ktedf n ' '
known confidentially. Q
WRITING PAPER.
-—The famous line of Bainbridge's
writing papers are here. The boxes
containing envelopes and paper
comprise the various colors in sta-
tionery and the particular else you
like you’ll find in the stock display-
ed here. This line is priced from the
to 1.50per package. The Clifford
Pharmaby. Bo. Main St. Wm. M.
‘ Per!!! Prev-wen.
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MAIN STREET
HOME DAMAGED
" DY FIRETDDAY
Defective C him n e y ’
Causes General First
District Alarm.
STUBBORN BLAZE
l-‘iz'o starting: at 10 (I. mt, from a
defective chimncy ill the kitchen iiIlI
.lt host 3500 damage to a. house
owned by William Kruscll. and oc-
cupied by Mrs. Nellie “‘llsOll, at lei
.‘inill strcct. .i still alarm sum-
moucd one of the first district ill")
companies, but when it armed at
the scene the lll'L'i'iiCl'l sent in a gen-
eral alarm.
CIiI"f George \‘i‘. :ognl'dus and
Deputy Chief William J. I’owcll di-
rected the iII‘E‘lTlt‘ll at the scene of
the blaze. The fire broke out in the
roof of the kitchen, which is a email
all at the rear of the dwelling. It
burned up under the shingles to the
main part of tlie IlOllFL‘. The entire
roof broke out in a blaze at once.
The firemen tried ll) check the
flames with chemicals. but were
forced to use a line of hose from a
hydrant at the corner of Center
avenue and Main street. The blaze
was extinguished after a stubborn
fight. The firemen tore the shingles
off the roof and searched the entire
section between the kitchen and The
main part of the house for further
traces of the fire.
The kitchen was soaked with wa-
ter and part of the dining room was
damaged. ' The firemen removed the
furniture from the dining room aIId
prevented more damage.
The building is covered by insur-
ance and Mr. Krusch said that work
will begin immediately on repairing
the dwelling.
Ac the line of. hose crossed Main
street. traffic was held up for over
an hour. Motorcycle Policeman Paul
)ieGrath was at the scene and di—
rected traffic. The trolley cars also
were held up. The passengers were
lransfcl'red from the Winnlpnuk car
to a. South Norwalk railroad station
car.
GRASS FIRE THREATENS
BROAD RIVER. BUILDINGS
A serious grass fire in Broad
River forced neighbors to call upon
the first district fire apparatus to
help them fight a blaze. The fire
threating the Broad River Chapel
and Community Hall besides several
houses. After a. long battle the
flames were checked and no pro-
perty damage was reported.
DORLON'S OPENS MAY 1st.
—l)orlon‘s Shore . House famous
for its share dinners. and sea food
opens for the season on Saturday
May ISL—Adv.
MULLIGAN‘B COOKIES
the old-fashioned kind. and Multi-
gan's famous cruiler’s are hr sale
In stores all over this vicinity. The
old-fashioned-oookies include the
following kinds: ginger. sugar. her-
mils. malaise. ohmfste and eat-
meal. only the best of materials al-
' ‘xfil' sum isms-W‘s
tion Plan Stuns Committee
T00 . HOT FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION,
IT WILL BE ALLOW
1 THE CANDEE RESOLUTION
T0 COOL OFF
ICommittee Unable To
Agree That Judge’s
Proposal Is Wise At
This Time.
KNOTTfiROBLEM
A resolution presented to the
Charter Revision committee at
its meeting last evening by
Judge Nehemiah Caiidee pro-
vides for a REAL consolidation
of the city.
The resolution was III id our IIII-
iil the Ilc.\t Illcctillg of the com-
‘lllIIiOI‘, it calls for III'. drafting of
".t new city I‘lIIII‘lcr. II favors the
ask: of all of IlIC public uilllllm ill
the various dlslrit-ts to the «‘Ily upon
such terms as may In} lIitIl'l’lllined
by three ITISIIT’CI'I'bI\"tI llUll-I't'siiikllfl
appraisers.
All of the profit“; I.l\lllS \Il‘ail‘ll Is
would be ubollsllcd- iiIiiI lIiI: Ilmv
Cilul‘ii'l' would pl'mldo lor Uli': III).-
ing district.
All assessment of property would
be based on fair markit \‘iiIiil as H-
quired by law and such will». would
be determined by The location of tilt:
properly and nature lillII .-.\l~vnt of
improvements thereon.
Outlying proportion which do not
have the benefit of lights. gnrlmcc:
collection and fire and puilt‘u pro-
tection would be given due consider.
alien in lIl"Il‘ assessmrnls for the
luck of such IlliPI‘OVCIIIC‘llIF.
Full Time Assessors
Two full time assossm-s are pro-‘
vided for. They would work with tile
iax‘ commissioner.
Police. fire and highway commut—
slons are also ndvocutcd.
Burst Like Bomb
The resolution when presented to
the committee exploded like a bomb-
shell. The conIIIIlttcc was not ex.
peeling any such drastic changes as
those presented by Judge Candeo
and as a result, the committee at
once divided upon the advisability of
making such drastic changes in the
charter.
Judge CHIHIPO recommended that
the mailer or tile districts selling
their public IIlIlillcs be put up to a
vote of the indhiduai districts at;
the state election Ill November. if
the districts VOIL: in favor of such
at'IIOII the new charter “ill be pre-
sented in the state legislature at UN
1'42? session for nominal and IIli‘ll
will come back to the \UII'I‘S of Nor-
walk for a referendum \ute at the
city election in 1142?.
Stewart Marshall district coul-
ullssloncr in the IIIII‘iI district did
not object to a general consolida-
tion of the districts. He I'lli‘orlllcd the
committee that the third district had
a. bonded indebtedness oi 35:1.‘JI’U
and was paying this off with He
lighting station.
Judge Candce said that there \\ ole
two ways of consolidating the dis-
tricts. either by a referendum vote
on by condemnation )li‘OCL‘CdIllgS. lie
was not in favor of the condemna-
tion proceedings thillkingthat this
move would be too radical at. this
time.
McMahon Pessimistic
John McMahon thought that it
would be useless io‘volu on the mat-
‘ter as the people: would vote it down
in the second district.
Judge Candcc thought that the
first district would vote in favor of
the consolidation and sail that he
was almost certain that it would
be carried all over the city.
Mr. McMahon said that it would
mean the same proposition as faced
the people in 1913. He, pointed out
that even though filo wafer depart-
ment was underone head, the first .
and second district plants would
have to be operated as separate unils
as the first district did not have a.
filter.
Wesley Wood thought if the pro-
position was put up to the people in
the right manner it would go
through in all of the districts.
Barton In Favor.
Exdlayor Calvin C. Barton. chair-
man of the committee, was in favor
of the consolidation of the dis-
tricts. He didn‘t think the city would ‘ “
ever get any place until this had
been accomplished. He pointed out
that a consolidation of the water de-.
partments would put the city in a
better class as to fire insurance rates.
He stated that one of the commis-
sioners in the second district had
tom him that he didn't see any rea-
son why the people wouldn't be in
favor of the consolidation.
Judge Candec said he thought it
should at least be put up to vote in
November and let the people say
what they wanted to d, _ lie pointed
out that if it was vo ed down the
committee could patch up the old
charter and present it to the legis-
lature.
Mr. McMahon said he was not
going to give his time to something
that was not going to be accepted by
the people. He favored the con-
solidation of the fourth and fifth
(Continued on Page Two.)
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uatlon: remodeling. repairing. glee.
ing at reduced prices. Croce Fur 00.”.
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