New Britain herald., 1914-05-08
. MAYOR INTENDS TO
 HAVE kIBBE TERED"
. Superintendent of Town Home Must
 Go, Quigty Tells Reporter.
DOUBLE CRosS," DOCTOR SAYS
Dr. Grccnbcrg WithdraWs From Ooh- test For City Physician and says He Is Victim of Political Intrigue.

He Is Victim of Political Intrigue.
 Accuses Mayor of Interfering.
 That his battle against Superinten- dent George F. Kiboe of the town home is not at an end by any means was indicated by Mayor George A. 1Quigley today when he was asked py a Herald reporter what he intended to do in the Kibbe case~
 "I intend to fire him out if l can, replied Mayor Quigley, point blank
 Like wise general Mayor Quigley declined to discuss his plans but he said he hoped to oust Superintendent Kibbe in some manner. Although he did not say so, it is believed that he will depend great deal on the CO., operation of the charity commission CTS.
 The dispute between Mayor Quig- ley and Superintendent Kibbe dates back to the formers first year in the common council when he represented the second ward as alderman. He made charges against Superintendent Kibbe that inmates of the town home were abused, i'll treated and i'll Ted. As result of his charges com mittee of the council was appointed and an investigation held. Although the committee reported the charges against the manager were without substantial foundation it has always been the mayors contention that the report was biased and not in keeping with the testimony offered.
 Superintendent Kibbe recently signed a contract for one year with the charity commissioners. He and his wife receive $1,00O Jointly for being superintendent and matron, re- spectively.
 .sDoublc Crossed!-Dr. Greenberg.
 The contest for election as city phy- sician has stirred up more of hor- nets nest than was anticipated and warm session of the charity board is anticipated tonight when the office will be filled.
 pr. John D. Greenberg, who had been mentioned as a poqnple selec- ton. withdrew from tho Trace this morning. Asked what inspired him to quit at this late hour, he replied:
 ''I've been double-crossed. I'm the victim of a political intrigue. The mayor stuck his nose into this mat ter and I don't think he had any right to. He has his own candidate, pr. Dray. I have an appointment with the mayor this morning at II o'clock but l won't keep it."
 Asked to explain what he meant by being "double-crossed" and being the '.victim of a political intr.gue,' Dr. Greenberg refused to elaborate on Iia statement. He appeared to be hot un- der the collar but refused to go more into detail concerning his charges.
 Dr. George w. Dunn, the present city physician, stated today that he was confident of being reelected. Tn fact. he said he cannot see how the balloting can result otherwise.
 Mayor Objects to Bill.
 For some time this morning Mayor Quigley held up the monthly bills of the street department when he found an item of $32.13 for chopping down tree in Stanley Quarter. He could not imagine why it cost that much to chop down one tree and at first tn- tended not to approve of the bill.
 The mayor was also interested to learn where the wood from the tree went to and says he intends to follow up the matter. He believes the wood could be sold at a profit.
 Tree Planting in His Message.
 Tn his message which he will deliver to the common council on or before May Is. Mayor Quigley will recom- mend the forestation of the Whigville reservoir watershed. He and Water Commissioner w. B. Rossberg have had several conferences on the matter and the latter has written for com- plete information to the bureau of forestry of the United States govern ment.
 Michael F. O'Brien, superintendent Of sewers, will remain in that office, according to President F. N. Hum- phrey of the board of public works and will be reappointed next Tuesday evening. It is not known whether Joseph Scheidel will be disturbed from his position at the head of the street Adepartment. City Engineer Hall favors allowing the men to remain in office until he has an opportunity of observing their ability.
 There have been several applica- tions for the position of assistant city engineer. among them being Frank H. Oldershaw, who had been city en- gineer for years before the present ad- ministration came into power, and E.. A. Mccarthy, the present assistant city engineer.
 That he was perfectly correct in making surveys and plans for the new Stanley street bridge Is the claim of Mir. Oldershaw. It was said yesterday that the bridge is thirteen and one- half inches below the grade of the street That Is perfectly true," says
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