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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

coincidence that in every case the assessment was raised only upon those opposed to his honor's political policies, but we cannot feel reconciled to supinely allowing our business and our friends businesses penalized on account of a question of environment.
 We do hold that the acts of his honor are positively harmful to the best interests of the city, and we of- fered our criticism of his actions as a public servant, because the actions of his honor has invited caustic criti- cism. >.:
 We trust that our people will feel there is no animosity or rancor in our criticism of the mayor, and that we only. do so because his conduct has been prejudicial to the best interests of Valdez.
 Bombast and sophistry is no argu- ment in this case. We have raised no personal issue, but we desire a straightforward, calm, manly, answer to our charge that tRa mayor is penal izing the firms mentioned on account of his. enmity to the Valdez Dock company, and the fact that they are contiguous to their wharf.
 We believe the mass-meeting call ed tonight is ill-advised, because 1t cannot strengthen his honor's case, and will but result in further in- crease of partizanship and hard-feel- ing among our citizens. There is a right way and a wrong way to go about things, but in this case we be- lieve the mayor has deliberately taken the wrong way.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29
WESTBERG AND WHALEN
 SAFE AT El4LAMAR

Henry Suessdorf, who returned from Galena bay on the launch Sham rock, brings the news that Ike Vest berg and Jack Whalen, for whose safety considerable anxiety was mani fested by their friends, are we'll and that they were camped on Galena bay trying to repair their engine which had gone out of commission.
 The launch Elvira, Capt. Otto Elf strom, which left Valde1psesterday morning to hunt for the n 'ssing men, located them in Galena bay and tow ed the launch Sampson to Ellamar. Westberg and Whalen were unaware of the fact that their failure to reach they were less than h hours walk from McIntosh's mine, on Galena bay
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1915
ACTION ILL-ADVISED.

It is reported that the mayor has hired a hall and called mass-meet- ing of citizens for the purpose of an- swering the Prospector's charges yes terday that he was using his high office to persecute parties along the Valdez Dock company's wharf. We have no desire to get into contro- yersy over the matter with his honor, and we beg to remind him that our criticism is of his official actions, not of his personal actions. We can not see where he can veraciously get upon the stage and refute these charges, as we will show any disinterested committee in a few minutes where this paper in common with all prop erty owners or lessees along the Val dez Dock company are being charged roundly for the privilege, while par ties along the City dock has either es- caped scot free or with a much lower rate of assessment.
 If his honor tonight, calmly and dispassionately will answer the fol- lowing questions, and prove his asser- tions before said committee we will gladly apologize:
 Why the Prospector assessment was placed at a figure which covered the cost of the plant dollar for dollar and other industries in parts of the city assessed less than half their cost price?
 Why the assessor went to the end of the dock, outside the city limits as established by former assessors, to essess the Valdez Dock company's and the Prospector's holdings, while the assessor stopped at the city line on the City dock?
 Why the Lathrop building on one side of the alley was assessed more than the Sanders property on the oth- CT and more valuable side of the alley?
 Why was Chas. Wulff's property as- sessment raised $2OO.0O higher than the place was offered for sale with no takers. while property around him was left at the old figures?
 Why his honor refused our repre- sentative access to the city's assess ment roll, when the law clearly pro- vides that all persons may see same upon demand?
 What amount was assessed against bis honor's business? And was it as- sessed at every dollar of it's cost price, as was the Prospector?
 Why were the holdings of Judge Bunnell and George c. Treat and the First Bank of Valdez placed so high, while the holdings of friends of the mayor were lowered in many in- stances?
 We have every reason to believe under the foregoing facts that we can show an unbiased court where the assessments were made with the idea of "getting" some one, and this is why we are criticizing his honor's of ficial acts Against Boyle; the man, we have no word of reproach, but we do have the right of every citizen to criticize the unfair acts of a public official.
 We do not see how these questions can be consistently answered when compared with the figures of the as sessment roll. It is a remarkable
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Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

The launch Shamrock will leave for Port Wells tomorrow morning and will carry mail and number of passengers for the different sound points. The launch will go to Knights Island this trip to bring A.. Pfamme, who has been developing the von Gunther copper property on the island to Valdez.
 Pure Fresh Drugs at the Valdez Drug Store.
 Pictures developed at the Valdez Drug Company. If.
 "Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter and Cheese. Phone 32." If
 For good home-ceoked meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart Street.
 Fresh cream and buttermilk al- ways on hand at Love-Whitley's. If
 Fresh Oysters received on every boat Go. If
 "Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter nd Cheese. Phone 32." If Fresh cream and buttermilk always on hand at Love-Whitley's. If
 "Pure, fresh Milk, Cream, Butter and Cheese. Phone 32." If
 Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans, the tailol. Telephone 198. If
 St. Elias Hotel for rent. Apply to Rudolph. Ill Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

The launch Elvira returned from
 Ellamar this afternoon after having located Ike Wes.uerk and Jack Wha- len at Galena Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Pete Cashman, proprietor of the Wortman roadhouse, has returned home from a trip across the summit to Ptarmigan Drop, having helped Nels Jepson over the big hill with his supplies. Wagons were used to a point near the top of the summit and sleighs for the balance of the dis tance. The snow is reported to be about 30 inches deep on the divide.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Just received, lot of samples, no TWO alike, of hair ornaments, stamp ed articles for embroidery, wool hoods and scarfs, at The Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Charles Miner will leave on the
 Shamrock tomorrow morning for Port Wells.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Asa c. Baldwin, the mineral land surveyor, returned to Valdez from Galena hay on the launch Shamrock.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Fellow Citizens: The question be- fore the meeting tonight is that it is more blessed to pan than to be pan ned "
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Furnished rooms at Mrs. Osland's. Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

If you are going east travel vii Great Northern Ky. For rates see D F. Willard, Agent, Copper Block. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Britain's list of contraband of wal seems to- include almost anything il sees and is likely to want.-Indianap oils Star
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

In case of invasion a few long lad ders Is all Switzerland needs.-Col umbia State.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

How does a ride to Camp Comfort with a dance and dinner before re- turning strike you? Fresh killed chickens and Alaska vegetables at your command. For particulars see
 CITY EXPRESS.
 If Phone 82.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

The French and German walters returning as reservists should be able to charge well.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Some of these potentates singing "Rex" may yet change it to "wrecks. ' Post.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Valdez Drug Company nave fine line of School Stationery. If.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

At any rate the glacier will be left to the city, but they have even tried to bar that out.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

In Europe there is no such thing
 as an innocent bystander.-Nashville Banner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Kodak Supplies at the Valdez Drug Company. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Geo. Valentine, of Ellamar, came up to Valdez today on the launch El- vira.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29
Notice.

Notice.
 Owing to public meeting being held at the Liberty Theatre tonight only one show will be held. Starting at 7:30 so as to end by 8:3O.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Don't forget the Eagles oldtime '98 Halloween dance, Saturday, October 30th. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

If there are any naturalized Bel gians in the country, this ought to be a good year for them to run for political office.-Springfield Republi- can
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

A Groom and Broom house furnished, for rent by Rudolph. kill:
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Ross Hockey, night watchman, vii be a passenger to Ester Passage to m orrow morning on the launch Sham rock.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

WANTED-Capable woman fol general housework. Address Box S5 City. U
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

Fancy Stationery at the Valdez Drug Store.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-10-29

We do not see how these questions can be consistently answered when compared with the figures of the as sessment roll It is a remarkable
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
FINAL DRAFT OF NOTE
TO GERMANY APPROVED
President Wilson and Cabinet
Discuss Document for
Two Hours.

Washington, July 2o.-President
Wilson and the cabinet after two
hours discussion today, approved a
final draft of the note to Germany.
Cabinet officers refused to discuss it's
contents or to intimate how the in
sistence of the United States should
require a definite answer to its de-
mands on submarine warfare.
The new note will be ready in q
day or two for despatch to Berlin.
Some changes suggested in todayss
meeting will be incorporated and after
careful revision by Secretary Lansing,
it will be cabled to Ambassado or
Gerard. Publication will be withheld
until the note actually has been re-
ceived in Berlin.
It was the first cabinet meeting in
a month, and the secretaries return
| ing from different sections of the
country brought to the president their
views Of public sentiment
Generally, it was for taking a firm
stand
No announcement of any kind was
made at the White House where it
was indicated that the character of
the note had not yet been finally de-
termined.
There were no manifestations of
tension in official quarters, the con-
hdence prevailing that in the absence
of any new violation Of American
rights, the situation would not be-
Come Immediately dangerous Some
officials we're impressed however, that
the attack on the steamer Orduna, the
endangering of score Of Americans
had now Offset circumstances, show
ing that even on voyages from Europe
to the United States submarine war
fare as being waged by Germany sub
jects neutraIs to constant risk 1T is
rot certain, however, that any refer
ence to the Orduna case would be
made in the new note 49,.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
TO HAVE CLEAN MILK.
/ Health Dept. Pursuing Stringent
Methods to Rid City of Tainted Kind.

Superintendent Reeks of the health
department and Food and Milk In
spector DR. D. B. Radcliffe, are con-
Quoting stringent investigation of
manner in which milk dealers conduct
their stations and also the cleanliness
Of the fluid.
A number of samples were shown
reporters this morning by DIR. Reeks,
and it is a surprising thing the filth
and dirt that some of the milk sold
about the city contains.
Heretofore there has been but three
or four analyses of milk made during
the year, but in the future, it is the
intent of the inspector to conduct ex-
aminations Of milk more frequently.
When a dealer is found that has milk
which is not up to a certain standard,
he will be watched very closely, and
if he continues to sell the milk his
license will be suspended.
The milk dealers are fortunate that
no law is mentioned in the statutesl
that prohibits the sale of unclean milk
but If a license is suspended and the
dealer wishes to take the matter to
court, it will be fought to finish by
the health department.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
new \ BRITAIN ! R \ ! GAINS 4 N
10000 IN FIVE YEARS
Census Bureau Estimates
Population at 52,2O3 on
First Of Present Month.

! New Britain is credited with a gain
in population Of almost 10000 since
1910 by the United States govern
ment census bureau. Of1cial esti-
mates prepared by this bureau show
that at the beginning Of July the pop
ulation of this Hardware City was
52,2O3 as compared with 1926 in
1910 This growth is exceedingly
gratifying and should it continue on
the same scale it can readily be seen
that within tn next few years New
Britains population will be such that
this city will rank with the foremost
/ in the country. 81
Meanwhile other Connecticut cities
are also increasing. Hartford New
Britain's largest suburb, is credited
with having population Of 1O8,969,
gain of 10000 in the last five years.
New Haven still maintains the lead
III Connecticut cities with popula-
ton Of 1905, gaining $4,000 since
1910.
Bridgeport is given a population
of 118,434 while other cities are re-
corded as follows: Bristol 1885, An
sonia 1864. Danbury a2,182, Meri-
den 2S.S2O, Middletown 1904, Maui
gatuck 1882, New London 2O,471,
Norwalk 26,466, Norwich 21,12s,
Stamford 29,95s, Waterbury S4,745.
Torrington 1928, Wallingford s,719,
Willimantic 12,438.
Perusing these figures it may be
seen that New Britain is the fifth
ranking city in size in the state and
Hartford, the capitol city, ranks only
third. The five largest cities rank as
follows: New Haven, Bridgeport,
Hartford, Waterbury and New Brit
ain
Hartford county still has the larg-
est population, there now being 279.-
$50 souls here, an increase of about
10000 in the past five years. Other
counties in the state except Windham
and Tolland also show an increase.
New Britain can lay claim to be-
ms, enc OF the foremost cities in New
England. Showing a gain in popula-
tion Of over twenty three per cent
in five years is in itself no small mat
ter. With the largest hardware manu-
facturies in the country located here
the claim is further strengthened.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
NO BAND CONCERT TOMORROW.

The Herald has been the recipient
of a. number of telephone calls within
the past few days. concerning whether
or not there would be a band concert
"Wednesday evening. Mayor Quigley,
was asked regarding the matter today,
and he stated that there was no pos
sibility OF q concert being held tomor-
row evening. but that later several
concerts would be given. He said that
he regretted very much that A. N.
Able, who proved to be fine worker
last year, would be unable to act on
the committee this year. The mayor
has not as yet heard from E. w.
Christ, who has been named as a
member of the. committee.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
PHALANx PLAN OUTING.
Company Will Go to Fenwick o,
Automobile Trip July ..

All arrangements have been made
for the annual summer outing of the
Putnam Phalanx to the Hartford
Yacht club Station at Fehwick. II
Is expected that fully fifty couples viii
go and twenty-five automobiles will
be pressed into service. Wednesday,
July %, has been set as the date
The auto party will leave the ar
mory in Hartford at $3.50 a. m, and
a shore dinner will be served at Fen-
wick at 2 o'clock. There will also be
be boating and dancing and return
ing the trip up the Connecticut Va
ley will be made by moonlight.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
EFFICIENCY PLAN
FOR LEGISLATURE
f. HI. Johnston of Chamber of Com
mercc Would Have Special Conn
mission Named "a Consider Bills.


President Frank II. Johnston Of the
Connecticut Chamber CT Commerce
has new plan in mind which he has
taken up at length with various prom
inent men about the state which. If
carried out, would do away with SO
much hurried legislation at the close
of each session of the general assem-
bly,
Mr.. Johnston mas noted the In
creasing number of bills which bur-
den the legislature many of which
are Nalueless and are covered by other
statutes, and has noted that the clos
ing Gays of the sess.on ere occupied
by the passage of Ill advised and hasty
legislation which is not thoroughly
discussed but which is aIven the bene-
fit of the doubt.
The local mans plan fol alIeviatins
this stampede of bills is &c have the
governor name standing committee
with the attorney genera at its head
which would be in session from the
close OF one legislative session TO the
opening of the next. This commit
tee would receive bills al any time
and no bill which dc not pass the
scrutiny Of this board would ever
come before the legislature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
SLATER's CASE CONTINUED.
Architect Receiving Compensation of
SO Per Week from Conpany.

Compensation Commissioner George
B. Chandler yesterday continued the
case of Edward Slater Of this city YER
sus the New Britain Trap Rock COM
pany subject to his call At present
Mr.. Slater is receiving $40 per week
compensation, but his earning capa-
city is $35 per week Mr.. Slater. who
is a we'll known architect was injured
last winter and at the time his at
tending physician declared that his
hand would always be stiff, while the
insurance company's doctor thought
otherwise
1t is to determine positively if Mr..
Slater will be permanently disabled
that the combinations have been or
dered.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
NAY VISIT NEW BRITAIN.
Governors From All Over United
States to Inspect This City.

It is not at all unlikely that before
fall delegation of governors from
all over the United States will visit
New Britain in tour of New Eng
land. Governor Walsh of Massachu-
sets is trying to arrange for such q
trip through the New England states
and should the visitors come to this
state the Connecticut Chamber y,
Commerce will endeavor to have them
include the Hardware City in their
itinera.
Last year the governors of the diff
ferent states in the union met in the
west and this year they are to hold
another conference, Boston being de-
cided upon as the place and it is
while they are there that the tour
will take place.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
5000 STANDARD OIL
employees STRIKE
Practically Every Workman in
Bayonne Plant Quits Job.
POLICE MAKE SIX ARRESTS.
Walk Out Stops Loading Of Case and
Barrel Oil for Europe-Mcn In
Other Plants of Company May Join

New York, July 20-virtually every
workman employed by the Standard
Oil company at it's constable hook
plant in Bayonne went on strike to-
day. There are now about five thou
sand men out.
At the adjoining tide water oil
plants, the men are still at work, but
they are said to be restless, and the
strikers say that they will shortly
join them. If they do, the entire
production of ellis and gasoline and
naptha as we'll as the by-products
will stop.
Some Disorder Reported.
There was some disorder at the
Standard Oil plant early today when
few of the men insisted upon going
TIC, work.
The police made six arrests The
trouble at the works first appeared
last week when the still cleaners
went out because their demand for
an eleven per cent increase in wages
was not granted. They were followd
In the men in the Barrett shop yes
terday, 500 in number who had asked
IorE15 per cent increase Today the
rest of the employees refused to go
IN the works
Strike Hits Europe.
The strike puts an end for the
time being to the loading of case
and berrel oil for Europe. There are
SIX steamers in various stag OF
ioadins now tied up at the piers in
the Kill Won Kull which skirts the
plant
The men who struck today made
no demand for increased wages but
II Is though likely that they will do
so before they return to work.
AT present the strike is of a SYM
pathetic nature.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
ALLEN SUMMONED TO COURT.

David A. Allen of IL Ash street has
been notified to appear in court to-
morrow morning to answer a charged
of reckless driving. 1t is alleged that
his auto, driven by Miss Hattie Nolan
Of Chestnut street.. ran into Stanley
Baranowski of 216 High street, on
Orchard street yesterday noon and
failed to stop to ascertain the extent
of the mans injuries. AS owner of
the car and in charge of it at the
time of the accident, Mr.. Allen is
liable
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
FRANK NOW ABLE TO
TAKE NOURISHMENT.
Condition Considered Good Under Cir
cunlstances-Remo, from Pri-
son Hospital to Private Room.

Milledgeville, Ga. JulZ 20.-Phy-
sicians attending Leo NJ. frank, whose
throat was cut by another convict at
the prison farm mere Saturday night.
said today that Frank has passed a
restful night and; that they considered
his condition good under the circum
stances. He is able to take nourish-
ment.
Physicians attending Frank issued a
statement at a. M. saying Franks
temperature at That hour was 100:
pulse 80 and respiration 90.
Frank today was removed from the
prison hospitaA TO a(priYate room. He
stood the TRIP wei, according to the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
GIVES ICE TO MILK STATION.
Harry Sperry Makes Generous Dona-
ton for Benefit OF Babies or Citv

Harry Sperry, proprietor OF the
City Ice company, announced today
that from now on he would supply
the New Britain Milk station with as
much ice as required free of charge.
AS many babies are cared for at this
station the ice used there Is consid-
cradle and Mr.. Sperry's generous act
will be appreciated.
Originally the city had Intended TO
keep the milk station supplied with
municipal ice but subsequent events
in which the city's ice. business went
bad killed these plans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
ELECTED STATE DEPUTY.
w 9. Kramer Honored by Appoint
ment in Eagles by State President.

Past Worthy President William c.
Kramer of the New Britain Aerie or
Eagles, has been honored by State
President Thomas F. Ahearn of tho
state aerie. by the appointment as
state deputy of this district. Deputy
kramer will have jurisdiction over
New Britain, Bristol, Southington and
Terryville He is one of the most
popular and enthusiastic members of
the order in the state.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-20
.BITEv HIGGINS ARRESTED.

AS he was sleeping peacefully on
one of the benches in front of w. j.
Dunlays Main street store this morn
ing, John Bite) Higgins was arrested
by Officer M. =. Cosgrove on a charge
of drunkenness. When Bite awoke TO
a realization of where he was he was
safely lodged behind the bars in the
police station.