New Britain herald., 1916-01-24
HOLIMES' NAME WAS
 NOT ON PAYROLLS
Mayor Quigley'S Case Weakened
 By New Turn in Squabble
BOARD STILL ON THE JOB
Steele, Warwick, Pratt, Conlon, Park CT and Jester Mentioned as New Men for Safety Commission-Mayor Blamed Chief

Up to o'clock this afternoon ac- cording to the best information ob- tainable, Mayor George A. Quigley had not ordered the dismissal of Chairman Raymond R. Healey and Commissioners T. B. filling and Frank H. Holmes of the board of pub lie safety.
 The wonder grows at the Mayors determination to include Commis- siOner Holmes in the general sweep. MT. Holmes endorsement did not ap- pear on the payrolls on which Officer A. C. Malone was included while he was ill. This weakens the mayors case so far as MT. Holmes is con- cerned. It is also claimed that MT. Holmes has not partaken of any pub lie discussion in which Mayor Quig- leys course has been criticised
 Steel New Commissioner?
 Successors to the three commits sioners are already being considered. It is said that Howard M. Steele, ex- tax collector and candidate for the republican nomination against Mayor Quigley at the caucus two years ago, is in receptive mood. He is said to have had a conference with the mayor Saturday. MT. Steele stated today that he had not been asked by the mayor to serve on the board but it is not believed he would decline the ap pointment.
 Others Mentioned.
 Edward M. Pratt, superintendent of the Corbin Screw Division of the Am erican Hardware Corporation, is said to have been offered an appointment to the board but he declined with thanks. Ex-Alderman D. B. Warwick is also rumored to be among those Mayor Quigley is considering. Still another is Councilman Frank l.. Con lon of the sixth ward MT. Conlon told a reporter he would not take the place. Among other names heard are those of Alderman E. A. Parker of the fourth ward and Alderman M. lrV1ns Jester of the second ward.
 Indcpcndcnt Ticket Rumored.
 Rumors of an independent ticket composed for the greater part of re- publicans are in the air, it being said that such a plan to defeat the mayor for reelection, should he se- cure a re-nOmination, is being con- sidered. Dame Rumor placed Chair man Healey at the head of the ticket. MT. Healey stated today that noth- ing would please him better but that he would be unable to take the lead ership because he must devote him. self to his duties at the New Britain Trust company.
 Estimates Are Near.
 Thoughtful citizens fear Mayor Quigley may do the city harm by ap- pointing three new commissioners at Of rho Hou ic not far distant when the city commits sions will begin to discuss the es- inmates for the new fiscal year. With three green members on the public safety board the needs of the police and fire departments, may not receive proper attention.
 Yes, He Said It.
 Through his publicity bureau, Mayor Quigley yesterday denied that he had blamed the chief of police for sending out pay roll including the name of policeman who was not working. The fact is that the language used in the Herald Friday night was the language of the mayor in an interview with a Herald re- porter earlier in the day. The mayor said "The chief had no right to send out pHonny payroll-a padded pay roll when you come right down to brass tacks."
 A JOViaI Reunion
 Chairman Healey and Commission CT filling held an "old home" re. union with Commissioner Holmes at the latter's residence on Rocky Hill avenue Saturday. 1t is reported that no tears were shed.