New Britain herald., 1916-06-23
Mayors Letter.

The mayors letter follows: ~e~--fPernit me at this time to request Eeur board to be as economical in the management of it's affairs as is possible without injuring the efficiency of it's work.
 'I am making this request with the thought that possibly our city may be called upon to assume DOT ton of the cost of a possible war, in the nature of support for dependents Of soldiers who may enlist from this city.
 we cannot, with that possibility facing us, permit a deficiency in any department and with economy we may be able to show substantial balances at the end of the fiscal year.
 Hoping that you will cooperate with me to this end, I am
 Very truly yours,
 "GEO. A. QUIGLEY,
 s'Mayor of the City of New Britain"
 Provision Being Made.
 Despite all kinds of stories af1oat to 4he effect that the manufacturers are assuming an indifferent attitude re- garding pay for the men in the en- listed service, it is a fact that a, num- her are making plans to take care of those who will really need help. Married men will be considered above all Most of the factories have agreed that the men need have no fear concerning their jobs and last night Treasurer H. H. Pease of the New Britain Machine company an- f<ounced that his company is plan ming to aid their men, but the scheme has yet to be worked out All will not benefit alike as it is felt that aid should be promised only where there is actual need of such assistance.
 The Stanley Rule and Level com pany has been quoted as agreeing to provide half pay to all their men who respond to the call whether the term be six months or six years. That the Stanley Works will make provision for married men is also stated and concerns like Landers, Frary and Clark and North and Judd have agreed to give assistance. At the di rectors meeting at North and Judd's the question was taken up yesterday and finally settled by voting to make up the difference between the govern ment pay and what their men are now receiving. How long this will re- 'rnain in force is not stated, but will probably be at least for the balance of the year.
 Today's Enlistments
 Enlistments since yesterday were re- ported at the armory today as fol- lows: Company I, James H. Park fhgton (Plainville,) Alexander Nichol, Joseph Nader, John Eidon and Joseph A. Barrett, (reinlistment.) Barrett has served six years in Company I and three years in New York and was In the infantry reserve. Company E: W. J. Grabek, J. E. Houlthan, ;Gharles S. Andrus, w. J. Wickson.
 Lieutenant Rand HI.
 Raymond R. Rand, first lieutenant of Company I, is reported on the sick list. He has been suffering from a Y severe cold and is said to be threat ened with pneumonia. Ex-Lieutenant Ray K. Lindsley of Company D, Bris- tol, is an applicant for second lieuten- ant in Company I.
 f Equipment Arrives
 An auto truck load of equipment for Company E, comprising outfits flor more than forty men arrived at the armory, from regimental head quarters at Hartford, yesterday after noon and this morning a squad of men under non-commissioned officers was parceling 1t out Everything in the outfit is absolutely new and includes Sthe very latest ideas in military equip ment The ponchos are fitted with buttons and button holes so in case of storm while in the field two can be fastened together and be used for B tent for the owners. The new haver- sacks are fitted with many extra com apartments. The new cartridge belts are designed to hold clips of five cartridges and they fasten in place with buttons. When the men reach Mantle new rifles and bayonets will be issued to all the recruits.
 Company I had equipment on hand