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New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
HEALEY RAPS MAYOR
 TO COMMON COUNCIL
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called me on the telephone, speaking
 to me individually and not on official
 business, I believed In cases of official conversations it is customary to talk to the chairman of the board and MT. filling was chairman at that time. But the mayor called me and said he had found Officer Malone's name on the payroll explaining that he had not seen it there on the two previous occasions when it was sub mitted to him for his signature. It was decided to scratch the officers name off and I called Malone and in formed him of the mayors decision.
 From that day the board itself paid the policeman's salary.
 Mayor Approves Before Board.
 My purpose in making this ex- planation is to show that we had no intention of 'crewding it over' I had Ieen of the belief that the payroll was made up by the clerk of the board but I learned that it was made up by the chief at police headquar- ters. It is customary for the chief to send out a messenger to have us sign the payroll and then it usually goes
 to the mayor for his signature. Un- fortunately we neglected to instruct
 the chief to scratch off Officer
 Malone's name. As it happened the first person the messenger saw was
 the mayor and he told the messenger
 10 inform Chairman filling that Officer
 Malones name had been scratched. I
 think it unjust and unfair of the
 mayor to disapprove of a payroll be-
 fore it had been submitted to the
 board for it's approval. If it had been
 presented to Chairman filling first, the
 name of Officer Malone would not have appeared on it when it went to the mayor
 Did the mayor sign the payroll be- fore it was approved by the board of
 public safety?' inquired Councilman Curtis.
 Yes, and I think he was weak in doing so," replied Chairman Healey. My explanation tonight is not made with any feeling of resentment. It is simply criticism. The mayor had his whacks and Pm having mine now. If that payroll came to us first the name of Officer Malone would never have | appeared on it, I want you to under stand that.
 Denies Mayors Assertion. Mayor Quigley said the name was 1 on the following payroll. l want to take issue with him on that-it ! was not so. I think the mayor was 1 unreasonable. These facts have been explained to him and he has agreed l that they are true although he has ! not admitted so officially.
 ] "But for Officer Malone's case this 1 matter would not have come up. We 1 feel that he should receive his pay and | I hope Councilman Landers' resolution 1 will be passed. I hope I have cleared | up any belief that the board was try 1 ing to put something over The Z board has not always agreed with the ! council I understand one member | of the council, when a recent matter ! was being discussed, referred to the stand of the board as 'pigheadedness l This was not so, we simply could not see our way clar to grant what | the council asked.'
 1 See Him in H. First President Pro Tenn Parker, who ac- l cused the board of being 'pigheaded' l when it declined to equip the traffic | policem with chevrons asked | Chairman Healey whether he remem- 1 bered a conversation they had re-
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20

THE NORWALK STEEL REIN FORGED WATERPROOF CE- MENT BURIAL VAULT.
 Lasts through the ages Sold at 8 reasonable price by most undertal0ers or direct and guaranteed by manufac- turers.
 THE NORWAIK VAULT co.
 ROCKY HILL, CONN.
New Britain herald., 1916-01-20
KING CONSTANTINE
 PROTESTS TO |. s.
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was no enemy anywhere near the bridge and no indication that any was coming. What military reason was there, therfore, to blow up the bridge now, except to StraVe out the Greek troops around Serres Dramma? Where is the necessity for the occH- patton of Corfu? If Greece is the ally of Serbia, so also is Italy, and transportation of Serbia to Albania and Italy would be simpler than to Corfu. Is it because Italians are refusing to accept Serbs, fearing spread of cholera? Do the allies think that the Greeks want to be endangered by cholera any more than the Italians? They say that they l are occupying Castelleriza, Corfu and other points in search for submarine l bases.
 ] The British legation at Athens has a standing offer of 2000 pounds-a 1 great fortune to any Greek fisherman for information leading to the de- | lection of a submarine base, but never yet received any news above a sub marine base in Greece and never yet | have any submarine been seen sup | piled from Greece.
 Record of Mistakes.
  of the allies is a record of one crass mistake after another, and now through pique over the failure of their every Balkan calculation, they their own stupidity. We warned them their own stupidity. We warned them that the Gallipoli enterprise was bound to fail, that negotiations witI Bulgaria would be fruitless and tha the Austro- Germans would certain 1y crush Serbia. They would not be- lieve, and now, like angry, unreason able children, the entente powers turr upon Greece. They have deliberately thrown away every advantage the, ever had of Greek sympathy. At the beginning of the war 80 per cent. O. the Greeks were favorable to the en tente Today not 4O-no not 20 per cent. would turn their hand t. aid the allies''
 "Why does your majesty not de mobilize?' said the correspondent.
 May Demobilize Forces.
 Perhaps I shall but I do not fee can afford to disarm before the fat of Saloniki is decided. The allies eva cuated Gallipoi after a year. On day they may change their mind abou Saloniki leaving the place at tn, mercy of the first conner Saloniki i Greek; I propose that it shall renal, ] Creek
 Does Your majesty believe tha | Germany can be Victorious?" aske the correspondent.
 Outcome of War Draw. That depends,' replied the king , Ion what is meant by victorious. l you mean take London, Paris ant Petrograd probable not. But I be lieve the Teutons can defend them selves where they are for a long time , If economic exhaustion does not fore Germany to sue for peace I believ 7 it will be very difficult, if not i'm possible, to conquer her in militar way
 ''Then what does your majesty thin will be the outcome of the war :? 7 The king replied: "A draw-don I you?"
 By royal order the above intervie> f was countersigned by Court Marsha f Mercati
 French Official Replies. Paris, Jan. IS, 1 2 a. m. (Delayed) = The biphest French authority talk Q
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
HOW RUBY AND FAIRBANKS VIEW PROPOSAL TO CARRY
 NOME MAIL VIA TDETAROD

The t&lked-of routing of the Nome mall via the Seward Idltarod route, instead of by way of Cordova and Fairbanks, as at present, Is receiving considerable attention in the territorial press. If the statement can be verified, which many think IS un- questionable, that week or more will be saved over the present route it is likely that the demand for the change will be general.
 The Ruby Record Citizen of January 29 quotes 2n article from the Seward Gateway relative to the proposition, apparently with a. proval and suggests that 1t shows a way of lifting the lid" referring to the unsatisfactory winter mall service which has been imposed on Ruby this year.
 If the statements of the Fairbanks Citi zen be any criterion, the change will not be unweIcome to the residents of the Fair banks district That newspaper, in its issue of January l7, in speaking of the investigation of the Seward Iditarod route with reference 10 the carrying of the Nome mail, says;
 Nothing concerning such plans is known in Fairbanks as far as can be learned, but it is certain that such an action on the part of the postoflice department would be pleasing to Fairbanksons generally, for the reason that it would permit of that much more mail being brought to Fair banks from Chitna, At the present time between $50 and 600 pounds of mail per week gees to Nome through Fairbanks, being brought in over the trail by the Northern Commercial Company stages And it is included in the 4,800 pounds per week which reaches this point. Therefore, if the government decided to send the Nome mail by Seward such action would have the effect of permitting that much more Fairbanks mail to be brought"
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
ROAD OFFICIALS LEAVE
 FOR RUBY AND FAIRBANKS

Lieutenant j. C. Mehaffey, member of the Alaska road commission, and Anton Eide, superintendent of the road work in the Sew ard district who arrived in the city last week. departed on Tuesday last for Ruby and Fairbanks.
 While here the officials made an investi- gation of road matters, familiarlzing them selves with what little had been accom- plished in their line of work. Lieutenant Mehatfey was non-committal as to the plans of the commission with respect to this dis trict, and confined himself entirely to his Investigations.
 The president and secretary of the ldita- rod Commercial Club, Major Albrecht and Percy Charles, waited upon the commis- sioner and discussed road matters with him, pointing out the needs of the district and giving information on the subject.
 While the local men were not, of course given assurances as to future road work in the district, they feel that the visit of the road commissioner cannot but have good results with respect to road plans in this dis trict
 Lieutenant Mehaffey made an exceedingly good impression upon the people of the dis trict with whom he came in contact He IS young man of exceptional build, being 6 feet 31s inches in height and we'll propor- toned At one time he was military aide to President Wilson, and stationed ar the White House.
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MOOSE AND FRIENDS
 WILL DANCE AT FLAT ON
 WASHlNGTON'S BIRTHDAY

If weather conditions are at all rropl- tious and it would appear that there must be change for the better soon the Washington's birthday ball to be given by the Moose lodge at Flat City next TUes- day night should be one of the best at tended entertainments of the winter sea son. Perhaps ther has never been tune in the history of the camp when, popula- ton considered, the various entertain ments have been so generally attended by residents of all sections of the district Whether held at Flat or 1ditarod the at tendance from both cities has always been large There is reason to believe that the Washington's birthday event will be no exception to the rule. Indeed, from pres ent indications it would appear that the COSY Moose hall will be crowded.
 The Moose lodge has been exceptionally successful with the entertainments gwen under its auspices, and the entertainment committee of the fraternal organization IS known to be especially exertIng itself for the forthcoming event. The supper IS always a feature of Moose entertainments, as among its members gre some of the best chefs in the camp, and they take spe- cial pride in this enjoyable portion of the program.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
FIERCE BLIZZARD.
King Boreas Rules and Editaroders Experience Most Severe Storm
 of the Present Winter

As a continuation to the most severe winter ever known by the white residents of this portion of Alaska (at least 1t is to be hoped that it is the culmnation) the worst blizzard ever experienced here swooped down from the north on Thurs day morning last, and acted as an effec- tive embargo on all traffic and almost all business. Following a night of extreme cold, during which the thermometer recorded a temperature of nearly 50 de grees below zero, the storm broke about / o'clock in the morning with all the ferocty of the regular North Dakota artl- cle. Storm doors and windows were tested to the utmost, and stove pipes and other adluncts of human habitations were either torn from their proper places or badly twisted Signs of fiimsy construction were torn to ribbons, and banks of loose snow were alternately piled on either side of the street.
 The only human being who was able to wear anything approxlmatIng smile wss the dealer in fuel, who saw visions of firm demand for his stock in trade at going prices. No other article of conf merce seemed to be calling for immediate delivery to customers, and merchants and citizens generally seemed to be devotlng most of their time and energy to replen- ishng stoves and endeavoring to keep their goods, and incidentally themselves from freezing.
 So far as learned, no damage of any consequence was done by the storm. Tele- phone service to the creeks was interfered with, but repairs were quickly made.
 The present winter is generally conceded to have been the most severe ever known here. Starting on Thanksgiving day, up to which period the weather had been ex ceptionally mild, there have been com paratively few days when the mercury has indicated higher temperature than zero, and as low as 52 degrees below has been recorded. The storm of January f, while showing probably q much greater wind velocity, was unaCcompanled by the extreme cold which was feature of last Thursdays storm, when, with the zephyrs at their worst, 20 degrees below zero was indicated.
 Old-timers here state that a severe blow from the north is extremely rare ill this section of the territory; and 1t is fact that most of the prevailing winds are from any other point of the compass than the north. For this reason there is little in, connected with the ordinary windstorm here.
 The following is the weeks record of temperatures, taken at l 3. m. daily at the fire station
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GERMAN AMBASSADOR
 MAY BE NEXT ONE TO GO

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-It Is reported from London tha. among the letters and papers seized with the effects of Won Papen, the German military attache recently re called, were slips which showed that Am bassador on Bernstorff had many times nlaced large sums of money to the credit 2f the former at the Riggs National Bank, in Washington, The amounts were so large that it would have been impossible for them to have been used for the legtl- mate expenses of a military attache.
 It is rumored in diplomatic circles that the matter has been under investigation for several days, and that it may result in the recall or dismissal of the present rep resentative of Germany.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
ANARCHISTS IMPLICATED
 IN ATTEMPTED POISONING

CHICAGO, Feb 15-Search is being made for Jean Crones, former assistant chef of local club, who is accused of an attempt to poison the guests at a banquet recently. The belief spreads that an at tempt is being made to prove that it was the result of an anarchist plot.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
DOINGS 0F LAWMAKERS
 DURING THE PAST WEEK

WASHINGTON, Feb l7-President Wilson prac~ tically has won his fight for the ratification ot the Nlcaraguan treaty by the senate. The most vlgor ous opponents of the treaty predict its passage An argument that was urged to effect during the consideration of the treaty was that Germany had offered larger sum to Nicaragua for the canal site than had the United States.
 Railroad Appropriation
 The urgent deficiency biIl which was amended in the house. has been concurred in by the senate It contains the appropriation of $2,OOOO OOO for the Alaksa government railroad
 Investigating Brandeis
 Charles Mellen, former president of the New Haven railroad, has been asked to appear before the senate committee which has in hand the matter of the confirmation of Louis D. Brandeis as associate justice of the supreme court. Boston lawyers who appeared before the committee stated that Brandels was an able man. but unreliable.
 C. W. Andrews, district attorney at Boston, test- fed before the committee today.
 Declines to Furnish Complete Data
 President Wilson has declined to comply fully with the request of the senate for complete data with reference to Mexican affairs on the ground of public interest. The statement IS furnished, how ever, that seVenty-slX Amercans have been Killed r Mexico during the past three years
 Congressional Notes
 Senator Tillman has introduced resolution pro- yiding that the government, in case of threatened war, may seize and operate privately yowned munl- tons plants.
 The annual rivers and harbors appropriations measures as reported to the house, will contain pro- visions for the exDendlture of an aggregate amount of $4O,OOO0OO in various Alaska undertakings. Numbers of banking and business houses, report ing on the federal reserve law, state that the first years operations prove to be success, and sug- gcst minor changes to congress.
 Formal adoption of the Monroe doctrine has been provided for in resolution introduced in the house oI representatives.
 A bill has passed the house adding $25O0OOO annually 10 the pensions of widows of soldiers of the Philippines and Indian
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
RUSSIANS REJOICE AT LAST

PETROCRAD, Feb. l7.-The capture of Er- zerum, the great Turkish stronghold has been oft- cialy announced. The news has been received with the greatest eatlon by the populace.
 It IS announced that the Turkish ambassador to Persia has been captured by the Russians.
 Conflicting Reports of Operations in West
 PARIS, Feb. l4-Twelve attacks have been made by the Germans in the Champalgne district in an effort to recapture the positions recently lost The assaults are reported to have been unsuccessful BERLIN, Feb l4.-Ihe war office announces the capture of French positions in the Champaigne dis trict after heavy fighting.
 Apology and Indemnity for Dutch
 THE HAGUE, Feb. l8-The German govern ment has notified the Dutch government that the torpedoing of the steamship Artmens was blunder sel, and off apology and indemnity.
 ' ws From British Capital
 LONDON feb 17-The final struggle for mas tery in Albania has begun. The Austrians and Bul- garians have effected junction of forces.
 The Germans early in the week switched their of- fensve from Cahmpaigne to the Ypres district, and smashed their way into the British front lines.
 Eleven German schooners at Canary Islands ports have been secretly armed and equipped to operate as commerce raiders. The discovery was reported by Captain Magune master of an American schooner, who delivered coal to the vessels.
 has had interviews with the rulers of those nations. It is believed that the recent increased activity of the German fleet IS due to the appointment ot a new commander-n-ch and the passing into service of new vessels.
 The government has decided to immediately take over all dstieres, converting them into munitions factories, and to prohibit the importation of barley for dstilng It is expected that efforts will be made to pro1ong the life of parliament, which expires on October l next
 Confirmation has been received from Athens of the report that Bulgaria has made overtures for sep arae peace to the entente powers. King Ferdinand is visiting the camps of Germany and Austria, and
 Declines to Adopt Policy of Reprisal
 LONDON, Feb l8.-The house of commons has voted against the adoption of policy of reprisals for German air raids. It IS acknowledged that the government made mistake in its failure to adopt policy of airshp construction years ago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
TRY TO AROUSE INTEREST
 IN REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES

The Republican primaries for the election of delegates to the territorial convention, which is to be held at Seward on April l9, are to take place on March l l. As yet but little interest has been taken in the matter but it is likely that the formallty of electlng delegates may be gone through with. The Republican territorial committee has not yet notified the local members of the g. 0. D. as to the number of delegates to which this precinct IS entitled
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
CHARLESTON MAN ELECTED
 PRESIDENT OF CHAMBER

WASHINGTON, Feb 12.-R. G. Rhctt ex-mayor of Charleston, has been elected president of the United States Chambe. Of Commerce, which has just concluded its annual meeting here. The other officers were re elected
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
JUNEAU LAND OFFICE
 IN HANDS OF NEW OFFICERS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-Frank A, Boyle and Clyde B. Walker have been ap- pointed receiver of public moneys and regs- ister respectively of the Juneau, Alaska, land office
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NEW YORK'S FAVORlTE SON
 CRITlCIZES ADMINISTRATION

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Former Senator El;hu Root, in an address delivered to the Republican state convention here, severely criticized President Wilson's adminstra ton, and especially his foreign policies He said that President Wilson was a man of brave words but irresolute acts.
 Root is the favorite candidate of the dent.
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BUSINESS DIFFICULTIES
 CAUSE l>E STRANGE DUEL

ST LOUIS, Feb. l2.-Four men last night locked themselves in hotel room and fought with knives. All are now in the hospital. Business difficulties were said to have been the cause of the trouble. Two of the men were dentists.
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MAY HAVE BEEN CONNECTED
 WITH FAMOUS ROBBERY

CHICAGO, Feb 12.-Three men ard woman who are alleged to have been i'm plicated in the blowing up of vault m the office of the collector of customs a5 St. Paul last month were arrested hele to- day. Papers found in their possession S"g- gest that they may have been connected with the New Westminster B. C., oank robbery of few years ago, in which an enormous sum of money was made away with
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
 ENJOYED PROFITABLE YEAR

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 16.-The an nual- report to the stockholders of the Standard Oil Company shows that net profits of the concern for last year amounted to more than nine and half millions of dollars
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
BRYAN'S FORMER PARTNER
 WANTS TO DEBATE WITH HIM

OMAHA, Feb. 15.-Rchard L. Metcslt, former partner of William J. Bryan, ex- presses a desire to arrange a series ot SIX debates with the ex-secretary of state on the question of preparedness
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
GOuSPIRATORSIH THE TOLLS

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. l2-A total of sixty-one indictments have been returned against men mpli cated in the alleged German plot for shipment of bombs and destruction of property.
 Probable Results of Plots
 NEW YORK, Feb. 16-The steamships Pacific and Bolton Castle, lying at anchor in the harbor, caught fire last night and both were destroyed The origin of the fires IS unknown, but an explosion was heard Many coolies are missing
 Fire was discovered aboard the steamship Van Dyke and she was compelled to put back to port.
 American Club Building Destroyed
 TORONTO, Feb 16-The American Club build ing, which has been the scene of several demonstra tons in favor of the entente allies was destroyed by fire last night, which followed an explosion.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
BIG SMOKE IN TROUBLE

LONDON, Feb. 1O-Jack Johnson, the American negro pugilist, has been fined for failing to give the required partlcu- lars when making application for an auto license.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
CITY ELECTION

Although the Iditarod city election is been as yet but little if any, discussion of aldermanic candidates. There are seven councilmen to be elected, one of whom is president of the body The election is to be held on April i,
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
WHOLESALE DESM!SSALS
 FROM NAVAL ACADEMY

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Eighty midshipmen have been dismissed from the naval academy because of their failure to pass examinations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
PASSENGER STEAMER LOST

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Insurance brok- CTS here have received information that large passenger steamship, supposed to be the Orisso, has been lost in the North At lantic.
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PLEADS GUILTY

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. l2.-Ensjgn Kirkpatrick has pleaded guilty before a court-martial to charges of negligence and inehiciency in connection with the loss of code book
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
FAMOUS BRITISH AVIATOR
 REPORTED BADLY WOUNDED

HAZEEBROUCKE, France, Feb. IA Graham White the famous British aviator, has been gravely wounded, but no details are obtanable.
Iditarod pioneer., 1916-02-19
EX-SENATOR ON TRIAL

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.-Former United States Senator Lorimer, accused of con spiracy in connection with the LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank failure, is on trial here today
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TOURIST TRAVEL TO ALASKA
 TO RECEIVE BIG BOOST

SEATTLE, Feb. 18-The transcontinen- tai railroads are all urging tourist travel to Alaska in their advertisements for sum- mer travel