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New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
BATTAGLIA GIVEN
 EXTRA ALLOWANCE
Kirkham Says Contractor Should Have More Compensation

According to the ruling of Cor the contention of Joseph Battlag- la, that he should be reimbursed for an added expense over that es- timated in his contract for the con- struction Of sewer on a new road in Belvidere, was reasonable and he is entitled to some financial aid from the board, Chairman Towers and City Engineer Williams were instructed to so into conference with Battaglia and agree on some fixed compensation to be paid the contractor over and above that called for in his contract.
 Last week the matter was brought up before the members and after a great deal of discussion during which former Commissioner John Ohlson declared himself as being opposed to the. boards being made a Kindergarten for low bid ders, the matter was referred 10 the corporation council for a deci, sion.
 Judge Kirkham said he believed that the contractor bid on what appeared to be conditions last Sep tembcr, and in the meantime an added amount Of work was made necessary because of additional filler.
 That the board will continue to build and construct roads was ap- parent at the meeting when the members decided to get figures on cement mixer and make esti- mates at the common council meet ing tonight.
 City Engineer Williams told the members that the board has the services of one of the foremost road builders in the state, and that bet ter roads could be constructed un- der his guidance although the price might not be any less than that asked by contractor. He re- fcrred 10 Supt, Thomas Kearney. The members appear to be satisfied with the Myrtle street job and more Of that work will be done this year, it is expected.
 The matter of paving Glen street along the section which was for
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

ment for the West Main street paving job was awarded to the Citizens Coal Co. at S2.S5 barrel. The City Coal and Wood Co. and the Sherman Cement Co, were higher bidders.
 A petition for a driye-in gas sta- ton at the corner of South Main and Whiting streets and a petition from the Central Realty Co. that Market street be put in better con- dition were laid over for an inspec- ton by the board. A request from Amila 1Tansky asking permission to construct an under sidewalk pipe to take care of an overflow from the Greek church property op Beaver street was also laid over for inspection.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

tThe foregoing is one Of n series of thumbnail biographies of city officials which the Herald Is publishing daily.J
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Former Empress Loses
 Fipht for Crown Gems

Paris May 19 (P-Zi'a, former empress Of Austria. has los, her case agaiust tho purchasers Of Austria- Hmgariau crown jewels. NJ, Glard, thu examining magistrate. holds that Zi.a had not made out a case against Joseph and Jacquest Hionen- field. jewellers whom she had charged with fraud in connection with the sale Of the gems.
 Tho judicial decision, announced today. came after a long inyostiGa- ton in the course Of which the tuIse took the dnpositions Of Prince SjEtus Of Fourhon-Larmo Zita's hrother nnd Archduke MaNimuian, Tho present head Of the House of IIapshure.
 Her counsellor has appealed against H. Glards decision.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Famous Cathedral at
 Leningrad Weakening

Leningrad, Russia, May I9 RI- Serious Assures have developed in the great granite monolithic columns of the cathedral of St. Isaac, the largest and finest chuQs, in Russia. Built upon submerged JiJoden piles as are most of the buildings of Lcningrad. the magnificent edi1ce, which cost S15,00o.o00 to build. has been steadily subsiding. Great per pcndicular cracks have appeared in ono column facing Alexandra Park. and the portico which it supports is threatened with collapse.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19
Another Associated Press
 Talk Over Radio Tonight

New York, May 19 Pl-Howarl W. Hrakrs,ao, news 'ditor of the eastern division will be the Asso- ciaryd Press speaker over WIZ at q:5o o'clock tonight Mr. Blall"sleo, who has had q wide experiences in tha service. will t"Il radio listeners something about tnc way in which th,ir lives arc influenced hy the u,vs they read
 The speaker next week will ne Edward NcKoruon. who will de- scribe how choncc figured in thc reporting Of a great historical event.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

It's spring in New York. Old mil ionaire married a girl of 15.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-19

By reason of his completion of half a century of service in the city government George C. Cooley superintendent of fire and police alarm systems, de- serves a place high on the list of those who are directing our gov ernment.
 His entire 50 years Of service have been with the fire depart ment, and in recent years con trol of the police signal system has been added 10 his duties. He entered the city service as L member of the fire dcpartmnt. His knowledge Of electric wiring led to his appointment as direc- tor of the alarm system and as the city grew tho requirements of that office made il advisable for him to devote his entire time 10 the position. In 1897 the position was created and he was appointed. He has served con tinuously and is now in his Both year as superintendent of the electrical department.
 tThe foregoing is one Of n. series (
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16
Anent Primaries

There are newspapers and politi- clans seeking to bring about re- turn of the convention system ill Aaska-the system which permitted 8 handful of self-appointed, ma chine politicians to dictate the policies of the territory, to say who should be and who should not be candidates for office. Under that system. 1t will be recalled, John w. Corson was brought out as a candidate for delegate to con- gress and newspapers were sub- sidized in an effort to force Alas kans to vote for him. Such man could not be nominated in an open primary election. and it is fact that the men who once functioned as dictators lost their grip on ter ritorial affairs when the voters were given the privilege of ex. pressing their preference at the polls. The primary may have its imperfections but 1t Is yet to be demonstrated that it Is not an i'm movement over the machine rule o1 the old days.-Anchorage Weekly Times.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

Now that political "smooth-on" has probably been obtained after intensive campaign from the gull lible interests it is suppos- ed that the Assistant Secretary of the Gexless political organization will have the wherewithall to sat- isfactorily explain to the public the certain qualifications of Tom for the posistion as delegate to Con- gress, set forth in certain affidavit filed with the Judicial Department at Washington when Tom was can didate for 3 judgeship in his own division.
 Poor Frank! He fools himself into thinking that the electors are also blind to that political deal en- tered into whereby he eliminated Admas Of Meme and now fades away into oblivion in favor of Tom.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

On another page is copy of con- tract entered into between the own CTS of the gas boat Empress" and the Warm Springs Bay Packing Company. Those residents of AL sska who are in entire sympathy with the canning system of the Territory and blind to their faults are requested to make a thorough study of this contract. It is a complete answer to our question Why does not the Territory Grow and Who Pays the Taxes in Alas ka. It is high time that the bus inessmen and Chambers of Com E,erce awakened to the fact that their economic independence de- bends not upon the contract labor and fishermen brought into the country by the canning system but upon resident fishermen who make their homes in Alaska and defray cost of government through pay ment of taxes direct and indirect.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

We have an idea that the people of Alaska are quite capable of gov erning themselves. This King George III system of exercising control is 15O years and some days, minutes and seconds out of date.
 We'll steer clear, if we can, of religious controversy and argu- ments that seem to emanate from the hat instead of the head.
 We're going to dabble a little bit in politics. We're going to boost for Petersburg. If we tread on somebody's pet corn, it will be only because that particular disease of the foot is in the road of what we fancy is cleaner gov ernment and the welfare of our town. That's that. And if you like what is here, broadcasted, tell the editor. If you are sore about 1t, tell the policeman. We'll not only Beach Comb right around here, locally, but in Alaska gen orally. Also, we'll meander around the States a mite and across the pond occasionally Let's go!
 Not so long ago-along in Feb ruary-four convicted men were electrocuted in an Arkansas prison for the alleged shooting of one J. NJ. Moore. There is something out of balance in that old revengeful slogan: "An eye for an eye, and u tooth for a tooth" in this whole sale killing. Who's hilarious about it?
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16
BEECH COMB|NCS
By Ahn-Kutty.


 Howdy Folks! Here's wishing you lots of good luck, excellent
 health and just oodles of enjoy
 mcnt.
 In making our little bow, not ex-
 actly for the first time to the
 world in general and to the good
 people of Petersburg in particular
 1t is meet and proper to give an
 inkling as to cur policy-our not
 altogether restricted aim. We believe in fair shake all around.
 We go whole lot more on abil- ity than we do on the color of the hide.
 We lean strongly to the side of the workers the producers of all there is, of all we have. We haven't a great deal of use for the social, industrial nor pol itital parasite We know that the fishing in dustry of Alaska is big thing. We think the all around management of it is bum. We favor conserva tion of timber, of fish, of fur, oi game of people, of everything II fact, that is vital to Alaska anC Alaskans, but we want that con ] servation properly balasted. w don't want it top heavy with fav ! oritism.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16
Our Little Bow.

Believing Petersburg to be . field with good future and seeing the need for a paper and equip ment such as we have, we went to no little trouble and expense in bringing a first class shop here. De- laying publication on account of housing condition We now come to the point when we feel Petersburg should have paper of some kind at least. Still handicapped we are doing our very best under the cir cumstances to render a service to the community.
 Wo are here to give Petersburg a publicity service. We are here to stay. It would be folly to move the heavy machinery and equip ment of this office at every mere whim. And the good Lord willing, with the plans underfoot we will remain.
 Everything that we own is tied up in the equipment with other AL ~sskans. Every dollar that we get is turned over right in Petersburg and not in Seattle, San Francisco or sunnier climes. We have been, we are and we will continue to be & part of the economic structure of Petersburg that attempts only the greater development of our home town.
 The reason We have taken upon ourselves the name THE ALASKAN is because it indicates literally that which we are. The plant and equipment is owned by Alaskans. The foreman of the job depart ment and ye editor himself were born of primitive Alaskan stock. We owe no allegiance to another state or country Like the timber of the hills which sprout from the ground, die and return to the ground which nurured it, We were born of Alaskans, raised in Alaska snd will die and be buried in Alas ka. All that we have is in Alaska without divided interest whatever.
 The big objective of the Alaskan is to place before the reading public the industrial opportunities that are laying dormant right now at our doors. Bring into the com munity spirit of civic pride and energy that will work with unity and harmony whereby every busi- ness will benefit. Carry on the ideals inculcated by our forefathers and set forth in their Declaration of Independence and to aid in the development of the highest type of citizenship.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

The modern fish trap, floating or driven, is the most destructive do vice so far gotten out. It's killer of fish that throws any other con- trivance in the dark and gloomy shade. Not only does 1t slaughter the fish that, for the time being are wanted commercially, but it destroys all marine things that venture within it's webbed walls. On the Columbia River the trap for salmon has been the death knell of the white sturgeon and the shad. On the Sound it was the same for thousands of cans of food fish that were handled only to be tossed overheard for gull feed. Here in Alaska, it has depleted sal- mon streams, reduced the supply in some localities to more than tho danger point and it has cut out an alarming swath in the swimming ranks of other fish. It is odd, that in this day of strenuous labor for food supply, it should be counten- anced at all.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16
BREAKERS AHEAD

Word comes drifting In through various channels that feeling be- tween herring seiners and power trollers around Pillar Bay Is run ming high. That the trollers have reason to be peeved cannot be denied when the facts are taken into consideration.
 About 200 trollers center their operations around Pillar Bay and vicinity following the run of her ring where the salmon feed much as the seagulls and eagles follow the runs of herring for their own feed. Some 47 power seiners are operating around Pillar Bay. When they see a good school of herring they set their nets around a trol- fer regardless of whether he has 50 or 15O pounds of lead to pull up in order to clear the seine The seiners who are from the Sound have no regard whatever fol the rights of the troller and for that reason the troller is justified in his indignation. t.
 A couple of weeks ago the Washington, 65 foot herring seinel came into the port and immediately went on Holton's marine ways tc have bow stem replaced. Said stem being knocked off when anoth- CT seiner deliberately ran into he1 and threatened to ram her amid. ship unless she kept out of the way. After repairing in the local yards the Washington went te Juneau where legal action was started against the other vessel.
 When the matter of the seiners lack of regard for the rights and movements of the troller was brought to the attention of MT O'Malley he stated emphatically that "no seiner has the right to set his net within the prescribed area protecting the operations ot another net or line." If this is correct then 1t would appear to us that the herring fishermen will be compelled to look for other fields than the we'll known trolling grounds around Pillar Bay and other waters where herring are taken for fertilizer and other pur- poses. There is still some hope for the power troller.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

It turns out now, in the Senate sIush fund entertainment at Wash iagton, that both Governor Pinchot and Senator Pepper were woefully stung. That is: the money they sluiced into the slush fund went to help Ware. In the questioning ii comes to light that: Ware was the only candidate to get his money worth" That's rich-"his moneys worth"
 There is something seemingly queer in this Aimee Semple Mo Pherson kidnapping case. It hasn't rung true from the start off. There are California officials who openly declare the whole thing, now, a big frame-up. Was it grand stand play for notoriety, drive for money, or lime-light jazz
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

Petersburg has waterfront that needs some attention. At low tide 1t looks bad and it smells like something the cat dragged home. Here's 8 job for 8 com mittee of some kind.
 There is no finer, nor safer harbor than lies before our door, but clique, cast and small town Jcalousiies won't build the town on 1t that the part deserves. Paste that in your hat band.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

operate boat to and from Alaska, provided the party of the second part complies with all provisions of this contract and continues fish, ing to the end of the season. The party of the second part agrees, at his expense, to furnish and to keep the boat and equipment during the fishing season in good order and condition, and to provide board and keep for six or eight fishermen above mentioned. and to take care of all other expenses in connection with the running of the boat, and doing what he has undertaken to do.
 6. The party of the first part shall not be responsible for any damage to, or loss of, the boat or it's crew, or otherwise, while opera ating pursuant to this contract.
 z. If either party to this con- tract Is prevented from carrying out, or Is delayed or hindered in carrying out his obligations under this contract, by reason of any of
 the following acts or things, he shall not be responsible for loss suffered by the other party hereto
 that is to say, by acts of God
 perils and accidents of the sea oI
 navigation, collision, stranding, jet.
 tison, fire from any cause or what.
 ever occurring, on board or or
 shore. enemies, pirates, robbers, ar
 rest or restraints, capture, seizure
 acts of rulers, governments, ol
 people Or any power, epidemics
 sickness. wars riots, strikes, lock
 outs, stoppage of labor, labor
 troubles, explosions, breakage, ac
 cry dams, fumes, or other equip
 ment, action of the elements, ol
 other causes whatsoever beyond tho
 control of either party hereto.
 8. In the event of the plant be
 ing disabled by fire or mechanica
 breakdown or any other causes be yond the control of the party O the first part, the party of the SC cond part agrees to hold the part. of the first part blameless for non acceptance of fish during the perio' of such breakdown. It Is under
 stood however, that the non-ac ceptance of fish during the perio, of any shutdown does not in an. way release the party of the Sc cond part from their contract t, continue fishing as soon as plant ready to accept fish and 1t is fur ther understood and agreed, that in the event the party of the SC cond part should for reasons abov stated or any other reason what ever, refuse to fish when called up on, that the sum of thirty cent (30c) per barrel will be deducte, in settlement from all accounts o fish previously turned in, to
 held as liQuidated damages by tn party of the first part, on accoun i of such refusal to fish.
 9. The party of the second pal
 to this contract agrees to pay a, fishing licenses, school tax, Or oth
 er taxes levied by the United State or the Territorial Government a gatnst individual fishermen or othe employees of the party of the SC cond part, and to be responsibl for such crew and to employ sue fishermen as are eligible to fish i Alaska waters.
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, tn parties hereto have hereunto se
 their hands and seals this 22nd da of December, 1925.
 WARM SPRINGS BAY PACKING COMPANY
 By Hanis Waxman, (Signed) Pete Skarponi (Signed) Nick Rossich
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

Troy-eleven ounces of the En- 'pire, has voting bloc and illit- eracy complex. There's more amusement in his peculiar rant ings than there is disgust in his belly crawling antics at the feet of his masters.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

The Pyramid Packing Company reports a pack of about 5000 cases by the first of the week. This is fifty percent better than the same period of last seasons canning operations.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

The Deep Sea Canning Company of Port Althi op reports over 30,00O cases of salmon by the first of this week. With a heavy run of sal- mon in that section the company expects to have their pack up in good time.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

Tom Marquam is the "Slush fund candidate" for Delegate to Congress now that Frank Boyle has allowed himself to be the political puppet and pawn of the Juneau Political Chamber and Brigade.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

There have been days when we really longed to be of the inner circle of the privileged class. This, not so much for what social eleva- tion there might be, as a member, but for the position it would allow to make public it's nastiness.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16

Lime Crush and Lemonade at the Totem Pole.
The Alaskan., 1926-07-16
LUTHERAN CHURCH 1

Large new line of Dennison goods just arrived at the Totem Pole.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
Mr.. WOODCHUCk Dimes
ON ice CREAM CONES
Tame Grounding Finds
Hot Weather Delicacy
to His Liking

The White Oak Filling Station on
the Berlin Middletown road boasts
an unusual mascot in the form of q
young grounding that was captured
lately and placed in a coop on the
premises. To the casual observer,
the woodchuck, which is about four
weeks old. Is merely the brown ami
NAL that most people glimpse sour
rying into the underbrush from
meals filched from neighboring
fields, but this particular animal has
superior inclinations.
Mr.. Shattuck, the proprietor of
the station, gives the woodchuclk ice
cream cones and the little fellow
seems to get great pleasure from the
feat of sitting on its launches with
the cone grasped greedily in its front
paws and tapping the delicacy with
an eager appetite. 1t takes very lit
tie time for the cone to disappear
under the woodchuck's onslaught
and after the last bit has been swal-
lowed, the animal is on the alert for
more. It has proved quite an attrac-
ton to passing motorists and Mr..
Shattuck has been called upon to ex>
hibit his pet often.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
Robert, Russell SCOTS Brother,
Again Confesses He Shot Maurer
Chicago Paper Reports Having Signed Statement Tend
ing to Absove Condemned Man-Latter Weeps
As He Reads of Brothers Admissions.

III his statement TO the paper he
declared Il lied to I'VE my neck"
His elder brother, Russell, about
whom has revolved some of the
most intricate legal maneuyering in
American Jurisprudence, earlier
pleaded guilty also, was sentenced
to death, withdrew the plea, was
found guilty by jury and after a
h If dozel trials and reprieves now
is awaiting death on the gallows in
October.
That The purpolted confession of
Robert will result in new legal war
fare to save Russell from the moose
seemed certain.
Russell wept as he heard Roberts
statement.
Il always knew that some day he
would tell the story" he said. And
/ always knew where Robert was
the night l was in the death cell
knew that Robert was imprisoned in
California"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1926-07-24
ONE WAY TO CURB OATH
IS TO PUNCH OFFENDER
Alton, ILL.,, Has Club Where Mem
bers Pay Dearly For Saying
Swear Word

Alton, H., July "a Pl-One way
to curb the use of profane language
is to punch" the offender! This
theory already has enlisted 81 mem
bers for the Hard Leather club, who
swear only with the understanding
that a fellow member may take a
poke at the swearer. Reports are
that the theory works.
II. w. Robinson, a news dealer,
conceived the idea Of preventing Of
fensive language near his place OF
business. Enlisting the aid of an
other man, he organized the Hard
Leather club. On application, others
were taken in, until now "a men
and their wives and families are In
the ranks against profanity in any
form.
The punishment is simple-when
member swears and is heard by
another member the second Is
privileged to take a punch at the Of
fender. The only restriction is that
the offending person must be hit
about the shoulders. Wives are hon.
orary members. being allowed to be-
come active when they hear their
husbands vituperate.