Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-24
BOARD OF PUBLIC SAFETY.
Will Have Supernumeraries Before Them Tomorrow for Examination.


 At tine special meeting of the board it was voted to meet again Tuesday evening, and that all the applicants for supernumeraries shall be present and undergo an examination.
 The application of the Waterbury Athletic club for a license to hold q boxing match was discussed. There being an impression about that the match is to be held, provided the li- cense is granted, on Good Friday, Com- missioner Lahey at once put himself on record as opposed to granting the license on these grounds. In this he was maintained by Commissioners Taylor and Beach. No further action was taken on the matter, but it will be taken up again at the meeting to- morrow evening.
 Policeman Linehan will also appear before the board tomorrow evening to undergo the examination that must be passed by all applicants for promotion from grade E to c. It is believed that he will be on hand tomorrow night. If he fails he may hear from the board in manner he does not expect
 Committees reported the purchase of certain supplies which have been need ed for some time
 John IT. Broderick, a callman at the Burton street house, appeared before the board and asked for reimburse ment for loss of a coat during the re cent fire. The board not wishing to establish q precedent gave BrodericI permission to withdraw his application.
 George A. Brown, a callman at the Burton street engine house. resigned. Brown has not been year in the ser vice. He preferred to sleep at home and therefore refused to comply with the order that all hunks in the house be occupied by the appointed callmen. An application from James Fitzger- aid for an appointment on the super numerary police was filed. Arthur c. Maloney's application for appointment as callman. was also filed.
 Mayor Kilduff and Commissioners Taylor and Beach Were chosen com mittee to purchase new engine. It is barely possible that propeller may be bought. Such a machine would cost SS. .OOO.
 The much discussed question of what to do in the Brooklyn fire station was again taken up. Some of the members of the board opposed the idea or making repairs. some favored in- Stalling horse or two with the att tending apparatus, some favor com plete outfit for that district and some think it would be better to build new house. Chief Snagg said that the house on Baldwin street Rose Hills, was hardly fitted suitable for horses ] on account of the steep grades directly | in front. The Brass City house on East Main street could more easily be l fitted for horses. Nothing definite was l done in this respect. It was suggested | that when a new hose wagon is bought l for the Brooklyn house it be larger than that in use at the Scovill street | house. Chief Snagg further reported I that the relief engine for temporary use while the crippled one at the Sco- will street house is in the workshop, is on the way.
 ! Supernumerary Blackmer appeared before the board in response to q sum mons therefrOm and stated his reasons l for failing to respond to the summons on the night of the disastrous fire for I all the supernumeraries. It seemed to l he case with BlaclSmer of either los | ing his position as watchman for the | associated banks or responding to the call. As his livelihood depends upon l his employment as watchman he de- cided to remain at his post as such the nieht of the fire. Chief Egan threw l further light on the situation. The matter will be taken up again at the meeting to be held tomorrow evening" l Chief Snagg asked to be informed as to where he stood regarding fire protec- l ton and consolidation. On this the board could throw DO light. and the city attorney will undoubtedly be called upon to explain. for this is q matter that is of the greatest interest to the public.