Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-19
BOARD or PUBLIC SAFETY.
J. s. Carroll Made an Application for
 Boxing License.

tHc SiSdI ndkef, created somewhat or a sensation by entering verbal charges against Policeman Goggins, saying that the policeman borrowed So from him few weeks ago and has not returned the loan since, nor been near his store.
 Commissioner Taylor was absent and Commissioner Reeves acted as chairman. Applications for positions on the supernumerary police force were received from Thomas $. Cruess, Taylor street; Jeremiah Hinnihan. sylvan avenue; James J. Hickey Round Hill street; F. ] Lawlor North Riverside street; Frank R. Gut ting, North Main street. These ap- plications were filed for record. An application from Policeman John Lin- chan for the usual promotion to grade c from grade D was received. It was decided to notify the appli- cant to appear before the board next Saturday evening. John J. Lynch. a supernumerary policeman, and James H. Courtney, q callman at the Burton street house, sent in resignations which were accepted.
 Chief Egan recommended to the board a rule that whenever the gen eral fire alarm rings. all the super numerary police shall assemble at the police station for duty. The chief cited the case of the recent fire where such a rule, had it been in force, would have done great service. The recommendation was favorably received and adopted.
 Commissioner Hardie then proposed the following resolution:
 Whereas. On Sunday, February 2. 1902, Waterbury had fire of such magnitude as to threaten the destruc- tion of large portion of our city. and
 Whereas, The fire department of said city seemed inadequate to cope with the same and that outside assist ance seemed necessary. which re- quired the counsel of two or more members interested in said depart ment. Now,
 'sTherefore, Be it resolved that for the future guidance of the board of public safety, we have inserted in the manual governing the board of public. safety the following clause: When a ge.eral alarm of fire is sounded. the members of the board of public safety will assemble at the place where the steamer from the Scovill street engine house shall be at work to take such action as the circumstances of the same may re- qnire.'
 This latter evoked a great deal of discussion, it being questionable with the board as to whether or not it had power to accept such q resolution. However, it was finally accepted and adopted.
 John F. Frederick, a callman, filed an application for compensation for loss of an overcoat during the fire re- gently. Frederick is q callman. and the coat was taken from one of the fire apparatuses while he was at work. The matter was tabled for further con sideration
 Charles Stage of Charles street com municated with the board complain ing of alleged lack of police protection on Charles street Chief Egan was questioned on this matter by the board and the chief stated that he had prom ised MT Stage to look into the com plaint and if it were found based on sufficient grounds heed would be given it. It was therefore left with the chief to dispose of
 James s. Carroll appeared before the board on behalf of an application for q boxing license. MT Carroll stated that he represented the Waterbury Athletic club. This organization ap- peared to he "a new thing to Com- missioner Hardie, who questioned MT Carroll about it. It appeared to be MT Carroll's intention to hold his ex- hibition on Good Friday, but when asked about it by Commissioner Lahey Mir Carroll replied that he had not yet decided The board will investigate before taking further action on it.
 The payrolls were then approved after which MT Waas filed his com plaint against Officer Goggins. No action was taken on this matter as it was not made in writing.
 It was voted to send resolution of thanks to General Superintendent Platt of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co for the great service done by this company to the city on the occasion of the great disastrous fire on February ?, the company dispatching number of trains from New Haven. Bridgeport Hartford and Torrington with help from the fire departments of these places to the assistance of the local de- partment. The railroad company did not charge one cent for the services and expense of these trains, and it was for this the vote of thanks will be given by the board.
 It was voted to have Supernumerary Officer Blackmer appear before the board next Saturday evening to show why he cannot perform police duty when needed. Blackmer is watchman for the associated banks and did not respond to the general call for the po- lice of all grades on the night of the fire, he being engaged protecting the banks. Formal charges have not been made against the officer. but the object of the hearing is to ascertain where he is when needed. His personal duties prevent him from performing public duty of a policeman. The board then adjourned to next Saturday even ing. ,