Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-20
BOARD or PUBLIC SAFETY
Watervills viii Have a Policeman to
 Care for It's Interests.

Care for Its Interests. Police protection for Waterville has neen settled at last An officer for that place was appointed by the board or safety last evening, so that here after Watervillians will not have cause to complain in that respect. It was rather a busy meeting of the board, though while nothing of much importance was transacted cOnsidera- Dle business was done. Every mem- Der was on deck except Commissioners Taylor, and Commissioner Lahey was chairman pro tenn.
 Captain Heitman reported John Palmer absent from duty without leave, fact which the public is aware ! of by this time. Palmer was given Tour days off on May 6, and he has not Deen heard from since. Steps were taken to declare his place vacant, and ne was cited to appear before the board at special meeting to be held next Thursday.
 James J. Hayes, a callman at the Scovill street house, was fined $2 for absence from duty. His excuse was rne old one, he did not hear the alarm.
 Chief Snagg reported that he had transferred Thomas c. Wilton to the Chemical Engine Go, No 1, Edward s. Cullen to Engine Go, No l. Thomas, Cavanaugh to Hook and Ladder Go, No l. Dennis s. Dunne from Hook and Ladder Go, No i, to Engine Go No ?, as driver in Palmer's place and, in case of vacancy being made in the latter place he recommended Dunne for the appointment.
 Supernumerary Policeman Mansfield 1yIf1f &o1 xrys4T effect that his recent trial cost him S136 and he was unable to afford so much expense and hoped the board would re- imburse him. He to an extent went over the ground already covered in the trial, claiming he was not guilty of the charges and was always ready and willing to do his duty. The communi- cation was filed.
 The board of finance requested the board to communicate with if monthly on the matter of expense for policing district No 1. The board thought the board of finance ought to make some specific statement as to the amount that could be put into police protection Tor taxation district No l. The board of safety was all at sea in the matter It requested the board of aldermen to help t out, but further than making a recommendation to the board of finance nothing was done The board of finance apparently does not believe in policing taxation district No to pre- vent Sunday base ball playing, for it appears to be the views of the urban ties to get all they can for nothing from taxation district No 2. Chief E@an said he does not know where one dis fr1ct begins and where. the other ends There are no maps to guide him. Last year he asked for maps and got none. After a good deal of discussion the matter was referred to committee consisting of the chief of police and Commissioners Beach and Lahey.
 Applications for appointments on the ire department were received, from Isaac Weiner and Joseph T. Wall.
 1t was decided tO build driveways around the engine house on Washing ton avenue.
 Then came up the question of ap- pointing policeman to take care of z the WateTyillians, and 1t was not long held in doubt Supernumerary Joseph zNagIe received three of the four votes cast, DooTman r T. Dodds receiving the other enc.
 Commissioners Lahey and Taylor were appointed committee to see that the depot platforms are kept clear of loafers Sundays, and Commissioner Beach asked if the police could not help to keep the new fountains in the foundations. Observation on his part showed him that many of them will be missing some morning. Small boys and girls try to steal the cups and chains to which they are attached. Chief Egan reported that the one at the corner of Cherry and North Elm is constantly choked up with sand and rags and the adjacent sidewalk is a sight Hereafter the police will keep their eyes on the fountains. It was voted that hereafter the police shall carry the regular night club when going on night duty. Heretofore 1t was discretionary with the individual policeman to use what stick he cared to; some prefer the long stick and some the other one. Each has it's champions and they stand up for 1t every time. The firemen may get into summer head gear in a day or two. This matter was left with Chief Snagg.
 Committee reported that 1t would cost $225 to place a fire alarm box at the corner of Farm and Walnut streets A new triple hitch was ordered for the Scovill street house. Chief Snagg re- ported that Samuel A. Rockwell, who is on trial as engineer, is doing very well. He has seen service twice dur \ ing his trial and did very well; but the chief would like further time before giving a definite opinion. The board then adiourned