New Britain herald., 1915-07-27

DAlEY l7EfSAEI. .!: l substitute callman on the first ballot to take Phalon's place at No. | Co.
 Middleton Is Appointed. The business of appointing a police man to succeed Louis c. Quinn, re-
 moved, was taken up and Comnais- sloner Healey at once moved to name scnn LA Middleton as the new ap- p'oointee. p'o It was unanimously voted; to appoint MT. Middleton a regular s Mofitt's Case Continued. As suspended Oficer George Mofitt s IS still III, as testified to by a certifi- ! cate from Dr. D. w. D'Connell, his nearing was postponed until August ,, at 8 o'clock.
 Would Fine Officer Johnson.
 Oh1cer Charles Johnson pleaded sulity to failure to register his cali at . o'oo a. m.s on July 10. Chief Raw nnss stated that the captains report mIormed him of the officers negH- sence and that when asked about 1t oHlcer Johnson explained that he had IeW moments to spare so sat down ana fell asleep. This is not Officer Johnson's first offense, he having missed a call three years ago, the chief said. Captain Grace testified that Ofncer Johnson had told him he was Ill back of City hall when he neglected to send in his call. Officer Johnson said that he regretted his position after seventeen years ot service during, which time he had never before been called before the board. lie said he did his duty faithfully all night long on July 10 and at just 5:45 o'clock he went to look at the rear of LeWitt's JeWelry store and in pass;ng the City hall stores he looked to see if every thing else was o. K. He had ten minutes to spare and dozed off until 4:l3 o'clock, when he came too. T shall promise you it shall never hap pen again and I'm sorry It happened, but it's done and it can't be helped" concluded the officer. In his testimony. Officer Johnsosn spoke of having little trouble about ten years ago when he rang his box but it d1d not record chief if this was the orranse of which he spoke. Chief Rawlings said he could not tell without looking it up.
 Officer Johnson was round guilty and MT. Holmes at once moved that the officer be suspended four days and be fined eight days pay, rom July 16 to 23 inclusive. There was some ques- ton as to whether the city had the right to collect such a fine but Mayor Quigley said the board would be within it's legal rights if it f1rsI made rule to impose fines if deemed advisable. MT. Alling said he knows of nothing in the charter prohibitingFa fine on policeman. MT. Holmes then sug- kested holding up the penalty until the corporation counsel can pass on 1t. He finally. made it motion pending it's legality. MT. Heaiey demurred and asked that Corporation Counsel Cooper be asked his opinion at once, via. telephone. Judge Cooper had a headache and was apeo so Mrs. Cooper asked the question, to which the lawyer replied that he could not say off hand and would let the board know in the morning. MT. Holmes then repeated his motion. Mir. Healey thought this fine too severe and asked that the fine be cut down to six days pay. In view of Officer days for similar offense, MT. Holmes liOuSAI HIS pcHdity WdS hoAC lOo severe. t f.
 Chairman filling said he would recommend compromise of a seven days pay fine. MT. Holmes agreed and made 1t 8 motion, which MT. Healey seconded.
 A petition for hydrant on South street was received from Joseph Towers at al. Mayor Quig1ey told the board this hydrant has aIready been installed. The petition was turned over to the water board
 The expressmen's union complaint about non-union expressmen who leave their teams in front of the office was referred to the corporation counsel.
 Captain James sleath's resignation was accepted.
 The annual inspection of the fire de- partment will be held sume time after the arrival of the new city service truck, which should arrive during the last week of August
 All appointments made last night become effective on August 1.
 The board voted to send a com munication to the next meeting of the council requesting certain ordinance changes.
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