New Britain herald., 1916-01-12

we would be forced. to take the man
 at the top of the list"
 Il would certainly oppose such a
 method,' said Commissioner Holmes. Cnalrman Healey was called upon for his views in regard to the matter
 He said that like his brother con- n11ssioners he favored the civil ser vice. He said that the board some time ago had started the movement, put the irons were taken from the fire. He was glad to give the civil service board an opportunity to show itself, and thus disprove the be- lief of some people that the board was opposed to it. He said that if it was shown that the civil service com mission had no standing, then the board of public safety could go ahead as in the past He felt that a man can be detailed to fill the vacancy caused by resignation in the depart ment, and give the other commission this opportunity of showing it's hand.
 Compensation for Ellinger.
 Commissioner filling submitted a report of the findings of Compensa- tion Commissioner George B. Chand- Ter on the claim of Supernumerarv Officer George Ellinger, who sustain ed broken jaw in the riot at the Corbin Screw Corporation several months ago, which caused his con- finement in the New Britain General hospital from September 24 to Noveu- Der 2O
 Commissioner Chandler granted El- finger $7.50 a week or one-ha1f of his weekly salary, minus the first eleven days of confinement as prescribed bv the compensation act. Commission CT filling said this was done with the provision that it was acceptabIe to Officer Ellinger and as he had seen the officer and the latter agreed to the finding he made a motion that it be recommended. The motion pre- vailed.
 Values Teeth Highly.
 Commissioner filling also reported the finding of the compensation com- missioner on the claims of Officer Charles H. McGrath, who figured in the same mtxup and who asked for six days pay at s3.22 a day, a new uniform and cap and $100 damage done his teeth.
 Commissioner Chandler ruled that other than payment for the physi- clans bill the officer was not entitled to compensation. He also ruled that the dentistss bill should be included in the sum to be paid but thought the bill excessive. The matter of reim bursting the dentist was left with he chairman.
 To Discuss the Ordinance.
 Chairman Healey announced that a meeting of the board and the or 1inance committee of the common council to discuss Section 163 of the charter to discuss what consti- tutes a regular patrolman's day, will be held Thursday evening. As the members of the board interpret the rule, if an officer is called upor to act in an official capacity such as escort duty, funerals or give other l service outside of his regular duties, the board can have the jurisdiction as l to whether he is to be compensated which he spends in this manner is to be added to his vacation.
 Hospital Wants Police Ambulance.
 A communication was received from Chief Rawlings relative to the request of the hospital authorities for use of the auto patrol for emergency rur- poses. The communication stated l that the historic 'one horse chaise," of the hospital was "all in.' Com 1 missioner filling said he investigated l the matter and recommended that the | use of the patrol be granted at cost !