New Britain herald., 1916-08-23

since the communication had been written and that the officer" was acting 95 per cent perfect. He also said that during rush hour a regular policeman is stationed at the corner to direct traffic. The matter was laid aside, and the traffic conditions will remain as they now are.
 A request from the park commits sion to have it's employees, Thomas Stanton at Walnut Hill and Michael Burris of Stanley Park, made special officers was granted as long as they remain in the service of the park com mission.
 The resignation of John J. Higgins as callman at station was adopted without any discussion.
 The clerk notified the board that he had two receipts from the city treasurer, one amounting to $190 for am bulance service and another for $50,9S for money turned over to the treasurer by the chairman for sale of horses.
 Fire Chief Danes monthly reports for June and July were submitted to board and accepted. The chief re- ported that he had fourteen alarms in June, three bell and eleven still Twelve buildings had been inspected. Three deaths due to fire had result ed and one horse perished in flames. The estimated loss to buildings dur ing the month aggregated $2,329 while the estimated loss in contents was $2,70O. Fifty-seven gallons of gaso line were used up and 3,200 feet of hose was laid
 During July the fire departments h 1 1oI alarms, three bell, thirteen still and one false. The estimated loss on buildings was $1,455 and the esti- mated loss in contents was $22. Forty nine gallons of gasoline were con- sumed and $50 feet of hose was laid. The theaters were inspected daily. On July 23, the chief reported, Arthur Munson was struck by lightning while standing in a doorway of a barn on Blake road and was killed.
 No action was taken on the recom- mendation forwa Al by Chief Dame to prohibit the burning of paper and rubbish within the fire limits
 Chief William J. Rawlings of the police department presented his monthly report for July. The super numerary payroll amounted to $644.S6 and $280 was received for private duty while $1S7 was collected for license fees. The dog warden captured twenty-four homeless dogs during the month and tWenty-three canines were destroyed, one being claimed by it's owner. The patrol responded to 16G calls and travelled SIS miles. The motorcycle covered 959 miles. The following policemen were off duty during July because of sickness: Herbert Lyon, five days; Michael Mas sey, ten days; John J. King, two days.
 The chief recommended in his re- port the adoption of a uniform ulster coat by the policemen for winter wear. The chief is of the opinion that the time has now arrived when some ac- tion should be taken by the board re- garding the uniformity of dress of patrolmen when on duty. At present, during the cold months, the officers wear overcoats that are of different colors and shapes, and they do not present a very trim appearance, ac- cOrding to the chief. The commis- sioners were unanimous in agreeing with the chief that something sh ould De done in regard to this matter. Be- fore acting on the recommendation the board decided that samples and
 
 before the next meeting when uni form overcoat will be adopted
 It was voted to appoint Patrick O'Mara to the supernum erary force. MT. O'Mara passed the civil service examinations with 95 per cent. in the physical test and 7S per cent. in the mental examination.
 The petition of the supernumerary policemen for an increase in rates which has been on the table for a long time was disposed of. It was decided to grant the request with the exception of the clause concerning the | theater pay and out-of-town work | which will be gone into further be- fore action is taken. The schedule | of remuneration which will now be in vogue follows: Band concert duty. 1 $1; weddings, christenings, fairs, etc, 1 Ca q 1,~ of l