New Britain herald., 1916-01-12
of $2 a call, and for city purposes only. It was so voted.
Supernumerary Discharged.

Supernumerary Discharged. Chief Rawlings also recommendeo the discharge from the service or Su- pernum merary Officer William kurtz. The chief stated that the officer oo- tained a leave of absence for SIX m onths to go to California and he mas been away over year. The officer was dismissed on grounds of non- residence. A communication was re- ceived from John Kunze in regard to some repairs of doors at the fire sta tions, but as the commissioners felt that the appropriation would not warrant the work, it was laid on the table.
 Chief Rawlings reported that the batteries on the police ambulance had "gone dead" and he wished their re- newal. He said that local auto men had informed him that the work couil be done cheaper by sending the bat teries to a firm in Philadelphia. The chief also reported that the fuel for the garage was nearly consumed. Both matters were left to the chair man with power.
 Poor Service Says Priest
 Rev. Lucyan Bojnowski sent in long communication regarding the practice of distributing hand bills in front of his church on Sundays, a practice which has become obnoxious to him and his parishioners. He spoke in the letter of the heavy taxes that are paid by residents in that section and of the poor service which he felt they were getting in return. The clerk was instructed to write 70 the priest that there are two special officers connected with the church who should be able to dispense with the nuisance.
 At the request of the North x Judd Manufacturing company the board voted to reappoint James F7itzsin- mons, William Rehm and John May, factory policemen.
 Healey Elected Chairman.
 The first business after the reading of the minutes of the previous meet ing was the selection of a chairman to succeed Commissioner ID: B. filling. Commissioner R. R. Healey who has been filling the vacancy for the past few weeks was elected on motion of Commissioner filling.
 Officer For Church Property.
 Chief Rawlings presented a request
 
 of St. Andrews Lithuanian church, for the appointment of Michael Nevulis as a special officer for duty around the church property. An excellent recommendation was given Nevulis by Chief Rawlings and it was voted to appoint him.
 Alling Tenders Thanks.
 Retiring Chairman filling, a few minutes prior to adjournment, said he wished to extend his thanks to the members of the board for the many courtesies extended him during his term. He also thanked the members of the press for the fine treatment he had received. He extended his best wishes to the new chairman.
 Want to be Regulars.
 The board received the following applications for appointment to the regular police force: Joseph F. Ken nedy, 73 Lafayette street, father, weight 173 pounds; Gustave A. Carl son, 16 Henry street, toolmaker, weight 175; Albert Sharpe, 91 Rock well avenue, butcher, weight 16O; Hanford Dart, 33 Walnut street, shademaker, weight 21S pounds; Thomas F. Heslin, 200 Cherry street, receiving clerk, weight l55. The fol- lowing application were re- ceived for patrol driver: Gus tave Nelson, 31 Chapman street, Bates, 24 Dewey street, weight 40 pounds; T. J. Billian, 156 Maple street, weight 187 pounds. Ernest EIdridge Chase of 287 Main street presented an application for place on the super numerary department.
 Chief Rawlings Report.
 Chief Rawlings reported that the supernumerary payroll in December