New Britain herald., 1917-05-19
HARMED TOO HARD,
 SOUGHT RELAXATION
So Berlin Man Came to New Bri
 tain and Got It

Today is notable Saturday in po- lice circles. nothing being docketed in court in comparison with the usual lengthy list of new and continued cases, the warding of the revolver tournament prizes at 6:45 o'clock to- night and the ideal weather for patrol duty or planting. Only one drunk occupied the cell room at headquar- ters last night and this morning he was released by Chief William J. Rawlings with a reprimand and warn-> ing to watch his step." The drunk" in question acknowledged Berlin as his home, said that he had been over- worked planting and came to New Britain for relaxation. He was picked, up helpless yesterday by Policeman H. W. Lyon. Half an hour after recetv- ing the advice of Chief Rawlings there was an ambulance call to Main street saloon. whore the drunk" had visited to get an ''eye opener" and had collapsed. In charge of police men, he was transferred to New Brit ain General hospital.
 A little earlier than usual, tonight. the night detail will hne up before the booking desk at headquarters to listen to the ratings of those in the revolver marksmanship tournament, just completed, and witness the pres- entation of the prizes by, Chairman Edward G. Babcock of the safety board. In his address, Chairman Babcock will congratulate the men on their good showing, express hope that they will continue the handling of revolvers to good advantage and advise them that brass buttons and a blue uniform do not make a real po- Hceman. Several cardinal points of what goes to make real policeman. according to his ideas. will be cited.
 The following, unable to take part in the scheduled shoots" of the squads to which they were assigned, did their bit" on the range at head quarters yesterday afternoon with the following results: Day Chauffeur Mat thias Rival, P out of possible 30; Sergeant William C. Hart, 16, and Sergeant. George J. Kelly, Is.
 Sergeant Theodore Johnson, former member of Uncle Sans regular cav airy. is champion shot of tho depart tournament. with . rating of 25 out VA - pOS01OAO OVs A40 anu 1OAAC0AAds1 Anthony walenczius, representing Squad A, will have the pick of the prizes. The latter hit the target for 24 out of a possible 30.
 In Squad B, Policeman Frank R. Hahn with 23. and Doorman Gustave Hellberg with 19, will have the sec- ond pick of prizes, secured by Chair man Babcock. Policeman John Ken nedy with 24, and Policeman William O'Mara with 19, will represent Squad while Policemen George Ellinger with g, and Walter F. Malona with 16, will represent Squad D. The prize winners with four other high men will be announced as contestants in an elimination shoot next week, out of which a department team of six will be selected to compete with similar teams representing other police de- partments.
 Chief Rawlings expresses himself as highly pleased with the results of the tournament and the showing of his men. He will congratulate them a. roll call tonight in introducing Chair man Babcock.
 Contrary to general belief the mem- bership of the various squads was not made up. at random or as result of trial shoots during the few weeks past. Records of the men for the past year have been carefully tabulat- ed and the general showing and re- suits weighed before squad member 1n$