New Britain herald., 1917-02-21

would work out in case like last night, when there were four calls aft
 CT o'clock, Chief Rawlings said that it would not work out. Commission
 CT Moran made a motion that the
 communication be tabled. Commis- sioner Steele seconded the motion.
 Then the matter of Sergeant Hert- ing's resignation came up. Clerk A. G. Anderson of the civil service com-
 mission was communicated with by
 telephone and gave the list of elig-
 ibles and their rating. William c. Hart, who topped the list in rating. was appointed to a sergeancy some time ago. It was explained that Po- l1ceman Richardson Is making good In the detective bureau and Police
 man Malone has desk assignment at headquarters. Commissioner Steele made the selection of Johnson and Commissioner Moran seconded the mo- tlon. The selection of traffic officer
 10 succeed Johnson was left to Chief Rawlings T will try and pick you out good man." was the explanation
 Of the chief. Thank you," com- mented Commissioner Moran.
 New Police Signal Boxes.
 There was a discussion with Chiet Rawlings relative to new police signal boxes. He explained that there are four beats that only have one box each. In reply to questions about the number of new men ceeded. he said that he had not intended to ask for any additional this year. if the two vacancies are filled. because of the number asked for last year. He be- lieved that he would be able to se- lect two fully competent men from the supernumerary force for appoint ment as regulars. Conviction was ex- pressed that there should be three patrol chauffeurs with an eight hour shift each. If this goes into effect. the appointment of one additional man will be necessary.
 City Electrician George Cooley presented a communication from the Western Electric company quoting prices on materials. He spoke in fa- vor of the council being requested to authorize the purchase of fifteen additional fire alarm boxes. He said that this number will meet all de- mands at present. Explanation was given that he always keeps two boxes in reserve in case regular boxes are placed out of commission. Chief Robert M. Dame of the fire depart ment explained that there are about twenty applications on file for new boxes. He said that ten new ones would be acceptable and fifteen would be excellent. Electrician Cooley called attention to the question of alarm bells in houses of f1remen, said there should be some change as lines are overloaded and advocated some ac- ton. The voltage on one line. he explained is seventy volts where 1t should be but fifty. If some of the bells are removed, 1t would relieve the congestion. Commissioner Moran thought that 1t would be dangerous to remove the bells. on the ground that 1t is necessary that the firemen be notified. in case of alarm. and speedily. Commissioner Steele and the same idea. Then 1t would be diff fcult to designate what bells should be removed
 It was voted to have Chiefs Raw lings and Dame go over the ground with Electrician Cooley and inspect the sites of prospective boxes Also to ask the council for permission to purchase fifteen new fire alarm boxes and five police signal boxes. Elec- trician Cooley expressed much satis- faction over the decision. The re- port Un police and fire boxes will be received at the next meeting.
 It was voted to have a special ses- sion Friday night at which the re- uuisition for next years budget will be taken up. An informal discussion was started relative to details of the requisition but given Up, when it was decided to take up all details to- gether.
 As a result of communication from the common council, civil ser vice regulations were waived and Dr. c. R. Witte, slaughter house inspec- tor. was appointed a supernumerary policeman with the understanding that it is for his work about the