The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-03
STAMFORD
Especial to The Times.)

Especial to The Times.)
 Stratford, June 3-Howmer w. Porter failed to put in an appear ance to substantiate his complaints i regarding the conduct of Chief of Police William B. Nichols and Ser geant Benjamin Smith at the meet ing of the board of public safety which was held in their office in the town building last evening. MT. { Porter complained to the members l of this board at its last meeting that l he had been treated discourteously by both of the above named officials when they had refused to make an arrest which he advised. No written charges were produced at the meet ing and the members of the board advised MT. Porter 70 make his com ' plaintS in writing and present them at the next meeting, which he did not do at the meeting last evening, 1 but instead wrote a short letter asking five questions concerning the case. Chief Nichols and Sergeant Smith relative to the case at the meeting of the board last evening.
 The following report has been presented to the members ce the board of public safety by Fire Chief Allen D. Judson covering the depart ment for the month of May: The total number of calls for the month were six, four of which personal property was involved, one being a grass fire and one a trolley car fire The amount of personal property in volved amounted to $11,6OO and the loss by fire amounted to S515. This amount does not include the fire at the Raybestos plant with a loss of $100. Of the above calls No. 1 hose answered three calls and No. l chemical answered all six. One hun- dred and forty-four gallons of chem 1cals was used during the month and 500 feet of hose was laid. Thirty two gallons of gasoline was burned by the department during the month, No. 1 hose using 10 gallons, No. 1 chemical IS gallons and the Nichols avenue department used seven gal Ions.
 big surprise feature was the at traction for many of the members of Okenuck tribe who enjoyed one of the finest planned surprises in many years at their meeting on Tuesday ev- ening. The guests of the evening who included all of the great chiefs of the reservation well as several of the past great sachems were giv- en banquet which was served al 8 o'clock with Sachem William How ard Wilcoxson as toastmaster. A short business meeting took place which was followed by addresses by many of the members present. The banquet hall was elaborately decorat- led for the occasion lilacs and gerani- ums being combined with the national colors made a most handsome picture as the guests assembled to take part in the evenings festivities. Otis Gull yer of New Haven, a former service man who served overseas was heard in original recitations and songs making a big hit with the large gath ering. Sidney Co1bourne also assist ed in his usual excellent manner with Inappropriate songs. Addresses were made by Great Sachem Herbert I. Lee of Wallfngford, Great Chief of Records William Saunders of Water bury, Great Prophet Henry Craw- ford of Greenwich, Great Keeper of Wampum Andrew Weisner of Meri- den, and the following past great sachems: O. S. Culver of New Haven, Alfred Kistner of Midletown. Edward T. Buckingham of Bridgeport. George M. Barnes of Brsd geport, Frank A. Wells of Waterbury, and George A. Fairchild of Stratford. The commit tee who planned the event and who worked unceasingly to bring about the
  George W. Spall, chairman; William Howard Wilcoxson, J. Brady and Clinton Coe.
 Edgar H. Beers the new appointee of the selectmen assumed his duties as a member of the sewer commis- sion Tuesday. MT. Beers who suc- ceeds Frederick S. Beardsley on the board is one of the prominent Repub- licans of the town and has heretofore held several town offices both ap- pointive and elective. He served as a member of the board of relief for "a number of years and has always been a hard worker for the Republi- can party. Besides being active in the Republican party MT. Beers is also a member of the Masonic frater- nifty. the Odd Fellows, Red Men and several of the social organizations ir Stratford. In business he is connect ed with the firm of Comstock-Willet1 company of Bridgeport for which concern he has served as a salesman for 25 years. He has the best wishes of his many friends for his unlimited