New Britain herald., 1922-08-12
SPECIAL POLICEMAN
 IS GIVEN HEARING
Police Board DeierS Action in
 DOInbrOWSki Case

The police board at a special meet ing last night, gave q hearing to Supernumerary Policeman Stanley Domhrowski, who 1t Is alleged made false statements on his application for appointment to the regular patrol- man force, and who was suspended by Chief W, C, Hart on last Mon day. The accused policeman told Of his being treasurer Of St, Andrews Lithuanian society in 1913. and that being short in his accounts, he went to his brother at Wyoming, Pa, to get money to make up the shortage IL was while he was in that place that his arrest took place, Dom hrowsk claimed that he never had any thought of stealing the money Of the society. He said he made restitution to the society. and also paid a s25 and costs penalty imposed in police court The accused police man said it has been his belief that with the making Of restitution the matter was closed incident
 City Hall Commissioner William c. Dunn appeared before the commis. sion as character witness for Dom- browski Mir. Dunn spoke highly of Dombrowski in business dealings the men have had. Commissioners Ed win A Parker and William F. Lange said that the circumstances were un- fortunate, but that they were against the accused officer. While the com missioners seemed to appreciate that Dom browski did not realize his posi- ton in the case, 1t war their belief that he should have presented the facts before the chief and the board. With these facts the board last night felt that Dombrowski should be giv- en an opportunity of resigning rather than being subjected to dismissal As Commissioner Thomas F. Jackson was not in attendance at the meeting 1t was voted to table the matter in order secure his views.
 Badge Report Tabled.
 Commissioner Lange made a re- port for the subcommittee on badges He displayed q badge now in use from which the eagle had been removed, and number substi- tuted where the city seal is
 Chief Hart said that there are about 100 badges in the department. and that most of the men have extra badges. and for this reason the changes could be made without any confusion. It was voted to table he matter until the next meeting.
 Favor Cadillac Car
 Bids for the purchase of a new service car for the department Bids were submitted as follows:
 The Buick Co.,, CD s1.55o; CD less allowance for old police car, s1,355; (5) less allowance for two old cars. s1,255. The Honeyman Auto Sales Co.,. CD s1,S75: CD less allowance for old police car. s1,5oo; (3) less allowance for two old cars, s1,3o0. c. and D. Motor Sales Co. CD s1,975; CD less allowance for old police car. s1,325; (3) less allow ance for two old cars, ss75. Charles ance for old police car s1.695. The Lash Motor Co.,, CD s2,4no; CD less allowance for old police car, s1.SOU; (3) less allowance for two cars, s135o (For Paige) CD s3.475: CD less allowance for old police car, s2,s75; (3) less allowance for two old cars, s2,425, (For Cadillac seven passenger, The Russell P. Taber, Ino.D CD s3,02o; CD less allowance for old police car, s2.52o; (3) less al lowance for two old cars. s2,220
 Commissioner Parker spoke in favor of purchasing a Cadillac car. It was voted to have the board at- tend the meeting of the common council, and to ask that it be em pow cred to purchase a Cadillac. believ- ing 1t to be the best to be secured.