New Britain herald., 1922-08-29

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 Commissioner Parker, after Commis- sioner Lange had agreed that this was the proper way to dispose of the mat ter.
 Just before the hearing closed. Chief Hart said that if some of the officers had little more initiative, such occurrences as the one just clos ed, would not occur.
 New Cops Named.
 Several young men appeared be- fore the police commission for ap- pointment on the supernumerary po- lice department. They are: Edward J. Carroll of 1o2 Sexton street, who had a general average of S6; William NJ. Crandall of Cherry street. gen. eral average, S51s; Fred M. Jones of 127 Lawlor street, general average. s4; M. J. Lucas of 126 Beaver street, general average, 90: Otis w. Hop kins of 4S Buell. street, general aver age, 76A; William V. Politis of 151 Hartford avenue, general average, STA and John A. O'Keefe of City avenue general average, 91 +.
 Looking 'Em Over.
 Following out the customary pro- cedure, 1t was decided to hear each applicant individually Edward J. Carroll said he is 21 years old and is l n this city and is not voter this be- ing occasoned by the fact that he was serving Uncle Sam in the army until last April He saw service in the World War, enlsting in 1918. During his army career he has been in the cavalry, and in answer to question by Commissioner Jackson, he never was A. w. o. l.. He was named supernumerary, his appoint lment dating from the time that he is made an elector.
 Fred M. Jones. aged 22 years is not voter and he will be given an op- portunity to enroll, before being ap- pointed supernumerary. He wants to be a regular some day.
 M. J. Lucas Is 22 years old and was born in Pennsylvania. He has been in this city about 12 years and is a voter. He said he realizes what he | is up against in becoming a police man. He has aspirations to be reg ular COD some day and also has good knowledge of the city. He was appointed.
 Football Star Named. | William V. Politis, known in ath- lletic circles as "Slim" just because he' is not, it would seem, admitted that he is somewhat of a baseball player. Sporting records show that he IS con- siderable of a football player, having starred on the Nutmegs eleven last season. He weighs 1SS pounds and served in the navy during the war. He would do his duty in any section l. if appointed, he said. He was also named. ..-.-
 Otis w. Hopkins, aged 2S years, wanted to be a policeman because or the extra money it will earn for him. also the opportunity of being named q regular, some day. He will start as ia supernumerary, having been named last night.
 He's Not Afraid.
 John A. O'Keefe is 27 years old. He has worked in a factory for sev- eral years and now wants 10 petter himself. he said. Asked if he could fight. he said he never looked Tor trouble, but was not afraid of any thing that would come along in the line of police duty. He was named.
 Dombrosl<i Still Cop.
 The board took up the matter of supernumerary Policeman Stanley Dombroski, whose case was heard several weeks ago. DombrosN re- gently made application for appoint ment to the patrol force, and on his anplication papers it was stated'fhat he had never been convicted Of a crime. While, going through the rogues' gallery at the police station few weeks back the likeness of Domhrosk was found. His applica- ton for appointment was looked up, and the false statement was found' , Hombroski was treasurer of St. An drew,s Lithuanian society, and he got into financial difficulty that resulted in his arrest. He was caught in Pennsylvania where he went to get money to make restitution. and in su- nerior court he was fined. The man made good every bit of the alleged shortage. Since that time he has lived an upright life. In view of the circumstances, the board voted to al low him to remain suspended until such time as he straightens out the rapers with the civil service commits sion.
 Hart Gets Badge.
 The presentation of the new badge by the board to Chief William c. Hart took place at last nights meet ing. The chief thanked the mem- bers for the badge.
 New Service Car.
 Just before the board went into session, Jack E. Lash, of the Lash Motor company, drove up to the po- lice headquarters with the new Cad illace service car. During the meet ing Mir. Lash explained that he had been in consultation with the garage committee. and he had agreed to sup ply the accessories. which were csti- mated in v-lue by the garage com mittee at ts4.bo, for SIS.