New Britain herald., 1922-07-29

| the Wolfe-Fapenforth episode or a few days ago. which has brought about the prospect of police ser geant being co-defendant in a S10,o0o suit, the board discussed the matter at last nights meeting, Lieutenant Samuel Bamforth and Doorman Gus taye Hellberg. were heard in regard to the matter and a written report from Sergeant Ellinger was read The board after listening to the stories, de- clded that the sergeant had acted as he should in making the arrest, after Identification had been made. There was nothing to support the charges of abuse Of the prisoner The board de- cided that in case litigation is brought the corporation counsel be asked to represent the sergeant
 The meeting was the last which Chief William J Rawlings will at tend as head Of the department. The retiring chef was presented with the gold badge he has worn since taking over tn erens of management, and he also listened to words of praise from various members of the board. Rival in Bureau.
 Chief-elect William C. Hart recom- mended that Detective Sergeant Will | liam P McCue be detailed to head the detective bureau, and that Sergeant elect Matthias Rival who will be pro- noted next Tuesday, be assigned to the bureau. Patrolman James Mc- Cabe, one of the veteran members of the department, was recommended by the new chief as driver of the police patrol car.
 When the meeting was called to order last night, Clerk Joseph McGrail passed around cigars with the com ailments Of Chief-elect William c. Hart The first business was the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting
 Parker Demands Change. | After the minutes had been con- cluded, Commissioner Edwin A. Par ker asked that the item relative to his nominating Captain Grace for the position of chief be changed.
 | T did not nominate Captain Grace. After the names of Sergeant Kelly and Sergeant Hart had been mentioned. I said I suppose Captain Grace is also a l nominate Captain Grace"
 There was no objection to the change by any member of the board. McCarthy's Case Again. Under the head of unfinished busi ness, the petition of William J. Me Carthy, a discharged supernumerary policeman, for a rehearing of his case was taken up On motoin by Com missioner Thomas F Jackson the matter was tabled subject to call. Chairman David L. Dunn said he had taken the matter up with the chair man Of the civil service board re- garding examinations for places as sergeants, patrolmen and supernum- erary policemen
 Commissioner Parker reported har- ing had a conference with Chairman William F. Mangan of the charity board, regarding the placing Of chill dren of persons under arrest at the Town Home when such action is war ranted, and the charity board head was agreeable to the proposition
 Wants to Be Cop Again.
 Chairman Dunn reported com munication from Frank Zendzain, of 1922 Gold street, former member of the supernumerary police depart ment asking that he be reinstated in the department Chief Rawlings ex- plained that the applicant was re- auested to resign. after he had been accused of cowardice in a fracas on Hartford avenue. There was con- siderable discussion of whether or not the applicant would be referred to the civil service commission. The board finally, voted on motion by Commits sioner Jackson that the letter be placed on file, and that the clerk be requested to notify Zendzarin that, in the opinion of the board, he was unfit to be a policeman. Chief Rawlings informed the board that after leaving the police department Zendzain con ducted a saloon in two different places in the city
 Tn discussing such matters Chair man Dunn said, that in his belief, 1t was a bad thing to allow policemen to resign when facing such serious charges. He said that after a few years, men who resigned might apply for reinstatement and that a new board, not conversant with conditions, might proceed further than was good in the case.
 Court Street Parking.
 The matter of unlimited parking on Court street was again up for discus sion last night. Chairman Dunn said he attended a meeting of the common council recently and that the matter was referred back to the ordinance committee. Commissioner Jackson said that it was not the duty of the police board to interest itself when the subject of traffic was considered for other reasons than traffic con- ditions and the safeguarding Of pedes- trians. It was voted to have a rep resentative of the board attend the meeting of the ordinance committee when the Court street matter will be discussed, next Wednesday night. Chief Rawlings said, in answer to question relative to unlimited parking on this street, that it does not affect trafic regulations.
 The matter of painting the traffic signs on the streets was referred to the board Of public works.
 MT. Foote representing a New Haven badge concern, was called into the meeting to display samples of badges. A recess was taken while the board members examined various designs Chief Rawlings said that it was a good plan to have badges with the number of each policeman on them. The board however, deferred action on the purchase- of badges for