New Britain herald., 1924-01-26
POLICE CHIP IN
 FOR PENSION FUND Vote to Contribute One Per Cent
 of Their Weekly Wages SEEK MEDAL FOR BARBER
Friends Of Louis Alcseridcs Trying to Get Recognition for His Bravery in Rcscuins Boy From Train Large Attendance al Concert.

Contribution of one per cent oi their wages toward police pension fund was voted by the members oi
 that department last night at police
 headquarters and recommendation to
 that effect will be made 10 the po-
 lice commission when that body
 meets with a delegation of police
 men 10 discuss the proposition. From the police commission, the favorable
 decision to contribute will be pre- scented to the city council and an agreement will be drawn up, fixing the policcmen's share and also the city's part toward the fund. At tho
 present tlmc, the city appropriates
 $500 a year toward the fund, which amounts to nearly 5000 as it has been in operation for several years. Prior 10 prohibition, portion of the liquor license fees constituted the main support of the fund. Since the Nolstead act went into action, the fund has been swelled each year by the city's appropriation. The contri- button of the department members will mean about S5 cents q week from their wages. but will put the fund on recognized footing.
 Seek Carnegie Medal
 Friends of Louis Aleyerides, the North Main street barber. who saved an year old boy week ago from death by the New York express at the Crescent Drive crossing. started action today to get recognition by the Car negie Foundation of Pittsburgh for his brave act. Until last night, the identity of the rescued boy remained a mystery as the youngster was so frightened by his experience that he ran home without giving bystanders on opportunity to inquire his name. He Is Alton Wheeler Of 26 Alder ,treet.
 The boys foot became caught be- tween wooden planking and the rail at the crossing and all efforts to rec lease himself proved unavailing. He shouted for help and as the express was laundering near, the plight Of the boy was seen by .AleNcrides, who rushed to the tracks and by an al- most superhuman effort, burst the shoe lacings and both boy and rcscuer .umbled back out or the way Of the express as the heavy train ground the shoe to bits.
 The reports Of the rescue proved great boon to X AleNerides as news accounts led him to meeting with his sister, Mrs. Apasla Arpapidone Of '9s State street. New Haven. whom 1 le has not seen or heard from in [ 1 cars. After reading the accounts I f tho rescue. she communicated with | fer brother and happy reunion took 'lace. Incidentally the reunion was made happier by the marriage of the nd the hero vas on hand with eautiful wedding present.
 Concert Please. Many
 Impetus was given 10 the building und Of St. Joscph's church in a sub tantial manner last night hy the con- crt At the High school theater under nspiees Of Palos council. k. ot C. by the choir of St. Patrick's cathedral leased the huge audience by his Eeet presentation O. classical and old me melodies. while Miss G.sela , mati sang in a splendid soprano oice. Her singing of "Ab Mon F'ils' 'om La Prophets by Meyerbeer was specially well done. Miss Emily , arford Avery. pianist for the con- , .rt. responded 10 encore after en- , ,re after her delicate interpretation l difficult numbers. Handsome i ouquets of American Beauty roses $ ere given to Madame Amati and 10 f iss Avery at the conclusion of the I 
 senators Acknowledge sentiment
 Local sentiment. favoring tho Mel ! n tex bill. has been acknowledged by | nators Frank Brapdcgee and George J
 Mclean. according 10 letters re- iyed by thc Chamber of Commerce. " 1e local real estatc board voted in ' vor Of the bill at recent meet 6 and this favorable vote was for . arded to the senators. The chamber has also conducted ferendum among its members in re- rd 10 the Mellon proposition and an y erNhelmirg ma jority favors the !" sn. The result Of this F, ,ferenduns ' IS also been communicates to the u n Connecticut senators and 10 Con-