New Britain herald., 1925-02-02

work of Chief of Police Ernest T. Belden,
 Prior to the court salary dlscus- sion, a meeting of the council was held with the board of relief and the board of assessors, both of which are asking for increased emolument for their efforts,
 The increases were taken under adylsement and will be discussed at an informal meeting of the council tonight. so that a recommendation may be made at the regular council meeting tomorrow night.
 I7 Arrests In January
 There were only 47 arrests made in this city during the month of January. according to the monthly report of Chief of Police Ernest T. Beldcn issued this morning. The arrests were made for the following causes: Assault. battery and breach of the peace, 5; assault and breach Of the peace, 5; assault with a dan- gerous weapon, 1; breach of the peace, G.; carrying concealed weapons, reckless driving and eva sion of responsibility, 1; common drunkard and vagrancy, g. for im- migration officials, 1; fugative from justice, l. intoxication, {; intoxica- ton, breach of the peace and as- sault, 2; intoxication and breach of the peace, 1; murder l.. murder and assault with intent to kill, ]; non-support 1; reckless driv- ing of motor vehicle, II; theft, +; vagrancy, 8; violation of city or dinance, 1; violation of liquor law, 6: violation of motor vehicle law, 2.
 The cases were disposed of as fol- lows: Adjourned, 9; bound over to high court, 2; committed to jail, |: nolled by prosecuting attorney. 5; nolled by prosecuting attorney upon payment of costs, Is; judgment sus- pended upon payment of costs, +. paid fines, IS; placed in charge of probation officer, 3; released by chief, 2; turned over to New York officer. 1; turned over to immigra- ton officer, 1.
 There were 49 complaints investi- gated during the month, resulting in 2o arrests. 25 doors and win dows were found unlocked by the police officeTs and made secure and 16 street lights were reported by officers as not burning. Notices to the number of 1S6 were served for the city and three lost children were found and returned to their parents. The department also iu- vestisated four automobile accidents.
 Police Beats Change
 The regular change of the beats of the regular police officers went into effect this morning. The fol- lowing are the beats of the regular officers for the month of February. Captain Gucken, office nights; Ser geant McGillicudy. investigation and detective work: Officer Breault, permanent trafffc officer; Officer strup, parking and special work: Officer Burns. special duty; Officer Connolly South Side beat; Officer Keith. North Main street beat: Off, cer Doolan, North Side beat: Officer Mclaughlin, day beat; Officer Blasi, West Side beat and office: Officer Jagltnski, center beat: Officer OConnor. South Hill beat and office: Officer Cirves. traffic officer; Off cer Mills. Forestville beat; Officer Messier. change beat.
 Will Entertain officers.
 Entertainment of the grand off, cers will also take place at the meet ing of F. L. Dunbar Encampment, l. o. O. F., at the meeting on Tues day night in Odd Fellows hall. A supper will be served at : o'clock. after which an elaborate program will be presented. Among the grand officers, who will be honored will be Grend Senior Warden Harry Futile of this city.