New Britain herald., 1929-06-11
BRISTOL VIOLATES
 CONNECTICUT LAW
Eight RsBktr,n Not Permitted
 by Slts Stihts
CHARTER ALSO VIOLATED
Increase of Salaries Relieved illegal Peter H. Burns Dies-Junknsan Arrcsted-lnjured While Diving school Graduati0ns Next Week.

That the city of Bristol is violat- ing . state law by the employment of eight registrars of voters was made known yesterday following the receipt of information from the re- publican registrar of voters at Mid- dIetown. The law in question, it is understood. calls for the employ ment of two registrars, ono repre- acnting each major party, in all cities having a population of over 10000.
 Just what steps will be taken by the city officials to remedy the al. legged violation of state laws is un- known. Joseph F. Dutton, chair man of the democratic town com- mittee and a former mayor, has on various occasions expressed himself in favor of a full time registrar for each party. Lester G. Sigourney, chairman of the republican town committee. has also favored the full time registrar, and it is possible that definite recommendations may be submitted at the next meeting of tha city council.
 At the present time Bristol has right rekistrars. four democrats and four republicans. Following q vote taken by the city council at it's meet ing on June {. each will receive the sum of 4:OO q year. This year, with the necessity of revising the voting lists, each registrar will receive an additional sum of $50 to cover the expense ot clerical hire. The entire cost to the city under the new ar- rangement for the present year is 5000. In the event it is decided to employ two full time registrars. it is probable the salary of each will bc at least $2,500.
 In the event it is found that the city has been violating the state law in the election year of eight regis trars it is very probable that there will be numerous applications for the appointment Of the full time registrars. Action. however. will no doubt be deferred until reports are submitted 10 the city council by the chairman of the town committees.
 Another angle in connection with the voted increases is the provision of the city charter which allows each registrar the sum of S100 a year. It has been pointed out that the city council has no power to increase the salary unless the increase is sane. tioned by the state legislature. Mayor W. Raymond Crumb, when question cd upon this point yesterday. stated that he had submitted the point to Corporation Counsel William N. De- Roster for q decision. This also will be submitted to the council at itu next meeting.
 Peter H. Burns
 street. died yesterday at his homo following an illness of several months.
 M... Burns was born in County Wexford. Ireland. in 1871. As a young man he came to this country. and for the past 1s years he had made his home in this city.
 Surviving are his wife; six sons, Policeman James Burns and GeorxA, Harry. Robert. William and John Burns: three daughters. Mrs Henry Cornetski and the Misses Anna and Patricia Burns: and six grandchil. dren. all of Bristol.
 The funeral will be held at g o'clock tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's church. A high mass Of re- Uriem will be celebrated by Rev William P. Lafiin and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery on Terry vile avenue.
 Junkman Arrested
 Hyman Karpman of ss Love lane. Hartford. waa arrested Monday au- crnoon by Officer Edgar Norton sn East Bristol for violation Of the junk law. Following . hearing s,c- fore Prosecuting Attorney Anthony J. Rich this morning the charge was nolled on payment of costs.
 lnturrd While Driving
 Hebe Van Heisen. while attempt ing dive near the bathhouse at the Rockwell park lagoon yesterday afternoon. struck his head against the bottom and was knocked uncon- scious. He was given first aid ty Dr. Michael Gore and taken to the Bristol hospital. where he was at- tended by Dr. Robert Boyle. Hc was discharged from the local tn- stitution this morning.
 Grammar School Graduation
 Three hundred and twenty-five pM-. pills of the grammar school will re-