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(Continued from Page D Mclean. In rapid order he ascended to promotion after promotion, the first coming March 12, 1901 when he was named regular patrolman. While in this capacity he gained recogni- tion for his courage under fire, es- pecially in one instance when he worked with the late Patrolman James Madden in the capture of a gunman on River street. Mclean was shot in that gun battle, but the gunman was fatally wounded by Patrolman Madden.
 Acting Sergeant
 On August 1, 1910 Patrolman Me- Lean became Acting Sergeant Mo- Lean, and one month later he was given the regular commission of ser- geant. Lieutenancy became his on November IA, 1917 and less than a year later, February 6. 1918 he be- came a captain.
 He became deputy chief under Chief Beach on March 6, 1918 and on January 1, 1926 he became act- ing superintendent.
 On June "A, 1927, he became chief of police, succeeding George Beach, who retired on that date.
 Tribute of Supt. Roach
 Supt. of Police William J. Roach, shocked by the death of his prede- cessor said:
 T am very sorry to hear of the death of Chief Mclean. He and I were very good friends, and his loss is one which will be felt by every policeman in the state. His death comes as a surprise to me" Chief Roach said that he would make arrangements for complete police honors and details at the funeral.
 A special meeting of the state police association officers is ex- pected to be called to take action on the death of Chief Mclean. Deputy Chief Carson
 Deputy Chief Daniel J. Carson, who became policeman while Supt Mclean was a sergeant, said, All I can say from knowing him and working under him over period of 25 years is that he was a fine of- ficer and a fair officer and an efficient servant of the City of Wa terbury. He was grand friend and no one knows better than |. AS young man he gave me good sound advice that carried me along through the years. He died when he could and should have lived to enjoy the fruits of his labor, in retirement. sympathize with his family"
 Due to Emb0lism
 Dr. c. Fl. NeuSwanger, who at- tended Chief Mclean in his illness, said that death was due to em- bolism, which was brought on by the bladder condition. The condi- ton first required attention on De- cember 2, when Chief Mclean re- turned here from Cape Cod and en- tered Waterbury hospital for a period of two weeks. He improved steadily and was apparently in good health when discharged from the hospital.
 SIl4CI ASLCdll 1ColOCO dL tU ItdlI~ dolph avenue. He was born in Wa terbury, January 30, 1875, the son of James Alexander and Jane Mc- Lean. He was a communicant of St. Johns Episcopal church. Survivors
 He is survived by his wife, Anna Louise Mahan Mclean, one daugh- ter, Kathleen B. Dillman; three brothers, John F., Charles F., and Arthur W. Mclean; two sisters, Martha Jane and Frances Elizabeth Mclean.
 Friends may call at the Alder son funeral home, 70 Central ave- nue, Wednesday afternoon and even- ing, from 2 to p. m., in the af- ternoon and 2 to g p. m. in the evening.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day afternoon at 3:l5 o'clock, with services in St. Johns Episcopal church by Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis. Burial will be in Riverside ceme- tery.