New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 28, 1922, Page 5

i " » A ') A\ " POLIGE WILL L0E PART OF VACATIONS (Continued From First Page) ’ on orders issued by him, the patrol- men were to report twice & week at the Y. M, C, A, for a physical train. ing course, He explained that on De cember 22, 14 members of the depart- ment and a sergeant wers reported as absent from the drill, Chief Hart sald that the act was one of dls- obedience, and the gullty men should be punished. The reports from the men who falled to be present were then produced, It developed that Patrolmen Peter McEvoy and Anthony Walenczius had reported at the assoclation bullding last Friday and they were not called before the board. Chairman Dunn asked the chlet if there had been any distinction in any of the cases of the men, The head of the department #ald that none of them had been ex- cused. No Charges Preferred. In addressing the patrolmen and sergeant, Chalrman Dunn explained that thete was an opinion that charges’ should be preferred against the men about to be glven a hearing and that three days be allowed .in which to prepare a defense. He sald that this applied ih cases where sus- pended policemen were in danger of being dismissed and did not apply to the case before the board. He sald that the board wanted to be fair to the .men, and they would be within their rights in asking for an exten- sion of time. Policeman Patrick O'Mara said that in view of the fact that no charges had been presented he was of the opinlon that the board should proceed with the hearing. Po- liceman James Sullivan suggested that the cases be dealt with individ- ually, Sergeant Flynn's Opinfon. Bergeant Michael Flynn was first heard. He admitted that he had ab- sented himself from the drill with- out permission, and that he was guilty of disobedience, but not of a wiltul character, and - he was not gullty of insubordination. He quoted the military ruilngs of cases in the army tried before court martial. The sergeant took the view that inasmuch a8 he had absented himself without permission, his statuz was A. W. O. L., a military term used in cases of men away without permission. The pergeant said he had heard reports that Hergstrom, the physicai director at the Y. M. C. A, was an attendant at the Ku Klux Klan, and for that reason he did not think he should at- tend the drill. Commissioner Jackson then asked the sergeant what would be the status of a man who failed to obey a com- mand after being ordered to perform certain duties. The sergeant sald the man would be guilty of insubordi- nation. Commissioner Jackson then asked the sergeant if he believed that Chief Hart must inform the men every week that they should attend ‘the drills, and the answer was in the negative. The sergeant said that his absenck was on his own initiative, and that hée had not learned before the drill"last Ffiday that other members of the force had intended to absent themselves. Commissioner Lange. asked the ser- geant regarding any proof he had that Hergstrom was in attendance at the meeting. The sergeant was not able to state definitely that Hergstrom aid attend, and he said that he had acted very hastily in the whole mat- ter. . Commissioner Parker asked the sergeant it after hearing the report that Hergstrom attended the K. K. K. gathering he was not angry. The sergeant sald that this was true, He 'was asked what he would do if in the future a similar occasion arose, and he answered that he would take the matter up with the chief. O'Brien Apologizes. Patrolman John F. O'Brien said he was disobedient, but he heartily apol- ogized to Chief Hart and he wanted the privilege of so doing in the pres- ence of the board. The policeman sald that all he knew about the Hars!trom incident was what he had read®in the papers. He said that he ‘had heard from a member of the de- partment that Hergstrom was at the meeting, and an expression that if this was the case the men should re- main away from the drill. The policeman said that he had thought the matter over, and should *have reported his feelingsjto Chief 'Hart but that he failed to do so. He sald that he would not do anything to embarrass Chief Hart, and that in the future he would car ut orders. Commissioner Jackson asked if by Chief Hart the ppliceman meant just the present head of the department. The policeman said that it applied to any chief. Moffit Busy at Home. Policeman George Moffitt said he was absent from the drill the same as ;the rest of the men, and he was sorry |for his action. 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THE HERALD The A-B-C Paper with the A-B-C Want Ads ‘ Overall Sging Come-Back Orvie Overall, old pitchi& star of the Chicago' Cubs, is shown here getting into shape tossing the sour fruit on his California lemon ranch. It is rumored that Overall will return to baseball, assisting Frank Chance in coaching the Red Sox pitchers, absence would not have any particu- lar significance. Feeney Resents K. K, K. Radicalism. Policeman Thomas Feeney said he had received information from two men on his beat that Hergstrom had been seen to enter Turner Hall on the night of the alleged K. K. K. meet- ing. He said that he has some feel- ings against the Klan on account of its reported radicalism, and for this reason he did not think he should go to the association and drill under a man who was reported as having been interested in the organization. Feeney sald that he realized he had made a mistake in not taking his case 'up with Chiet Hart. Commissioner Lange questioned Feeney regarding what he should have done if he knew there was a meeting happening on his beat which, in his epinion, was against the law. The commissioner said that any of- ficer who has reason to believe that an illegal affair was being held should take steps to suppress it. The commissioner said that he had read much about the Klan, but as yet he has failed to find it has been convict- ed of some of the things charged against it. He then asked the police- man if in the event that he knew a man was assaulting a Klansman, and being opposed to it, whether he would try and assist the man being attacked. The commissioner characterized the actions of the men opposed to the Klan as peculiar. Moore Admits Poor Judgment. Policeman M. J. Moore said that he realized now that the policemen involved had acted hastily in the af- fair, and under singular circumstances in the future he would tall' the mat- ter up with the chief of the depart- ment. The policeman said he heard that Hergstrom was present at the Klan meeting and that he did not care to attend the drill for that rea- son. The policeman was unable to say whether anyone started the movement to remain away from the drill and that he acted on his own initiative. In commenting on the order that compels“the policemen to drill, Com- missioner Parker said that it is evi- dent that it is not held as a regular police order. The policeman on the stand %aid that he has in the past been attentive to the drills. He ex- pressed contrition for his part in the affair, + No Disobedience Intended. Policeman Patrick O'Mara said he had nothing more to add to what the previous witnesses had sald. He sald that he would not do anything to em- barrass the chief of the department, and that in the past he has done con- slderable work with the chief. He sald that it was lack of reflection that prompted him to remain away from the drill at the Y, M. C. A, He had no desire to be disobedient, he said. He had received information that Hergstrom attended the Klan meeting, and if this was true, he did not con- sider him the proper person for the policemen to have as drill master. “Your words would Indicate that you remained away from the drill wilfully,” said Chairman Dunn, i would not disobey the chief,” was O'Mara’s reply. 'Will Obey Orders in Future, Policeman Maurice Flynn said that he did not intend to disobey the chief when he remained away from the meeting. He, like others, had heard that Hergstrom was at the Klan gathering, and for this reason he did not care to attend the drill. Asked if he would go in the future, the po- liceman said he would. In answer to a question by Commissioiner Jackson, Flynn said He wanted the commis- sioners to understand that it was not his wilfull desire to disobey the orders of the chief, 1In reply to a question by Chairman Dunn, the policeman sald he realized that all orders must be obeyed. Commissioner Parker asked the po- liceman if he felt that there would be trouble if the men reported at the assoclation last I'riday. The police- man sald that he did not hear any talk of not attending, and that his action was entirely a personal one. Commissioner Lange said that it ap- peared as though an injustice had been done to Hergstrom, and that the policemen were guilty of being dis- obedient. He said that the police- men ought to know their duty and do it as they see it. The commissioner spoke of the adverse criticism that had been created by the entire affair, not only in this city and state but in the country in general. He also. said that it has caused dissention in the jcity so far, and he did not think that the policemen would be permitted to “get away with” any such actions. No Conspiracy, Meehan Says. Policeman Patrick Meehan said he read in the newspapers that Herg- strom was at the K. K. K. meeting, and he decided without giving the matter the serious attention it merit- ed, to remain away from the meeting. The policeman did not know last Fri- day’ of the intention of any of the other men to remain atvay from the drill, Police Not Y. M. C. A, Members Policeman James Sullivan told of hearing of the alleged connection Hergstrom had with the meeting. He had been a member of the Y, M. C. A. before the police drills started. Since the drills have been put into effect, he has derived considerable physical benefits as well as much pleasure. Commigsioner = Jackson asked Sullivan if the opinion prevailed that the members of the police de- partment became members of the Y. M. C. A. through-attending drills or- dered by the board. Mr. Sullivan said that previous to his joining the police department he was a member of the association. He has been told by officials at the association that the policemen might enjoy the privileges any time they so desired. Commis- oloner Jackson brought out the fact that the policemen are not members of the association by virtue of their being glven the physical training for which the city pays, Kennedy Had Injured Foot. Policeman John Kennedy sald he absented himself from the drill" be- cause of an injury to his foot. He had been off duty for five days pre- vious to last Friday's occurrence, and had only been on duty two days when the affalr happened. He ad- mitted that he had not received per- mission from Chief Hart to remain away from the drill. In answer to a question by Chairman Dunn, Kennedy admitted that he realized his mistake. The chairman said that in cases like Kennedy's the men should receive permission to remain away from drill through the proper channels. The chairman said that in Kennedy's case It appeared to him like carelessness. Commissioner Jackson asked Kennedy if Hergstrom'’s alleged connection with the K. K. K. had anything to do with his remaining away from the " drill. The policeman said it had not. Asked by Commissioner Jackson if in the event that his foot had not been troubling him last week, would he ‘have remained away from the drill | because of what he had heard. The | policeman made the frank admission that he would not have attended the drill because he heard that Hergstrom {was at that meeting. Tanguay Remained Home to Sleep. Policeman Alfred Tanguay said he is on a beat that does not permit his going off duty until 6 o’clock in the Swimming to Music Learning to swim by music is th York girls. Here are some trying to acquire grace and speed in swmming by keeping n time with the rhythmic strains of the violin, | e latest fad adopted by New I | morning, and for that reason there are days when he does not get much sleep, In reply to a question by Commissioner Jackson relative to the K. K. K. he said that it had no bear- ing on his non-attendance at the drill last Friday, Anderson Had Severe.Cold, Pollgeman Charles Anderson sald he was suffering from ‘a bad cold last week, and that it was for this reason, and not because of any knowledge he had about.a K. K, K. meeting or any person attending it, that he remained away from the meeting, ' Chairman Dunn asked him If he had missed drills In the past, The paliceman sald that he had, and that in s8me In- stances he called up the office and asked permission to ‘absent himself, On last Friday he did not notify his wife to arouse him and it was after 2 p. m, when he awoke. Tierney's Wife Was 11, Policeman Thomas Tierney sald his wife had undergone a slight opera- tion last week, and for this reason he was unable to attend the drill, He said he knew nothing of the K, K. K. meeting, and he did not hear about it until he reported for work at the station house last Friday night. He admitted that he was careless in not reporting his wife's illness to the chief, and securing permission to re- main away from the drill, Commis- sloner Juckson asked the policeman if, under different circumstances, he would have attended the weekly drill and the policeman replied in the af- firmative. The policeman sald that in the past he has been absent from drills, and it was simply not giving the matter serious thought that had kept him from notifying the chief. The, hearings then closed. Chairman Dunn scored the men who failed to attend the meeting be- cause of the fact they had heard that a certain man had attended a meet- ing of an organization to which they were opposed. He cautioned them about fallure to obey the orders of the chief in the future. The chair- man said that whether Hergstrom at- tended the klan meeting was not suf- ficient reason why the men should act as they did and violate a rule of the department. The chairman said that an order is an order. The chair- man assured the men that the chief and the police commission would not ask them to do anything unfair. If the men feel that they are capable of running the department themselves, then it is time for the chief and the board to step out. The policemen were then excused. Sergt. Ellinger Criticised. Chairman Dunn called Sergeant George C. Ellinger before him, The chief was questioned regarding' the feasibility of having the men report to him at the drills each week to check up absentees. Sergeant El- linger, with Policeman Veley and Policeman Cabelus, were at the Y. M. line of UNDERWEAR countr; of go step-ins, princess slips. price. LADIES’ flannelette. Friday Bargain DAy tdie i LADIES’ CREPE BLOOMERS Friday Bargain WY vy vy o LADIES’ ENVELOPE CHEMISE ity batiste. gain Day . 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A, last Friday, The sergeant ex- plained conditions as W& found them, and sald that at 2:40 o'clock when the rest of the men did not report, he left the bullding, He was adked why It was that he did not report the matter to the chief when he came on duty at night, Sergeant Ellinger sald that on arrival at the station every- one seemed to be talking Ku Klux Klan, and that he felt that a report left in the morning would do for the chief, It was the opinion of Ber- geant Ellinger that all the men aid not remain away from the drill on account of the K, K, K, Commissioner Lange asked Chief Hart why the drill order was rescind- ed last Monday., The chief replied that it was done because he wanted to make an investigation of the case. He sald In defense of the men, that he believed they all realized that a mistake had been made and that it would not occur again, Commissioner Parker said that the men do not take the weekly drill as seriously as other police orders, Chief Hart sald he knows of cases where there have been extenuating circum- stances when men have remained away from drills, Commissioner Lange asked Chief Hart if the pres- ent case was considered by him as important, The chief replied that he did, Chairman Dunn said that it appeared to him at the beginning of the meeting, that some of the men did not appreciate the importance of an order, but after the hearing closed he was of the opinlon that most of them had acquired wisdom in this re- spect. No Excuse, Lange Says. Commissioner Lange spoke of the explanations offered by the men, both in the letters to Chief Hart and the verbal statements made at the hear- ing. The commissioner said that he realized his position, and he was op- posed to going further into the case, but he was also opposed to treating the affair in a light or superficial manner. He said that his sympathies are with the men, but that he does not think that any of them had a good and sufficient reason for stay- ing away from the drill. He sald of Hergstrom, that a great injustice may have been done him and that the city may have taken this matter more seriously than it should. He said that there are two factions in the city, one which wanted the case of the policemen treated lightly, while the other favored severe punishment. He said that the men had disobyed the chief, and there was no excuse for them, No Wilful Disobedience. Com sioner Jackson said that the men hdd not wilfully disobeyed the orders of the chief, but had acted hastily. He said that if, in his opinion, there had been a gross dis- play of disobedience, he would favor o pevere penalty, He sald that by imposing punishment that would re- sult in financial loss members of the familles of the men would be af- fected, He then suggested that in all casos with the exception of Pollce- men Tierney, Kennedy, Tanguay and Anderson, and Sergeant Flynn, the penalty be four days deduction from the vacation perlod next year, in the case of Sergeant Plynn, the penalty be six days deducted from vacation allowance and in the case of the four other policemen, two days off the va- cation allotment, Commissioner Parker sald that too much was being sald about the K. K. K. and it appeared to him :like making a mountain out of a molehill, Commissioner Parker pald his re- spects to members of an organization who do not desire thelr names made publie. “Men that join the Masons and the K, of C, are only too proud to wear the buttons and emblems of the organization,” he declared. Commissioner Lange in seconding the motion of Commissioner Jackson, regarding the punishment to be im- the thoughtlessness did not “go’ with the thoughtlesness did not “go"” with him. “You might just as well call a spade a spade,” he said. Parker Objects Commissioner Parker expressed himself as feeling that the four and six day penalty imposed on eight po- licemen and a sergeant, was too severe. The commissioner said that in other instances where the men did not attend drills at the ¥, M. C, A. nothing was ever done about it, Other members of the commission failed to agree with him on the subject. Chairman Dunn said that punishment must be meted out that will teach the men that they must obey orders. The chairman said that the K, K. K. did not interest or excite him at all, and that if it was shown that Hergstrom attended the meeting the men would have had redress if they had spoken with the chief. He thought the mo- tion of Commissioner Jackson was a fair one. The matter of arranging how the days will be taken off Sergeant Flynn, who is a salaried man, was left to Chief Hart. Not Impressed by Drill Order Commenting on the drills at the Y. M. C. A, Commissioner Parker re- ferred to the new order as a “frill.” Commissioner Lange remarked that if it was a “frill,” as a matter of eco- nomy it should be done away with. Commissioner Parker then said that by “frill”’ he meant that the police- men do not look upon it as being in the line of duty. Chairman Dunn said there is no doubt that physical training is ac- complishing some good in the depart- ment, and that he would oppose any plan to do away with it. Commis- sioner Parker saild that he hoped it was doing some good because it cer- DONNELLY, MULLEN €O. TO BE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE STORE Serim Curtains, with ruf- fled edge, tie back, 2 1-4 yards long. Friday 69 c Bargain Day ... — All Wool Blankets, pink, blue and grey plaids, Cali- fornia wool. Friday, Bar- gain Day. 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K. the men would ;; not ‘have been punished more than half a day. Commissioner Jackson sald that it was a matter of discipline. Some discussioh was held in regard | to the case of Policeman John Ken- nedy, who sald that if his foot ‘was In good candition he would have re- mained away from the meeting be- cause of the K, K. XK. Commissioner Lange saild he belleved he. should receive a heavier penalty than Tie: ney, Anderson and Tanguay. Col missioner Parker asked if it was the purpose to punish Kennedy for pub- lclty rather than for an offense he had committed, “Certainly not,” an- swered Commissioner Lange, Cabelus Commoended Commissioner Jackson sald that he wished to have recorded on the min- utes of the board, commendation of Policeman Peter Cabelus for the stand he took in regard to the drill. Cabelus went to the police station to be excused and when the captain in- formed him that the chief was away, and that no excuse could be accepted, Cabelus used good judgment by go- ing to the assoclation and reporting as usual. The motion by Commis- sloner Jackson was seconded by Com- missioner Lange. Chief Hart was asked if the inves- tigation he conducted threw any light on whether Hergstrom attended the meeting. The chief sald that in his opinion he had not. He had state- ments from men who are purported to have attended the meeting, and they deny that Hergstrom was there. Victor Larson, the basketball player, Gunner Anderson, an employ at the Corbin Screw Corp.,, and John Kron, denied that Hergstrom was in attend- ance, the chief sald. Commissioner Jackson said that if it could be shown that Hergstrom was at the meeting he would oppose the holding of any further drills for the policemen at the Y. M. C. 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