In re Prowler

Petitioner was an assistant foreman, second grade, in the department of street cleaning of the city of New York. On October 4, 1921, charges were preferred against him as follows:

“ You are charged with violation of Rule No. 25 of this Department, in that on September 29, 1921, he accepted a gratuity of $2.00 given by Dr. Young of Presbyterian Hospital through his porter, Peter Bevins, with the understanding that the same was to be given to the drivers by Assistant Foreman Prowler for the removal of garbage.

“ In connection therewith you are hereby notified that a hearing will be given to you…