Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-03-05
The need Of More Pe,icemen,

The Need OF More Policemen.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE, DISTRICT CoANIs
sI0NKRs TO THE SENATE COMMITTEE.
The District Commissioners have sent q
communication to Senator Harris. OF the SEN
ate District committee, In answer to the letter
Of that committee, transmitting Senate bill
1884, 40 increase the police force Of the District
Of Columbia" and requesting their views as to
the extent OF the increase necessary to meet the
requirements of the public ser vice. The Com
missioners state that the present number of the
police force was established in 1885, and includes
one major ana superintendent, one captain, six
and two hundred prfvates. An increase Is now
proposed of one captain, two Meutenants, four
sergeants. two detectives and nifty privates,
| which the Commissioners heartily approve. The
| public interests fmperatfvely demand an in
crease Of the force. The extent Of territory em-
braced in the police districts is aSout e. square
persons who constantly resort, to say nothing
| OF those who permanently reside here. and the
Increasing demand for police protection In the
fies the OF repeated call of our citizens for more
| policemen. There is another matter in this
connection demanding the serious consideration
vised Statutes) declares that no one shall be ap-
pointed as policeman or Waterman who has
not served In the army or navy OF the United
States and received an honorable discharge
| therefrom. assuming that at the close of the
late war, the average ages of the then discharged
| soldiers was rs years, they have now reached
force Vo Years So that II this t proy RSSe
| WIS intended as recognition for service in the
United States army during the war. it has ROW
about reached the limit OF IT'S applicability. 1t
| is not final bar to those who served against
the United States as they can readily become
eligible for appointment by a subsequent en-
smen5 n doe he army or as many have
served in the army or navy of the United States
before the war, were afterwards engaged with
those who were opposed thereto. Furthermore,
| 1t Is by no means established that the most de-
sirable material for policemen, is to be found
among those who resort to the military or naval
services by enlistment In time Of peace. The
appointments on the police force are made for
life or during good behavior, and it is Of the ut
most Importance to secure the services of yigor-
Gus young men, whose antecedents can be read
lily ascerta1ned and relied on as reasonable
gus rantee of their future conduct in the position
which bring them ir such close relation to the
most delicate and vital interests Of our people,
1t is impossible under the present law to get the
class OF men most needed, and we are therefore
led to suggest the repeal Of the clause of the
section above mentioned, restricting appoint
or navy. The Commissioners further suggest
that one additional clerk be allowed at head
quarters. The clerical force has been cut down
more than one hall, and at present is inadequate
The bill should De passed as speedily as practi-
cable, and take effect upon its passage.
Washington Market, Retail Prices.
MEATs.-Beef. srloin, 20c. per h.; do. porter
house, 2Oa25c; rib roast, 1oa1sc; steak, 12a2Oc.;
Gorned Beet, sa1o Dried Beef Clipped 25asoc.;
Mutton, 12ka15c.; Pork. 10ka12hc.; Sausage,
12Hc.; Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 12Hal4c.;
Shoulders, SAGE; Breasts. 10a1lc; Lard, sa1Oc.
FRUITs-Apples, 40a5Oc. per peck; Oranges,
25a5ec. per doz.; do Florida, 50a6Oc. per doz.;
Lemons, soa4oc; per doz.; Bananas, sOa4Oc.
per d9z sraw teaId soc per Ct
Csc; Halibut, 15a20c.; Goldfish 1Oc.; Black bass
15a2oc. per, h.; Pike, 40a5Oc. each; Catfish, Is
cents per bunch; Shad, slas2 per pair; Her
rapin diamond back), s2oas4 per doz.; do
(sliders), 50 per doz.
BUTTER.aaPhiladelphia Print, 45a5oc per h.;
Western Creamery, 4Oa45c.; New York. 4Oa45c:
ROB, 2oa35c.; Cheese, 12a2oc.; Eggs, 1Oa15c per
dozen.
VEGErABLEs-Potatoes. Irish, 2oasOc. per PIX;
s sp so sSe'Oe p pea &
sa5c. per bunch; lettuce 2a5c. per head; Tfurnips
zoe. per peck; Onions, 4Oa5Oc. per peck; do
SQUASH, ease per p Celery sa1oc Der puneh
Carrots. 3Oc. per peck; Parsnips, sOc. per peck.
Asparagus, SOC. per bunch; Tomatoes SOC. per
box; Rhubarb, 10c. per bunch.
POULTRY.-Chickens, 5Da75 per pair: Ducks
75c.aSl per pair; Geese, 50c.aSl; Turkeys, Is
also. per H.; SQUADS, $2.50ass per doz.; Spring
Chickens, Sass per doz.
s2.5Oas3 per doz. Duck, Canvas back,) $2a2 50 per
pair; do red head) S15O per pair; do. (malard,)
sl.25as1. so per pair; Geese, 75c.as1 each.
LAST OF THE OLD sEAToN MANs1oN.-A building
permit has been issued by Mr.. Entwisle, the
inspector Of buildings, to Ed. Abner for the con-
between 18th and Sth streets northwest. The
site for this garden is the old Seaton MANSION
which is now being torn down. This fine old
brick mansion, with wide hall, ample parlors
and other apartments, and garden in the rear,
has been historic for over half century as the
residence Of Ex-MayOr W. W. Seaton, one OF the
associate editor with Mr.. Joseph Gales. 1t was
the resort of all the notable people who visited
washington, and where most generous hospf-
Harrison, who was the guest OF Mr.. Seaton,
used the northeast chamber Of the second story
for the preliminary meetings Of his Cabinet
tended the management OF the garden, and each
Of the distinguished persons who were visitors
contributed a fruit tree. Mr.. Calhoun's pear
tree was long noted In city pomology. Mr..
Clay an apricot tree, Mr.. Benton a. cherry tree,
Mr.. Alex Porter, OF La, a fig tree, Silas Wright
plum tree, and other Senators other trees,
and thus the garden was planted by senatorial
hands.
MISS RAYMOND AND SENATOR HnL-A STAR
reporter was this morning shown the statement
Of Miss Jessie Raymond, to the effect that she
had not consented to suit being brought
against senator I'LL. Inc QOCuLQenL Is WrlCuSA
In a woman's hand and the bad photography
and grammar show that she had but little edu-
cation. 1t purports to be voluntary statement,
made without fear or hope of reward. In con-
nection with this the reporter was shown letter
In the same handwriting, and signed Jessie Ray
mond, requesting Senator Hills private Secre-
tary to come to her and get statement setting
forth that she had nothing to do with the suit
This letter was delivered early on the morning
after the papers in the suit were fllei and In It
Miss Raymond several times declares that she
had never consented to the suit, but that it was
brought without her knowledge or consent. She
also oensures Mrs Lockwood In this letter
severely for having brought the suit. AS these
documents are In the handwriting OF Miss Ray
Mond it is claimed by Senator Hill's friends
that they disproye Mrs. LOckwood's statement
that Miss Raymond was by force made to sign
the statement denying connection with the
suit.
GOVERNMENT SUITs-To-day the District At
torney for the United States filed suits against
George Hill, lr., to recover So, 1922, for waste
paper from the government printing Office and
Charles Ewing, formerly 18th U. S. infantry,
to recover $4O9. "a, with interest from Septem-
Der, 1866, balances arising out of the resettle-
ment of his recruiting accounts.