St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-05-03

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To see copper in a suit of gray, with
huge star OH his breast. patroling up and
down the avenue. presents spectacle cal
culated to attract more attention than an
officer in full dress would. Some of the
new officers are clad in their best Sunday
suits of black, some in gray, and Others in
the garb of wOrkingmen. There Is
scarcity of clubs. belts and stars, owing to
the negligence of the old officers in return
ing the property, and therefore many OF
the new ones are without those habilimentS
OF full-tledged policeman.
During the fair of two years ago a large
number of special policemen were sworn
in, and as a matter of economy financially,
as in point Of time, a quantity OF tin stars
were made. These are brought into reQui-
sitiOn, and they do not appear ornamental,
although they are no doubt useful
THE PERSONNEL OF A FEW
Jack Fay was duly cautioned to be on the
alert when sent to what is considered one Of
the toughest beats in the city-the territory
between Hennepin and First avenue north
and Washington avenue and the river, and
there is no gainsayiug the fact that he was on
the alert. During the stiffness Of the night
sewer rat could not cross his beat with being
noted, and Officer Fay peered up dark alleys
and Into staIrwayS expectant OF nnd1ug
burglar, sandbagger or garroter, but he said
nothing.
A stroll about the city found Officer Mar
tens, in citizens dress, patroling beat over
looking the falls. Why he should have been
detailed Tor this particular locality he is at a
loss TO knew, but he says he is satisfied and
will preserve decorum on the avenue If it
takes all summer to accomplish it. When
he reported he looked fatigued, and willing to
take rest. His word for it, he did not make
single mash the live-long day, although he
frankly confesses he had opportunities.
Operator Mullen at headquarters presents
the most entertaining spectacle. He is not
IN uniform yet, but he occasionally borrowS
some of the regimentals of the old
vets and dons them temporarily, just
to see how it seems. He shouts
"hello'' so vigorously that church
going people were disturbed yesterday, but
he'll get over that in time. He is q jolly fell
low and the boys have already formed q liking
for him at headquarters.
Sergt. George Seaton's shining Uranium is
one of the invaluable ornaments of the court
room. HIS kindly and fatheriy manner of
treating prisoners as they are brought up for
the dispenSation Of Justice Is captivating and
will doubtless have good moral effect upon
the wicked.
The sangfroid air of Lieut.. Day is quite re-
freshing. But ne is no novice. "ft reminds
me of the good old times when was chief
he remarked in casual way to a friend las
evening.
Capt. Bosworth's favors sit lightly. 1t has
only been case of hope deferred" with him
for he has had his aspiring eye on the posish
fot 10 these many years.
Al. Needham has not yet become accuS-
toned to the hardShips of patrolman' S life,
and often signs for the comforts OF the old
arm chair.
Pat Hurley says: 'HThis is where I ought
to have been the past two years, and would
have been had an honest man his just
DESERTS
Capt Ness official dignity is quite becom-
ing, and he is longing for the hour when he
shall first put those military shoulder straps
on.
Driver Bostwick is pardonably proud of the
iron gra Us. and sits in his seat like veteran,
as he pulls the ribbons over the fiery steeds.
Harry Burke is pre-eminently the most
modest Of the whole force. But he will
be different when he becomes caSe-hardened.
One sight st the gigantic form of Officer
Corcoran is sufficient to strike terror to the
hearts OF any ordinary wrong-doer.
Officer Eberhard says he don't know but he
is perfectly satisfied that he did not run for
alderman in the Third ward.
Officer Thomas West is somewhat portly,
but the summer sun and night patrols may
conspire to reduce his flesh.
George Johnson strides his beat with the air
of q foreign prince, and seems anxious to
find his first victim.
Who will be the dude Of the Grand opera
beat, is the question that is just now puzzling
many of the force.
Sergt Coffin is the happ;est Of the happy.
His horse gets grOomed and fed four times
day now.
''Wash" Pier &c now ranks as court officer
No. 1. A proud distinction for the old SOL
der.
Officer Stewards erect form glides grace
fully up and down Nicollet avenue.
Johnny Vogel boasts that his will berthe
dandy outfit ofthe mounted patrol.
Officer Void visits his tailor three times
day to hurry up that uniform.
Fernand de Haven is among the tallest of
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