Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05

duty 100 of them succeeded in borrowing por-
lions Of uniforms, which they wore without re-
gard to size. One Of their number, after visit
ing several stations, managed 70 borrow an
overcoat, hat and a pair of trousers. He is
only feet inches tall, and is of slender
build. His borrowed clothes belong to two
OF the largest men on the force. When he ap-
peared on duty the regulars (who patronized
the specials in a lofty manner) made fun of his
uniform because of its amplitude.
''Oh, it's a uniform" he said; land that's all
that's necessary. 1t looks better than none at
all"
HIS FINGERS ITcHED TO HANDLE A CLUB.
Another walked up to the captains desk. He
grinned for a moment and then reached for
the insignia of Office. He thought the club
was of more importance than anything else,
and he reached for that first Then he took
the badge which he put on upside down.
Another special gave him the tip and he recti-
ned the mistake.
MODEST But NEEDY.
While there were many who wanted the
whole world to know that they had full au-
thority of the law and could arrest and incar-
cerate their fellow men. there were others who
only wanted the position because they would
make a few dollars for their families. Among
this class were many who took care to conceal
their clubs in their sleeves.
One man after taking the oath of Office notified
the lieutenant that he desired to do duty on
the avenue. He did not care much for policing
anyhow and only wanted The job because he
could have the inside track and get good
view of the procession. He was excused
SMART ALEcs.
, Then there was another class of men who i'm
agined themselves fly cops" They wore their
hah nm "a or,A tad Coz
chance to flip open their coats to a crowd and
inform them that II am detective" They
would not stoop to arrest man for being drunk
and disOrderiy. but would wait for the appear
ance of a professional crook" Whether they
captured one or not they were always ready to
and would catch the thief at some future time
IL they did not catch them it was not their
fault. because they were sure that the crook
had Jumped the town."
Armed with clubs and badges and some with
pistols the specials were sent out as additional
guardians of the peace. Each of the regular
officers was charged with the duty of looking
after two or three specials. The task to them
was not pleasant one, because they attracted
80 much attention as they passed along their
beats.
FUN FOR THE SMALL BOYS.
The small boys had all the fun they wanted
at the expense of the specials Two of the
latter were standing on 7th street and a small
boy stood behind a tree box pointing at them.
Persons who passed wondered what the boy
was doing. and did not learn until they saw on
the left breast of each man a policeman's
badge. Then they saw the clubs and general
laugh was enjoyed
move ON
or I'll run you in" was the order given by one
OF them on the avenue to a crowd of
peasons who had gathered in front of a fakir
His order was not needed, but he took care not
to modest any one in the crowd. Further along
the avenue one of them had an argument with
prisoner. The latter was begging the IS. NJ
made show of, nor did he want his clothing
ruined
81 CAN'T LET CO."
explained the special, because you would not
then be under arrest" Sunday night one of the
specials entered the first precinct with sober
prisoner. Drunk and disorderly,'' said the
cop when asked what the charge was. The
prisoner was not locked up. The special
thought that he had been snubbed and left the
station with the prisoner, declaring that he
would go to another station with him. Before
leaving, however, he gave the officers to under
stand that he had been arrested for being
drunk and disorderly and that he was now get
ting his revenge.
A THIRSTY SPECIAL.
Complaint was made against one Of the
specials by saloon-keeper who stated that a
temporary member Of the force had visited
his saloon and made himself very obnoxious
because he was refused a drink He de-
manded the immediate dismissal OF the special
Two special policemen attempted to arrest a
drunken soldier Sunday evening in front of the
Globe theater. but owing to the fact that one
OF the officers was intoxicated. the soldiers
companions interfered, and the special. to get
even, ran in another man. When the facts in
the case were reported to Lieut.. Amiss he dis
missed the special and released the prisoner.