Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-27
SEAVEY WAS A TRIFLE LATE
But Got In Just in Time For 6
Singing Rebuke.
roo FREE WITH HIS ADVICE.
An Interesting Meeting OF the Fire
and Police Commission = Green's
Resignation Acccptcd-Om-
atRN Ger Newman's Case.
Fire and Police.

Chief Seavey joined the commission later
than usual last night, but was early enough
TO receive in person stinging rebuke at the
hands of Commissioner Hartman
The chief sent in q number Of recon-
mendatious; among others, the name Of the
man he wished TO have appointed to succeed
Captain Green.
fS'cNhen we want the chiefs advice we will
ask him for it," said Mr. Hartman, sharply,
and, arising to his feet he continued; ut
isn't right and business like, and we want
no more of it. We have had this for year
past, the chief always advising on this or
that, and don't think he has ever been
asked TO recommend anything. Has heP' and
the irate member glanced inquiringly round
upon his associates.
Mr.. Gilbert shook the horror off his face
long enough TO say he guessed the advice had
come unsought. Mr.. Hartman waited only
moment and then resumed his "roast' by
saying that the chief had given to the news
papers the names of his choice in half
dozen cases, and always day or two before
they were reported to the commission. This,
and disrespectful to the board.
The public had come to think that whatever
the chief recommended the board obediently
adopted at once, and it was that idea he
wished to do away with
Commissioner Gilbert concurred with Mr..
Hartman's expressions, but declined to sec
ond that gentleman's motion TO lay the rec
concentrations on the table.
The chief denied intending anything disre-
spectful toward the board in giving the
names Of his nominees to the papers, and he
made the recommendations because the
board had allowed him to do it before
Later, In executive session, the RECOMMEND
dations were ordered fled.
Captain Green's resignation was accepted,
the commission agreeing that they had found
him gentleman and good officer
The usual quota of policemen accused of
violating the misdemeanor ordinance under
the protection OF their respective stars and
clubs were on hand. Officer Newman, who
assaulted Attorney Crowell during the in
vestigation, told three or four stories, none
of which seemed to suit his superiors, so the
matter was continued until next Monday
night. Officer Walker told how he came to
arrest Attorney Sheridan while the latter sat
on his own door step. Several men had told
him that vagrants were too numerous In that
vicinity. and though he mad received no
orders from his superiors regarding the
matter, he proceeded without warrant to
arrest few of them. He met young
man named Hunt at Twenty-sixth and Lake
and after talking with him for over twenty
minutes put him under arrest. He then
called up the patrol wagon. After it arrived
he decided to go down and get Sheridan II
he could find him.
why did you want him" asked Gilbert.
"Well, he was shabby and told me he
wasn't working, and l told him he could
make his explanation to the police judge, and
took him along. The acuing city attorney
said he was sorry | had arrested Sheridan
and dismissed the case"
sThat's enough" said Gilbert, in tones Of
disgust and aided, in an undertone, "He
isn't fit for the force" But no action was
takento get him off it,
Basing his remark on case in hand, the
mayor announced for the license board that
no permits would be issued for the sale of
liquor on the fair grounds
Officer Dubois was confronted by @. j.
Phillips, who said that the officer was drunk
and disorderly, using profane language and
unnecessary violence on the Forepaugh show
grounds. The officer of course denied the
charges, and the hearing was set for next
Monday night.
Ohicer Curry was severely rep
rimanded for conduct unbecoming
an officer, he having followed
man half the length of q block cursing his
victim the whole distance to provoke a
quarrel.
Special Officer Nagle was dishonorably
discharged for open colluson with the pros
titutes on his beat, and other fragrant mis-
demeanors
The Irish republican club and the knights
of Labor urged very strongly that Sergeant
Whalen be appointed junior captain. Their
letter was filed.
Mr.. Gresham was appointed special officer
with beat on Grace street
Ex-Conductor Roth, who lost his position
with the motor company through the alleged
fraudulent representations of Officer Nc
Bride, asked what had been done in the
matter. Nothing was the sum of IL all, but
DIR. Mercer, Mr.. Roth and Mcbride will
be summoned to appear before the board
on Monday night next