St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-11
DOFFED THE BLUE.
Police Capt. Bresette Resigns
Changes to Probably Follow.

Police capt. BrcS2tte RcSiS
Changes to Probably Follow.
Capt. John Bresette appeared yester
day afternoon in citizens clothes, and
without the gilt band which erstwhile
adorned his black SLOUGH hat. The rea-
son therefor is explained by the follow
ing letters.
ST. PAUL, May 9-Capt John B. Bresette
You ale hereby notified that you haye been
transferred from the central station to the
charge of the Rondo street substation. This
order takes effect May 10. Capt Lowell viii
turn over to you such property and efiects
belonging to the department at the Rondo
street station as are in his possession: Yours,
JOHN CLARK, Chief of Police.
Upon receipt Of this, Capt. Bresette
wrote:
ST. PAUL May 9. 1s9O.-Hon. r. A. Smith,
Mayor-Dear Sir: Knowing the embarrass-
ment nv presence on the police force causes
you, being made aware of 1t by a letter or
your chief of police, said letter being an
order transferring me, without any ap'
parent cause. whatever may be the mo-
live. from the central police station to
the Rondo street station. after having
served there, think, with honor to myself
and to the city. for over thirty years. and be-
ing entitled, by an act of the legislature, to
! resign OH q pension. and. further. not WISH
ing TO cause you any uneasiness. hereby
June l. 1890. Thanking you for past
favors, and wishing You a prosperous admin
istration in the future. remain yours.
JOHN b. BRESETTB.
Captain of Police, Central Station. st. Panl.
The resignation was the talk of the
town yesterday. Although it does not
take effect until June !, Capt. Bresette
dotted the blue at noon yesterday. and
Lieut.. Cook was placed in charge OF
central station. The outgoing officer
has been connected with the st. Paul
police department. for thirty-three years
and has occupied every position on the
force except that of chief. He was
made senior captain by an amended
act of the legislature of 1886. when the
present system was introduced, the
senior receiving. $1,000 year and
the other captains 81, 400. The question
now arises whether there is any such
position as senior captain at an adj
vanced salary, the other communications
being of the same date, 1t is considered
settled that Lieut.. John Cook will re-
ceive the appointment OF captain. lie
has been faithful officer since 1871,
and lieutenant for three years. While
influence may result in change OF pro-
gramme. the indications are that Sergt,
Phil ScbweitZer will be elevated to
lieutenant, and Patrolman Andy Call
promoted from the ranks TO sergeant
"Little Phil'' and big Andy" are
among the best of the force. The pro-
motion of these three would give salts
faction not only tofelIow policemen, but
to the general public. Mayor Smith
was absent from his Office yesterday,
presumably to secure a brief respite
from the horde of petitioners that has
beseiged his Office of late. Chief Clark
would not confirm or deny that the ap-
pointments had been fully settled.
Other changes in the police department
will follow shortly, as we'll as changes
in the personnel of bailitfs and deputies
OF the city court.