Evening journal., 1891-06-20
W. Il JACK FOR CHIEF.
LAWSON AND JESTER BOWL OUT
THE MAYOR.

mr. Lawson Tells the Mayer What He
wAnts-Jester Supports His Modest
Demands HIrs. white 10 BE Retained
Qualifications OF Applicants.
The first meeting Of the Police Com
mission was held in the Office of otans-
bury ]. Wiley, last evening The fact
that such meeting was to be held, which
was published exclusively In the EVEN
ING JOURNAL last evening, attracted 4
small crowd in front of the office, and
they anxiously awaited the coming out Of
the members
The meeting WAS more of a caucus
than anything else, and therefore the
representatives of the press and the
public In general were excluded.
It was not long after the members had
assembled before spsrring for points
began. At length. in order to end a
painful uncertainty. Mayor elect Wiley
turned to Mr.. Lawson and said
"What representation do you demand
on the force. Mr.. Lawsonf"
1.-THE chief OF police and half the
force, he replied.
Mr.. Wiley looked at him in peculiar
manner for moment and then turning
to Mr.. Jester, his Republican coadjutor,
he asked
"Do you agree with Mr.. LawsonY"
"Yes, replied Mr.. Jester, laconically.
That settled the matter, and Mr.. VIII
ley took his defeat with the best grace
possible He made a few indirect re-
marks in relation to the attitude as
sumed by Mr.. Jester, but they had no
effect, whatever.
Mr.. Jester said that he was for " IL
liam Il. Jack, Democrat, for chief of
police, and seemed to be willing TO allow
Wiley to name one half the force sud
Lawson the other half. The matter was
gone over In all its bearings, and, when
Mr.. Jester was found to be obdurate,
Mr.. Wiley accepted the situation In a
very gentlemanly way. AS an Offset to
| the Democratic chief of police Mr.
Lawson informed Mr.. Wiley that he
would allow him three out of the five
sergeants but no mention was made Of
allowing the Republicans the two city
detectives.
The question of appointments was
then taken up. Mr. Wiley said that he
had no list prepared and would make Q
personal examination Of every man who
applied for a commission. In this he
WAS seconded by Mr.. Lawson, who said
he would appoint the best men be could
find, no matter who applied
The commission decided that Mrs.
White, the City Hall matron, should
continue to hold her position. She has
had strong influence working for her
and an enthusiastic White supporter
gathering contest If he did not vote fol
her.
Qualifications OF Applicants.
The commission then adopted the fol
lowing qualifications for. applicants t.
comply with:
Good moral character and sobriety.
| Age-Between 81 and 90 years.
Heights feet, n inches in bar
feet
Weight-Not less than 1872 pounds
| Physical Condition-Good
Residence-Must have lived in the cit
for three years prior TO the time of sp
pointment.
Education-Must be able to read an
write readily.
Exceptions-There is no age limit 70
the chief OF police and detectives.
Printed applications were given I
J each commissioner for distribution
They read as follows:
To the Police Commission Of the City Of Wi
mington, Delaware:
: | HEREBY apply for the position Of -. .....
under your administration. II / shall receiy
the appointment. promise TO obey all Oh
laws made for my guidance and TO perfori
faithfully all the duties which may
, required Of me
, Name. ................ i. .....
Age .........-....-.....+...- .....-... ....
Residence ..... .. ...... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
/ Oronnaffon
Length Of time residing in the city 80. :.
| w here born. ...--..,--....-- -..+..--....-..'
Height. ............. .........................
weight.
Note The above spaces must be filled OF
r in the applicants own handwriting. He wi
give In the space below his views OF the duti'
which the posit on he applies for demands.
These applications are taken to th
mayor, qualified before him and after
wards acted upon by the commission.
The work Of the commission was fl
ished at 1920 o'clock, and it adjourne
to meet at the call Of the mayor. TIL
next meeting will probably be held MOI
, day evening, when definite action will
i taken.
! The detectives will not be appolnts
!, for some time, as the comm Ission seen
to think that the two state detectiv
are sufficient for the time being.
The Republicans are making a bi
effort to get Mr. Jester to pull with M
{ Wiley, but there Is 1t any danger tn
he will desert his friend William /
n Jack.
wilIey Refuses to Talk.
Mayor elect Wiley was seen th
: morning. He and Judge Ball were e.
joying q conference. Judge Ball WI
S evidently pouring the balm of Gilel
over Mr.. Willey's chafed spirit.
q us there anything new," asked tn
reporter.
"You will have to ask your tv
Democratic commissioners, Lawson al
!, Jester" Mr.. Wiley replied. 81 am not
IL. The Judge here Is In it.
9 $50 you think Mr.. Jester Is a Dem
{ crat, do your
"Well, he says he is q Republica
and 1 suppose we must give him Il
: credit Of being one,
y "What have you to say concerning q
action Of the commission2'
!, II have not any statement to make
n he replied.
Mr.. Wiley had the appearance Of
|. man who felt his position very keenly.
= Uneasiaess Among Policemen.
The policemen on the Harrington for
? are as badly sgitated as Mayor Willie
Chief of Police Swiggett knows that
!. sandwich days are ended
a large number Of tine subord
J, mates have the same feeling. The on
2, person who feels perfectly satisfied
Matron White. Policemen with 8
r- -Lt..- tonotLo- q1la., r..