Morning journal and courier., 1892-06-01
We dnesday, June 1, 1892.
MORE POLICEMEN.

The Board or Police Commissioner,
 Appoint Five New Men-0mcer Den. nehy . Sergeant-Fees for Seizures The Retiring Omcers-Omcer Wall ters' Case-Omcers Bradley and Bce- gan Detailed at Hcadquarters. The six members of the police commis- sion were present at the meeting of the board last night. Commissioner Smith presided. The payroll was approved. Officer Charles E. Stokes and Doorman Richard Moore were permanently retired on $500 year, they having been reported by .he board of surgeons as unfit for duty. Officer Walters, who was thought by all the commissioners to be unfit for duty, was reported by the surgeons to be fit for light service. His case was left over for two weeks.
 Attorney Niles sent in communication in which he asked permission from the board to pay to policemen certain fees which were due them for work in liquor seizures. Commissioners Andrew and Clancy spoke against allowing this to be done. It was moved by Commissioner Andrew that the matter be left over for two weeks. The motion was put and Con- missioners Clancy and Andrew voted in favor of it and Commissioner Sheehan and Hum against it.
 The motion was again put and Messrs. Platt, Sheehan and Hum voted against it and Andrew and Clancy for it. Mir. Andrew then explained that he wished the matter tabled in order to have MT. Niles make things clear as to who WAS to re- ceive this money. It was then agreed to let the matter lay over.
 The board then went into executive ses- sion and the most interesting business was begun.
 The following supernunVraries were ap- pointed regular patrolmen: Michael Thomas H. Colwen and James P. Ward Klaiber and Keensn have been doing duty in Westville.
 The much-sought-fo for places made vacant by the retirement of Doorman Moore and Court Officer Nettleton were captured by Officers Bradley and Began The posi- tons have been abolished with the retire ment of the men who held them, but Off cers Bradley and Began will be detailed for work at headquarters. Officer Nettle- ton will assist these officers, he doing half duty.
 Another prize was captured by Officer DShhCblt Wuo ls lOW ocIEcdue DcuucuN, and he is detailed for special detective duty at station No. 2.
 Officer Higgins, who has been doing duty at Belle dock days, has been detailed for night duty there, and Officer James Lon nergan is detailed for Officer Higgins late place. Officer Higgins takes the place of Officer Stokes, who has been retired.
 The office of doormsn dies to day with the retirement of "Dick" More. He has held it for eleven years.
 Officer "Dick" Moore has been on the police force for nearly twenty-four years, having been appointed August 6, 1868 In 1881 he was appointed doorman, which position he held up to last night. He is known by nearly every person in the city, from the mayor down to the city laborer, and many called on him last night to shake his hand and say Goodbye"
 Charles Stokes, ,fsmiliary known as Gap tain" Stokes, has been an officer in the de- pertinent for twenty-two years. For & num- Der of years he has been stationed st Belle dock and has made host of friends. He was a directory for both this city and New York. He has also been the means of csu- turing many criminals who were trying to get away by means of New York boats Talcott Rhodes has been on the police force for eighteen years. He is well-known and very popular. John Nettleton was ap- pointed in 1873. He has been & very faithful, efficient officer. He is known to every lawyer and criminal in the city.
 William kearney was appointed May 2. 1887, making for him twenty-five years of service, land during that time he has made hundreds of friends.
 George O. Bradley, who Is detailed for work at the headquarters, has been a patrol man for twenty-one years. He has shown his judgment and discretion in many cases and has done most efficient and faith ful service. The selection of the board was a most wise on. In choosing Officer Bee gan for his new position the board made another excellent choice. Officer Beegan has been on duty for seventeen yeArs and is as we'll known and popular as any man on the force. His burly form has made him respected, Awhile his sharp wit has turned the laugh on many jokers