The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-04-16
CHANGES ON POLICE.
Several New Appointments
Made by the Board.
COMPLAINTS AS TO OFFICERS.
Hearing Of All Charges Postponed Until
April 2O-Proposed Abolition OF
Mounted Patrol.

The police commissioners met last night and
were confronted with fifty-nine applications for
appointment on the force. The new members
H. E. Holmes and E. c. Cheasty, took their seats,
and the other members, c. p. Stone and A. Il.
Manning were also present, together with Mayor
Ronald, who occupied the chair. Chief Jackson
was in attendance, attired in very becoming
uniform.
The chiefs report for March, as already pub
lished, was read and filed.
The monthly report of License Collector Phil
lips was read. 1t shows total for the month OF
s295 for teams; billiards, S22s65; peddlers, SOS;
pawnbrokers. s175; runners, $li5: employment
agencies, $l25; shooting gallery, SIS; total,
s6,2lS65.
The report of the chief, relating to the changes
he had already made and suggesting others, was
read. When the names of patrolmen were called
Commissioner Stone asked II they were men of
family. The chief replied that he knew most OF
them were; he did not know as to all.
Mr.. Stone proposed that Louis Card DO pound
keeper instead of George Smith. There were
two ayes and two noes; the mayor then voted
no, and the motion was defeated.
The other appointments were: C. A. Spriggs
and G. Philbriek as patrolmen, William Kierski
as clerk in place OF Squires, Smith instead of
Boyd as poundkeeper, and George Turner as dog
catcher. They were all approved except the ap-
pointment of Smith, which went over until next
meeting.
In reply to question, Chief Jackson supported
his proposition to abolish the mounted police
on the ground that nearly ell points OF the city
were easily accessible.
The chief also applied for $50 a mouth for in
cidentai expenses. He said nothing could be
done without money and that was true Of the
detective business He often found himself
hampered by want of small amounts for neces-
sary expenses Inc men only got $50 a month
and they ought not TO pay out little sums Of
money. 1t will be brought to the attention Of
the council.
The chief Endorsed the recommendation of ex-
Chief Rogers against the continuance of special
officers. He announced that transportation
company wanted special officer, Offering to
pay his salary into the treasury, but in this
case, as the man was TO be regular officer aud
subject to the chiefs control, it was agreed to.
The complaint of w. Morris against Jai!er
Noble was read Morris was present and sworn,
but the board referred the matter to the chief
for report on April 20.
Samuel MacNamara, who was arrested by
George Cave on March 29, appeared with coun-
sci and swore to a complaint against that officer
for unjustifable arrest. 1t was resolved to have
hearing on April 20 at o'clock.
W. Gagnon complained of arrest and abusive
treatment by John Roberts on election day, and
the chief was directed to make inquiry and re-
port when the other cases are heard
Thomas Cowan complained that on the night
OF March he was struck near James and Second
streets, his head and lip being cut, and that
Officer Jackson stood by and did not interfere.
Officer Jackson was present and said he was
ready for trial right away, but Cowan said he
only had one witness and preferred to have the
matter postponed. 1t went over until April 90
Annie King complained that Officer Bryant
had gone to her house and used abusive Ian
guage. The officer was present, but not the
woman, and hearing was postponed until
the Goth.
The following list OF candidates who had filed
applications with the city clerk was read:
Charles Raymond. A. F. Hathaway, Henry