Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-11

Az seen - put the matter that way. although
Tie ofhcer could hardly turn over in bed he
melted AZ once and said: well. IL they fed that
way 10 all right; only desire TO do my duty
and be respected - an of,cer Of the law" I
then vent hack 70 the alley, advised all hands 10
attend 10 their own AFFAIR.", observe order. treat
TIE officers with poiitcness, and II any Ques-
tons were asked them 10 answer civ
My. The ofhcer was on duty again
in . fey DAYS and found himself treated well by
the Bale alley people and there was no further
trouble Old man Washington resumed his
work with the Crawford Paving Co. Samuel
Bel, the bod carrser. returned 81 his work the
females OF the household returned 90 their ser
vice places as ccoks and tho-o Who
remained home attended 90 their washing.
In little while called upon the
officer again. told him II the royerty
OF the Wsshingtons. aud asked him II he would
tctn me IN request 20 the court 20 rerui, en-
urely the hnee impo~ed IN the case. Officer
himmel answered that he was quite Wiling TO
do anything he could for them consistent With
his honor ~ a man and his duty rs an Officer.
then obtained permission from the court % lie
the proper motion nunc pro tune. oflcer KIM
mel went with me 20 the district attorney and
requested him 90 indorse 80, ana then went
with me 10 judge Miller. NAV peace alba. with
him. and asked him 20 allow the motion 90
remit all the fines and order the clerk 90 enter
~ This the court gladly did. ! told the WASH
ingtons OF Ofhcer kimmel's Kindness and
humanity, and they expressed 90 him their
gratitude They are all good friends nov. ana
venture the statement that there has been no
occnnon Tor an arrest In Bale allev since.
This could not Of course, have been brought
about without the oficers magnanisnous ss-
2rtAnce, and he deserves the credit for IL
vow, the point l wish 10 impress BY this case
Is that a little missionary work " this kind. for
tnere are no fees worth the taking In sueh
cases, with the police ON the one hand. through
Their chief and lieutenants. and with the PEOPLE
with whom the police have 60 deal on the
other would remove all Just cause of complaint,
reduce the criminal docket and relieve the tax-
payers of SUPPORTING in idteness and imprison-
work making brick ana digging foundations
Tor the upbuilding OF our beautiful city.
THE MATTER or roiIrIcs
But the question recur- that this 10 a repub-
bean administrationvpnd that good republican
ought TO haze the Office Of chief Of police. To
this would say in behalf of the colored people
that this Is true as general statement, but that
In tins particular case Mai. Moore
Represents that large and controlling
element of white citizens TO whom
the colored people look for employment
and whose sympathy and help the colorel peo-
pie need and want They want II in the way Of
public sentiment that will encourage higher
grades OF employment. the establishment IL
training schools for old and young. friendly adj
vice ~ TO conduct NJ home aud abroad the re-
preston of the liquor traffic. the encour-
ageInent OF those who are doing the best
they can, the visiting of the sick. the furnish
ing of work for the idle. In view Of these con-
alterations and of his established fitness for the
place leave Maj. Moore where he il and encour-
age him to go forward and fill TO the utmost
the opportunities for good Of his position and
of his clas-
Meantime the republican central COMMITTEES
with Chairman Bradshaw, Col Perry n. Car
son, Mr.. Andrew Gleason and Vim. G Chase,
esd, might confer and unite in recommending
Mr. Aldrieb for some other position of equal
dignity and emolument with that Of chief OF
police, and the board OF Commissioners or the
President would, am quite sure. provide for
Mr. Aidtich in a way that would be satisfactory
TO him and his friends
belisve that il IL perfectly proper for the
administration TO recognize the services of
those stanch republicans, both black and
white who make sacrifces 10 maintain party
organization and keep alive party interest
and enshu-issm IN this the heart and center
OF the republic. | have never considered any
time and effort in the direction without good
results 10 the general welfare. even though I
have never been able through this channel 10
command the humblest place for myself or
for nv friends
Very respectfully,
WN. II. H. HART.
li3o 18th street northwest. city.