The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-12-06

J. j. Donohus church st.........West 2Oth st.
william Schultz. ..... West 2Oth St.. bslsncey"
Capt Devery was transferred at his own re-
quest. lie wrote to the Board that he felt that
tho indictment found against him might tend
to embarrass him In the discharge Of his du-
ties in tho Eleventh precinct. and requested
that he be transferred elsewhere until he
should have an opportunity to defend HIM
self in court.
1t seems to me-" said President Martin
after the letter had been read. that Capt
Devery's letter is reasonable and manly. Capt
Cortright OF tho Old slip station 10 . capable
officer. perhaps more capable than any OF his
brother officers. and | think It would be q
good thing for them to exchange places. 1
therefore move the transfer OF Capt Devery
from Eldridge street to Old slip. and Capt.
Cortright from Old Slip TO Eldridge street"
1T seems to NO." said Commissioner Mac
Lean. THAT IL his embarrassment Is caused
by the presum ptive evidence against him on
which the Grand Jury found the ndictm ent,
he had better stay where he is and protect
found against him is to the public presump-
tive evidence q his quit. and II is matter In
ment is involved For R lis own benefit and
for that Of the department think he had bet
Don't you think his usefulness in that pre-
eint II lost" asked commissioned, ,McClave.
until he ha: proved his innocence y =,
impaired. why send him to any other pre-
oinctY asked Mr.. AlacI.esn
Martins Ti motion on wa Was carried, Mr.. MscIesn
a Tsat ss . s s, Viii, Rfs.
Superintendent l believe that some other
II seod Of Ss
=, The clerk read the list OF CAPTAINS and MIR.
II am not mistaken the condition OF tho
precincts over which acme OF those Captains
preside is provoking considerable inquiry Just
at present, and think would be as well to
the face OF such inquiry"
sheehan. that the transfers are made. not
because there S any sompans aga aGai9st the
ss sfsoa ' H. fS.sa
Il can" answered Mr.. Sheehan. Sc believe
It will be good thing for the force"
me
4 l remember correctly At this time Of
*: board has been r. thf 'H nS Gs
condition Of the department for the purpose
OF ascertaining whether improvements can be
made year or two ago We transferred nearly
every precinct commander. because We be-
lisved at the time that such change was war
Maciesn. that the very point you make that
eincts. is the best reason for nE tho trans
iers suggested by the President I am ready
AS to Capt. Donohues transfer" remarked
MIR. Martin. we think the service would be
improved by It."
The fact that you think SO is only conclu-
sion" said Commissioner MacLean. THAT ia
Well" said Mr.. Martin. ITS reason enough
for me. and II no further discussion Is desired
the clerk will call the roll"
Il think" said Mr.. MaoLeAn. that IL there
Is any cause Tor com plant. the Intend emit
should be directed to bring charges against
the Captains, aud. II found guilty. they should
be punished"
Mr.. McClave said that no complaints had
leen made to the Com missioners against any
Captain. and until complaints should be made
they could not he put on trial.
President Martin again put his notion to
transfer the Captains. and 1t was carried by a
Afterward the Board retired Sergeant Den
mis- Cahili of the Essex Market Court squad on
. pension Of $1,000. PHtrolman Thomas Glib
hons OF the Fast Twenty-saoond street station.
John keenan, OF Fifth street. and John Man
gin OF West Thirtieth street were also retired.
each on a pension OF 5000. These transfers
were ordered:
sergeant William o'rools Central once. to Essex
Asfket Court.
MulIsn East sixty seventh street.
to Delaney street; John = OConnor, West Thirtieth
20 lo+ih street; Thomas GeimaTlin MorrisaniA, TO
East sixty'ssventn street: stephen a. BuIk East
Eighty eighth street High Bridge and Hugh CASH
dy High Bridge. to East l26th street.