The Anaconda standard., 1895-02-05
IT'S CHIEF WHITE NOW
Nh. Pagan Retiras Amid Many Com
plimaDiS.
HE WAS A GOOD OFFICER
Frank O'B-ien Was Appointed As
sistant Chief and J. A. Nc
Masters Wears a Star
as Special.

Fine compliments we'll deserved were
paid to cx-Chef of Police j. b. Pagan by
the mayor and city council last evening
at the regular meeting of the council for
February.
Clerk English read the resignation of
Chief ta.an vino retIres from the head of
the police force TO engage III business.
The resignation was brief, thanked the Of
ficials for the trdst winch had been given
him and closed with the request that the
res s.gnat.on might be accepted at once.
Mayor Thornton then said: Il wish to
say that Chief Fagau intimated to me
some time ago that lie contemplated re-
tiring from Office and l suppose 1t is no
surprise to any member of this
council as all are aware of
the circumstances in the case.
Chief Pagan agreed to continue until to-
nishg, At my request. He has held the po-
si,ion from which he now desires to retire
for nearly three years, and for almost two
years under my appointment. L have al
ways found h IN a dutiful and efficient Of
hcer, ever ready to do his duty. AT the
time OF the smallpox epidemic he worked
day and nIgnt and was very efficient and
useful. The city owes him a debt of graft
ituie Tor the extra labors he performed at
that time, and as he retires desire to eX-
press my appreciation of his work."
Alderman Williams moved that the re s.
ignation be accepted, which prevailed.
Alderman Williams then offered the fol-
lowing resolution. which was adopted by a
unanimous vote:
WHEREAS, The resignation of j. b. Pagan,
the chief OF police OF the city OF Anaconda, has
been handed in to the city council and is now
before us, has been acted upon and duly ac-
cepted; and
WHEREAS, Such resignation has been
handed IN by the chief on account OF his en-
barking In other business; be 1t
ReSoired. BY the city council OF the city OF
Anaconda, that In parting with j. b. Pagan as
chief of police, we feel the city loses an efficient,
fearless and dutlfu officer, man who has
worked early and late in attending TO his duty,
VINO has been a terror to evil doors, and who
during his administration has passed through
some OF the most trying times since the city has
been Incorporated, and has handled all busi-
hess connected with his office successfully and
without fear or favor; and be il further
Resolved, That j. b. Pagan, the retiring chief
of police receive the thanks Of the entire city,
through its representatives in the city council,
regardless OF their political afffliation, and that
we acknowledge that the mayor or the city, W.
NJ. Thornton, made wise selection in making
hlm chief of the police department, and be it
further,
Resoiced That a copy OF these resolutions be
published In the official paper of the city, and
be spread upon the minutes OF the city council
OF the city OF Anaconda.
Mayor Thornton then named as chief
of police John White, who has been assis-
tant chief of police for three years. and
who has had O long experience as an
officer. The council confirmed the nomi-
nation by unanimous vote.
Frank O'Brien was nominated as as
sistant chief to fill the vacancy caused by
the promotion of Chief White. Officer
OBFien has been q very faithful and eff
cient officer and deserved the compliment
paid him by the unanimous confirmation
of the aldermen. Mayor Thornton then
nominated j. A. McMasters for the va
cancy on the force, but for some reason
not known the council voted to change
the order of business and vote OH the
nomination by ballot. The vote resulted
2 for, against confirmation, l vote
blank. A second ballot was then taken
and stood for and against, by which the
council refused to accept Mr.. McMasters.
Letters we're received from the mayor
and eity council of Butte and from Chair
man Mueller of the Butte relief committee
expressing thanks for the sympathy and
donations given by the city and people of
Anaconda to Butte and the sufferers of
the explosion.
The report of Judge Rockwell for the
month of January was received and re-
ferred to the usual committee.
A petition from Henry Valenweider for
permission to erect an ice house on lot 10,
block 3, was referred to the fire commit
tee with power to act.
Alderman OConner, who was appointed
acommittee OF one to accompany Clerk
English to Deer Lodge to present the bill
OF the city OF Anaconda against the county
Of Deer Dodge for care of smallpox
patients, reported that the bill had been
presented and was audited and ordered
paid by the commissioners. This bill
amounts to 5000 and represents the
county's share in the expense of the small
pox epidemic.
grist of bills were read and referred
to the finance committee and the council
adjourned to meet next Monday night.
After the council adjourned Mayor
Thornton appointed j. A. McMasters to
act as special police officer, and he was
sworn in at once, and donned blue coat
with brass buttons and q star.