The sun., 1896-02-29
POLICE BOARD IS AT ODDS.
SPLIT OYER MAKING CoRTRIGHT
DEPUTY CHIEF.
Ue IL cited for Examination Despite Par
her'- objection - tommis-ieners Angry
mt Lawyer OHnre's Attnck In General
Sessions on whiskers Suith's Nerncitv.

hrr'- objection 80 tOmntssieners Angry
mt Lawyer O'Hnre's Attnck In General
Sessions on whiskers Suith's verncity.
At the meeting OF tho Police Board yesterday
an opinion was received from the Corporation
Counsel relative to the question whether a
period of probation is required by law in pro-
motions to grades OF Sergeants. Captains. and
Inspectors OF Police. The Corporation Counsel
says that, in his opinion, on reading the provi-
sions OF section "65 OF the Consolidation act,
the period of probation IA intended merely to
apply to the original appointment. or employ
ment in tho Police Department, and has no
application to promotions.
The Board, in accordance with Mr.. Scott's
opinion, formally confirmed the appointments
of Chief Conlin, Inspector Cortright, and OF
all the new Captains and Scrgeants recently
appointed. Hereafter all promotions will be
madc without a probationary period.
Counsel for ex.Sergeant Felix Mckenna
served on the Board the order of the Appellate
Division of the Supreme Court reinstating Nc
Kenna, who was dismissed in August, 1894. on
the evidence OF Mrs. Augusta Thurow. the
Lexow witness. Counsel called attention to
the fact that the decision In the Mckcnna case
also covered the cases Of eX-ScrEcants George
c. Iiebers, James w. Jordan. and Charles y.
Parkerson. who were dismissed on the same
evidence. Sergeant MCKcnna appeared before
the Board and was restored to duty and or
6ered TO report to the Chief.
Commissioner Andrews also requested
to investigate Mckenna's case. and decide
whether or no the could he retired by the Board
In the mean time lie will be detailed to duty
unless 1t should be decided to retry him. in
which case he will he suspended. McKenna
was rcinstated because he contendcd TINT he
was illegally tried. Commissioner Andrews
will also look into the cases Of ex.Sergeants
Liebers, Jordan. and Parkerson. whose rein
statement the Corporation Counsel advises
leaving their retrial to the judgment Of the
Board.
Police Manual to bring II up to date
changes in the law and police procedure. hav
Andrews and Grant we're appointed a com,
mittee to make the necessary revision.
report by Acting Captain Germann of. the
Charles street squad was read setting forth
that n statement OF Policeman John II. Smith
OF his command, popularity known as 'hisk-
ers," had beer declared to he untrue ny Az:
sistant District Attorney n,ilare in Part II. Of
declared that a prisoner who was on trial for
burglary had served time for twn, previous
sGsTS not be M ro e s1 Is the rrsa Sfs
man who secures evidence under the pretcnco
Of sickness and pain :,.g Judge Cowins. there.
added that smith had never obtained evidence
sganst liquor dealers in the manner alleged
Commissioning Roosevelt. after hearing the
report directed that a letter DO sent to District
Tell him he said. that every accusation
Of the kind that Mr.. O'I!are mentions against
the Commissioners. has been investigated.
and. in every case. the statement was absolute
ere S of anv further cases the w
ton leads the Commissioners to believe that
Sp,tfh hnS las,F yNn. liur In mi IN
his duty. and has naturally attracted the ami
mostly OF the law break ing class. The Com
show that Smith is other than q creditabo
member OF tho police force"
astonished that the Assistant District Attorney
should give credence to such reports as have
been made about Smith.
roundsmen to appear for civil service examine
ton; with view to permanent appointment,
who have recently performed some act of meri-
torious service, were directed TO enter the ex.
The Police Commissioners met in executive
session IN the afternoon and cited Inspector
Noses W. Corbsft bs to appear for
"Wednesday. Commissioner Parker voted
odds. over the apro,ntmcnt. Of Inspectors and
Of the Deputy Chief When Commissioner
Parker came out Of the Board room after the
Deputy Chief. He said moth NJ had been done
for examination. A few minutes later Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt announced that Inspector Cort.
right was cited for examination, and a per-
centage OF sixty for record and mrritorious
Grant admitted, that Mr. Parker dtsscnicd
Concerning the appointment of II Deputy
Chief. Commissioner Roosevelt said that only
Inspector c2rtright had been o,;, cited by the
If they chose. He added, 1T is not likely that
any Of the CAPTAINS Will.
dissentad from c,ns nsHestor corrst for for
cuss lis reasons. but said they were general.
icy" he said. II suppose i hav" been in the
minority in half dozen matters which have
appointing probably half u dozen new men,
who, believed. would not improve tie force.
But do not care to say anything about my rca-
At n Board meeting some weeks ago wl!cn the
up. Commissioner Parker said there. was no
hurry to make the appointment and he nls2
simply as al ornamental position.
There, was much gossip ut Headquarters as TO
what VIII be The outcome c,opccrn!ng future
Stood right along tlat Mr.. Parker was oproscd
H,opE to pEEom9tnS AetS
can make promotions only hen the Chief rec
ommends them. Otherwise it requires u full
Board.
1t is intended tn establish five INSPECTION dis
tricts by March TO- and If Inspector C0rtright
Is confirmed as Deputy Chief by that time there
will have to lie at least three more Acting In
spectors. The general opinion is that tho
board will not be II unit on the question OF ap-
pointing Inspectors and there may be some
further delay in filling the places.
The Commissioners appointed eighteen new
ratrolmcn on probation. They also ordered
charges u be preferred against R0undsmnn
Edward +. Griflenl agen, who has been on the
sick list over two years. Grihnn hagen was
examined by the surgeons Monday. And re-
ported To he III good physical condition and able
TO do police work. He was ordered to report
for duty. but refused. Charges of malinLcr-
ing " i'll be made against lin, and lie will be
placed on trial