The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-10
NO MORE SUNDAY BOOZE.
City Attorney Says Hotels Can't Sell II
Even 10 thslr Guests.
raE POLICE COMMISSIONERS MEET
will Enforce the Law A. Et Stands
The Case or Omcer Brown, of
Rramhleton-Mayor Mayo states
abe Position OF tile Board-The
Police Winter UniTorms.

The Board Of Police Commissioners
met for the first time In five weeks last
Commissioners Dawes and Johnston
present.
The minutes OF the last previous meet
Ing were read and approved.
A communication was received from
the Local Board OF Improvement of
reappointment OF Officer Brown as po-
lice officer OF that ward. on the ground
that, the officer was sick instead of
drunk on the occasion when he was
charged with the latter offense.
A delegation from Brambleton. con-
slsting of Mr. John Whitehead. Rev. r.
II. Bennett. Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Bruce
Simmons. were accorded the courtesy
OF the floor. Mr.. John Whitehead made
an argument In favor OF the reappoint-
ment OF officer Brown. He paid a tri-
butte to the officers character previous
to the charge. which was the first ever
brought against him.
The responsibility for the action of the
police belonging to the ward. rests with
the Local Board. which virtually re-
commends fine of sl20 by the loss of
two months Of the officers pay.
MI Whitehead was followed by Rev
X. II. Bennett. who stated that the peo-
WV "NiC plOtCtleu the OIIlcpT
desired him reapDointment and the
board desired 1t. he thought the board
would do nothing amiss I'm complying
with the request of the Local Boards
MAYOR Mayo took occasion TO state
that the board could not accept what
IL considered an improper recommends
ZION from either Local Board. 1t IS
CHARGED with the grave duty of properly
policing the city. and despite criticism
or anything else 1t had followed the
course 1t saw before 1t. To waver In
the present case would be to stultify
itself. He was not prepared to take the
action asked.
Mr.. Whitehead stated that evidence
IN standardization OF the officers state
ment that he was not drunk, but sick,
could be produced.
Mr.. Bennett asked for q further in
vestigation.
The Mayor replied that there was no
authority upon which the board could
place the responsibility for the ineffi-
ciencv of the force. He was convinced
that the action of the board was cor
rect In Its first action. The action asked
Tor would be an open proclamation that
every man on the force would be given
one chance to violate the regulations OF
the board.
Commissioner Dawes stated that he
personally sympathized with Mr..
Brown. but he saw his duty clearly.
Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Simmons both
made earnest pleas for the reinstatement
of the officer.
Mr.. Whitehead stated that the little
bows who reported the officer were in
the Reformatory.
The Mayor replied that the police de-
Dartment was not a reforma tory school,
To make 1t one would be to endanger
the safety Of the citizens OF the entire
citv.
Tho nor,tnotioo 30 oa,ao. r,...
then taken ND and the board decided Ia
adhere to its action in dropping the
officer. and resolution was passed
asking the nomination OF another off,
Ger bv the Local Board
The report of Chief Dornin for the
month of August was received.
Oficer s. T. Luck was reported for dis
orderly conduct at his house on Sunday
evening. On motion OF Mr.. Dawes, he
was suspended for one month
Onicer James Luck was fined 81 for
entering a dairy lunch on Church street
The matter Of winter uniforms was
taken up and the Chief was requested
TO make recommendations regarding
them.
The Chief requested that a light be
placed on Reid's lane in front Of Bulls
court.
The use of whistles resembling the po-
lice call by tug boat men was ordered
Stopptu
The action Of the Mayor in appointing
several special officers was approved.
The request OF the Southern railway
for the swearing in of its watchmen. w.
Il. Smith and j. +. Martin, as special
officers. was granted.
The request of ex-Offlcer Griffin for
compensation for an injury to his foot
received in the discharge Of his duty
was read. The sentiment of the board
was that he should receive a sum COM
mensurate with the loss OF time occa-
stoned by the injury.
The x-officer was requested to appear
with his witnesses before the board, and
If he substantiates his claim It is the
sentiment that he be paid SIS.
All applications were ordered filed.
The opinion Of the City Attorney re-
garding the legal rights Of ordinaries ia
sell liquor on Sunday was received. He
holds the statute to be in force in this
city and. therefore, the sale of liouor
on Sunday in ordnaries is prohibited
This decision was ordered to be publish
ed.
The board then. upon motion. ad-
iourned
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