Evening star., 1897-07-30
Rumors af p Reorganization Of the
department.
SOME HIGBaFFEIlLS WILL RETIRE
The Work, ,'Ha8ened by the Bun.
Cling oftcarr Case.
EARLY ACTION EXPECTED


police force Is near at hand. For some time
1t has been rumored that changes would be
made for the betterment of the service,
and since Chairman Harrfes of the board of
trade committee public order submitted
his report changes In the personnel of the
police force have been daily expected.
Matters are fast eliminating now. due
IN large part to the investigation attend
Ing the escape Of Carr, the man who felon-
iousiy assaulted the little Robinson girl
some days ago.
Late yesterday afternoon Major Moore
ade his report to Commissioner Wight.
fhe commissioner, 1t is understood direct
ed the major to pursue his Investigation
along other lines, and referred the report
back for that purpose
commissioner Wight stated his deter
nns ,llaat ation 10 look carefully into the matter.
dIu mete out Just punishment to those who
are found to have been negligent In the
case. ~ s
Two Reduced, One Dropped.
up TO the present time the Indication
are that Sergts. McTaggart and Perry will
De reduced to the ranks and Lieut.. Teeple
cropped from the rolls Of the department.
men. Precinct Detective Barnes will also
De likely to resume his beat as a patrol
man. .,r.
In the detective department Inspector
I1ollinoerger n will undoubtedly be relieved.
the case and will be sent out in charge
sPector eA' III
Frcm the reports that Commissioner
WiSnt mas received, it appears that Iieut
Ieeple when called upon to allow O'nea
!the only policeman in the precinct who
kheW CARR TO accompany the detectives,
caused them to wait until the officer came
fin, 49,,
ecme In, directed him to go home eat his
dinner and report at 2 o'clock for the de-
teetiVes. 1t is said if Officer O'Dea had
been Immediately sent for on the applica-
tlon or the detectives the culprit would
have been apprehended.
Two to be Commended.
The report of Major Moore, it is under
stood. shows thestwo patrolmen who dis
covered the case to have used due dili-
gence. and it is believed they will be COM
mended rather than, criticised 1t appears
that these officers, after investigating the
crowd in front of the Robinson house re-
ported the case Immediately to Sergeant
McTaggart arid then proceeded to appre-
hend the criminal, nytsiting his home and
several of his baults.
Sergt. McTaggart 1t Is said, reported the
case to Sergt.p Perry, and the latter, after
several hoursf haF elapsed. reported the
case to headpiartoas. The message being
transcribed and sent to the detective Office,
where 1t was allowed to remain on the hook
for several hours. For this Inspector Hol-
linberger is bl4fnedn
Prosecuting the Inquiry.
Commfssiofer= Wight is prosecuting the
inquiry to the end. He said to Star re-
porter this afternoon that he would leave
no stone unturned. no fact uninvestigated
until he had placed the responsibility for
this great negligence where it belonged.
Having done that hegweuld act Immediate
ly and correct as far, ,iaS he was able the
shameful rcpaditi9R of affairs In the second
precinct. -. -s.-->-.
1t is believed that the Investigations of
this case will mark the beginning of an
The reports of the police surgeons have
been received and contain the names of
upward of fifty men whom they believe
are not qualified for active duty and should
be retired. This list. it is understood. con-
tains the names of at least two heuten-
ants. several sergeants and a number of
privates of the second class. .-..s,-....
The removal Of Inspector HollnberSer
from the head Of the detective department
will. it is believed, work reorganization
of that Office. It Is said on good authority
that but few of the present force will be
retained
Major Moore spent several hours in close
conference with Commissioner Wight this
morning going over fthe general subject of
reorganization The result of the confer
ence was not given out. In fact, Ccmmis-
sioner Wight stated that there was nothing
to make public at present. When the Com
missioners had decided on the changes the
public would be Immediately informed.
Quite a surprise has been occasioned by
the report of Auditor Petty upon the con-
dition of the police pension fund. 1t ap-
pears from an investigation that the fund
will not stand more than five -retirements,
and these will undoubtedly be filled by
shelving several ueutenantS S6rR6antS
whose service is poor by reason of advance
ing years and other infirmities.
1t is pointed out, however, tina. by
amending the law governing the fund so as
to permit all deficiencies to be met from
Commissioners will be in a position to re-
tire as many policemen as they see fit.