Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-09-24

officer detailed at the place should go into
service in the water, where he is unknown
to the majority, while there is so much on
shore which dema ndS his attention / think
the member of the force detailed at this
work should on all occasions be attired in
the uniform which belongs to the position
and wear the emblem which shows his au-
thority. The detailing of a man to the
beach is regarded as in the public interest.
There are other details, however, when
We consider the limited number of privates
composing the force, which should be abol-
ished so soon as the Commissioners are
able to substitute suitable officials in their
stead. At the Washington Asylum or work
house there are five men assigned to watch
prisoners. This arrangement is in meas
ure detrimental to the welfare of the com
munity, in this, that it takes from the
street patrol number of men who cannot
be spared without detriment to the depart
ment The same rule applies TO the Police
Court, where five men have been detailed
to perform duties which properly belong to
bailiffS.
Humane Society.
For some years it has been the practice
to detail an officer from the force in con-
nection with the enforcement of the hu-
name law, and he has. among other duties,
looked after children who were without
homes or were being reared under baneful
influences. A recent investigate how
ever, raised a question as to the legality of
the acts of such a representative, and it
was deemed expedient to withdraw the Of
ficer thus detailed and leave the work en-
tirely to the agents of the board of chill
drens guardians. who by law are empow-
cred to make disposition of such cases as
have been referred to.
A list of members of the force who died
during the year Is given, embracing the
names of James N. Salkeld George w,
Blandford, Thomas Britt, r. P. Mcdaniel,
f. w. j. Settright and John D. Sutton.
The SUPERINTENDENT then tribute n
his predecessor, as follows:
Shortly after the close OF the fiscal year
the members of this department We're call
ed upon to give expression to their sorrow
at the loss of their chief. For twelve long
years they had been directed, advised and
befriended by one they had learned to love:
one who directed and controlled them in a
manner so devoid of harshness as to endear
him to them, one and all, to the extent that
years will not efface the memory of his
fairness. kindness, business and accom-
pliShmentS.
Major William c. Moore. SUPERINTENDENT
of the department, died the 18th day of
July, 1898, after a brief illness which only
developed alarming symptoms few days
before his death. This made his taking off
shock and surprise to ALL He occupied
the position which he held at the time of
his demise longer than any predecessor
and he lived to see the force grow from a
mere handful of men to a well-organized
body, which will compare in efficiency and
appearance with any in this country. He
was proud of the force which he super
vised and only reinquished that pride
when the grim monster, death, relieved him
of his suffering"
copy of the resolutions in memory of
Major Moore adopted and made a part of
the record of the department was appended
In concluding his report, Major Sylvester
says:
l am reminded that included as part
of it will be found the report of the chief
clerk, which gives summary of the prop
erty operations of the department and of
the many and varied duties pertaining to
the clerical work; the report of the police
surgeons, which shows that they have been
constantly and closely employed in exam
ming applicants, attending sick and dis
abled officers and prisoners; the report of
the harbor master, which shows a close at
tention to the duty assigned him. he hav-
ing small police detail. with which he
patrols the river front of the District of
Columbia. and where he enforces the fish,
game and gambling laws. as well as the
regulations pertaining to the government of
vessels coming In and going from this port
the report of the hack inspector which is
full of interesting statistics relating to his
line of service; and of the sanitary officer
who is charged with the transporting of
all paupers liable to become q charge upon
the District, the care of the sick and the
disposition of the insane, being brought
into close contact with the dependent
classes. This officer renews the oft made
recommendation that an inebriate ASYLUM
be established In this District a PROPOSE
ton which is heartily indorsed by the su-
perintendent