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

pavements, broken lamps and sewers; serve
warrants summons Witnesses, meet every
application for Information promptly ac-
cept no gifts, fees or emoluments without
permission; promptly report on and Oft
duty, refrain from the use of liquor. pur-
chase his own uniform. enforce the police
regulations, ordinances and laws relating to
the District of Colun1bias know when to
make an arrest legally, and many kindred
matters which make him at once, if in
every way familiar with his duties a law
yer, judge and jury His employment
places him in a school gwhere constant
der that he may attain that familiarity and
knowledge which make az man above the
average citizen in intelligence.
Light in Dark Places.
1t is respectfully urged that electric lights
be placed in all dark places to aid the po-
lice in the detection and prevention of
crime. 1t has long since been proved that
this system of lighting should be adopted
for the alleyways of the city There are
many places in the District of Columbia
which should receive attention in this re-
spect. The same might be said of some of
the parks and reservations, which do not
come under the supervision of the Commits
sioners. but it might not be out of place to
invite the attention of those having them
in charge to the fact that a generally well
lighted system is wanted within the entire
city limits.
Bicycle ReGistratfon.
Experience has shown that the time is
ripe for the registration of the name, num-
Der and kind of bicycles in the District, to-
gether with the name of the owner, for
which small fee should be charged
This suggestion, if carried into effect,
would not only result In accommodating rev.
enue, but would materially aid the police
in recovering such machines when stolen
A hinvr1P a6
in the losses enumerated at headquarters
during the year, and generally this Access
sorry to a well-equipped machine cannot be
identified owing to the fact that it is SINH
lar to hundreds of others of the same
| make. With lamps numbered and register
ed, together with the bicycle such prop
erty, instead of remaining unclaimed, when
recovered, would be easily distinguished by
the owner, and such a course would aid in
| the discovery of the same after it has been
lost.
Vehicle Identification.
The subject of vehicles has long been one
for discussion in this community and as
an aid to the police in the suppression of
reckless and fast driving, it is respectfully
urged that all persons owning business
vehicles in the District of Columbia should
have conspicuously displayed On the side
thereof their names and location of places
of business, this to better enable police
officers In the discharge of their dutic. to
discover and apprehenI drivers when they
escape after having been party to an &C.
cident or violation of law.
Liquor Saloons.
AS to the granting of wholesale LIQUOR
licenses to persons engaged in such BUSH
ness in residence localities in the opiniou
of the superintendent the recommendation
of his predecessor that the same be linn
tied to business streets should prevail
mol
the sale of liquor being permitted in re-
spectacle residence neighborhoods.
Young America.
The small boy in all large cities has long
since become rot only subject of rlucn
complaint. but he has frequently fallen in
to the hands of the police, to his own dis
gust and to the annoyance and cmbarrass-
ment of anxious parents. ! The continued
encroachment upon the privileges formerly
enjoyed by him has had much to do with
his early downfall. Driven from pillar to
post, defeated in his attempts to play ball
on vacant lots or in the streets, to swim
in the river along the city, front, or to par
ticipate in any amusement which occa sions
exuberation described Ia complaints as
unusual noise compels him to seek Sc
clusion, where he finds more dangerous
sport to occupy bis leisure time.
This condition of affairs, is a forcible ar
Sument for a playground where he may
hoped that when 1t is necessary to arrest
upon these minor charges, the urchin who
patronizes the street and vacant lot that
such arrangements may be provided al the
several station houses that his incarcera-
ton in a cell can be avoided, and yet his
detention secured until the penalty of the
law is enforced. The confirming of a small
boy in a cell for first offense leaves a
lasting impression his mind, which may
eventually lead to an unfortunate career.
II the amount estimated for repairs to sta
lions be appropria ted, rooms of detention
may be provided, and this presentation is
submitted as a further argument in support
or request for an increased appropriation
for such purposes.
Policy and Lottery.
For the past two years strenuous efforts
have been made to enforce the poIicy-lot-
terry law by the dealing of an efficient
member of the force to do the exclusive
work OF arresting persons found violating
the same. The officer detailed for this pur-
pose has reported directly TO the superin-
tendent and the results accomplished by
flm nave been such as 10 warrant a con-
tlnuance OF the assignment. The practices
INDUCED in by the policy promoters and
dealers have much to do with depriving the
poor OF their scanty earnings. Irresponsi-
Die concerns without financial backing and
with disposition to cheat and obtain
money under false pretenses have existed
on the Virginia shore, but through the en-
ersy displayed by the police officer engaged
IN the pursuit of the parties the violations
OF the law have materially decreased, and
all that Is now required to keep these Of
lenses at minimum is continued action
on the part of the judges of the Police
Court to imposing the fun penalty of the
law where the guilt is established.
Game and Fish Laws.
Before the adjournment OF the last Con-
gress law for the preservation of fish in
the Potomac river and it's tributaries in
the District of Columbia was enacted. 1t
embodies the several laws heretofore pass
ed, and In its details corrects many of the
lmperfections which existed in prior acts.
The Potomac fisheries are known through
out the world, and it is but proper that the
food fishes which find in the waters within
the District of Columbia a refuge and
spawning ground should receive that at
tehuoh and protection the new law pro-
WOES and for which the United States fish
commissioner and others interested in the
subject have endeavored for years TO Sc
cure. The courts have shown a willingness
ana readiness to do justice to all concerned
and vioiators of the law have been so Sc
vereiy punished that others will be deferred
from molesting young fish in and out of
Season.
game law. having for its object the pro-
tecllon or birds and game in the District of
coiumbia and the prevention of the sale
IN this market of game when out of season