Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-29

Lieut.. John c. Daley.
that Charles E. Smith be appointed pri-
vate of class one. vice rompkins, all to
take effect on the I'd of July, 1899.
Il have the honor to recommend that
Lieut. James ". Gessford be dismounted,
to take effect the LIST day of July. 1899 and
that Lieut.. John c. Daley be mounted, to
take effect the I'd of July. 1852
Transfers Anticipated.
These are some of the changes that were
anticipated in yesterdays Star Later the
major will make a number of transfers of
minor Importance and will make an order
detailing four men for duty in the detective
office, heretofore stated in The Star.
Persons acquainted with police matters
commend Major Sylvester for the selections
made for promotion Many regrets are ex-
pressed that Lieut. GessfOrd should have
been reduced but II is explained that this
was done partly on account of age and also
for the reason of the lieutenant not being
so active as he formerly was.
Lieut.. Daley.
Sergeant John c. Daley. who is made
lieutenant. and who has been mounted. is
one of the best known sergeants on the
force. He has been known for a number
of years as the lighting sergeant" be-
cause of his activity. In 1850 he first saw
the light of day in Massachusetts. and when
quite a young man he entered Uncle Sans
service as one of his country's defenders.
Later he served as corporal in Battery G
LIST Artillery. and was stationed at Fortress
Monroe While in the service at the fort
he gained many friends.
In 1883 he came to this city and was APP
pointed u member Of the police force. and
subsequently, gained some notOriety and fig
ured in a number of severe struggles He
was particularly active in a crusade against
Keepers Of @speakeasies'' and other viola
tors Of the liquor law. In this work he
gained the confidence and esteem of both
the temperance people and liquor men who
favored observance Of the laws. He has
dore duty in several of the precincts hav-
ing been sent from one TO another to correct
existing evils. or to renew activity among
the men Seven years after his appoint
ment he was promoted 20 the $50 class and
I'VE years later he was made sergeant
Sergeant GessfOrd.
Lieut. James W. Gessford who is reduced
to the next lower grade will be known as
the senior sergeant in charge of the new
police station in Anacostia. His being
given this position will give Anacostia and
the county east Of the city a good police
service. Lieut.. Gessford is one of the few
remaining original members Of the police
force now doing active duty. He is a ma
tive Of Baltimore. where he was born Feb
ruary -. 1S3J. In 1852 he came TO this city
and had been here only one day when he
secured employment with Mr. Charles b.
church, with whom he worked for nine
years. Part of this time he was foreman
of the big lumber yards of Mr. Church in
South Washington.
When. in 1861. he made application for a
position on the force he had gained many
friends. and secured the name of Mayor
Berret 10 his papers
lie Went on duty September H. the day
me force was organized and two months
later was made sergeant. From time to
time he received other promotions and has
acted in every capacity IN the force with
the single exception of that of superinten-
dent For q number of years he has been
Connected with the order OF Odd Fellows,
the Independent Order of Mechanics and
the Knights of Pythias. His son, Harry
GeSSTOrd. Is member of the force and
holds 4 position Of trust AT headquarters
GesSford was the first lieutenant on the
force. having been appointed to the post
ton July -. 1865. soon after Congress pro-
Nldrd Tor such a position.
other Promotions.
Acting Sergeant James S. Kramer who
Is made full sergeant, has been member
Of the police force since 1889. and has been
An acting sergeant since February Much
OF his time was spent In the fifth precinct
in South Washington. While there he was
frequently put in citizens clothes for de-
tective work 1t was while doing duty in
this precinct that he distinguished himself
in the capture OF the Young murderers
he also figured ia a number of cases of
theft, and II was due TO his work that
many criminals We're brought to justice.
since being made an active sergeant he has
served under Lieutenant Kelly.
James Hartley Of the first precinct who
takes the position Of acting sergeant thus
made %aCant. has won the promotion. He
went on the force in 1891 and his earlier
days We're spent in the second precinct.
Three years ago he sent 10 the first
preCiuct under Lieutenant Amiss where his
education as an officer completed. His
promotion gives entire satisfaction to his
fellow officers
Policeman Frank NJ. Tompkins of the
same precinct Is also regarded as one OF
iHe finest in the precinct. His promotion
was a So merited. He was appointed men,
Der OF the force in 1882. and most of his
duty has been done under Lieutenant Amtss
This afternoon Major Sylvester issued an
order assigning the new lieutenant to the
ninth precinct. Lieutenant McCathrau
who is in charge OF this precinct will re-
NeVe Lieutenant GesSford.
one OF the new appolntes 10 the notice
force. named Green. added with twenty-fve
others recently named. is a colored man
the second of his race To be appointed SIM
the beginning Of the year.