The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-11-28
COULDN'T AGREE.
Police Commissioners McGill
and Walter Chose Diff
ferent Men for Pro-
motion.
TOpPIN MADE A SERGEANT
But No Roundsman Appoint
ed in His Place-May
Be Vacant a Long
Time.
TOpPIN MADE A SERGEANT

The meeting of the Police Commissions
ers held last night, lasted only ten min
utes. The caucus lasted nearly two
hours. At $50 o'clock the board filed into
the meeting room. It adjourned promptly
at ten O'clock.
The onay important business transacted
was the promotion OF Roundman Nicholas
Toppip, of the Gregory street station, to
be Sergeant. The promotion was made
without any trouble and Roundsman Top
pin was congratulated by all present.
The caucus being unusually long caused
much ommen among those present in
the lobby. The long delay was explained
by the failure of the board to fill the
vacancy caused by the promotion OF
Roundsman Toppin.
After the board adjourned a reporter for
the News, learned that for the first time
since the board organized Commissioners
McGilI and Walter, comprising the Demo-
cratic majority in the board, clashed over
an appointment. COMMISSIONS Walter, 1t
is understood, favored the promotion of
Patrolman Sidney O'Donnell, and Presi-
dent McGin thought Patrolman John
. Cavanagh, should have the place.
Commissioners McGm it is claimed
thought that as Cavanagh had been on
the force several years longer than
O,Donnell, h should lave the preference.
Commissioner Walter believed h a
O'Donnelrs record was as good as any
other patrolman on the force and he
would not give way. COMMISSIONS Nc
Gill was just as determined in his choice,
so no agreement was reached
Unless one of the two Commissioners
give way the vacancy will be continued
for several onths
Patrolman O'Donnell, who was recently
detailed as telephone clerk, was appoint
ed to the force about nine years ago. He
was soon after appointed as a bicycle
policeman, which duty he performed I'M
til he was detailed to his present assign
ment.
On recommendation of Chief Murphy,
honorable mention was given to Detec-
tives Larkins and McNally for the cap
ture of the four pickpockets last Satur-
day noon, the story of which was pub
lished in last nights News The Chief
also had honorable mention conferred on
Detectives Clark and Doyle for the cap
ture Of Kate Ryan,. the professional pick
pocket who wa arrested at the funeral
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Church, several weeks ago.
On recommendation of Captain Cox of
the Montgomery street station to Chief
Murphy. Patroiman Thomas B.. Kelly was
honorabIy mentioned for his heroism in
stopping a unawa horse in front Of
School No. IS several days ago. The act
probably prevented a serious catastrophe.
Michae Kilcauley. who, prior to Au-
gust IS, 1895, was a detective on the police
force, but was dismissed on that date,
petitioned for reinstatement. Kilcauley
claimed his dismissal was Illegal, as he
had never been notified Of his dismissal
and Commissioner Feeney was not pres
ent at the meeting at which he was
dropped. The matter was referred to
Corporation Counsel McDermott for his
opinion.
Spaulding & Jennings Steel Works ask
ed tina special police power be conferred
on Archibald Welsh, who is employed by
the firm as a Waterman. The matter was
referred to Chief Murphy, with power
Henry Shoppe, a third class chance
man was promoted to the second class,
for the capture OF two burglars on Mo-
vember s. President McGill called Shoppe
inside the railing n praised him for
his capture and work. Shoppe is a Re
publican and President McGill remarked.
1T is the work of the men in the depart
ment that will tell hereafter and not poll
tics.r
The Board adjourned subject to the call
of the chair.