Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-16

Washer. He has been courteous, pains
taking and vigorous as an officer and
prisonkeeper. The trouble with our
police force has been the lack of
head" Following this he paid COM
pllment to the force at large by say
ing that no other city in the State had
a force where there was better timber
than could be found in the Akron Of
flcers He referred to Mr. Washers
ability to collect evidence and his
trait of obtaining material for the
State from those charged with crime.
He believed that this unusual ability
should be utilized. Some time ago l
told Mr.. Washer that l thought it
would be q piece of good fortune for
him if he was kicked out of Akron.
said this because l believed he was
too big a man for this city. He could
gain position In New York, Chicago
or the United States secret service
that would pay him much more than
he hoped for in Akron"
Capt. Aaron Wagner was called by
the chairman. He said: Il condole
with the Board and you gentlemen
have my sympathies in this your hour
of trials and tribulatlons. Like Gen.
Dick | have had some experience in
making and recommending appoint
ments. The position Of Chief of Po
lice Is an important one and should
be filed by the people. | come here
as business man realizing that cir
cumstances have demonstrated that
we must have the best available man
at the head of the police department.
He must have executive ability, man
who is able to direct all the affairs con-
'nected with the police department.
He must have the courage to meet all
the emergencies as they arise. Poll
tics should cut no figure. A Republl-
can, Democrat, Populist, aye Prohi-
bltlonist If he is the right man, ! am
not here to champion the candidacy Of
any one man. feel that the appoint
ment should be made from the LEGAL
police force. II / had the selection to
make | would name one of two men.
am, however, in sympathy with the
men who come here to recommend
the appointment Of Mr.. Washer. l
think he embodies all that goes to
make up good Chief of Police. He
has had experience and can direct and
control the police department, | am
not here TO dictate but to tell what
think"
Mr. Joseph Hays said he hoped that
the Board would see its way clear to
appoint Mr., Washer,
Prof X, S Thomas had something to
say in reference to dictatlon in appoint
mcnts. Touching ON this he said: u
have always held to the doctrine that
when man Is elected or appointed
| to position he should have the priv
ilege of conducting his Office as he be-
lieves right and proper. This Is the
attitude that all should have towards
you In this matter. Up to the present
time | have held to that principle.
believe that this Board is fully compe-
tent to do the best thing in this ques-
ton. | have had little to do with the
police force although have had some
experience in warfare since my arri-
val in Akron four years ago. 1t has
however been of the pop-gun variety
and 1t was not necessary TO call in the
police. 1t seems to me from what l
have been told that Mr.. Washer is
eminently qualified for the Office of
chief of police"
After Prof. Thomas had completed
his remarks the meeting adjourned.
A Democrat reporter had brief
conversation with member Of the
Board after the committee had with
drawn. The Commissioner stated that
he was glad that the citizens were TAX