Evening star., 1900-10-12

Maryland In the partnership and conduct
Of same but the idea, to layman, seems
feasible.
'The expense Of the maintenance Of the
Junior Republic farm, in order that the
state of Maryland might enjoy the privi-
lege which it does now, would have to be
divided between the government and that
state. and the enactment Of law which
would permit Of the restraining and send
ing Of such prisoners to that institution.
"A law on the subject could be passed
which should read something like the fol-
lowing:
"'Be it enacted. etc. that all youthful pris-
oners, both male and female, when ad-
judged guilty in the Police or other court
in the District of Columbia Of misdemean-
ors, first or second offense, or felonies, first
offense may be confined on the farm of
the Junior Republic. located in the state of
Maryland. where they shall be instructed
in agriculture and manual training at an
expense OF SO much per capita, the same
to be paid out OF money not otherwise ap-
propriated, etc. Such prisoners to be fur
nished with certificate Of ability and
character at the close Of their term of serv-
ice.' +"
Appointments and Promotions.
The civil service commission, on the
requisition Of the major and superintendent
Of police, shall certify the eligible list of
candidates after such examination to said
major and superintendent OF police, who
shall select candidates for recommendation
for appointment to the Commissioners from
such list until the same shall be exhausted,
provided that such candidates shall be Of
unquestioned moral character and possess
the other qualifications required by law.
Appointments shall be in class one, and
promotions from that class to class two
shall be made in the order of appointment
to the force. provided an intelligent atten-
ton to duty may. warrant such advance
ment The filling Of vacancies Is also pro-
vided for. Any vacancy or vacancies which
may exist in the Office; OF captain, ueuten-
ant or sergeant within six months after
such examination shall be provided for
from the candidates highest on the eligible
list In their order eof merit as heretofore,
set forth. All certificates for appointment
and promo ion shall be issued by the civil
service commission. the records Of the po-
the character ands standing Of applicants.
Transforming ana Retiring Omcers.
The law governing the pensioning and re-
tirement of members Of the police. the ma
jor proposes, shall be amended as follows:
Provided that hereafter the Commission
ers Of the District of Columbia are hereby
authorized and directed to deposit with the
treasurer OF the United States, out of re-
ceipts from fines In the Police Court and re-
amount to meet any deficiency in the po-
!1ceman's fund or firemans fund. Act of
June IL. 1886. except as TO receipts from
dog licenses.
.iofiueu Iurtnef, tndt inc MAYOR ana Su-
perintendent. assistant superintendent. cap
tafns and lieutenants. after fifteen years
service In the police force, or having been
injured or contracted disease In the line of
duty, may be removed from the force and
snail receive an allowance equal to so per
cent OF the salary paid at the time Of such
removal; or In case of death. the widow and
children under sixteen years OF age shall
be granted sum not exceeding that afore-
said. All of act OF February o, 1885 not
inconsistent with this provision to remain
In full force and effect"
Through the successful establishment OF