The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-31

Lis "a AS4 renee II prospecting he has
located many leads OF geld. silver. lead.
/ copper, tin. and uranium During the past
twenty i've years MT. Greene has been en-
gagged IN the search for rare specimens in
the mineral world, and he probably has as
fine collection as can be found outside
Of the large museums.
Miss Frances E. Wadlefgh. Of the certia-
cate division Of the Pension Once has
returned from visit to Boston and other
Eastern cities.
Private T. F Sweeney, of the Eighth
police precinct, has been commended by
his commanding officer, Lieutenant " "
Jordan, for meritorious conduct in the ar
rest Of a man charged with larceny II
appears that the office OF the Standard
Laundry was entered and a sum OF money
stolen from the drawer. Private Sweeney
while not on duty heard that one Thomas
Green was suspected of the robbery. and
being acquainted with the man went and
arrested him before he had time 10 es-
cape Lieutenant Jordan has called the
attention OF the Commissioners to the
Matter through the superintendent OF
police
+ Private Charles 2. Pote, on the Metro
polItan police force, has rendered his
resignation to take effect today Mr-
Pote will engage in private business
Policeman Kennedy, who was assigned
to. the Bathing Beach from the Eighth
police station. has held that position for
over three years. This is the Ioneliest
beat On the entire police force. There is
seldom single arrest made during the
entire year at she beach, and whenever
one is made it is for q triaing matter,
such as violating a police regulation or
some other small offence The position
does not suit Policeman Kennedy IN the
slightest, as he is one Of the most power
fuI and also one OF the abIest men en-
the force He passes the time away as
best he can, and can always be seen after
the bathing season closes with his fishing
rod and pipe out On one OF the barges
or row boat fishing Sometimes he is
lucky and lands several bass, which are
abundant in the Basin
Sergeant LYDIA, of the Second police
station. who has been sick at his home
for several days, has returned to his post
He was suffering from a severe cold in
the chest and was confined TO his bed for
almost a week
Private John Kelley. of the Eighth po-
lice precinct. was granted a leave Of alb
scence of three days. The leave began
Saturday evening.
Policeman L ". Cnarltcn. who has
been i'll for six weeks with typhoid fever,
is slowly improving Some time ago
Charlton attempted TO return to active
duty at the First precinct station He
suffered a relapse and was forced 10 90
home. Charlton is a member Of the BIZ
cycle squad He has been on the police
force about four years.
i bad liberation of the teeth has caused
Policeman ]. E. Petersen. Of No station,
TO secure leave of absence. Petersen has
been away from duty ten days or more,
but his condition IS improved, and il will
not be long before he viii report for duty.
Three days leave Of absence has been
granted Policeman John 7. Money,sof No.
l station It is likely he will go to his
old home in Virginia for a hunting and
fishing trip. Since his appointment on the
force Of July 1 last Money has made a
success Of the police business. While yet
new TO certain conditions with which the
police occasionally have TO grabbIe. he is
yet not lacking in energy, intelligence. OF
faithfBlness.
Julian R. Simpson. of the bicycle squad
Of she First precinct station. a policeman
ahead of him in which TO rest from the
iTksome routine Of duty he viii spend
New Year at home with his family.
Night stationkeeper springman. Of No.
1 station. has returned to work. after
leave Of absence extending over i've days
Springman did not leave the city, but
spent his vacation ST home with his little
family
Policeman James Peyton. of the Second
precinct, who has been on leave OF alb
sence for the past two weeks, has re-
turned to his post. Peyton is known as
one Of the cleverest Zen on the force
when detecting shOp-iifJers becomes the
issue, and during his leave, most Of which
he spent IN the large department stores,
he captured a number OF shOp-lifters.
William Witte. the Waterman at the
City Postof1ce, besides being an athlete
of reputation. IS well known among bird
and dog fanciers- Mr.. White. OF, as he
IS more popularity known among his
friends and associates, BILL conducts
at his home a regular canary bird in
eubator and training establishment. He
also raises homing pigeons, hooking birds,
guinea pigs, fancy dogs of all descrip-
tions and breeds. and other specimens of
concentrated animals MI " ktLe : -lOult
is headquarters for bird ard dog fsnciers
in this city, and whenever one Of the deal
ers here is in need OF advice as regards
this or that breed Of dogs or cats or
birds, Mr. Witte is consulted Mr. Hagen
beck, the great firm in Hamburg that sup
plies the geological gardens of the world
with animals, a number Of years ago made
Mr.. Witte splendid offer TO affiliate him
self with that concern IN the capacity Of
bird and dog expert But Dir. Witte said,
This country is good enough for me-
One of the most efficient employees of
the Pension Bureau is Joseph Jackson, the
personal messenger to Commissioner Fl.
Clay Evans. Appointed January 1, 1866.
he is ending the thirty-ffth year Of his
service, during which time he has faith
fully watched the door to the private Of
fee of fifteen successive Commissioners.
Bred in the atmosphere Of ante-belium
Virginia. Jackson is a perfect Chesterfield
in manners, and be the applicant Of high
or lowly station in life, he is always met
with an air of courtesy and Difference on
the part Of this veteran in diplomacy.