The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-01-27

Mr.. c. p Durham of the pension division
Of the Treasury Department. that if one
casts his bread upon the waters he is
apt to find that it viii return 20 him
after the lapse of many days.
The close of the war;" he went on to
say, found me in a speculative mood.
and this continued for several years fol-
lowing the expiration of my term Of ser
vice. During the next few years l made
and lost several comfortable fortunes. At
last came 90 a point where my property
holdings were reduced to a part. but
quite valuable. ownership in a silver
mine in the West one day while in
Dayton. Ohio I learned by wire that my
partner had. with a squad OF men. armed
with Winchester rifles. elected my rep
rescntatives az tfTe mine and informed
them that he would De the sole owner for
the future 7 went 90 the telegraph office
and sent him q despatch. He vas then
at salt Lake CITY. The message was TO
this effect II you DO not at once undo
the dirty work you have this day done
! will ruin you. morally socially, and
financially and signed my name TO IL.
The attention of the manager of the Office
was called by the receiving clerk TO the
wording of the telegram and the former
said. We won't send that despatch At
that ! became very angry, and the words
spoken on both sides could be heard very
plainly I'm the street.
Presently q big man. whose every ap-
pearance indicated an abundance Of
wealth came into the Office and said in
commanding tone: What is the matter
Eere2
Il was not a bit pleased at the intru-
sion. and I replied with some warmth.
I would like to know what business it is
Of yours I had noticed that upon the
entrance Of the stranger the manager be
came very polite and. the stranger, ad-
dressing him. said. You send that tele-
gram and ] will he responsible
All right. sir said the telegraph
man. and The despatch was forwarded,
the result of which my property was
saved to me
When we got outside the Office ] re-
marked TO nv neWly-fOund friend. I wish.
sir you would tell me why you interested
Yourself in my behalf as you did, / never
did anything for you
This was the reply: 7 would know
your voice If I heard il in kamschatka-
One night some years ago when / was
in a city in the far Northwest ] was in
hard luck 1 met you and asked for
little help. Without a moments hesita-
ton. or a word Of enquiry. you handed
me a half dollar although I could see l
thought. that you we're lily able 10 AFFORD
IT, So in the future command If you Will
and ] am at your service.
The rather antiquated city OF George
town. whose official name is West Wash
ington. is known as the Seventh police
precinct Its heights command a view Of
the country for miles around, and just be-
yond is Woodley. where Grover Cleveland,
when President of the United States. lived
in the summer time; Georgetown Univer-
sity. celebrated throughout the world as
an institution Of learning; the valuable
terminals Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal: extensive lumber and coal yards. and
beautiful homes are within the limits Of
this precinct. all dependent for protection
OF life ard property upon the force under
Lieut. John A SwiEdells. one Of the most
practical officers Of the force. he is even
tempered and Oadgauged in his ideas,
with the courage necessary for all emer-
gencies. He has served long and success
fully in the several lines TO which he has
been assigned. In the precinct which he
now commands Lieutenant Swindells has
lived and performed duty for many years
He was born ~ Maryland October p. 1898
When q youth he worked in grist mill
and was always industrious and attentive
70 duty. At the outbreak Of the war
young Swindells left home and freside 20
hattie for the Union. de was in the ar
tillery service and won distinction for
himself. reaching the grade OF commits
stoned officer. On January 10. 1851, he
went on duty as a member Of the police
force and soon earned a record OF which
any officer might well be proud Three
years after his appointment Private Swim
dells was detailed as acting sergeant. and
in September. 1872 he was made a full
sergeant. In this capacity he served IN
Ill May 1883, when he was again pro-
NOTED. As Lieutenant he was put IN
charge Of the Georgetown precinct, but a
short while after his promotion was Sc
lected TO fill the Office Of inspector IN
charge Of the detective corps. This was
shortly after the reorganization OF the
service in 1883. and under his supervision
the department soon acquired a high rep
utation- The trying responsibilities. to-
gether with an ill-arranged and uEsani-
tary Office, where Police Headquarters
were then located. impaired the lieuten-
ants health. and in February. 1892, he
was. at his own request. relieved. and by
direction Of the Major Of Police again
given charge Of the Seventh precinct
where he has since served.
For a considerable period he has. In cd-
dition 90 his other duties. acted as a
member OF the trial board OF the depart
ment which hears and reports 70 Major
Sylvester. the superintendent OF Police
the result Of their Investigation regarding
any policeman concerning whom charges
are brought.
The next commander OF the Department
Of the Potomac. Grand Army Of the Re-
public, vi be Senior Vice Commander
y. f. Bingham, Of the Treasury Depart
ment. This prediction can safely be
made. becaJse Comrade Bingham is a
candidate for the Place. is popular With
the membership Of the organization, and
he has no opposition. That Mr.. Bingham