The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-02-18
CAPTAIN BLACK
NAMED AS CHIEF

| llclu SpeCldl HleeUiIiS anu Hlduc Cile
following appointments:
Chief Of police--George Black, pro-
NOTED from captain.
Captain ofpolice-Charles E. Evans,
promoted from sergeant.
Sergeant of police-IIiram White,
promoted from turnkey.
Turnkey-W William Floyd, promoted
J from patrolman.
Patrolman James Elliott, Of No. ,
Kentmere Road.
1t did not take Mr.. Clarkson and
Mr.. Jones long to settle the whole
matter.
The application of persons who de-
sired to be chief were read. They
were received from Captain A. Il.
Matlack, Of Company c. First Della
ware Infantry; City Councilman
James II. Morris, Of the Eighth ward,
and Police Sergeant Charles L. Evans.
Noapplication for promotion was re-
ceived from Captain Black.
After getting this list of uamcs, the
commissioners considered the prospec-
tive appointment, and it did not take
them long to decide that the next
chief should be chosen from the de-
partment. Inasmucll as Captain
Black was exonemtcd of the charges
brought against him recently, and as
he had an excellent police record dur
ing his eleven years on the force. he
was naturally selected by the commits
sioners to be chief. lie was the high
est Republican officer, and his pro-
motion to be chief was but step
from captain.
There had been no applications for
captain as the mcndid not wish to an
ticipate the action Of the commission
ers. Captain Black was called before
the commission and notified Of his pro-
motion. The duties ofChiefof Police
were discussed aud Mr.. Clalkson add
ed.
1--WE have confidence in you, and it
is needless for us tosay ttlatwe expect
you to enforce the law fcarle>sly and
to conduct the police department in u
way that will be productive OF the
best results, and that will serve
the best interests of the citizens of
Wilmington.
Captain Black thanked the commits
sioners for promoting him. Turnkey
White was appriscd OF his promotion
by the commissioners and he thanked
them cordially. Sergeant Evans was
on his district when he heard that he
had been made captain, and on arriv-
ing at the police station he retired
from duty for the night, and will re-
port again this morning, when he will
don the stripes of of captain. The
star wore heretofore by Chief Black
was transferred to Captain Evans, and
Chief Black was furnished with Il
badge of his Office by the commission
erS.
Chief Black is 30 years old and
native of Wilmington. lie hasservcd
with distinction us patrolman ser
gcant. captain and acting chief. Not
a word ever could he said against him
till Il ncfarious plot was concOcted by
squad Of gamblers took to break up
his home and land him off the force.
lie first was appointed policeman
in July, 1891, When Mayor Wiley was
in Office. lie continued as a patrol
man until May |. 1893, when he was
promoted to he scrgcan, by the police
commissioners. lie continued in that
position until December 1901, when
he was promoted to be captain to sue
ceed Robert W. Chambers. lie has
occupied that position Since. and has
been an efficient officer lie always
gave matters on his turn his personal
and with the patrolman is
very popular. Former Chief of Po-
lice Dolan, during his administration,
said he regarded Captain Black as one
of the best policemen that could be
found. When the crusade against
gamblers was begun year ago, lead
ing up to the Investigation by the
commissioners Captain Black was at
the head Of the movement against
them.
Charles +. Evans, The new cap
tain OF police, is one Of the oldest
policemen IN point Of service In the
lie was appointed
under Mayor Harrinston's regime.
fourteen years ago as sergeant,
and When the patrol wagon system
was established he was made pa
troll sergeant. Under Mayor
Wiley administration he was ap.
pointed Captain, but when the Dem.
ocrats obtained control Of the com
10 1893, he was reduced 10
rank from Captain to Sergeant.
In that position he has remained
ever since. He is an aggressive po.
lice men, with an excellent record,
aud many friends, and also had
strong endorsement for the position
ot CHEF,
Hiram White, the new street ser
eeanl, was appointed OH the force
at the same time Captain Black
was, in 1891, and served as patrol.
manuntii July. 1890 when he was
a ppoiDt dturnkey 10 succeed Frank
CaZZo.
patroIman Floyd, the new turn
key, also was appointed to the orce
Ia 1891.
Will Pleasure Two Boats.
Custom House Inspector Peter Is.
Ayars will this week measure two
boats al the wards OF the Harlan