The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-30
COLONEL Anderson
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the party mentioned tn, name of Colonel
Anderson in connection with the suggcs-
ton, and that was the starter. | heard
It again in a conversation INDUCED in by
several members of Council. That is pro-
badly how the report got out
$50 far as the statement made in the
afternoon papers that the place had been
offered Colonel Anderson is concerned,
that is false We do not offer places until
we have vacancies to fill. I have good
reason to feel that Colonel Anderson
would not accept the place even II there
were a vacancy and he were asked to
fill it. No charges have been preferred
against either the Chief or Captain Whit
lock, nor have wholesale charges been
suggested
CAPT ANDERSON'S STATEMENT.
All the reports and rumors and sur
misses were set at rest for all time, SO
far as Colonel Anderson was concerned
by a statement prepared by that gentle
man himself and given out to the press
last night. He says:
In view Of the publications in the after
noon papers connecting my name with
the office Of Chief of Police | think 1t
Droper to say that I would not abandon
my profession to accept the place even If
It were rendered to me, which has not
been done.
I told the gentlemen OF the press who
called on me that I had not given the
matter a thought, and had nothing to say
on the subject,
It is true, I expressed belief that the
department would be strengthened If ad-
lninistered upon the principle of military
discipline. and said something in praise
OF a police force known to me. which was
so conducted which. however. was not
intended for publication. wish TO add
without in any way referring to the pres
ent administrations that I believe the
rank and file OF our present force to be
composed of faithful servants OF the pub
lie. and it would be an honor to any man
to be at their head and occupy the high
position of public trust and confidence
that it would involve
Colonel Anderson said that he was in
a party Of gentlemen when the subject
of the police situation came up. Several
Of those in the party were members of
the City Council, when some one sug-
gestcd that he would be a good man for
the place.
Commissioner Manning was pr,-S1ut,'
Sdld tololel anderson, and IN q jOcular
sort Of way he asked me would ACCEPT
the position. I told him I hadn't given
the matter 8, thought. although several
of my friends had already spoken to me
about it. No committee waited upon me.
nor did I consider from Mr. Nannfnc,s
manner that | had been asked to sue
coed Major Howard. I couldn't give up
my other business to accent the place
anyway and | understand I am outside
the age limit, so that I cannot be even
a possibility
INTEREST DOES NOT LAG.
With this incident closed interest In
the Poi;>e Board does not lag. All ewes
are turned toward them and the result
OF the Angle trial Will be watched with
q great deal of CURIOSITY 1t is believed
this case Will be tal5sl up at the regular
meeting on Thursday. What evidence
viii be forthcoming has not been indi-
Gated
Acting Sergeant Wyatt spent last sat
urdaV On special duty. but what it was
no one VIII state. The presunntron is
that it was in connection with the sDecl
tication in the Angle case. and +. is said
that the gambling cases will not be tho
only matter 10 be brought out in the
hearing.
Captain Angle stateA last night that
he had not secured counsel Yet, but II
Is likely that he VIII have a leadtr-
lawyer to conduct his case when il IS
heard.
NO member of the Police Board. even
Captain Whltock himself can conceive
Weher the report concerning the latter
came from
captain WhltIock points with pride re-
his record as a policeman. a sergeant.
captain and a soldier and he said last
night that he Ceted any one to bring
charges against his character and his
integrity.
Major 'Ioward paid little attention to
TIE report That he was to be decapltated.
Ills record on tho force and in the Con-
federate army Is also one to be proud
Of
Commissioner Bosher paid him a high
tribute yesterday when he spoke of MS
long and faithful service and his in
terGnty.
MAJOR Howard Is one of .4e best mon
I know" he said
.rhe board VIII meet In regular session
on Thursday Aside from the Angle ras
there is nothing of special interest on
tic;pated. 1t VIII be several months hn-
fore the committee on rules and reerIa
tons VIII be ready for a report A mem,
Der of the committee said last night th,t
the rule III reference to age would nor
be changed. At present 1t is thtrtv-tve
except in cases of those who have fi,e6
applications pr1or 10 1883.
A DEADLY LETTER
Rraathed of Love bit G,va nJo .I