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program which will keep the plain clothes
men busy, and there will be no room for
complaint hereafter that they have nothing
to do. :. .. - .s-.a.I - .'. y
Burglars and hold-up artists will not be al
lowed to operate with impunity in the resi-
dence districts Detectives will be detailed
every night in different residence districts,
the exact locality being kept secret, and they
will be quite apt to come in contact with any
attempts at housebrcaking or highway. rob-
berry. ..- .lIs
I don't believe that two better men could
have been selected for the responsible posi-
tions they occupy than Captain Getchel, the
acting chief, and Stiles Jones, acting mayors
secretary l have received nothing out conf
pliments for the appointments since they were
made. I haven't heard one word Of crti-
cism. Both men are thoroughly honest.
steady and reliable. They are above reproach
in every respect, and will be actuated by an
earnest conscientious desire to discharge
their duties to the best of their ability. Con-
sldering the bad taste Of Amesism still left
in the municipal mouth, they are just the
kind of men needed to purify the atmosphere
about police Headquarters and the city hall.
. In justice to Captain C. R. HILL l wish
to deny the morning paper reports that he
was asked to resign. Whatever my inten-
tons may have been, 7 had not asked Cap
tain Hill to step out of office when he came
to me and voluntarily placed his resignation
in my hands. l wish also to have it clearly
understood that Chief Ames' resignation v as
not accepted on the compromise basis of
Captain Hills discharge. Colonel Ames never
mentioned Mr.. Hills name to me, and did
not ask for his discharge as condition
precedent to his (Ames) resignation.
Some Police Transfers.
1t was Captain "Jake'' Helms move
again Saturday on the police checker
board. He came to tie Central station
Tuesday from the North Side station by
order of Chief Ames. Owing to the res
ignation Of Captain c. r. Hill, who had
been ordered to the North Side, Captain
Helms stay at Central was brief one.
He Is again on watch at the North Side
station. .."- ..
Captain A. H. Runge will be on night
duty in command at the Central station,
and Lieutenant George Sinclair will be
on days.
Burke O'Brien has been removed from
the municipal court:to the East Side sta
tion, where he will work with Detective
Louis Hansen. Detective Joseph schutta
returned from the East Side to desk duty
at police headquarters.
Lieutenant G. w. Curtis has gone back
| to- the municipal court. Captain E.. W
| Dudley will remain in charge at the
municipal court for the time being. His
| transfer and reduction in rank are ex-
| pected. ~: - =
! Albert Czaia, who has. had an easy
| berth for several months past as orderly
to Mayor Ames, will walk a beat agair
as soon as Ernest Wheelock returns from
two weeks vacation, which begins to-
morrow. Mr. Wheelock will then combine
the duties of orderly and secretary to the
/ chief of police. 50
! Captain Fred E. Coffin, who has been IL
I command of the cavalry" has changed
| places with Detective John Stavlo at tn,
South Side station. Stavlo has joined hi
! old running mate, John Morrissey, th'
detective harness at headquarters.
I The; plain clothes men who are now OF
! the march at night report for duty at 1
1 p! m. and patrol the residence. district
! until morning. -8as@,- ".f,~ ,-~
! Detective Charles Nelson left for Chi
\ cago last night to complete arrangement
Il for a new POSITION He expects~to resigl
4 from the police ce~Sept. Il and is sai'
\ to have sold his August sala ry at "a dis
4 count. ~ "'% - -, --
/ Mr.. Powers has received no further ,wor
! from Mayor Ames, whose formal resigna
tion is yet to be received, Thomas R
Brown and Captain Hill said this NOR
hing that they had received no intimatio
as to Mayor Ames' present plans.