The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-02-14
Citizens Association Tenders
the Major a Reception.
HIS SERVICES COMMENDED
Lieutenant Kenney Recounts Some OF
the Things Accomplished by the
Chief in the Tenth District.


Major Richard Sylvester. cniei OF Jho
Metropolitan police force. was the guest
OF honor ~ the monthly meeting OF the
Brightwood Citizens Association. held in
Brightwood Hotel last evening. The
largest number of members ever pres
ent at a meeting attended last night.
President Louis i. Shoemaker pre-
sided and when everyone was accom-
n;odated with seats or standing room he
called the meeting TO order and said:
We tender Major Sylvester this even
ing a reception under the auspices OF
the BriEhtwood Citizens Association
net merely because he ably fills the Of
fee OF Major of the Police Department
but because he. had proven himself 10 be
more than a mere acceptable officer
Any man who conducts with credit and
capahility the Office he has been called
upon 10 take 10 the satisfaction Of the
authorities and the people is entitled TO
our appreciation. but when he does more
as Major Sylvester has done. he is en-
titled to our esteem, respect, and ad-
miration. He has gone beyond the mere
pcrfunctOry performance OF duty by ap-
plvinE tact. ingenuity. capacity, and
ability. He has dealt with. and he no
doubt viii in the future deal with. logic.
the science or he theory. so to speak
OF his important Office. such an official
is the ideal of the Brightwood Associa-
ton. TApplause.l BY following his eX-
ample. every citizen can. in our estima-
man and taxpayer.
An Admirable Citizen.
Our association advocates as its mode
not only good citizenship and attention
TO personal matters. but in addition
thereto some evidence Of public spirit
and a determined desire TO advance the
general welfare. This spirit and senti-
ment has animated our organization
We have had. and 7 hope we Will con
tinue 10 have. not only a citizens as
ISOLATION for Brightwood, but an associa
ton for the District OF Columbia. oul
National Capital city We are not IN
mindful Of local interests and we hav,
sought 20 exert our influence and energy
in behalf Of the entire District We be
lieve that this desire should animal,
the District for the accomplishment o.
the best results. We. therefore. WELDON,
Major Sylvester. not merely as a cap
able officer. but as an admirable citi-
gen" IApplause.I
Lieut.. John Kenney. commanding the
Tenth precinct, Brightwood. was the
next speaker. He mentioned a few OF
the many things that Major Sylvester
in that district and in the course oil
his address he enumerated seventeen
or more extraordinary things. viz:
What He Accomplished.
complete system OF patrol box com
munication between all parts OF the pre-.
cinct
Extension Of bicycle service TO ter.
ritory north OF Florida Avenue
Increased service in duty OF mounted
ofacers of the precinct. The new assign
ment of them. demanding greater radiu,
of action and bringing them in closer
touch with more remote portions Of tn,
District.
The residents within the boundaries o
the present Tenth precinct, through
their citizens associations, requisite,
Major recommended a completely fur
nished precinct station. with up-to-dat
equipments and complete system o
patrol The first arguments produce,
by him TO Congress brOughS what is nov
known as the model station in the Dis
trict OF Columbia
The division Of the large territory o
the Tenth precinct was the result o
as his limited force allowed. the pro
lection demanded on account Of the won
derfuI development Of one OF the mos
valuable sections OF the District Of Co
Iumbia.
Visited every part OF the precinct bot
day and night. on foot. horseback. an,
in his buggy, until he knew by hear
the police needs Of residents OF the pro
posed new precinct. and he furthere,
those interests at once.
Whenever possible. re-enforced IN
service OF the precinct BY details OF ex
perienced officers from other sections O
the department.
He has. by personal effort and exam
pie. encouraged the men OF the pre-
cincts TO reach the maximum OF em
cheney
The placing Of post duty policemen ii
n