The Washington times., 1903-07-07
LOCAL POLICEMEN
TO Be ON EXHIBITION
Some of WashingtOn'S Fin
esttO Go to st. Louis Fair.
SOCIAL ECONOMY DIVISION
The Scope of This Branch of the Ex-
position Covers War Against Crime,
Pauperism, and Disease.

The novel plan to exhibit a detail of
washington police at the st. Louis Ex-
position will again occupy the attention
pf Major Sylvester this week. With
Jew of discussing the feasibility and ad-
antages OF the proposition. Alvin E.
Pope, in charge of the department of
social economy of the coming fair, will
visit the Capital within a few days, and
fonfcr with the local superintendent In
Eegard to arranging for such display
The scheme of Major Sylvester is to
Exhibit a selected squad of the local
finest" to show in simple and con-
vincing way the evolution of the police
within the last decade. He believes
such an exhibit would not only be of
great interest to the visiting public, but
would also furnish them with an ex-
cellent idea of the rapid strides of
progress made by the department
Specimen of Local Force.
The ranks of the local force hold many
fine specimen of the best type of pri-
Z Yates. AS result of this. 1t is general
ly believed that most CT the selections
J would come from the District depart
ment. should the plan become a reality
During his visit here. Mr.. Pope will
discuss with Major Sylvester the ar
Engagements for additional exhibits in the
department of social economy. The
scope Of this branch OF the exposition
covers the war against crime. pauper-
Ism, and disease. Each large city
throughout the country will be called
upon to make a number of contributions
and the exhibitors will be encouraged to
conduct experiments and Investigations
with view of gathering original work.
To accomplish the desired purpose of
the department the exhibits will be a
unit. logically classified. scientifically
prepared, and artistically arranged.
Wherever possible, exhibitors will be re-
quested to send experts to take charge
OF the various subdivisions. The histor-
ical development of each subject will be
illustrated. modern abuses exposed, and
improved methods represented.
To Eliminate Criminals.
The exhibit of destitute. neglected, and
delinquent children will introduce the
subject of charities and correction. and
kis planned to afford an opportunity to
emphasize the great Importance OF pre-
vention as means of eliminating the
pauper and criminal elements Of society
The institutions for the care OF destitute
children will be presented in the order
of their historical evolution, beginning
with the almshouse and closing with the
''placing-out" societies. The methods of
the Juvenile court and the system of pro-
baton will also be displayed.
The institutional care of destitute
adults and the relief of needy families
in their homes will also form exhibits of
interest. The prime object of the latter
is to show the economy Of business like
methods in administering relief and the
disastrous results of indiscriminate
almsgiving. A study will be made of the
evolution of the processes Of public ana
private relief. after which will be dis
played the methods of charity by organ
ized societies.
A study OF disease, its cause and pre-
vention. and it's relation to crime and
pauperism will open the subject of hos
pitfalls. dispensaries. and nursing" In
addition to this there will be study of
-
feeble minded, and epileptic. with the
idea Of showing the progress made in
their treatment
Crimes Annual Cost.
The treatment and Identification OF
criminals Will form the main exhibit II
is estimated that the total cost for
criminals. including the cost of capture
conviction. and of property destroyed
amounts in the United States 10 5000,
100000 annually The object of the ex-
hibit will be to show the most improved
methods of dealing with this class. meth
DDS which, II generally employed. would
greatly reduce the expense. The study
will be taken up under a number Of
separate divisions.
The best methods employed by boards
OF charity and boards OF control in
supervising institutions for the unfor-
tunate will be demonstrated while the
abuse resulting from corruption, greed,
and neglect viii be exposed. The ex-
hibits will be chosen from those organ
izations Of professional persons engaged
In this work.
While in the city MIR. Pope will make
an effort to obtain the aid of local in
stitutions in making the exhibit OF the
department success. An appeal will
probably be made through Major syI
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