The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
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Advertiser Bureau,
 Mohfle March 21

ols At police headquarters at the noon hour today there was a scene of marked actfv- ity, due to the swearing in of the new members of the department, under ap- pointment from Mayor Mclean. The swearing in took place in the re- corder's court room, o. D. Hoffman hav- ing the slips prepared in advance and as the names of the men were called out each individual came forward and sub scribed to the oath. The change in the personnel of the department A very marked from that of yesterday in that many of the old men are let out while some of the favored are allowed the hon. or of stepping upward.
 The fact that Lieutenant Edward Ron deau remains in his old position was com mented upon by. many friends of the veteran membef of the police department. sergeant Gilrof. who was on the night detail. becomfs day sergeant. while former Patrolfhan James Y. Shaw, who more years than any other member of the force. becomes night sergeant. One of the veterans. grown gray in the de- pertinent. Sergeant McCarron, is no more 2 member. to the regret of his many friends.
 There were many who expected posi- ton in the department, but the fact that only a limited number could be favored. caused much disappointment. Of the old force those who were retained were
 
 administration. There are many young men in the present roster and the good people of the city expect them to make a good report in the discharge of their new duties. Chief Case gave the new and the old men their instructions ard expects them to carry them out to the letter.
 At roll call tonight Chief Case read out the following instructions to the new force. they to be read again tomorrow morning:
 The acceptance of the appointment to the office of Chief of Police imposes upon me the duty of enforcing the law and preserving the peace of the city. This can only be done by the cordial assistance and cooperation of sober. courageous and industrious force. It is my purpose to treat every member of the police force fairly and at the same time to require of each one of them faithful discharge o duty. Drunkenness will not be tolerated and members of the force must not be seen in places where liquor is sold ex- cept in the immediate discharge of their duties.
 "All members of the force must keep on their beats and must be respectful and polite to citizens and others with whom they come in contact
 T intend to fairly and efficiently en- force the laws and l expect every mem her of the fosce to aid me in discharging this important duty.
 T shall insist at all times upon the ob- servance of the following rules and oth- CTS that may be promulgated from time to time as occasion requires:
 "All officers must walk their beats and not stand and hold conversation with cit- izens unless it be in connection with bus mess of the department or in giving in- formation.
 "Second-Pedestrians must have the right of way on the sidewalks and the sidewalks must not be unnecessarily ob- structed.
 "Thlrd-oficers must be always neat in appearance.
 "Fourth-An officers must learn the To- cation of police patrol call boxes and also where all the fire alarm boxes are situated and where the keys are kept.
 "Fifth-A1l officers are required to re- port at once anything happening on their beats that may require attention at head quarters in order that the same may be promptly attended to.
 "Sixth-Officers are required to report all electric lights that are not out over the hours"
 Mayor Mclean this afternoon an- nounced the following appointments:
 Pound Keeper. James Curran; Keeper Bienvile Park, Sidney Turner; Keeper Duncan Place, James McMahon( trans ferred from Bienville Park; Keeper Washington Square Park, Thomas Con nolly Ue-appointed)