Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-29
PROSPECTIVE CHANGES
GOSSIP REGARDING THE METRO
PoLITAN POLICE FORCE.
Rumor That Capt. Heffner is to Be Re
tired-Consequent Promotions
Discussed.

Members of the police force are indulging
in gossip about prospective changes soon to
be made. Rumor has it that Capt James
E. Heffrer is to be retired the first of next
month. He has been connected with the
department since the close of the war and
has served the department faithfully as
private, sergeant, lieutenant and captain
1t is known that he requested Maj. Sylves-
ter to retire him, and, it is said, his appl-
cation has been acted upon favorably. VINO
is to succeed him is a matter of conjecture
There are several lieutenants who are ell
gible- and willing to accept the promotion.
1t is thought by many members of the de-
partment that Lieut.. Amiss will succeed
Capt Heffner, and that in few months he
will retire from active service.
The question of most Importance to those
who are looking for promotions involves
the successor to the lieutenant who Is pro-
noted There are but few sergeantS on
the force who are not DESTROYS of taking
command of precinct, and they are the
older men, who have seen many years OIL
active service. Many names have been men-
toned for the lieutelantcy, but the seiec-
ton has not yet been made. 1t is also said
that the lieutenant who is to be made cap
tain has not yet been selected.
The changes already mentioned will make
roorl for the promotion of a man from the
ranks There is plenty of available ma
terial for the place of sergeant, and no frou-
BILE will be experienced in making CHOICE.
The promotion may be made by competitive
examination.
Capt. Heffner's Record.
Capt Heffner, is the son of Michael and
Lavina Heffner of Mechanicsville, Frederick
county, Nd, where he was born October III,
1S43 AS a boy, he worked upon farm un-
til he was seventeen years of age. He en-
listed in Company D, LIST Maryland Volun-
teers, at the beginning of the civil war and
served three months, August 70, 1857. he re-
entered the service for three years in Com
pany d, 9th Maryland Volunteer Infantry,
serving in the I'd Brigade, 9th Army Corps,
Army of the Potomac. During the war he
participated in the battle of Winchester,
June IA, 1863, and September 49, 1864; was
in the fights at Mine Run, the Wilderness,
at Spottsylvania Court House, Cold Harbor,
Petersburg in 1864 and 1865; Frederick juno
ton and AppomattoX Court House and was
present at the surrender of Gen. r. e. Lee.
Young Heffner was severely wounded at
the battle of Winchester, September 10, 1861
while under Gen. P. H. Sheridan. After this
extended and eventful career as a soldier,
which closed when he was discharged June
20, 1865, Mr.. Heffner came to Washington
and went into the produce business in the
old Center and Northern Liberty markets.
The 10Th of September, 1867, he was mar
ried to Miss Emma r. King. She and a
daughter, Lilly, and son, Clarence, con-
stitute the captains family. He was made
a private on the metropolitan police force
January 10. 1863; acting sergeant Novem-
Der Z, 1873; sergeant April 10, 1888, and
lieutenant August l. 1888.
While a lieutenant in charge of the ninth
precinct he gave his constant attention to
duty and maintained good order and dis
cipline in the northeastern section of the
city to the satisfaction of its citizens and
the department. In the various capacities
in which he has served. Capt. Heffner has
always been recognized a thorough
officer, courteous gentleman, and man of
unquestioned good character.