The St. Louis Republic., 1904-12-18

nirablv. Chief Eielv knew that it would
b necessary Tor 81. Louis 20 have de-
tect.ves from other cities. but hesitated TO
recommend it. on account OF the expense.
Finally. however. he decided that the
energeicy required tho step. and he went
: before the board with the recommenda-
ton Eighteen men from other cities, con-
seluentiy. were here all summer.
RESULT IS GRATIFYING.
The result is gratifying to Chief kiely.
X is pleasing TO the Board Of Police Com
missioners. Never before in police history
has there been SO little crime among so
many persons
chief kie!y's signature on a letter or Of
fetal paper probably denotes his character
more than anything elae except his face.
, Every line shows strength. forccfulness
and energy. which the mead of the Police
Department has TO spare
The pen suffers when chief kiely writes.
lor lS,r he bears down with great strength.
which is never made until the name is
iully written and the period is added IS
heary Unlike the formation of parts of
OtfeF letters. which are made slowly. the
Chief puts on the dash with a quick move
H1ent. The pen seems 10 grOGn under the
strain One indication Of the !ove of col
ors is shown in the purple ink that is used
by the Chief He will have no other. al
thouyh other offices connected with the de
partnent are supplied with the customary
black writing fluid.
TenaCity is shown in the hroad face and
square Jaw. The Chief has shown on more
Than one occasion the bulldog IN his na-
ture.
When he once takes hold he holds on
like terrier. and he is SO set In mis- con-
rtcticns that it Is almost impossible to
shake him. Even before one hears his
bass voice he comes TO the decision tha;
way If he thinks It is the right way
MAKES FRIENDS SLOWLY
Chief Kielv is secrctive He makes
friends slowly. but keeps them when he
gets them. He is frank in speech when
he decides to talk. He Will give to mem
Der OF the Police Roard hss opinion as
oIuntIy as he Will tell a crook that there
Is no place in ST. Louis for him.
l o women he is polite and attentive He
VIII brook no uncivil actions on the part
of his men where women are concerned
The writer has heard him talk to young
father would 10 daughter Here the
Kindness of his heart shows palmer than
any other place.
Re IS adverse to publicity in such cases
they can get no such Information from
him. He is of the supporters of the
Juvenile Court. ard believes it does great
good. He tavors giving the Young Offend
er second chance.
The Chief is 80 years old His hair is
black. but a few threads of gray are be-
-iTing 10 peep IN around the temples.
His locks are wont TO curl His forehead.
Of medium height. is broad Corsidera bic
space exists between his eyes which the
BertiiiOn experts class as azure blue The
nose is regular. but trifie longer than is
usually seen in such a broad face The
mustache is of good size. black like the
hair. and the upper lip curls when he
lauzh-. When he is displeased the Jaws
come together with a snap and the azure
blue eyes zlisten. But he holds back his
temper with determination. except on
rare occasions. when he lets go and makes
things fy.
His shoulders are broad and his arms
large and well developed. His leg is as
hard as rock. and on a recent trip to Hot
Springs. the first furlouch he had taken
since connected with the department he
showed his power Of endurance when he
climbed the mountains twice day. and
other men were content with one such
experience in twenty-four hours.
LIKES PT-ICE UNIFORM
The Chief likes the police uniform He
likes TO see 1t spotless. Tidy in his own
nature. ne desires his men 20 keep thc!-
uniforms clsar. Discipline is one of his
hobbies. He rides il at all times Cap
tairs are regularly urged to impress it's
necss5ity on the men II can he truth
that the force at present Is the best as 10
DISCIPLINE the city has ever had
Once In awhile q policeman steps from
the path. II Chief KieIy gets to hear of
It the policeman viii hear from him.