The Washington times., 1906-07-29

MAJ. Richard Sylvester. upon his re-
turn from Niagara Fails, where he ad-
dressed tho annual convention of police
en- efs Of New York State. relinquished
his official duties for two weeks TO rus
ticate about the woods Of his country
home at HarDers Ferry. W. Va Major
Sylvester is great trout fisherman,
and. with his boys. spends many hours
putting the rod and reel into service.
The majors summer home is ideally
situated overlooking the river and sur
rounded by a picturesque woodland.
While the head Of the Police Depart
ment is away. Capt. Robert 3. Board
man viii be acting major and superin-
tendent OF police.
Ex-CaDt T. b. Amiss who recently
attained the rank OF captain and was
retired after more than a qSarter OF a
century's service with the hluecoats. de-
votes much of his spare time nowadays
a. his studio making and mending viO-
Inns Captain Amiss is highly skilled
in the art. and he is likewise credited
with much ability as a performer. He
possesses one Of the finest collections Of
violins ia America. end his studio has
long been the haunt OF well-known mu-
siclans.
Popular Pat Crligh. one OF the depart
ment's crack mounted men. Is the
owner of a horse trained as skillfully
as any circus performer. 1t was upon
this horse tina. Pat captured Smell, the
girl slayer The animal possesses re-
markabIe intelligence. IN the capture
Of Smell. CraiRh attributes the success
of his exploit largely to the action OF
mis- fine stecd.
John Groff. the veteran crossing officer,
who IS stationed at the corner Of Ninth
street and Pennsylvania avenue. has
quite q reputation as a horse trainer.
lie has a string Of thoroughbreds that
would be the envy Of some Of our lead
Ing turfmen. Croft Is the proprietor Of
an extensive stock farm at Frederick.
Nd. and during his hours OF leisure can
be seen frequently behind a couple OF
1estroOted twO-year-olds.
Though il is true that the Districts
laws do not make IL obligatory upon
police officers 10 wear headlights, Com
modore John r. Sutton, Of the harbor
precinct police. is the author OF an IN
written law on this subject. Commodore
Sutton has for twenty-five years flashed
from his shirt front a handsome dia-
nlond. He regards the stone as sym
Dol Of luck.
Sergeant Plemmons. night inspector.
has tive brothers. four Of whom are
eugag ed !n the mercantile business in
the mountains OF North Carolina The
as~geant himself started life at cross
roads store and has worked 10 his pres
ant position.
Friends Of Mosby Williams. capable
night Waterman At Twelfth street and
Pennsylvania avenue. are urging him
20 abandon his present vocation and
talks UP the profession Of an actor.
Mosby's inimitsble voice. mis- friends de-
clare, would make him a fortune as
stage tramp" He demonstrates re-
markable ability in the theatrical line,
and as a minstrel star was great sue
cess IN his younger days.
Bill Young. the young night watch
man who has the reputation for never
sleeping" added another 20 his long
list Of arrests last week, VIXEN he took
into custody q notorious hOusebreaker
who was found lettering around in the
fashionable residence section OF north
west Washington.
Patrol drivers are wondering when
Major Sylvester viii take steps toward
having their salaries increased. Major
sylvester has evinced great interest IN
the plan 70 give the drivers raise, but
To- lone h-az az