Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-29

gomery, w. B Mulhall, A. D. Moffett, ]. U.
Nussbaum. w. E. Ogle. ]. NJ Peterson, g.
r. Patterson, H. B. Rector. Ira Sheetz. I.
B. Scanlon, w. E. Smith, w. s. Shelby, j.
A. springmann, G. A. schrader. j. F.
c. White and E. A. Walker.
Nominations Made.
Other positions provided in the bill are
filled by Major Sylvester with the follow
ing nominations: To be clerks at $500 per
annum, L. r. Mason and D. w. wilkins:
Mrs. 8. J. Mcleod appointed matron at the
house Of detention. at $500 per annum; +.
r. Byrne and E. J. Schippel appointed
clerks. at $500 per annum; T. 8. Slavin. ].
H. Holmes, Randolph Lawson and w. +.
Walker appointed drivers, at $3.50 per an
mum; w. b. Edmonston, D. +. Lawson. w.
A. Stone, William H. Price, George Il. keeo
and A. R. Hewitt appointed guards, at 5000
per annum.
Some Are Disappointed.
While probably more than three hundred
members Of the force are disappointed over
the action of the superintendent OF police
in making the selections he has made, It
is recognized by most of them that the pro-
motions seem to have been made because of
merit and not by reason Of influence. The
selection Of the ten sergeants mentioned TO
I'LL the positions of lieutenants seem to give
satisfaction to the force generally, but
OF course. there many other SER
geants who think they should have been
promoted.
It was a foregone conclusion that Capt.
Boardman was to be made assistant super
intendent of police with an increase of 500
a year in his salary: that Captains Swim
dels, Cross and Gessford were to be pro-
NOTED to be inspectors and that the lieu
tenants were to be made captains
These promotions. therefore, excited no in
foro h, hat tnfa cd 10
members of the department more than
anything else in connection with the
changes was the names of the sergeants
who would succeed the leutenants, and
most of those who have been successful, 1t
is stated were less active than were those
who failed to get the promotions.
The selection Of Detective Sergt. Charles
7. Peck to serve as lieutenant meets with
the general appreciation of the members of
the detective force and his many friends
in other branches of the service. He has
been identified with the detective service
of the department for about eight years
and enjoys the confidence of all the mem
bers Of that command While his rank is
to be that of lieutenant he is to be in
charge of the detective office at night, one
of the most important positions in the po-
lice department. At times, during the alb
sence of Maj. Sylvester and Capt. Board
man. 1t will be necessary for the new lieu
tenant to play the part of superintendent
of police.
Other Changes Expected.
1t is generally understood that there are
to be several Of the older members of the
force retired within the next few months.
Included In this list is captain and two
or more Of those who received promotions
today. These retirements will make va
cancies that are to be filled from the lower
grades, and this announcement, 1t is be-
lieved, will serve a peace Offering to
some of the disappointed ones Major
Sylvester received the congratulations of
a number or friends Of the department
upon the selections he made.