The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-29

ago. At that time the office went un-
der the civil service law, and Corn
well, after passing the examination,
was appointed chief, by Mayor Jonn
G. Nader. With the civil service
law behind him Chief Cornwell has
built up the department until 1t is
today one of the most efficient for its
size in the state. In the old days al.
most anything went on the police
force; since Cornwell has been at the
head 1t has been different. Discipline
has been maintained and men of the
highest integrity and ability have
been secured despite the meager sal
aries paid and the great amount of
criticism which is always heaped up
on the police officers.
Chief Cornwell in speaking of his
resignation today, said
Il leave the office with record be-
hind me that l am willing any one
should investigate. The records of
the police department will show up
well with any administrations that
have preceded my term. With
such force as the city has been able
to provide We have worked hard to
better conditions in Marion, and l am
leaving the office with the knowledge
that L have always done my duty to-
ward the public which employed
me-"
Mayor Scherf who has worked
with Chief Cornwell for the past four
years, also paid the retiring chief a
high tribute. He said that Mr..
Cornwell has always been at his post
of duty; has worked faithfully to bet
ter the department, bring IL to a
higher state of efficiency and to safe
guard the interests he was employed
10 protect. Other city officials with
whom Chief Cornwell has served in
the past also paid high tribute to his
splendid record.
Chief Cornwelrs determination to
enter private business was arrived at
quite recently. He has had the pur-
pose in view for sometime and when
after the Paine law was passed and
the police department put once more
into politics and the spoils system,
he determinedto get out, no matter
what the result of the election. A
good opportunity came and he i'm
mediately decided.
Chief Cornwell went to Lynch
burg today to complete his plans for
taking up his residence there immed-
lately after the first OF the year.
Captain of Police Link Bond, whc
has worked faithfully as Chief Corn
wells aide in building up the de-
partment and overcoming the name
and reputation held by the depart
ment in years gone by, will be act
ing chief during the absence of
Cornwell.
A successor to Chief Cornwell will
be appointed by Mayor-elect j. G..
Setter, who as yet has not given any
concerning his numerous
appointments. Captain Bond is
and a very competent
police officer. His friends are urging
him TO succeed Chief Cornwell. 9th
ers of the patrolmen on the force,
notably Frank Wilh-rm, all of whom
have had police experience are being
for tine appointment by
heir friends. In addition the names
IF q number of civilians are being
to Dr. Setter.
Along with the resignation of Chief
'ornwell comes the announcement
hat others on the police force are
linking of following his lead, but
his could not be confirmed
Many of Chief Cornwells friends
re disappointed because he resigned
lis position, as they had advised him
hat even had Or. Setter so desired,
le could not oust him from Office
nd appoint someone in his place
,ornwell was appointed under civil
ervice and could not be removed
Without cause, his friends and law
'ers say. But Mr.. Cornwell refused
o foist himself upon an executive,
Who might not want him. hence his
lecision when a chance TO retire and
10 better financially. came.