Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-30

instead of the customary star, and
their uniforms will be changed to the
extent that the trousers will be of the
usual blue cloth with a light blue
stripe down the outside legs of the
trousers.
"In view of the fact that the cities
of the same population as Los Angeles
have almost twice the amount of men
as we have l will recommend an in
crease in the force and hope more
men will be added to the department.
"a word about the Elks' convention:
There will be a number of Pinkerton
detectives arrive in this city within
few days and will work in conjunc-
ton with this department A number
of detectives from various eastern cit
les will be here. Some of them will be
detailed to accompany delegations.
while others will come here simply as
Elks. | have been assured that the
officers of the latter class will, in the
event I need them, assist me in every
manner possible. Among the most
noted officers who will be here is Lieut..
William P. Sheridan of the Metropol-
itan police department of New York.
Lieut.. Sheridan is better known as the
man with the camera eye and is more
feared by the criminals than any Of
ficer In the United States. If there is
any man in this country who can de-
tect crooks, Lieut.. Sheridan is the man.
Taft Visit Not Certain
ut is an assured fact that President
| Taft will come to California in the fall.
He was in Virginia when 1 was in
Washington and l did not get an oppor-
tunity to see him. l was invited by the
| secret service men to go to the White
House, but because of my limited time
did not accept the invitation. If Presi-
Il ne - IND1 IL
Los Angeles police department prob
ably will be required to furnish detec-
tives to accompany him during his
entire stay in this state.
Another matter of Importance was
brought up at the chiefs convention
which is of the utmost interest to the
, departments of the United States. That
| is an agreement between the police
authorities and the United States
authorities whereby the latter will ar
range with the foreign governments a
system whereby known criminals will
not be allowed to embark for the United
| States, and in the event they succeed
in reaching this country will, under the
| immigration laws, be deported.
Concerning the Elks' convention to
be held here. the people of Los An
gees have no idea how many persons
will visit this city during July, and to
| give you an idea of the number that
will throng the streets of Los Angeles
in July will say on inquiry at the Pull
man office In Chicago l learned that
452 special cars had been chartered and
that numerous special trains will be run
from Chicago to the coast to accom-
modate these persons.
"As to the street fakirs during the
stay of the Elks in this city 1 will say
that there will be no permits issued to
peddlers to sell their goods on the
streets and the sidewalks will not be
blocked by that class of people,
Chief Dishman was accompanied on
his return to this city by his mother,
Mrs. Martha Dishman, and by his
brother Will e. Dishman. This is
their first visit west. and they will
make an extended visit in this city.
Despite his statement that he lost
seven pounds during his stay east,
Chief Dishman looked hale and hearty
and declared he had an enjoyable time
and appreciated to the fullest extent his
! trip east.