The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-20
New Chief Says That It Has
Been on and Will Remain
So, Without the Slightest
Kind of fitting.
BOARD SELECTS THE
NEW POLICE OFFICERS
George N. Little Appointed
First Sergeant, While Ed.
McNaIIy Was Selected as
The Second Sergeant.
1.-THE laws are to be enforced just
as they are and without any dis
elimination. The lid has been on
and It will be kept on and not al
lowed to tilt even just a little bit"
GEORGE STAUBACH,
Superintendent OF Police.
George Superintendent.
George M. Little-First Sergeant

George ch-Superintendent.
George M. Little-First Sergeant.
Edward McNally-Second Sergeant.
New officers of the police depart
ment. as named above, we're selected
by the new board Of police commits
sioners at its meeting last evening.
Jesse A. Bailey. former superintend-
ent, retires from the force. Daniel
McManus. former first sergeant and
Scott Winters, former second sergeant,
are reduced to members Of the force
6or the present. Their permanent re-
Aention has not been determined upon.
No action was taken relative to the
designations and applications of other
nnembers of the force.
West Side Benefited.
1t was decided to place an additional
patrolman on the West Side This ac-
tion was taken upon the recommends
tion of the new chief, who is a resident
OF West Richmond, and for long time
has appreciated the need Of another
officer across the river. Citizens OF
that part OF the city have been demand
ing another officer for years. They
advance the claim for better protection
not so much because of violation Of the
law as the interests of property and
homes At present Officer Menke Is
on patrol duty across the river.
Every member of the force has pre-
scented his resignation, but no action
will be taken by the board before next
"Wednesday evening. 1t is believed
quite probable that two or three of the
present officers will be dropped and
new men appointed to the positions.
Speculation. among the members of the
force is rife, as to those who may re-
ceive the official ak. McManus and
Winters are reduced to the ranks to
take the positions of Little and Nc
Nally
A Veteran Member.
Staubach was a member of the po-
lice force for fifteen years. He re-
signed about year ago to succeed G.
W. Merrill as president Of the board OF
public works. when he was appointed
city clerk. The new chief has hun
dreds of friends, who rejoice at his ap'
pointment and anticipate a continu-
ance of the law enforcement policy. As
q patrolman Staqbach became thor
Oughly acquainted with conditions in
all parts Of the city, and the expert
ence gained in this way will prove val
uable aid to him as superintendent
There is no doubt but that he will have
the cooperation and assistance as well
as loyal support Of all members Of the
department
When the board appointed George
Morton Little first sergeant 1t chose
as capable a man as there is on the
force. Little has had several years
experience as a patrolman and during
all of that time his name has not beer
connected with any scandal OF any
kind. He is thorough gentleman
amply efficient and a man in whom
the public as we'll as his superiors ma.
have absolute reliance. He has exec
Ntive ability and will be able to act a.
secretary to the board in a competen
manner. He is courteous and affable
quiet, unassuming and has attributes
Of other kinds that his friends believ'
will make him model officer.
Officers Are Popular.
For popularity. it is doubtful il tn
board could have found a man in tn
department more widely known as !;
friend to all than Edward McNally
the new night sergeant. McNally wa
not an active candidate for the office
but his fitness prompted the board t
choose him. He has been serving
as roundsman and has wide acQuaint
ance throughout the city.
Jesse A. Bailey. retiring superintend
ent. has served three years in that CO
pacity. He was appointed as the sue
cesesor to Alex Gormon, following tn
reform wave that spread through tn
city demanding a change in the polio
department. During his connection
with the department. Bailey has don
faithful duty. He has tried in ever
way to advance the department to
higher plane He has endeavored I
smooth out the complications that e,
listed when he took charge and at tn
same time bring about reform. II
has succeeded in each undertaking
Following an era In which the city ha
been open and acting upon instru'
.