The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-08-27
BODEKER IS GLAD
TO GET BACK HOME
Greatly Impressed BY Phila-
delphia Department
TO TAKE CHARGE TODAY
Says Reports From Captain 0'Brien Are
Very EncournginG-The Chief
Saw Many Birmingham Peo-
pie in the Enst
TO TAKE CHARGE TODAY

II like Washington, Philadelphia and
Atlantic City. but there is no place like
old Birmingham" declared Chief of Po-
lice George H. Bodeker upon his return
rived in the city at O'Clock and went
home to greet his family before returning
to police headquarters where he looked
over everything and found affairs in "ap-
plepie" order. He will resume active
charge of the police department today. re-
lieving Capt Martin Egan who has been
acting chief in his absence.
The chief looks years younger than
when he left Birmingham and has been
greatly benefited by the vacation. Dur
ing his trip he visited Philadelphia,
Washington and Atlantic City and looked
over the police department of each city
with a view to getting points to improve
the police service of Birmingham. He
states that he saw many people from
Birmingham. in Washington and especial
ly in Philadelphia. A number were also
from Philadelphia by Detective Hugh
Tully who brought back r. L. PEBBLES,
wanted here for obtaining money under
false pretenses.
II was especially impressed with the po-
lice department of Philadelphia, said
the chief yesterday afternoon. They
are a fine body of men and almost army
discipline is maintained. They are very
attentive to duty and everything works
like clockwork. l was also pleased with
their uniforms. The patrolmen wear white
caps in summer and keep their uniforms
very neat. The uniform looks to be a
better grade of stuff tnan ours and costs
less.
while l was in Atlantic City ! in
CURED about Captain O'Bren almost
daily. The reports sent out indicate that
he is doing finely and If no relapse is
suffered the doctors say that he will be
able to return to Birmingham by Sep
TENDER Is. He is sitting up and reading
great deal
Il was treated very courteously in ev-
cry city that visited The officials took
pains to make my stay pleasant and
showed me the sights as often as
wished | saw many Birmingham people
in Philadelphia and Washington and al
so in Atlantic City. They appeared to be
having a delightful time in Atlantic City,
though all expressed themselves as wish
ing to return to Birmingham. While Biz
mingham may not be the prettiest city
in the world, 1t takes hold of a man and
KEGS him.
Everything has gone on smoothly
during my absence and l antici pate no diff
ficulty in getting in touch with affairs in
the morning. Captain Egan has carried
on the work of the department in the
highest manner and l certainly have no
complaint to make of his actions.
Il am more than pleased with the re-
ports OF the work of the two officers
mounted on motorcycles to stop the in
discriminate speeding of automobiles in
the city limits. I believe that the men
can break the practice up and l am try
ing to get two motorcycles especially built
for the work If l am successful the
officers will be materially aided as the
new machines will be faster and more
easily handled than the ordinary motor
cycle They have been ordered and will
arrive in Birmingham early next week
try them out. They WAL be the 1911 model
and will have every improvement and a
speed of about 60 miles an hour