The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-01
BODEKER MAKES HIS REPORT FOR MONTH Arrests for Gaming Increase 165-StOlen Property
 Recovered

Hast night completed ms mohthis ie port on work done by the police de- lpartment during the month Of Decem- Der.
 The increase in the number or ar rests for gaming over that of November is a noteworthy feature of the report One hundred and sixty-ive is the in- lcrease and by this increase the police officers have succeeded In as nearly eradicating this undesirable class of citizens from Birmingham as is pos I sible in a city as large as this. The number of arrests for drunken ness has dwlndled perceptibly and shows that the police have the liquor situation well in hand and experience no great trouble in the achievements of the rules laid down by the excise commission. In the matter of disor- derly conduct, some persons are prone to count the-. as drunk also, when, as a matter of fact, the charge of disorder fly conduct covers that multitude Of small misdemeanors coming under the Jurisdiction of police which Is impos- sible to cover otherwise. It is an established certainty that
 
 during the month of December were caused by drunkenness. Facts brought out in police court have proved this. Disorderly conduct, according to the latest city code, is "any action which l Is calculated to provoke a breach of the peace"
 The report In full follows: Birmingham, Ala, December 31, 1911, Hon. A. O. Lane, Commissioner of Pub | lie Justice, City: Dear Sir-I beg to submit the fol- flowing report of -the work done by the police department for the month ending December 31, 1911: Assault and battery: Arrests, 105; lconvictions IT; continued, '.
 Carrying concealed weapons: Arrests, 54 convictions, A; continued, l.
 Contempt of court: Arrests. 1; con- victions, 1.
 Disorderly conduct: Arrests, SIS; con- victiQns, 245; continued. 3.
 Dairy regulations; Arrests, 3; con- victions, 3.
 Driving recklessly: Arrests, IT; con victions, T.. Drunks Arrests, 254; convictions, 2S1 continued, 1.
 Embezzlement: Arrests, 1. Nuisance, committing: Arrests l; lconvictions 1. Fornication: Arrests, 8: convictions. 9.
 False pretense: Arrests. 5; conyic- tions, l.
 Gaming: Arrests. 1S7: convictions. l15S.
 Health and quarantine: Arrests. IA, convictions, T.
 Larceny, petit: Arrests. 92; convic- tlons, 36; continued, 2. | Doing business without license, Qiquor): Arrests, S2; convictions. IT; ian 4 Loitering: Arrests, 12 convictions. 6; lcontinued, ?.
 Horses. leaving unattended: Arrests. i5, convictions 4. Resisting an officer: Arrests, 4; con- victions. 4. Receiving and concealing stolen prop erty: Arrests, &; convictions. 5. Street obstructing: Arrests, ?; con victions, 2.
 Impersonating an officer: Arrests, 6; convictions, }.
 Prostitute. after hours: Arrests, 5; convictions, 2. Prostitution, residing in house of: Arrests, 30; convictions, 25.
 Violating Sunday law Arrests, IA; convictions, IA.
 Trespassing: Arrests, Is; convic- tions z.
 I vagrancy: Arrests, Tz convictions. A. False weights and measures: Arrests, 2; convictions, 2. Wife whipping: Arrests, z; convic- tions, ,.
 Violating section 912: Arrests, l. Violating section 942: Arrests g. Violating section 950: Arrests, 4; con- victions, 3. Defaulting witness: Arrests, ?; con- victions, ?. Prostitutes, on streets with: Arrests. 1; convictions, ?. | Forgery: Arrests, g. Fugitives from justice: Arrests 5. Delivered to sheriff, 55. Escapes from city prison: Arrests, A.; convictions, 4.
 Using automobile without consent of owner: Arrests L: convictions, f.
 Violating chicken law: Arrests, l..
 Cruelty to animals: Arrests, 8; con victions, 6. Selling cocaine: Arrests, 1; convic- tions, 1.
 Dogs, harboring vicious: Arrests, |.
 Running hack without lights: Ar l rests, 2; convictions, 2. I Hacks. drumming for trade: Arrests. l.; convictions. l.
 Hacks. refusing to pay: Arrests, 9; convictions, 2.
 Firearms, discharging: Arrests. 14; convictions, 12. Malicious mischief: Arrests, 8; con- victions, 6.
 n l lS. Q. l Name assumed: Arrests, 1. Violating plumbing laws: Arrests, ?; convictions, l.
 Affray: Arrests &: convictions, 6. Seduction: Arrests, |; continued, l. Totals: Arrests. 1404; convictions, 1904; continued. 26. | Total amount of stolen property re- covered s7s57S.35. Fines collected in Recorders court No. l, $5,515.50.
 Fines collected in recorders court No. ?, Ensley. s1,505.
 Total fines and fees collected 1 $Z021.50.
 White females arrested, 45; white males arrested. 637: negro females ar rested, 14s; negro males arrested, 574: total arrests. 1404
 You Will please note an increase of 165 arrests for gaming over last month also a decrease in arrests for drunk eu : ness, and an increase in arrests for vagrancy. l wish to commend the detective and police departments for their vizilancy in apprehending thieves and recover ing stolen property to the amount of sI.a1S,35, which is an increase of s5,- l ozofo over last month. I am pleased 10 call your attention to the increase Tn mes and fees collected this month over last, which is $1525 l wish to thank the entire depart : ment Tor their efficient service during the Christmas holidays. With highest esteem for you. l am. yours very respectfully. I GEORGE II. BODEKER Chief of Police.
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