Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-19

of the year is something I always en-
joy" said Policeman c. M Mundfe OF
the fourth precinct, who left this week
for the Massachusetts, city. He will be
away until next week.
The sights of Niagara Falls are be-
ing viewed this week by Private W. G.
Davis of the fourth precinct. He will
not return to duty until September "a.
| Private ]. M. Smith of the fourth pre-
| cinct went to Connecticut this week to
| bring his family back to Washington.
The members of his family have been
spending the summer there.
Detective Ray Kliendienst of the
fourth precinct is on sick leave.
fourth precinct. who witnessed the Star
Spangled Banner celebration in Bal
timore last week, is now on a fish
ing trip In the vicinity Of Thomas
| Point, Md.
Private W. J. Field and Lieut.. Head
| ley of the fourth precinct are on
leave of absence.
Detective Charles Mullin. who spent
most of his vacation on the lower Po-
tomac fishing, returned yesterday and
reported that large strings Of fish are
still being caught.
Detective Jim Springmann took his
leave this week, but did not go out
of the CITY,. II have plenty of work
to do around the house. he said. land
cannot get away now"
Detective Guy Burlingame is spend
ing his vacation with his family in
New York state.
Private w. J. Slayter of the ninth
precinct applied for and received six
teen days leave Of absence this week.
1t Is rumored he will be married while
on his vacation.
Bicycle Policeman Ben Williams of
the ninth precinct, who holds a high
position with the Woodmen of the
World, is on leave of absence. He is
transacting business for his organiza-
ton.
Private East of the seventh precinct.
who Is a lover of thoroughbred horses.
is visiting the country fairs in Mary
land, especially to witness the per-
formances of the horses.
Private F. S. Strauser of the seventh
precinct spent two days fishing on the
upper Potomac this week.
Private J. S. Matthews of the sew
on his farm in Maryland.
A trip of eight days is being taken
through the west by Private James
!, Law of the seventh precinct.
Following an automobile trip which
he is now taking through Maryland,
Sergt. Hess of the seventh precinct
intends to spend the remainder Of his
For five days this week Private A.
C. Belt of the seventh precinct will en-
Joy the country life on his farm in
Maryland.
Private ]. T. Norris and Private
Joseph G. Arendes of the seventh pre-
cinct are confined to their homes with
severe colds, contracted earlier in the
week.
The country life fever has struck
Private F. w. Burke of the seventh
precinct, after having heard the tales
of a number of his fellow-policemen
who own farms in Maryland. and he
left this week for a trip up the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal for the pur-
pose of looking over some farms. He
| is making the trip on a canal boat.
Private J. N. Hester Of the sixth pre-
cinct, who was born in the west, never
loses an opportunity each year TO
spend part of his vacation out there.
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absence.
Pawn Inspector George wech is on
four days leave of absence. He Is
spending his short vacation at his
home in the city.
Bicycle Policeman Henry r. Levi of
the tenth precinct. who was thrown
from his motor cycle last week while
chasing man and was injured, Is still
confined to his home.
Four members Of the tenth precinct
are on leave of absence this week
and are spending their vacations in the
city. They are Privates James Big
ham, Morris Collins, D. ]. Roach and
Abraham Buckingham.
Privates George Kelley and L. J.
Quill Of the eighth precinct are on
sick leave this week.
Sergt. J. E. Preston of the harbor
precinct took two days of this week
to enjoy the fishing down the river.
Private F. G. STANCE of the harbor
precinct has been confined to his home
for the past week with a slight ILL
ness.
Sergt. C. ]. P. Weber and Private
A. l. Lucas Of the eleventh precinct
are on leaves of absence this week.