Evening star., 1915-01-31
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

harShal carter. cnle1 OF ponce OF odl
timore. has organized squad of bicy
Gle policemen for the better protection
of the suburban districts. Booth
which will house the members of thu
squad have been placed in the suburbs
and the men will be within telephone
communication with headquarters.
Bicycle policemen have done effective
work in this city, Maj. Sylvester says
and still of great assistance be-
cause of the vast area of improved
streets. In the county. however. po-
!icemen using motor cycles have taken
the place of the bicycle corps.
Maj. sylvester thinks that motor cy-
cles soon will take the places of the
horses in the suburban sections. In his
latest report to the Commissioners the
chief of police suggested that author
lty be given to use motor cycles instead
OF horses. if found eHpedient.
The motor cycle has become the
most effective means of accomplishing
not only hurried calls for police serv-
ice. said Mai Sylvester. but it has
been found to be the greatest preven-
tive against violations of the law by
those operating motor vehicles, espe-
cially in the suburban sections where
many unmproved roads prevent the
uSc of bicycles.
Members of the Policemcn's Associa-
iipH nave Nolcu a sum oI 1iiOlltN ~ DC
applied to the preparation of moving
picture films showing the work of the
police department. The flms VIII he
similar to those of the fire department
and will he used in the campaign that
is being waged by the Young Mems
christian Association to get AN ade-
quate pension and retirement law for
both the police and fire departments.
William Knowles Cooper and E. r.
Thompson are among the members of
the Young Mems Christian Association
who are taking a deep interest In the
work of trying to assist the members
of the two protection branches of the
District government. 1t is expected
that the pictures will be shown as soon
as the films are obtained.
detective Guy f. Rurlingame has re-
turned from a trip to Franlllinville. n.
V, where he attended the funeral of
his grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Lowe. De-
tective Burlingame has made a prac
tice of visiting his grandmother each
year for many years. and when he
visited her last summer she was in
good health
The detective and other members of
his family already were looking for
ward to their trip to Franklinville the
coming summer. Last week. however,
the grandmother, who was in her
eighty-third year, died.
Detective ]. E. Armstrong has taken
a weeks leave of absence. He found
it necessary to undergo slight opera
tion, and took part of his annual leave
rather than have his name carried on
the sick leave.
Detective Harry A. Cole of the first
precinct. has returned from two-day
duck hunt at Harry Lansdale's lodge,
ut the mouth of Piscataway creek.
We didn't see any ducks when ne
returned home." commented a member
OF the command of the first precinct,
although We had been promised a
duck dinner"
The detective killed three ducks,
enough for his own dinner.
Private Ben II. Johnson. expert an
gler Of Capt. Peck's squad, was de-
tanned at home part of last week on
account of sickness. He did not con-
tract his cold on the river catching fish.
Tom Oriani, private in the first pre-
cinct, is still on the sick list. When on
duty. Tom is much in evidence along
9th street in the business section He
has been laid up for couple of weeks.
Private ]. r. Currier of the first pre-
cinct, suffering from severe cold. was
detained at home part of last week.
Private P. c. Wheeler of the first pre-
cinct took a days leave last week on
account of the sickness of his wife.
Policemen W. L., Hospital and J. J.
McAulfffe of the first precinct took a
days holiday the past week.
Detective Henry W. Forteney, mem
Der of Inspector Boardman's headquar-
ters staff. took two days leave of abb
sence last week. He spent his yaca-
Jion at home.
J. H. Gibson, member of the night
clerical force at the second precinct
station took three days holiday the
past week. He was away from duty
hecause of the illness of his wife.
Detective W. ]. Barbee of the second
precinct. who injured his ankle while
III pursuit of prospective prisoner
two weeks ago, is still on the sick list.
lie hopes TO recover the use of hts an
he in few days.
i'tiVate ". +. Hopkins, who has
c4IaTgc OF the wagon service in the sec
ond precinct. was at home last week
suffering from a severe cold
Bicycle Policeman E. A. Sutton of the
second precinct was sick enough last
week to sign off duty and take a sick
card
Private Thaddeus Davis of the second
precinct is still critically ill. He has
been unable to perform police duty for
more than month.
nriyate J. B. LOTUS of the third pre-
cInct has recovered from a spell Of
sickness and returned to duty.
Private Joseph Davis of the fourth
precinct has returned to duty. He suf-
fered an attack of rheumatism and
was compelled to remain off duty for
q bout two weeks.
R. 3. Mays, member Of Capt WILL
hams command, has recovered from an
attack of grip and returned to duty.
Desk Sergt Fl. T. Burlingame of the
fifth precinct was on the sick list last
week.
Private Ignatius Rossiter OF the fifth
precinct, who is known to many men
in public life who have business IN the
House office building. has recovered
from a sick spell and returned to duty.
Deck Sergt. Sylvester Murphy Of the
sixth precinct. who was sick about two
weeks ago. has recovered.
Privates J. A. Donovan. +. c. Blake
district took a short vacation last
week.
Mounted Policeman L. II. Farquhar of
.he seventh precinct took five days
Holiday last week II was said at the
station that he went to Alexandria, but
the absentee neglected to tell the OBJ
ject OF his visit to the Virginia city.