Evening star., 1915-10-24
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

the force busy. He does not believe
that policemen should take on avoirdu-
pois so as to prevent them from be ng
able to cover ground rapidly enough
to make themselves a benefit to the force
and not q hindrance. In order that
they may keep down flesh and retain
their agility he Is going to see that
they get the proper exercise.
Members Of the force appreciate what
wilbert e. Longfellow did for them
at the bathing beach and readily I'M
derstand that the athletics mapped out
for them by Maj. Pullman is going to
be Of great benefit to them.
I'VE are wondering II We will get
q suitable gymnasium" remarked one
Of the precinct men. "other cities have
them. and suppose Maj Pullman
some day will induce Congress to pro-
vide funds for tho construction Of one
here
Maj Pullman's finest" seem to fully
appreciate the work that has been
started by DR.. M. ]. Shields, Medical
first aid to the sick and injured. It
is recalled that members Of the de-
partment carried of Red Cross
trophy for their first aid work several
years ago. but the superintendent Of
police fears that many other police
men probably are not well versed In
the work and need a little instruction,
4.esunprion o. tne ptsto. practice ap-
peals to many members Of the forte. 1t
Is stated that there are q number Of
and many who probably know little
about firearms. Maj. Pullman learned
at an inspection held in one of the
largest cities in this country not long
ago that policemen were found who did
not know how to break" pistol.
What we want to accomplish" said
the superintendent. "is to have the
men SO well trained that when they
shoot at fleeing mans legs the bull
let will not strike his head and kill
him."
sergt. H. r. Lohman Of the first pre-
cinct took two days holiday the past
week on account of the marriage of
his daughter. Miss Catherine Elizabeth
Lehman. and odin Greene Clay. mem
ceremony was performed at st. Marks
Church Wednesday night.
Detective J. r. Simpson and Private
George H. Moran Of the first precinct
took too holiday Wednesday and attended
Private J. r. Currier. one Of the
heavyweights Of the first precinct. and
a popular member of the force, has
gone to his former home, Penobscot
Day, N1c.s On III outing.
sergt r: E. Lee: OF the first precinct
had two days holiday the past week
The sergeant spent his time of at
nome.
Private Philip Regan Of Capt Peck's
command had holiday last Sunday. Re-
gan does not believe In Sunday work
IL he can help 1t, and most of his leave
is taken Sundays.
J. L. Patcheil, crossing policeman at
9Th street and New York avenue. took
~lt DO. {a{v,
Scottish Rite parade.
Crossing Policeman John Groff sta
toned at 18th and G streets. has gone
to his former home at Frederick. Nd,
could attend the Frederick fair and
meet a host Of old friends.
Lieut. James A; Duvsll Of the first
precinct ito took holiday last Sunday TO-
Washington Chapter, Knights of Co
lumbus.
P. c. Wheeler and W. F. Miller, pri-
Yates In the first precinct, had holiday
Mason T. Howes, member of the vice
squad, took holiday Monday and par
ticipated in the Scottish Rite Masonic
Policeman John McTaegart detailed
at Police Court. took holiday last week
to get his sister started on her return
trip to Scotland.
Detective ]. r. Simpson of the first
precinct enjoyed short vacation last
week.
Buell. Stanley, crossing policeman at
New York avenue and 14th street,
visited friends and relatives at his old
home near Herndon. Va. last week
Crossing Policeman s. w. Cav and J.
A. Case, the former stationed at 7th
and F and the latter at 14th and F.
streets. were Off duty last Sunday
Private c. L. Burton of the second pre-
cinct is Wis ting relatives n the vicinity
Of Benedict. Charles county. Md, where
many Of Washington's piscatorial ar
lists enjoy outings
Members of the Policemen's Associa-
ton are getting ready to elect a gem
eral board to serve during the ensuing
year The election will be held the first
Thursday In November. and the COM
mittee will meet the second Thursday
Of that month and nominate candidates
for officers, who will be voted for the
second Thursday In December.
Priva'es M. Cefaratti and BENJAMIN c.
Kuehling have been elected members
of the Policemen's Association.
Maj. Pullman's decision about the
disposition Of serviceable overcoats
owned by members of the force is
awaited with much interest by pos
SCISSORS of such garments. The uniform
committee, 1t Is said. probably will
recommend that officers who own such
overcoats be permitted to wear them
at night in order to save them addi-
Privats x. J. Warning Of the second
precinct who was Transferred from the