Evening star., 1915-03-07
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

Four police stations are equipped
with modern steel cages, and Maj. Syl-
vester is doing his best to get the
other buildings similarly improved.
'It is just a move to provide accom-
modations and more humane treatment
for prisoners" remarked a member of
the force. "and also for the better pro-
lection of Them
Lack of ventilation, light and mod
ern accomm tions is not charac-
teristic of the station house provision
OF well regulated city" said the chief
of police in report to the Commits
gioners.
There are times when prisoners
must be confined in these cells in num-
bers. which adds a severe penalty to
the restraint. In the heated season 1T
is especially oppressive. Those inter-
ested in reforms in the treatment of
the unfortunate. many of whom are
held for trivial offenses. would hasten
10 condemn the facilities afforded here.
THE department long since entered
its protest against the maintenance Of
antiquated quarters for prisoners in
several of the stations. and urgently
renews its recommendation for the en-
largement of the window spaces and
the erection of up-to-date steel cages,
together with the latest sewer connec-
tion and safety appliances"
state prison at Saltwater. Mimi. last
week while on a trip to that state to
get prisoner. He says it is great
institution
Il visited the prison theater while
there" he said. land witnessed a splen-
did show. The orchestra played Tip
perary by special request The or
chestra plays in the dining room while
the hundreds of prisoners are at din
ner.
Committees in charge of the smoker
and reception that the Policemen's As
sociation will tender the board of Com
missioners at Pythian Temple next week
have completed arrangements for the af-
fair. George w. Sellers. N NJ. Stone, w.
T. Thornhiil, Ambrose Durkin and J. L.
Biliman compose the general committee.
Invitations have been sent to num-
Der of officials, and it is probable that
there will be large attendance. Am
bYose Durkin will have charge of the
tertainments. while J. L. Biiman will
manage serSing the refreshments.
At the last meeting of the Policemen's
Association samples Of uniforms such as
are worn by the New York and Philadel-
phia police were on exhibition. Many
members of the association were favor
ably impressed with the sample uniforms.
If the association had the say said
one of the members. II think a change
would be made in the uniforms of the
Washington force. although some mem
bers would not favor making change"
Privates w. H. Fugitt. J. R. Homer.
j. l.. Bowers and l.. G. Cox were elected
fembers Of the association.
Private F. NJ Dierkopf of the first
precinct took leave last Monday to at
TEND the funeral of a relative.
Private J. o. B. Gray of the first pre-
cinct has returned from a short vacation
spent with relatives in King George
county, Va. Gray. who was in the wagon
H<,> f<.~ 80
made night desk sergeant at No. /. ex-
changing places with Private W. H. Car
Lin.
Acting Lieut.. J. e Cats of the vice
eQuad was confined to his home several
days suffering from a severe cold. Pri-
vate NJ. l.. Howes of the same service was
on leave three days on account of the
serious illness Of a child.
Bicycle Policeman j. E. Bobo of the
first precinct has recovered from a sick
spell and returned to duty.
Private J. J. Cavanaugh of Capt Peck's
command took a holiday last Sunday.
Private c. G. Saunders Of the first pre-
cinct remained home several days the
past week and WAS treated for a severe
cold.
Thaddeus Davis. member of the White
has been on duty most of the winter.
Private l.. G. Norton Of the second pre-
cinct had holiday one day last week
Desk Sergt John E Thompson of the
third precinct was off duty part of last
week because of the death of George w
Gessford. his father-in-law
Private C. ". Staples OF the third pre-
Sinct suffered attack of rheumatism
last week and had to remain AT home
II. E Honaback. member of Capt Sui
Hvan's command, who was on the sick
list week ago. has recovered from his
thdjsposition and returned to duty
Private George Shannon. who fills a
post at the railway station at 7th street
and Virginia avenue southwest, sprained
his ankle several days ago. He only re-
Gently recovered from sick spell.
Private J. T. Jackson of the fourth pre-
cinct was off duty for a week on account
Of the death of his wife. jackson is
nssuntsd on a bicycle. and is one Of the
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