Evening star., 1915-07-04
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

ment of the first large number o.
changes since he took charge OF the
police department.. There were o'hers
who were not surprised or disappointed
however, but who were made happy
BY the action of their CHIEF.
Probably the most important action
taken was that which related to the
substitution of motor cycles for horses
and Mai. Pullman is thoroughly satis-
fed that the new plan will WORK 10
the interest of all concerned.
The transfer of the several captains
and lieutenants and the transfer OF
Detective Thomas B. McNamee from
surprises.
The question. why were we trans
ferred?" was not answered by the su-
perintendent of police other than to
say it was to strengthen weak spots
Il would not put it that the changes
were made for the good of the service.
he said. for even that statement might
be misleading"
Mai. Pullman was glad of an cp-
portunity to give Detectives Messe:.
Forteney, Boyle, Armstrong and String
Of the secret service division of the
department. The five men worked year
after year with men who received the
additional compensation of s240 a
year.
They did the same work as the 9TH
ers," said a police official, but the
department did not have the extra
compensation for them.
"And now" he added. Its case of
reward for meritorious service
Detectives Edward Kelly. Robert L.
Carroll and Richard H. Beckley are
the only members of the detective force
who do not get the additional COM
pensation.
Members Of the force are directed to
be on the lookout during hot weather
and enforce the law against brutal
treatment of dumb animals said Maj.
Pullman in a bulletin to the force:
"The beating or otherwise cruel treat
ment of horses. the overlooking of
teams. especially where hill hauls must
be made. the working of sick, lame or
diseased horses and mules. are cases
that require your attention. Avoid un-
reasonable interference. but see that
the law is justly enforced
For the information of members of
the force. Maj. Pullman has issued a
circular defining the routes of the sew
eral jitney bus lines. 1t is explained
that policemen are frequently ques-
toned as to the routes trayersed by
the jitneys. but until the issuance of
the circular. it is said, not many Of
them were able to respond.
Chief Clerk Edwin B. Hesse was at
home part of last week on account of
sickness He has lost n remarkably
short time from duty because of i'll
health.
Maj. Pullman anticipates no trouble
enforcing the safe and sane resula-
tfons tomorrow. Years ago the police
were kept on the go responding to
Tins of harmless toy pistols
But that is thing of the past" re-
marked one Of the older members of
the force, and the policemen. flremen
and hospital surgeons are not kept so
busy"
Capt. Charles T. Peck of the first
precinct. an enthusiastic angler, is
planning fishing trip for his summer
vacation. He thinks he probably will
spend couple of weeks at Colonial
Beach instead Of his usual outing on
launch.
Desk Sergt L. l. A. Edwards of the
nrst precinct took an emergency leave
last week and attended the funeral of
his brother at Midland. Va.
Private H. W. Clark of the first pre-
cfnct was summoned to Baltimore last
week because Of the illness of his
sister. He got sick when he returned
and had to take sick leave.
Private 4. w. Esser of the first pre-
cfnct. detailed at 18th and H streets.
was on the sick list last week.
Percy Elliott. J. Hicks and W. F..
Macdonald of the first precinct each
took a day of last week.
Private W. H. Lambert of the first
precinct took four days emergency
leave the past week because of sick
ness in his family.
Crossing Policeman 3. Z. Maddox
detailed at 18th street and Pennsylva-
MIA avenue: has gone to his former
nome IN Madison county, Va. for q
short vacation He said he probably
would assist in harvesting the wheat
crop.
cinet. had two days holiday the past
week.
H. B. Given, crossing policeman at
tth and g streets. was on the sick list
the past week suffering from an in
Jury to his arm
Private Berkley G. Lewis. former
resident of Hs9erstown Md. surprised
his brother officers in the second pre-
cfnct last week when he took short
vacation and became the husband Of
Miss Susan f.. Wallace. Rev Edward
L. Leonard performed the ceremon,
The benedict has returned to duty and
received the congratulations of his
companions.
Private W. ]. Lee of the second pre-
cinct has taken ten davs' vacation and
zone to Chicago. He is visiting
friends in the Windy city.
H M. woodward. private in Cant.
Doyles command. had two days yaca-
tfon the past week.
Privates e. F. Ehlers. s. Emanuel
and g. p. Waite Of the second precinct
took holiday last Sunday
Bicycle Policeman F. I. Lake Of the
third precinct was on the sick list last
week.
Privates p. T. Harper and A.
Starkey of the third precinct enjoyed
Sunday OF duty.
The sick list of the third precinct
last week included the names Of J. 7.
knigier. j. b. Much and W. F. Thorn
hill.