Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-11
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

mended because of his DE- ticipation in
the investigation at the Capitol expo
sion. and because of what he accom-
plished as a result. of his searching ex-
animation of the prisoner in the county
Jail at Mineola, \. y.
Having a prisoner draw diagram
of the room he occupied and then locat-
ing the ROOM" said a member of ths
force, is quite detective feat.
Mai. Pullman surprised some mer'-
bers of the force by accompanying
them about the city and participating
in the investigation. His efforts were
fully appreciated by the men. however.
and they are giving him credit for ms
detective work.
Mai Pullman went to New York the
night of the explosion at the Capitol.
He was in the metropolis as guest OF
Arthur Woods, commissioner of police.
having gone there to witness the attn
letic games of the police department Of
the big city.
Commissioner Brownlow. who has I'M
mediate supervision of the police de-
partment, and MAJ. Pullman take KIND
" to the suggestion that athletic con-
tests be held by the department OF this
city.
II such contests are held they prob
ably will be under the supervision OF
the Policemen's Association. The ques-
ton of holding such meets Is not
new one with the association. it Is
stated, but such an affair probably will
not be held until next year. 1t Is be-
lieved to be rather late in the season
to arrange for successful meet this
year.
played an interest in the music fur-
nished at the athletic meet. Three
bands composed entirely OF members
of the force. it is stated. formed one
large band. and it is more than prop
able that such band will be formed by
the Washington force.
1t is known that Mai. Pullman favors
such move and officers Of the Police
mems Association say they are IN
position to form one at short notice.
THE force has ample material for
fine band" said Secretary G. W Sellers.
mentioning the names OF Otto Haus,
George Wech as being few of the
many accomplished musicians on the
force.
At recent meeting of the Police
mems Association Prvates J. j. P"-
nayne No 3: Edward Archambault. No.
9; C.. F. Lowery. No. 4: A c. Belt. NO. q.
and Edward Anderson. No. 9. were
elcCtcu " ihSHibSA
Private Otto Hauschild of the third
precinct. president of the Policemen's
Association, has been designated to
serve on the staff Of the commander Of
the Spanish War Veterans. with the
rank of colonel. at the coming encamp-
ment at Atlantic City.
Desk Sergeant George W. Sellers Of
the fourth precinct. secretary Of the
Policemen's Association. has been elect
Of the Sons Of Veterans, which will be
held in this city at the time OF the G.
A R. encampment in September.
A surprise was caused in police cir
eies last week by the transfer Of De-
tective Edward Horne from Union sta
ton to the tenth precinct. in uniform.
for duty at Brightwood Detective
Horne has been member Of the force
for about thirty-five years. and Is cred
ited with having a knowledge of crooks
equal to that Of any detective in the
country.
Policeman Tom Oriani of the first
precinct, member OF the 9th street
squad, recently took five days holiday.
his time Off including Independence day.
he might be able to do odd jobs about
his home and gather few mushrooms.
"Oriani is great fellow for gather
ing mushrooms" said one of his COM
Of pounds of them.
Detective j. p Simpson Of the first
precinct was granted six days holiday
last week. He served as a guard on
a trip to Leavenworth, Kan, with a
number Of prisoners.
Private Philip Regain Of the first pre-
cinct took his usual Sunday of and
spent the holiday at church and home.
Bicycle Policeman J. c. Broderick of
the first Drecinct. WHO was recently
transferred from No. 9, had a holiday
Ss9day and Monday.
L. W. Payne. private in Capt. Peck's
command, took an emergency leave last
week on account Of the death of his
sister.
Private G. e. Grimslev of the first
precinct enjoyed part of last week at
home. He had six days of
L. c. Davis. member OF the first pre-
cfnct SQUAD. had three days holiday, his
time off including the 4t'1.
Bicycle Policeman Leo MURRAY of the
first precinct was on the sick list last
week
G. r. Samson. member OF Capt.
Peck's command. returned to duty last
week. He had been on the sick list
since May "a.
Crossing Policeman F. T. Ippolito.
stationed at eth and F streets, had q
four-day holiday last week.
7. W. Cargill. crossing policeman at
Pennsylvania avenue and eth street.
had holiday Monday to participate in
the Fourth of July celebration.
Crossing Policeman J. W. Clinkscales
stationed at 9Th and j streets, was OF
duty Monday and Tuesday.
Privates l.. r. German and s. p
Young OF the second precinct were on
duty last week on account of sickness
p J.. Gibbons. member of Capt
Doyle's command, had holiday Sun
day.
Private G. r.. Addison Of the second
precinct was off duty Sunday and Mon
day.
z. H. Lambert, private in the third
precinct. former member of the ninth
precinct, enjoyed two day of duty last
week.
Privates c. p. Cox and b. T Harper
of the third precinct were Of duty
part of last week.
An emergency leave of four days was
granted Private j. A. Thomas, member
of Capt. Williams force. last week
He took the leave because of the death
of a relative.