Evening star., 1915-06-27

District building ana beCduse VI '1e
large number of passengers 1t con-
tained the operator was unable to stop
it at the ground floor.
The car went so far below the floor
that it was impossible to get the door
open to permit the passengers to climb
out, and the operator was unable to
move the car until assistance came
from the machinists room. The oc-
cupants were imprisoned for fully six
minutes" observed spectator. But
that's better than six months.
grade pupils at the Thompson building
on the occasion Of the closing exercises
held Wednesday morning.
Inspector F. E. Cross. member of Mai
Pullman's STAFF at headquarters, who
has been seriously i'll, is reported to be
much better. 1t was feared he would
have to undergo an operation, but his
attending surgeon, DR.. Sawtelle. thinks
he will be able to escape the knife.
Inspector Cross was able to leave his
bed early in the week.
Everett L. Phillips, clerk in the de-
tective office, was off duty two days
last week. He enjoyed an automobile
ride to Great Falls the first day and had
such pleasant time, he said, that he
returned there the second day. The
water was high and muddy. he report
ed and members of his party were un-
able to do any fishing.
Private c. S. Baum of the first pre-
cinct has taken thirty-five days of vaca-
ton. twenty days with pay and fifteen
without pay, and has gone to the ex-
position in California. Baum arranged
to go one way and return another, In
order to see as much of the country as
possible.
H. w. Clark. member of Capt Pecks
command. was off duty five days the
past week. He went to Baltimore to
see his sister, who was i'll.
Privates I. II. johnson, r. L. Garri-
son. Leo Murray and Joseph A. Con-
nors of the first precinct were on leave
last Sunday.
B. c. kuehling, private in the first
precinct, was off duty two days the
past week on account of the death Of
his uncle.
Desk Sergeant w. J. Kerns and Pri-
Yates J. J. McAuliffe and w F. Miller
of the first precinct went to Chesapeake
Beach Tuesday with the Woodmen of
the World.
Private w. NJ. Mcdonald of the first
precinct went to Chesapeake Beach
Tuesday.
Privates Percy Elliott and J. I.
Monday.
J. l.. Patchell, crossing policeman at
New York avenue and 9Th street. was
off duty four days the past week He
took the holiday to show visiting rela-
tives from West Virginia some of the
sights of the city.
Crossing Policeman II. B. Given. sta
toned at 7th and G streets is on the
sick list. He suffered a severe injury
TO his arm while engaged in amusing
his children.
B. f. Maddox. crossing policeman at
Pennsylvania avenue and 14th street,
has gone to Virginia to visit his father.
He said he expected to assist in har-
vesting wheat.
Precinct Detective w. J. Barbee was
granted five days of leave to enjoy a
fishing trip to Great Falls. When he
reached the falls he encountered muddy
water.
But I went fishing while my boy
was enjoying the country" he said
and caught two eels.'
Private Bosier Castle of the second
precinct suffered an injury to his hand
while engaged In a struggle with a
prisoner and now Is unable to do duty
II. B. Rector, member of Capt Har-
rison's command, has gone to Virginia
for a week. He expects to pick cher
ries and blackberries and have a good
time generally.
Private w J. Lee Of the second precinct
took ten days leave Of absence and has
gone to Chicago
George w Sellers, desk sergeant in the
fourth precinct station took a holiday
Monday to finish some painting at home
His friends say when he learned of the
double-header at the base ball park he
forgot all about the painting.
Private A. E. Jackson Of Capt VIII
liams' command, who injured his leg
March "a. thinks he will be able to re-
turn to duty next week.
Private George Shannon Of the fourth
precinct has recovered from an injury he
received several weeks ago. He has re-
turned to duty at the railroad station at
7th and streets southwest
Guy Rome. member o. Capt Fathers
command. took a recent holiday to go to
Fort F'oote with party of friends to
participate in crab feast
Privates Joseph Boswell. Harry Lush
baugh and William Bateman of the sixth
precinct were on the sick list the past
week.
J. ?. Welsh. member of the sixth pre-
cinct command. took holiday Monday
Private G. f. Showalter of the fifth
precinct took his wife and child to
Chesapeake Beach Tuesday. Newland
Spicer. also a member of No. 5, par
ticipated In the outing
Gus Sager. member of Capt. Null
halls command. was off duty three
VS. the past week.
Bicycle Policeman j. F. Beauregard
of the seventh precinct took two days
of holiday last week to attend the
graduating exercises in which his
daughter participated.
Mounted Policeman James Law of the
seventh nrecinct had a brief vacation
last week.
Bicycle Policeman j. ]. Bourk and
Footman A. l.. Peck of the seventh pre-
Private F. ]. Young of the seventh
precinct was granted a leave of alb
sence for four days the past week.
Crossing Policeman o. H. Hawkins,
on duty at Florida avenue and 7th
street, was listed as sick last week.
Private H. A. ]. Lanahan of the
eighth precinct took an emergency
leave Monday because of sickness in
his family
T. L. Edwards, private in Capt.
Doyle's command. enjoyed a holiday of
six days the past week.
Private Willis Lephfew of the ninth
precinct has returned from Chesa-
peake Reach where he sueDt week