Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-27
POLICE DEPARTMENT.

l. Members OF the force are interested in
an order recently issued by Police
Commissioner Arthur Woods in New
York. 1t had reference to what is
known as penknife pistol, that ap-
pears very much like an innocent two
bladed knife of the German silver
variety. 1t carries a .c2-caliber
rim fire cartridge. a clasp on the
side of the handle can be raised, which
cocks the pistol. and it can be held
| close to person and discharged by
pressing a side attachment
Commissioner Woods advised the New
York police to be more careful tina
usual In searching prisoners, warning
them that everything presenting the
appearance of an innocent two-bladed
knife is not what it appears to be.
persons who carry such devices"
said Chief Woods. to members of his
department, can and should be vigor-
An item in the District appropriation
piil tnat is of interest to members of
the clerical force is that which asks
s1.5OO.
needed. to labor on Sundays. HOLIDAYS
and after hours" said Mai Pullman.
MAJ RAYMOND w. Pullman the past
week spent much time at the New Ma
s s.1iaa, museum snss attending the national
eNnlplt was in charge of the police
chief. who had experienced members
OF ms command on hand to explain the
various safety devices
Ienth street from Pennsylvania ave-
Ia
nent building was looked after by
Policeman during the entire week. and
one or two uniformed men looked after
'ne entrance to the building
me regular meeting of the Police
men Association was held at Pythian
temple Thursday night. There was q
sood attendance and much routine
business was transacted. The question
OF pension legislation, the chief topic
or interest to the association. was dis
cussed. and the belief was expressed
that favorable report will be made
by the Houhe District committee.
II the Dill reaches the House," re-
marked member of the association,
II is almost certain to pass"
The sick list of the department the
past week included the names of Act
ing Lieut.. J. E. Cats. Sergt. Leslie
Ellsworth. Detectives H. W. Forteney.
J. E. Grant and Edward J. Kelly and
rrivates j. c. Costello, J. B. Larrick,
Ii, .. .. x.
r. 5. Waller. F. l. Benham, G. n. Fit
ton. F. NJ. Tompkins, Bosier Castle, w
p. Owens, J. c. Smith. L. E. Beach, W.
II. Rock. L. r. German, j. E Sears, c.
A; Strobel, NJ. Jennings. E. P. Keleher.
w. A. Reith, c. E. Smith. Edward
Wortz. W. II. Skinner. J. r. Bennett, c.
II. Trammell. L. w Revercomb, n. w.
Staples and F. G. Stroman.
Frederick Sandberg. photographer
ana bertillon expert, last week took an
g N lno
rious illness of his wife.
Percy Elliott. J. II. Lee and l. H.
Johnson. privates in Capt. Peck's COM
mand. took holiday last Sunday.
Bicycle Policeman w. H. Adams of
the first precinct was on leave two
days the past week. He took the time
off for the purpose of packing his
household effects preparatory to NOV
ing.
Sergt H. R. Lehman of the first pre-
cinct and Private o. C. Clay. his SON
in Law, took holiday one day last week.
Private c. r. Samson. member of the
White House squad. enjoyed a days
rest last week.
toned at 14th and H streets northwest.
took holiday part of the past week and
visited relatives at his former home at
Nokesville, Va.
J. H. Clements. crossing policeman. at
9TH and G streets, took two days vaca-
ton last week to attend to some BUSH
ness in Virginia
Crossing Policemen W. J. Creamer,
stationed at 18th and G streets. and F.
r. Ippilito. who guards traffic at eth
and F streets, had holiday last Sun
day.
Two members of the second precinct,
4. II. Ellis and G. l.. Burton, are under
suspension pending the outcome Of
charges against them. Ellis is asking
for a new trial on a charge ofimproper
conduct in his apartment. while Burton
is accused of having shot at f. S. Wal
Ter. brother officer.
L. c. Norton, member of Capt. Doyle's
command, last week took holiday one
day and entertained his friends at a
birthday celebration.
jeremiah J. Broderick. private in the
second precinct. had holiday one day
last week.
j. j. O'Brien. a popular member of
the third precinct command and in
charge of the wagon service, last week
took an emergency leave on account of
the death of his son.
Privates jeremiah Mccarthy and w
H. Barley of the third precinct had
holiday last Sunday.
j. II. Arendes, member of the White
House squad. took holiday Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week. He never