Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-07
.EXT0Lts LOYALTY OF
POLICE OF RICHMOND
president Norris Pays High Tribute
In Address to Benevolent
Association.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELEcrEn
Report Of Past Year Shows orpan;.
zation Has 100000 Inycstc,
Funds-Gold Watch Presenter ~
Sergeant Shoemaker.

Funds-Gold Watch PrcscntoI ~
Sergeant Shoemaker.
Declaring that the police OF p,ch
mond had met tho problems of w,.
with fortitude and unexceIled lov,I,,
l.. u. Morris. president of tho pail,
benevolent Association. yesterday adj
dressed the association at It's annual
meeting. when he urged tho memhcrs
OF the association to assume the task
or peace with greater vigor. Accord
ing ing to his statement the association
credit. A"'N' ~ ''s
Members OF the board OF directors
VINO will elect the new officers next
board consists OF twenty-one members
and INCLUDES the Chief of Police and
ouE Forbes ts mS gohn " no IL HAYES anT
Morris. " "
Sergeant Given Gold watch.
d. IN appreciation OF the services rem
qeEsd tho association by Sergeant r.
anu anu strengthen the membership mem
o oGrs of the organization gave tho
sented through the president
IN the course. OF his address, which
Vas was report Of tho past year Presi-
Win you at these annual conversations
WV we review the transactions of
welfare.
,n one r; year age We met on the eve of
cessation of the butchcry of the youth
OF this land. Our country gained tho
victory over autocrscy Twelve OF your
one. returned TO active duty. The ono
gold star Is to the memory of G. G.
Schultz So1rn who was aPp1insed on tbs
enter army service September II, 1917.
and who made tho supreme sacrince'
mighty Father for his '1 mercy yuI in re- re-
won't forth to the can OF their country.
Tells OF Peace Problems.
as those OF war. The world is upset:
a spirit OF restlessness prevails In every
kind OF business, In this great up-
nsaxa ny G veil mas is tho s p1o1nee
OF a body like yours to maintain tho
observance of law. policeman in a
Indispensable OF all public servants.
You represent governmental authority.
The lives and property OF the citizens
| sponsihlc and disnihed position. which
we feel will always be safe in your
hands.
Gently been Witnessed in other cities.
1t Is especially gratifying. and l con-
graduate you upon the fact. THAT
Richmond has no cause for complaint
OF her police force. but rather feels n
Just pride in its loyalty and patriotic
devotion to duty; we. therefore. re,
OF men In whom the citizens can safe
ly put their trust.
AsrocIation IL Mninstay.
Our association is your mainstay.
cause whatever may happen you VIII
be cared for. and the evening OF your
lives Will DO made happy through our
bencfactions
When reliable Information tells us
that % per cent of the people who
reach the age of s!xty-nve become de-
be grateful for this associa t!on. which
was formed FOR the purpose OF SAVING
you from such state OF Dope ndencc.
whether upon private or public char
no men aro having =, 0rss.r, $40 /.
Pleased TO report that our invested
funds have reached the large sum OF
100000. Not dollar has been lost
existence. either principal or interest,
nor has any member OF this board re-
ceived penny OF compensation for his
ed aid from either city or State.
Cites Enrfablc Record.
This Is record which I believe can
| not be matched by any other com
m b.ar IN ,h ,s,t county, You mus.
| are in sympathy with our work AS Is
| best evidenced by the large number of
IRE h ana SSo ane ioinna memGers many
| lition.
! Now. because OF our great success.
ne sptre TO BE veIy guarded as TO to
force arc safe for their pensions in
due season. but it is our. sacred duty
to 80 protect ,sc our funds that the
that he will enjoy a like benefit when
his time arrives. Do not be carried
have ac @s pIdn Re nse h ber Me
pay our obligations out OF our income.
fere with You and 3r,sst e the fe1 inst i
| ton Will flourish for generations TO
| come.
| Grim Reaper Busy.
"The Grim Reaper has indeed been
ing occurred among the active men.
| Young and old have surrendered to the
Power that will sooner or later over
CLAUDE = Tyler; December -; 1918,
Silas NJ. Carter May so, 1918.
CHARLES l. Philips. u Ausus s i ), 1919.
John II. Tyier. oe asSet Is Is, 1915 1918.
| Our thanks are due to our secretary,
CAPTAIN George E. Pollock. and our
treasurer. Fred I. Williams, who per-
form their duties with scrupulous care
Our board of directors meets rcgu-
| larly with good attendance. and all de-
tails arc carefully looked after.
In conclusion. again emphasize the
Importance OF loyalty to the associa-
tion. Remember that 1t is YOUR future
which is being provided for. Be firm
In the discharge Of your duties. Let
| IT be said at all times that Richmond
has a police force that no city can
surpass in vigilance. intelligence and
! trustworthiness."
| Carolina Dailies to Organize.
RALEIGH, N. c., Now 6.-John A.
| Park of the Raleigh Times has sent