Evening star., 1925-10-02
SULLIVAN IS DEAD
ON EVE OF RETIRING
Police Chief Was to Have
Been Put on Pension List
Last of Month.

After SO years of faithful service to
the community in which he lived,
Maj. Daniel Sullivan, superintendent
of police, died last night at his home,
Is Y street, just one week from the
day the Commissioners granted his
application for retirement
Maj. Sullivan ended his career while
still at the head of the department
to which he devoted the best years
of his life. for his retirement was not
scheduled to take effect until Oc-
tober 81.
Although the police chief had suf.
fered a severe illness nearly a year
ago. he had recently regained suffi-
cient strength to be up and about
and his passing was somewhat unex-
pected.
Visited Head, ,uarters.
Only few days ago the major came
to police headquarters and, while he
showed plainly the effects of his long
battle for health. he displayed spark
of the jovial disposition which en-
deared him to every man on the force
from the rockies to his immediate
staff at headquarters.
AS he gathered together his per-
sonal effects to take them home that
day he chatted about police affairs
and 1t seemed to those who saw him
that being in his old surroundings
again had brought back some of his
former vigorous spirit.
Mai. Sullivan thought great deal
of Edwin B. Hesse, who was chosen
by the Commissioners to succeed him
as chief, and before he left head
hot 70
be the last time he slipped quietly
over to where Mr.. Hesse was engross-
ed in work and pinned to the lapel of
his successor a small gold badge worn
by the superintendent.
Suffered Relapse.
Patting his friend on the shoulder.
he said: Good luck to you. Ed" AS
he left for home that day all of his
associates expressed to him the wish
that he would live long to enjoy the
retirement he had so we'll earned.
Yesterday. however, he suffered a re-
lapse and sank rapidly until evening.
when, surrounded by his wife. and
children, he succumbed about $3.50
o'clock. He was 63 years old.
Mai. Sullivan will be buried Mon
day with full police honors. Acting
Supt. Charles Evans announced today.
While detailed arrangements have not
been completed, there probably will
be a mounted escort at the head OF
the cortege and a detail of foot pri-
Yates as a guard of honor.
The body will be taken from the
home to st. Martins Church, at North
Capitol and T streets, where requiem
mass will be sung. The exact time
has not been fixed. Interment will be
in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Born in Ireland.
Mai. Sullivan was born in County
Cork Ireland, July %. 1862, but came
to America at the age Of 16. After
earning his living in New York City
for few years. he joined the Marine
Corps and served two enlistments. AS
a marine he spent most of his time
in Panama.
After being discharged from the
service as non commissioned officer,
Sullivan came to Washington and
was appointed to the police force in
April of 1889.
Mai Sullivan was trained as po-
liceman in the Sixth precinct under
the late Lieut.. John +. Kelly, father
of the present Headquarters Detective
Edward Kelly. Lieut.. Kelly was
recognized as an exceptional officer
and his training was reflected in the
success Sullivan achieved.
By hard work and attention to his
duties Sullivan was promoted gradu-
ally to sergeant, lieutenant and cap
tain. Former Maj. Richard Sylvester
recognized him as a promising patrol
man and helped him to advance.
Noted for Tact.
Sullivan was noted for tact and
diplomacy and these traits helped him
to advance. AS captain of the third
precinct a decade ago, Sullivan was
charged with the protection of many
of the embassies and legations during
the tense period of the World War.
He also won commendation for the
manner in which he handled his men
when the woman suffrage leaders
were picketing the White House in
their campaign for the vote about 8
years ago.
In June. 1920. Capt. Sullivan was
advanced to the rank of inspector and
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