25

2

¶ " Hon Mayor and City Council,

Gentlemen.

In making this report I am constrained to mention first the deplorable
condition of the Calaboose. It has always been a source of evil, with-
out remedy. and after mature consideration I am firmly convinced there
is no remedy. A new location above ground where it is easy of access
with perfect ventilation and sewerage can be had and should at once be
-selected. I do not propose this upon the grounds of humanity to the un-
fortunates alone, but more particularly for the safety and comfort of
the peo-ple in the hall. The unsanitary conditions cannot be overcome,
and disease and vicious odors permeate every part of the building.
The inadequacy of room renders it impossible to separate the white from
the black, and male from the female. ¶

¶"If a proper location with plen
-ty of room could be had nothing would contribute so much to the benefit
of the criminal as a police matron. and as soon as these conditions pre-
vail I would recommend the employment of a matron. A separate apartment
should be prepared for boys and they to some extent be under the charge
of the matron.

¶" Our city is growing fast and with the influx so many
new people it is to be expected that all classes will increase. The nece-
-cessity exists to-day for an increase of force, and an increase of one
man is imperatively needed and that at once. One of the most important
beats in the city is unprotected 12 hours out of the 24 for the need of
this one man. ¶

¶" The work of the department has been all that could be ex-
pected considering the many difficulties to be overcome. Our detective
department has been especially strong. Mr Al Ray and Mr J.W.THomason
have been vigilant active. and earnest. and their records speak for them
more than I can say." Death has invaded our ranks but once in the past
year, and as usual struck a shining mark. The spirit of Detective Chare
-ley Scott at 7.30 on the morning of the 7" of this month passed over th
the river to rest under the shade of the trees: with his life-work uncom
-pleted he was called to answer the dread summons that sooner or later
we all must meet. Words are inadequate to express the sorrow we all feel for
the loss is great. his place will be hard to fill. Devoted to his duty
. he never swerved form the path of honor. and when pursuing the dishon
-est he never for one moment forgot justice tempered with mercy. In the
days that are yet to come we will miss his indomitable energy in pre-
serving peace and protecting the innocent and honest from the wiles