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service of the Department in the absence of Lieut. David P. McClelland, upon the subject of injuries received by horses attached to the Central District Patrol, and horse of the Mounted Service, ridden by Mounted Officer E.J.Talbott.
In the case of injuries to horse of the Central District Patrol the Secretary was directed to make claim for damages sustained against the United Electric Railway & Power Company.
Purchase of Horse.
Upon the recommendation of Officer Robert P. McClelland, in charge of the horse & wagon service of the Department, in the absence of Lieut. David P. McClelland, it was ordered that there be purchased one sorrel mare from J.A.Frederick, Carroll County, Maryland, for the sum of $165.00, less $55.00, for horse worn out in the service taken in exchange.
The vote upon the purchase of horse, as above, was:-
President Upshur, Yea, Commissioner Morris, Yea, Commissioner Fowler, Yea.
(Recommendation filed, as Exhibit No. 805.)
Complaint Afrainst Officer George A.Harkins. N.W.District.
A report, as follows, was received from Sergeant James F. Brown, Northwestern District, through the hands of the Deputy Marshal:-
"N.W.District, September 1902.
James B.Manning, Esq. ,
Acting Marshal. Sir:-
In reference to the conduct of Officer George A. Harkins, of the Northwestern District, I received information from Mr. George Tally, 508 Orchard Street, that Officer Harkins purchased stock and fixtures of a Grocery store in the name of his son about three years ago, he being 16 years old. Harkins put in all of his time when off duty, and attended to the business generally. And sometimes afterwards, he employed Mary Williams, c, to work about the place, who occupied a room in same house, 440 Orchard street, and about one year ago he wanted to rent a room from Mr. Tally for Mary Williams, c, which Mr. Tally refused, as he understood Harkins wanted to meet her there, and she still continued to live at his store.
This woman lives now at 536 W.Franklin street.
He hired George Smith last winter to clerk for
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