It has exclusive jurisdiction over children under the age of 16 years and
the general jurisdiction given by law to the Police Magistrates over all
offenses and certain special jurisdiction over adults who in anywise con-
tribute to dependency, neglect or delinquency of minors.

The powers conferred on the Court are so wide and ample as the Legis-
lature can grant under the restrictions of the Constitution.

_ The Court is in session from 10 A. M. each day, Sundays and legal
holidays excepted.

SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS
Court House
(All Terms Expire June, 1943)

James L. Hennegan (Democrat).................................728 S. Conkling Street
Charles A. Anderton of W. (Democrat).................... 608 N. Chapelgate Lane
Charles A. Dorsey (Republican).................................1001 St. Paul Street

The Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints three for a
term of two years from the first Monday in June, one of whom shall be a
member of each of the two political parties (Art. 33, Section I, Annotated
Code).

BOARD OF POLICE EXAMINERS
506 Police Building, Baltimore

(All Terms Expire May, 1943)

Name Address
John T. Backman, (President)........................................229 S. Augusta Ave.
Elmer E. Hammond, (Minority Member)....................1023 W. Barre Street
Frank J. Schap............................................................2518 E. Baltimore Street
John C. Danaher, (Secretary)............................................4610 Arabia Avenue

Governor, with the consent of the Senate, appoints three for a term
of two years from the first Monday in May. Two shall be adherents of the
two leading political parties. (Ch. 591, 1902.) The secretary is elected by
the Board.

It is the duty of this Board to examine all applicants for appointment
to or promotion in the Police Force of Baltimore City, and to certify lists
to the Police Commissioner from which all appointments and promotions
are to be made. This is done by holding competitive examinations from time
to time as the eligible lists expire.

POLICE DEPARTMENT OF BALTIMORE CITY
Police Headquarters Building, Fayette Street and Fallsway

Police Commissioner.
Robert F. Stanton........................................................................Baltimore

(Term expires, 1943)

Secretary, George J. Brennan....................................................Baltimore

The Police Department of Baltimore City is under direction of a single
Commissioner who makes all appointments to and promotions in the de-
partment and has entire control of its affairs. The Commissioner is appointed
for a term of six years.