New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-09-01
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CONTROLLER CONNOLLY A sHARER In THE
PL6NDER WIRING FROM THE NECESSITIES OF
PRISONERS FOR DEBT WARDEN TRACEY
WHISKY SELLER WITHOUT LICENSE, PAWN.
BROKER, AND PROFESSIONAL STRAW BAIL"
Controller Richard B. Connolly 10 said to be-
much dsgused with tho report lately pubished, tnas
he has insisted, compelled to resign tho Controller
ship that he shall have the ONCE Of Sheriff and IT, rich
perqustes and asserted that IL s Register Connolly
who insiss that Tamuany shall secure him the place OF
Sheriff when Brennan 10 sacrificed But though TIE Con-
troer may affect despIse the Of tho
shers Office, after having enjoyed those Of the Con-
troershp he not hesitate 70 take half the inquitons
profits Of Ludlowst JAIL which branch-and not the
wickedest-of the SHERIFF. Office. Much surprise Wa ex'
pressed at the time Of his election that Sheriff Brennan
should continue Mr.. Tracey in his Office Of Warden Of
Ludiowst Jail The following facts however, may servo
to enlighten the public as to the real cause:
Tracey appointed to his oface by exshern James
O'Brien Before the last election for Sheriff. while It
still undecided whether Judge shandley. MI Tweeds
favore candidate for the Office or Matthew Brennan
would receive the Tammany nomination, Tracey who
nervousy anxious to retain his lucrative position
sought the aid Controller Connolly with whom nc nad
become familiar during bis monthly visits to the Con-
troners Office to receive the amount Of bis jail bills
against the County. Knowing well that his connection
with James OF ren and the Young Democracy would
cost him his place their ticket were not eected'
Tracey boldly proposed to Mr.. Connolly to divide
OF the JAIL provided that in Judge shan.llry or
Matthew 7. Brennan should gain the election ht (Con
n0y should secure his reappOinment Tlerc no doubt
that the Controller aeceded to the proposal During tho
campaign Tracey was constantly WITH him. and had the
entrte of his private Office at ell hturs. Mr. Brennan
elected Sheriff the following 9Th Of November
and in spite Of his OBrien procl vtes, reapponted
Tracey Warden Of Ludow-st yai at tho bidding Of
Controller Connolly. The Tammapy aaGnatcs invariably
exact share Of the patronage OF al oce. the price
for procuring the Tanmany nomination, and Mr. Bren-
nan readily acquiesced In the Cintroier's demand.
although It s well known that the tEO have never been
on friendly terms.
THE PROFITS OF THE JAIL
details OF the profits, not rflhtfuy sccrunR to
the office Of Warden Of the JAIL but dishonesty made by
the man charge, will show how gtcat was Controller
Connollys interest in influencing tie new Sheriff to re-
appoint Tracey Mr. Tracey has on an average at least
Is boardcrs who pay him as per week. This would
amount to I'll 100 In year. There are IL cells In which
prisoners Of this cassOr able to pa this amount-are
secured and there two beds In EACH He mas Also on
an average least 60 prisoners for whose board the
county pays him cents each per day This, In year.
would amount to tO9l0 He also has, on an average
two prisoners who pay him $50 each week for their
board This would amountto $3.50 per year. For
taking Q prisoner out of the JAIL through the day or
night Tracey charges from SO to $780, according TO the
time they absent he receives, on an average only
$50 day from this source, he would have $oO OF the
end of the year.
Mr. Tracey keeps two bars in the JAIL without license
for either Ono is for poor prisoners the other
for the "boarders" At the "poor prisoners bar the
yiest whisky sold and the trade Is mostly IN the day
time Its receipts have been as high rs $50 In one day
but as is desirable to keep under the average, aud
what Tracey certainly receives, 1t may be safe TO
put down at per day. The liquor that s sold ct this
bar does not cost above u 30 per gallon. Estimating 70
drinks to gallon, at 10 cents drink, he would receive
81 per gallon, q net profit per day. on three gal
lOns Of 1l6 co. amounting to &5O22 so per year
But tho most lucrative Of the two bars Ia situated on
the first floor 1t Is patronzed sparingiy throughout
the day, but at night does large business In supply
ing tho wants Of the boarder who play cards for drinks
and cigars. As long the game does not lag, and
Frank or Ed the keepers who tend the bar are kept
busy the b0arders allowed to remain and out OF
their cells; but If business is dull the portentous
knock on one Of the iron doors is heard. and all
are Immediately locked In for the night The
prisoners who board Learn this without be'
ing told, and quietly submit to Traccys ext0rtoDs
to avoid being closely confined Ia their cells.
They remain lCng possible, 50 that wncn tney
finally retire they exhausted that they 20 imme-
daey sleep and forget the misercs OF their situation
until they awake next morning. When the cardpaying
has come end the bOarders permitted to send
one of the attaches of the jail to neighbOrng eating
saloon which keeps open until midnight for the Denent
Of itself and JAIL oysters, &C., provided Tracey ana
the person who delivers the order are invited to join as
riaby produce thirst resulting in demand i"rnore OF tho
contents of the closet for the bar down stairs nothing
more or less than closet where the wines liquors. and
cigars are Kept ready for Men often get into this
hotel who plenty Of money who are accustomcdt to
fast living and who ehdcayor to pass away the weary
hours In az joyous manner as possible In order to
keep up inside Jail nearly possible their style OF
living outside and please Tracey well as themselves
they order and drink wine. Mr.. Tracey makes 1t known
that he drinks only Champagne Bottle after bottle
a. those who paraken Of the first desire to
In the good graees Of Tracey and 10 return the CON-
piment EACH therefore, calls for bottle in his turn,
and sometimes when Tracey finds be has sold
or more bottles he will generously order bottle on MS
own account. Tracy often takes band In game OF
cards. and II opportunity offers, always succeeds IN mold
ing the winning cards He will sometimes disinterestedy
that they ray for bottle Of wine: suggestion
generally seconded by ObsequiOus Individual, VINO
homes TO curry favor with Tracey by so dong Other
are naugurated all for the purpae Of con-
r,bune TO the enrichment Of Tracey. by caupng de-
msnd for wine and cigars.
REGULATIONS OF TIE HOTEL.
A sort OF social club has been formed among those
prisopers who have been long in the jail. Mr. Tracey
the leading spirit in It, and is ably backed up BY his pee
Caldwell The following are the "ules and
of this highly moral association Of the srsto
cratic inmates Of the "Hotel de Ludlow"
tered UPON the Hotel Register and those having NO
w au n:s upon Si p.s,cu.
rivals are confidently expected to order refreshments
TSS1d Tie previous rule also applies to all guests upon
Fo,rM: prompt Compliance with Rule admits tes
new guest TO full membership IN Company A., L. b. b.
Sx Rules and beins Of vital Importance 70 the
welfare OF the guests, particular attention is caed to tho
S,riA The rropresor will not be responsible for sr
ces of value partlcularly whisky left In guests rooms