The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-18
TWEED's IMPRISONMENT.

0rovo CnarGes Against Warden Lis
comb-Tweed's Power ON tho Island
Commissioner Laimbeer Says He Can
still Escapc-A Full Investig cation To
BE Held.
The Commissioners OF Charities and Correction
held another meeting yesterday morning in rela-
ton to the imprisonment OF william M. Tweed.
Rumor had it that the meeting was preceded by
some angry conversation between Commissioners
Laimbeer and Stern, and the flushed appearance
OF the two gentlemen seemed to strengthen the
impression. 1t win be seen from the proceedings
yesterday and the interview which q HERALD re-
porter had with Mr.. Laimbeer that things are COM
ing to a focus in this Board,
At the meeting Yesterday Commissioner Laim-
beer onered the following resolution, which was
passed.
Resolved. That DR.. Macdonald send to this Board .
his communication m ~ fths 10th inst, namely
Time OF coming 70 the Penitenuary Hospital.
HOY How a soon thereafter the crOtcn oil applied
to the Pavon "'o'A' from inc rehi'entary hospi'ai
Upon whose order they were so removed.
In what condition the three prisoners are today.
whether there is any danger in the pentcntlary Hos.
And such other Information may present the officers
who nave 50 Imposed upon the confidence Of this Board
President Laimbeer further offered the following
resolution, which was also passed.
Resolved. That Warden Liscomb be directed to send
TO tins hoard AL Information in relation to the material
sse ha ssdr IRON the shop thereto b
being built also how many tables or other pieces Of
where here he the ne
In the afternoon HERALD reporter called on
Mr. Lalmoeer, at his residence in Lexington ave.
nue.. The following is the yst of the conversation
which was then had
REpoRTER-You are credited with the statement,
Mr.. Laimbeer, that Tweed's influence is still spar
amount" on the island. Is this really your opinion?
Mr.. LAIABEER-lt depends on what you mean
by tue word paramount" II you mean ''all pow
I n al Whar
do mean TO say Is
II he wants to.
REpoRTER-IIaye your warnings had no erect on
Warden Llsc0mb2
Mr.. LAIMBEER-Oh, think Warden Liscomb has
found that ne mas got himself into such hole that
ne will be more careful in the future. l suspected
the smallpox story from the first, and now we
have the confession OF two men, who declare that
the symptoms were produced on them by the use
Of crotOn oil. know that croton oil does produce
the symptoms OF smallpox, because have used 1t
myself on my chest Indignantly believe that
on the very evening OF the day when we ordered
that sleeping apartments should be given to the
two orderiles Ia the hospital this story was got
was conspiracy.
easiest mode OF escape Tor Tweeda
MI. LAIMBERR-There are only two night keepers
on duty. and MIR. Tweed's room Is within fifty feet
OF the front door, which is secured by an ordinary
lock. once outside he Is within 500 feet OF the
dock. A yacht could run right up to the dock and
REPORTER-And the two night keepersP
Mr.. LAlMBEER docosey)-Well, don't think any
two young men would
OBJECT TO LIVE IN SWITZERLAND.
They might 60 along with HIM.
REPonTER-Does tweed occupy his room today
MIR. LAIMBEER-Yes, as he always has. A wO-
man comes IN the morning. cleans his room and
lights his fire. He boards at the Warden's house.
He goes to his breakfast from eight to nine, to his
dinner between one ana two ana to his supper
between five and SIX.
REPoRTER-Is Mr.. Liscomb gourmand'
Mr.. LAIMBEER-Yes; l believe he keeps
splendid table. WHY, MIR. Tweed has told me- him.
sell. 81 am no convict.n Now, II he Is no convict
what is he' You have asked me about the easiess
mode OF escape. Why don't think ne wants to
escape. He believes that he win get new trial yet
II the Court OF Appeals should decide against him
tlary y ! never expected 10 see him stay there
excitedly). I only wish he would go some
where else and relieve us of all these annoyances
and troubles latter some deiberatlon.) have
no disposition to put him into the quarry or black
smiths shop, but want to know what Is being
done in his case When he was first placed in our
charge 1t was understood that the Commissioners
would be as lenlent IN his case as possible Well,
| was perfectly willing to make him comfortable
l did not object 10 his being an orderly.
HE GOT A NICE CoMFORrABLE COT
larger than any OF the other COTS and after all this
knowledge! People at the Union League Clue
told me- ''Why Tweedli lives the lat OF the land, y
such thing existed than that Washington s could be
carried to Chicago. Theoretically tell you, my
dear friend, It's money tnat does that.
REPoRTER-What was your motive for the last
resolution offered by you to-day
MI. LAIMBEER-Why, 1t Is charged that costly fur
niture, tables, aquariums, flower stands. &c,
have been made for tns Warden, without any
all the work. and part of the material used came
from the stores OF the department. Now we pay
expensive bills for chalrs why should they do this
fancy work instead OF making chailsf We audited
to-day a bill OF over 5000 for chairs. And here
desire say that part OF the article In yesterdays
World on the institutions on the Island, were as
true as Gospel writ. In the matter of extravaganza
salaries and the superabundance OF officials
on Randas Island, the HERALD article was as
sound as nut. | can't get salary
reduced. Another question which the HERALD
should discuss Is whether there is any need for
three steamboats,. There are only three CON-
missoners now. and they have something else to
do besides
RUNNING uP AND DOWN on STEAMBOATS,.
REPORTER-What Will be the upshot OF these
Tweed troubles ?
Mr.. LAIMBEER-I shall soon demand that fun
Investigation be made into this affair, and with
open DOORS Let the reporters come in and hear
the testimony (emphatlcay). AS public officer
it is simply my duty to execute the law without re-
gard, to my personal wishes, and SO as to justify
me IN the eyes OF the people. But as to having
any animosity against Tweed, assure you have
none.
This closed the interview.