New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-17
GAMBLING IN THE FIFTEENTH PRECINCT.
TRIAL OF CAPT. VAN DUSEN FOR ALLEGED NEGLECT
OF DUTY.


OF DUTY.
The trial of Capt. William A. Van Dusen of
the Fifteenth Precinct, begun yesterday at Police
Headquarters, before President Matse, Commissioners
Voorhis and Dsbecker The charge-made by Inspector
McDernottwas that he neglected his duty In reporting
that there gambling houses in his precinct
whereas on morning OF sept descent was made On
the house OF Michael Murray, at No l3o Eghths whs
gambling in progress, number OF gamblers were
arrested and large quantity of gambling implements
was seized.
Inspector McDermott described the raid which was
made under his direction. He then said that
Capt. Van Dusen had failed TO report the place
az gambling house. Richard Johnson, better known
as "Dick Coffee" Of No. 124 Bleecker-st, testified that
he lost 1890 between $3.50 p Saturday Sept 4. and
1 a. III. on Sunday, Sept. s. Michael Murray was IN the
room during portion OF the evening looking over no
shoulder OF witness but when the raid made he was
not there. The witness said that he had been III Tia
habit Of going to Murray's often when the place was
open regularly had been able to get in Tor SIX ~
seven months although well known. on that night
Sept 4-he thought that he had been cheated and went
to Police Headquarters because II nearest and De-
cause he wanted the work done. He did not know capt
Inspector McDermott stated that Johnson led the
officers who first gained "a entrance 10 the pui9nS anu
that the others followed as soon Us the door nau oeou
Patrolman James Hunter Of the Fourteenth Precinct
testified that he went with officers Mcclure and McNa-
mara and comp ainant Johnson TO Murray house.
they arrived, Thomas Welsh, VINO Was "dtcu-
ing outside twice asked johnson II II was I" all right"
and who accompanied him were his friends Wlen
an affirmative answer was given, the uian on the Top
step opened the door with key Detective Holly Lyons
concerning the breaking IN OF the Inner door OK
the premises Johnson and the officers had passed
through
Capt Van Dusen, in his behalf testified that since
he had been the precinct he had closed ii gambling
houses had turned to the property clerk 700
chips and had stationed officers before reputed gam
bling houses to prevent snap game from pelhS
opened He had frequently visited reputed houses per-
sonally and had pulled one house alone, SEEING hs
implements and arrestng four or five prisoners lie had
made report the Inspector from the reports re-
ceiyed from his subordnates who had been detailed 10
make inquiries Sergts Murray and Young anu pe'ec-
tive officer seyin detailed what efforts had been maoe "
suppress gambling in the precinct and Patronen eay.
Lewiston Beard and Frinck testified that they had seen
no evidence Of gambling going ON at Murrays place wns
they post passing the premises lAc Iai ""S
adjourned until Monday at 10 a. H.
PATROLMAN IN THE GAMBLING HOUSE.
Patrolman William H. Faye OF the Fifteench Precincs
WAS tried Yesterday before Commissioner Matse on the
charge OF having been in Murrays gambling-house az
No 1875 Eighth-st, the morning OF Sunday, sept ..
when the descent made upon the premises by inspec
tor McDermott and his officers Faye at that time
on three days OF absence. He admitted that no
WA the house but said that he suspected thas
a game going and he went IN - ascertain tho
fact with the intention OF reporting 1t u CAPT Van Du-
sen. The was referred 10 the Board.