The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-07-26
IA DIS In THE TWENTYNINTH

d. ]. wHITNEY's CAPTURE OF GAMBLERS IN
WILLIAMS PgEcINCr-How 'THE NEW
RULE APl LIES TO TIE CASE.
The raid that made early yesterday morning
by ID. j. Whitney, counsel for the Society for the
Prevention OF Crime in the Twenty ninth precinct
is tho first of its kind that comes under the
new rule. which holds the captain OF the
precinct responsible for the arrests taking
place without his knowledge cooperation in his
precinct In view OF the Importance OF the "raid 4"
Inspector Dilks was called upon yesterday by the
Police Commissioners to explain the situation. He
was closeted for prolonged period in tho private
Office OF Commissioner Wheeler. Both officials
fully realized the gravity OF the situation Inspector
Dilks himself is IS much compromised as Captain
Williams. The purport Of the recent resolution
the effect that whenever gambling saloon
disorderly house is raded without the aid
or knowledge of the captain in whose pre-
cinct it tales place. the captain is to be
held primarily responsible for the existence
of the dsreputable concern. If with his CO
operation and without the assistance or knowledge
OF the Inspector superintendent then the
quires that the charges be preferred against the lat
ter officials General Smith. president of the Police
Board. has been mainly instrumental in having the
above salutary measure adopted.
AND Is.
Hitherto no matter how numerous was the number
of gambling saloons in precinct. captain a
law unto himself. and it optional with him
whether he took measures to suppress or protect
them. II by any outside interference these people
arrested and arraipned q. court proof Of their
guilt demanded of the authorities who assumed
the responsibility OF conducting the arrest. As
majority or cases such conplainants not
Members of the police force the offending
parties found convenient legal official loop
hole retreat from the CONSEQUENCES OF their IN
deeds. This state OF affairs paraly zed the efforts OF
independent parties to suppress these dens and par
tcularly threw dainper on the Jealous influences
of the Society for the Prevention OF
Crime. For instance. under the old regime
captain of precinct could dscre-
ton in deciding who should or should not
violate the law in this respect. From his decision
corruption. and General Smith took an ehectual
method OF suppressing It, Tho first fruits of this
official action, stated to be found in the i'm.
portant raids of yesterday morning. This did not
through the official channels of the Police
Department. A private organization. which has
done incalculsble benent already to society,
through its agent. Mr.. Whitney. became familiar
with the way which the enforcement of the law is
ignored in the western section of the city Mr..
Whitney has by his own endeavors, aided by his as
sstants located the loading gambling houses of this
city. Being loath to move without first invoking the
state OF affairs to tho SOlons that preside
Police Headquarters and also to the Captain OF the
precinct in which the alleged offences have taken
place.
Finding that heed was given to his representa-
tions or circumstances he ut last determined to
strike home thrust on his own responsibility He
accordingly placed upon his list a number OF we'll
known offenders and presented them for inspection
before the powers that be- without. however receiv
ing any satisfaction. Then it was that he con-
cluded to act for himself. and he called Jefferson
Market Police Court where he got out q warrant for
the arrest Of the offending parties Knowing, how.
ever from past experience that it necessary to
net with prudence and judgment he did notify
Inspector Dilks Captain Williams Of his inter-
ton. He.contcnded himself by consulting Supern-
tsndeSt w.ns That ocI S nun
night. After comforting with them they
started out to enforce his instructions. About
dozen ward detectives with several officers of the
Society for the Prevention Of Crime were In at
tendance. They proceeded to No. 81 West Thirty
first street and lay in ambush for q considerable
time. until by stratagem few Of the party gained
aimittance to the gambling saloon. That point
complished the arrest aud capture soon followed.
hazarding their fortune at the roulet table, and
others specializing in the still exciting game Of
GAMBLERS WHO "aor OUT"
On the first intimaton that the place about
being pulled the gamblers effected hasty retreat
Their departure was not impeded. as it was the in
tenton Of the officials only to take into custody the
proprietors and employees Of the establish
ment. This plan carried out
fully. The officers broke up the game and
arrested three men, one OF whom is u well known
gambler and the reputed proprietor OF the game
They taken to Captain Murphys precinct in
East Thirty-hfth street. where they were locked up
The paraphernalia of the game. consisting Of faro
all of the finest and most costly patterns. were
also confiscated. The prisoners gave their names
follows George Hartman. John Macarthur and
August Thompson. They were arraigned at the
seventh street Court yesterday. before Justice
Kilbreth, and held in bail.
As consequence of the above proceeding it is
currently reported that new captain will soon be
assigned to the Twenty-ninth precinct.
After the raid was accomplished those of the Off
who had participated in it returned to Supern-
tendent waling's private residence il East Nine
tenth street. and were there Hospitality entertained
by the Chief, who was elated at their The
latter stated to his guests that the gamblers had
openly boosted that he 1.-THE SuperInt afraid
to interfere with them. They had, in fact, thrown
down the gauntlet of defiance, and lie had practi-
cay accepted the gauge OF battle with the results
above quoted During this extraordinary harangue
the few representatives of the Society for the Sup
preston OF Crime present preserved a diplomatic
silence and to aid them III doing they kept their
unruy tongues punched in the sides Of their checks
Mr.. Whitney proposes to follow up his victory by
other arrests.