The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-02-06
THE GROSS OUTRAGE


That Deserves severe DenunciR-
tion.
The charge brought under the first section
OF tho now gambling law against Isaac Jones
and oight others, oil members OF tho Amerl.
Gus Yacht Club, for keeping sambling-ho
was called In the Police Court at Q o'clock yes
terday afternoon and Immediately nolle prose-
quied against all the defendants, and minor
charge OF permitting gaming IN house under
his control was substituted against Isaac Jones,
as stated in Yesterdays OnTT1o.
This case has attracted great deal OF notice
by tho manner In which the raid was mado
and the employment OF locksmiths by tho 20.
ice TO break open large iron safe Ia the
rooms OF tho club, from which to get evidence
that would lead TO q conviction OF the mem-
beers OF the club.
Tho witnesses we're summoned for early In
the day, and the court presented an animated
appearance nll day, and there was never be-
fore 60 many sporting men In the courtroom
and iis surroundings at one time before.
AZ O'Clock the case was called, and Mr.. Ran.
dolph Coyle appeared for tho prosecution and
Mr.. a. d. Williams managed Mr.. Jones' case.
All tho defendants who had boon previously
released wero held as witnesses.
The Contents of the Bursted Safe,
which consisted OF about peck OF poker chips,
two dozen packs OF cards, toll box, faro
layout and other paraphernalia, were spread
Detective Block was the fret Witness. He
swore that on tho night OF the 18th OF Janu-
ary he, In company with Detective Ran, Lieu.
tenant Austin and Sergeant Boyle, proceeded
TO No. d16 Thirteenth street, and on giving tho
bellpuli few. vigorous Jerks, colored
walter named william Clayton answered the
summons. witness seized him and
Dispossessed Him of the KEYS 10 the
Unpar Auartme,ta
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visit tho parlors In the upper part OF tho
house, where they found the nine gentlemen
sitting around table looking over n very
large hook containing cuts OF ducks and other
water fowls Mr.. Jones admitted that he was
part owner In the properly. He also said tue
ON cross.examination by MT. Williams tho
witness slated that the police secured tho
services OF some locksmiths, VINO worked on
the safo for
Four Hours with ChiseIs and Heavy
Hammers
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my one 10 luxe me con,ract oI openinB VIC
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testiiled 10 being present nj the time OF the
raid and assisting in taking the prisoners to
the etation.ho use and recurring ball for their
appearance.
The eioht men,bers Of tho cIub vvere caIled
as Witnesses for the 1nited states, but testiaed
that
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AZ" " sor "oo" o"'
rted ON There
TO their knowledge. The waiter, william
CLAYTON, also testified to tho Same effect.
,nn ,,o 'mo case saIu MT. o Sy
Court.
az don't 500 how can consclent,ouslv. and
there wouid be no good Of NV doing a." An.
swered rho nroaecutor
| Judee Snail remarked that he
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Nc'er S"" unhh"ins -"O"Se ."At"
out Gambling,
| and tho defendant would have TO be dis
charged,
This caused some enthusiasm among the au-
| dience, and when Il subsidized the question
arose as to who would have possession Of the