New-York tribune., 1885-03-07
POOL-SELLING PUNISHED.
PAUL BAUER IN THE PENITENr1ARY.
KINGS COUNTY JUSTICE STRIKES HEAvnY-ru
EFFECT ON RACING.

PAUL BAUER IN THE PENITENTIARY.
KINGS COUNTY JUSTICE STRIKES HEAvLY-rm
EFFECT ON RACING.
The evidences Of new administration Of Grim.
inal law in Kings County multiply. When the men
accused Of pool-seing were indicted recently pro-
ceedings against them were pushsd 30 strenuously
that their breath was fairly taken away. But re-
lying upon the axity of the officers Paul Bauer at
whose clubhouse. on COney Island, tho selling Of
pools was notoriousy carried on pleaded guilty to
allowing pools to be sold In his place. He asserted
that be did this with the understanding chat Il
he saved the county tho expense of Q trial
he would be let off with fine. Who gave him this
assurance he would not state But it was broken
staff that he leaned upon, for yesterday Judge
Moore sentenced him to three months imprison.
ment in the Kings County penitcntiary, beside
imposing fine Of $3.50.
Action being expected in the pool-sclling cases In
the Brooklyn Court of Sessions throng of specta-
tors was present Bauer was surrounded by .
group of congenial associates, boasting that hs
would be let of with $1O0 fine, and the convicted
booksellers were also present Judge Moore called
the name of Paul Bauer and asked him
If he had anything to say before
being sentenced. His counsel j. A. Weinberg, said
that his client had sold bis clubhouse and given
up his business and implored clemency, as he would
not again violate the law. The Judge responded
that after conviction was no time to be willing To
give up business. He had aided and abetted pool
selling as long he could in constant violation OF
the law, and pOol-selling worked more mischief
than any other form of gambling. The man who
owned a place where pools were sold was just
as guilty as if he sold them personally.
Judge Moore then pronounced the SON
tence of imprisonment and fine. At
this Bauer was thunderstruck. His red face
grew white in blotches as he staggered TO q seat
He took his place in the prisoners room. saying to
q friend that he had not thought Judge Moore
would be so hard on him as that Later he went
in the prison-van to the pententiary.
Bauer is said to be worth $500, ,OC0. His club
house at West Brighton Beach wel-known
summer resort, especially for sporting men, and
Is one OF the the most popular places at the wess
Judge Moore next sentenced Thomas Fl. Glass TO
two months in the PeniteRtiary and to pay fns
of $500 for allowing pools to be sold IN his dram
formerly Justice of the Peace III Flatbush.
The sentence of the prisoners convicted for pool.
selling was postponed, but young man named
William Peters, who allowed gambling in his
rooms was sentenced to twenty days in the County
Jail and fine of $105.
j. g. X. Lawrence secretary OF the Coney Island
Jockey Club, said last evenings
II the law against pool-seng and book kmaking Is 20
be strictly enforced of course 1t will work US great IN
y ana S fye ali ras
horse interests to NewJersey where betting on raco
class horses to our track we have to offer induce
ments During the twenty race days last year dae
to twice that by fofets and entries
We gave seven races day and the added %onsy
attract horses from all the country, even from CALI
fornia The added money the interest on the money In
outlay very great and without large crowds money
would be lost To get the large crowds peting must ~
sS~ea say away lS' from 0' the races money
the result !; what makes ;e,s,sis raoln6 a. I:
dull aud appreciated when It is contest be-
tween horses OF the rst class An injury to the Oonsy
the island near which it is situated sheepshead Bay
owes most OF its growth to t. The hotels s,y would es
source Of income =, All visitors nt IN the dts
visit TO the races not to be thought Now II horse
racing at coney Island should be sopPsd the gambling &
all the racegoers could go to NewJersey to the races
and gamble to their hearts content All the evils vonld
remain and benefits be derived from H. What we want
and what should he passed by the Legislature -
s as Tha wo .s aE rSr on en
GUS Poos.ilng could be stopped and ,r'cs Yet tns
all other IN the siatc VIII nave 20 90
racing. and the troting circuits win have to suspend
The bookmakers were chary of expressing their
opinions in regard TO the effect OF Mr. Rldgways al
legged determination to stop all betting III Kings
County and especially on race tracks at Copey
Island. James L. Kelly, of Kelly q Bliss, who has
grown gray in the business and made and Loss
fortunes, and made them again, SAID
"what do think about the results Of the trials Of tho
booksellers in Brookyni Well, idon't think anything
about 1t. never think about disagreeabe things
never borrow trouble; wait until Il comes
"What effect would stringent enforcement OK the law
have upon bookmakersF y
"Ihayent considered the question, and will not ex-
"what effect would 1t have upon racing at Coney
Islandr r.
II will not express an opinion the subject, As
pens"
"Daver johnson, whose rotund form and mel
lihuOus voice are well known every race track
in this vicinity and who Is one d on tre nTm %
owners, looked happy and smliing as ever.
When accosted by TRIBUNE reporter he said:
ayes, have heard of the news from Brooklyn. What
90 think iSs Of raUs M ,ssss sSsd they sS'a von
close up all such places ,,., as Bauer: s.asf:
Without It horse and the associations could mos
i've" ..,..,
60 ON
legislative enacments permitting 1t were passed ThAs
is all there Is 10 It,"
several Jockey clubs and at times mas owned an9 a
run herses that have become famous. but who ala
not wish his name mentioned, SAID:
sr an.r the rS odfey
there Is difference. never heard OF MIN Dstorc
to-day Ridgway might prosecute suca man ana nos
Jockey Club Even If he did, however the club would
live 1t would keep the racing going for ne can not
s%t means who have love or good horses and good
racing The proper thing for all lovers Of good racing
TO do Is aid In having bill passed allowing ecttMx
on regularly organized tracks on race days"
DEFIANT Ex-AUDITOR BROWN, OF IOWA.
r.. lfo,x,e March q (Sneci0D.-Tho conflict