Evening journal., 1891-06-22
JESTER THE FL0PPER.
He DROPS INTO THE HfNns OF
REPUBLICAN MANAGERS.

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He FIses From the City-Commissionsr
Lawson WIN Not Have ANYTHING More
TO DO WITH HIm-An Enort Will Be
Made TO Get Him TO Resign.
II the rumors are true Police Commits
sioner Jester has betrayed his friends
broken his promises, played into the
hands of partisan Republicans, and fled
the city until the storm of indignation
shall have subsidized.
On Friday evening he declared himself
in favor of his friend, William II. Jack,
for chief of police, and coneeded to
Commissioner Lawson the right to name
one half the officers.
After the meeting adjourned he went
to his home and went to bed. The alarm
was given by Stansbury ]. Wiley.
Watson r. Sperry, Washington Hastings
and other prominent Republicans called
him from his bed and told him he must
swing In line with Mayor elect Wiley
and beside allowing him to name his own
chief Of police must give MIN the privi
lege of revising the lists and naming his
own officers, Democrats and Republicans.
II he would not do this they would see
that his business would be ruined He
protested, but they worked him in their
hands like piece Of putty, and moulded
him to suit their wishes.
On Saturday morning Jester went
to his friend, William 81. Jack, and
told him he could no longer stand By him
for chief of police. and asked him to
withdraw his name. This Jack refused
to do Jester then tod him that
he could not and would not
vote for him. Jack was indignant, but
it was OF no use. Every effort WAS made
by Jacks friends to change him. The
Republicans had him fixed, however.
II il said that they told him If he would
do just what they wanted him to do,
they would assume certain outstanding
obligations and go on his
paper whenever he wanted them
to They were followed by Warner,
Bush and others, who informed him
that II he persisted in supporting Mr. .
Lawson in his demands, his business as
horse dealer would be ruined. He was
further advised to notify Mayor elect
Wiley that he would vote with him in
all things This he did, and after re.
pudiating certain names on the list of
Democratic applicants, he left the city.
Those who inquired for him at his
home and place of business were told
that he had gone to Atlantic City This
is believed to be false. 1t is said that he
Is In hiding on farm near Wilmington.
In fact, 1t Is said, that he was seen driv-
ing on Lancaster pike yesterday.
An effort will be made to get him to
resign. but 1t Is said that he values the
5000 salary more than he values his
honor.
Bst~ayed Another Friend.
IL w II Jack Is not the only man who
has suffered from Judas 1t is claimed
that Jester betrayed friend of his who
was an applicant for the Office of police
J surgeon. This doctor lives near Jester
] home and had formally applied to him
| for the position. Jester told
: him that he might have II
: and went and saw Commissioner Lawson
Mr. Lawson said he would vote with
him to give the young doctor the place
In day or two another applicant ap
peared on the scene, and one who was
3 stronger Repablican. After considerable
a talk Jester told Mr.. Lawson that b,
! would have to vote for the late conner.
J What Commissioner Lawson Says.
Commissioner Lawson was in anything
but pleasant frame Of mind when hs
was seer by an EVENING JOURNAL re-
I, porter this morning;
"Is it true that Commissioner Jester
has hoppedg" asked the reporter
"Well, il looks like it," be replied
He was averse to talking for publication
"What course will You adopt now2"
"Well. there Is one thing certain, and
I; that is that shall not go to Mr. Jester
= again. II l want anything l shall go tC
!, Mr.. Wiley. think can believe what
he says, which is more than can say fol
Mr.. Jester"
lis it true that Mr.. Jester went ovei
the Democratic list2"
. Yes he and Mr.. Wiley went over Il
= and he said there were names on there h
, would not vote for
: did you see the Republican llst2"
"No; asked Mr. Jester II was to b,
, allowed TO see the Republican list H'
: said yes. l asked him when Twas t.
|, see it. He said he did not know"
i Gave Jack Definite Promise.
r W. H. Jack was interviewed at tn
s Gibson House this morning.
Q ''Did Mr. Jester give you a positiv
promise that he would name you TO
chief of pollce9" asked the reporter.
"He did, replied Mr.. Jack.
Q "Did he come to you, Saturday and tel
a you that be could no longer suppor
? your"
r Yes"
"Did he ask you to withdraw you
s name?"
"Yes, but refused TO do so.
. Commissioners Jester Has Returned.
+ Commissioner Jester returned to thi
1 city this morning. He did not 60 to At
lantic City. He and his wife drove away
from their home on Saturday afternoon
Jester was asked, this morning, whai
y course he intended TO pursue He sale
he would not vote for Jack for chief Of
police, and would vote for any man Mr.
, Wiley might see 6t to name 1t is said
that Sergeant Blackburn isWilley choice
y bat as Jester does not like Blackburn
!. there may be hitch in this respect.
y Jester Made Promises.
!. Jester received his commission at th
y hands Of Governor Reynolds under 81
explicit promise that he would give tn
Demo ocrats the chief Of police and one
half the force.