The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-04-05
PERJURY and FORGERY.
Daniel Jones Connected With the
Handley Bond Affair.
He Is Identified by Judge Slack az the Man
Who Qualified as Joseph Boa1dman-A
Strong Denial

Forgery and perjury were the serious
charges filed against Daniel Jones Yesterday
afternoon. The police and the Fire Mar
shall feel assured that they have gathered
sufficient evidence to prove that he is one
OF the three men who attempted to secure
the release of Martin III. Handley on bond
TO which the signatures Of the sureties were
forged. About two weeks after Handley
had been held for trial on charge of arson
for setting fire to his house on Dolores street
two men appeared before Superior Judge
Slack and qualified on bond in the sum of
$1,000. Before the Judge signed an order
for Handley's discharge District Attorney
Barnes and Fire Marshal Towe made an
investigation that resulted in the discovery
that forgery and perjury had been CON-
mitted by the men who qualified on the
bond.
Richard Belau and Louis and Daniel
Jones. who labored industriously in behalf
of Handley. were suspected of having had
hand In the daring attempt to secure his re-
lease. Detective James Il. Rogers was
specially detailed to investigate the affair.
While passing the Occidental Hotel with
Sergeant Houghtaling yesterday afternoon
he saw the susl ected trio standing in front
OF that caravansary.
TO THE CITY HALL.
He asked Belau and the Jones brothers TO
accompany him to the new City Hall, and
they readily acquiesced. Sergeant Houghtal-
ing also went as an escort
Department 2 of the Superior Court was
in session and so the men were led into
Judge Stacks chambers. Being sent for
the Judge adjourned court for few min
utes and repaired to his chambers. Detec-
tive Rogers did not explain the object of his
visit. DO you know any of these gentle.
men?' he asked.
Judge Slack looked steadily into each
face for a few moments Then his gaze
rested on Daniel Jones, and pointing al him
the Judge said, Yes, l know that man"
"Who is he ?'' asked the detective
" lie is one of the men who came before
me with bond for Handley's release. He
is the man who qualified as Joseph Board
man."
Are you certain ?" was asked.
"Yes. beyond reasonable doubt, that is
the man who swore that his name was
Joseph Boardman.''
The accused man looked erestfallen, his
brother appeared anxious. while Belau nut
tered, There must be some mistake"
Rogers then took Daniel Jones to Chief
Crowley's Office. There Jones remained de-
fant and refused to say anything beyond
the assertion that Judge Slack must be mis-
taken. A few minutes later he was escorted
down into the City Prison and booked on
the charge named.
JONES IN A CELL.
Alter being assigned to cell he was in-
terviewed by a CALI. reporter. He ap-
peared to be somewhat under the influence
OF liquor, and while he whimpered consid-
era5ly lie solemnly declared that be was in
noeent Of the charges against him.
IT'S case of mistaken Identify" said
he "and think they are trying to give me
the worst of il, They want to keep me in
Jail and the bonds have been set in tho sum
Of $4,000. | could easily get 5000 or $1,000.
but that high figure Keeps me from getting
out. I've wife and two children and be-
cause keep hustiing TO support them, Pm
TO be Gowned in this way. There Is some
thing crooked in this and in time it will be
found out Last year Judge Hebbard ac-
cused me of stealing a bond from this court.
but he afterwards admitted that he had
made mistake.
why have you shown sueh an interest in
Handley?" was asked.
Why? Because he has been a friend of
me and my brothers for many years. Saw,
you amt going to give me the worst of il,
are y0u?'
The officers are still searching for the
other men implicated in the attempt to re-
lease Handley and are still watching the
other two members of the suspected trie
who came prominently before the public
through their connection with tie Elwood
Bruner scandal.