The morning call., 1892-04-08

HloHIs Vi pOuQeTinR lie sH<s<4y MN
returned to the CONVEX Sx.3S[CE
sation with his accus- <AWH -.
m e suayty. and WW'GSS It%NN
busted himself with the
papers in his desk.
These he gathered to- Charles NJ Leavy.
gether and tore into shreds. But he said
nothing of the dispatch at the time, and it
was not until his dismissal had teen made
puole In another quarter that he concluded
to reveal its contents.
The dismissal Of Appraiser Leavy was
NOT The surprise it would have been had not
lHE CALL in yesterdays issue published
the TACT that lie was in serious danger of be-
ing decapitated by the Treasury Depart
ment for participation in extensive frauds,
principally with the tobacco. But the story
was only limited at, and even now is only
nall told. But enough is told to go to show
him to have been Implicated with the noto-
riOus frauds perpetrated by Neu6erger.
Relss d Co, Steinberger Il kalisher and
other large importing firms.
In Tact 1t appears that the Sumatra leaf
tobacco scandal had very little to do with
Learys icing so disgracefully dep0sed, ex-
cent that 1t brought his methods into relief
and caused official notice to be taken Of
them. But as revealed he Is the arch
conspTator OF ring that has operated for
two years In every line Of importation 10
Tue loss to the Government of at least
S9oOOO. 1his discovery was undreamed OF
Oy the public and very few customs officials
surmised as much, everybody apparently
thinking that eX-Deputy Cashin was the
only needtul intermediary to make the en-
trance OF goods possible.
IL Is now declared by the special agent
WHO worked up the case that Leayy was the
original colcoctor and the subsequent 60
between, and that Cashin was but clay in
the potter's hands. When asked 10 what
extent these frauds have been effective they
Shrug their shoulders and remark, eyasiye-
~, that they are inestimable." They
ADMIT evidence in writing has been found
that will connect Leavy ard Cashin and
the two with several large firms, but say the
percentage oil gain or reward each received
has not yet been satisfactorily calculated.
However, the Government wishes TO take
hand at remodeling lhe clayey Cashin and
has Issued warrant for his arrest. and If
anything Will save him it is the fact that he
IS no longer within tie jurisdiction of the
United States. tie is said to be in British
Columbia. where lie has been located and
cared Tor BY United States Cficers, though
now the SPECIAL agents refuse 10 state. As
they are very confident he will be event
ually landed in San Francisco IL is TO be
presumed he Is either under the strictest
surveillance or arrest. If he does not re-
turn voluntarily extradition proceedings
VIII he necessary TO bring him to the
United States
This dismissal and the order of arrest are
the result Of the extensive investigation the
Governments special agents have been
prosecuting during the pas: three weeks.
as reported In these columns at different
times during the proceedings. But there
are other revelations in store, among which
are the arrest OF two of the principals and
three Of the subOrdinates In the smuggling
ring, and several prominent merchants may
90 by the same board.
On March last Supervising Special Agent
Jingle arrived 10 take charge of the invest
gatlon, and he has been aided by several
special agents from other cities and Special
Inspector {. 4. Moves whose acquaintance
with the city and prior investigation into the
Neutergfr, Reiss II co. smuggling proved
most valuable. MI Tipgle left Wednesday
night for Washington, which shows the in
yeStIgatlon has progressed almost TO It's last
chapter. II is now in the hands Of United
States District Attorney Garter and the
Federal Grand Jury, comprising the follow
ing gentlemen:
James II. Kelly, foreman. Hlbernia Bank, resi-.
denee 500 LeaVen%oith street; Aaron A Adler,
granofoKer. ~ sansome street; Clark
BBiethen' Ills washington street; Benjamin
Cutting, bookke eper. 800 san Jose avenue:
FRED ). Eaton, merchant, 1912 Polk street
William ID. Fowler aitOrney-at.law 31S Call
lorna street; Edward Godchaux, commission
merchant, 30 New Montgomery street; Henry
HNp, manufacturer Of clothing 2l7 Pine street:
Joseph lehman, 53T Turk street: AlbeTt T.
Lacey, l34 Main street; William Mefzner.
manufacturer, 535 Market street; John Pam
rldge, stationer, poundkeeper 2l2 California
street; '. j. A. Rey typefounder, 4O5 Sansome
street; iiiam l.. Redington, druggist Steven
son ana Second streets, Steven Roberts. mining
Z1l2 Pacific street; Ed Ii. Selfridge, treasurer
Gibbs Il Co, 80 Trout street; Albert Il. SchOle
SD Post street. T. L. Swain, baker. 2I3 suffer
street; l. ). Truman, carriage ware, 521 Market
street, JOHN Z: Terry, fnrniture.dealer, al
Market street. I'D II ANiFnPv sfn
chant, 2i9 SanSome street.
f. q. Phelps, the Collector of the Port.
who for years has been warm friend of
Leavy, was seen yesterday Afternoon just as
ne was about, gripsack IN hand, to depart
tor his suburban home In San Mateo
Yes. Mr.. Leavy has been dismissed"
said he, and | am very sorry that such is
the case. L have an official telegram con-
nrmlng the news, but ii contains no partic-
ulars."
The Collector claimed TO know but very
little about what specific charges Special
Agent Tinglc had preferred against the Ap-
praiser's office, but he was quite certain that
Leavy had acted perfectly honest in the
Liebes tobacco case. Further he would not
commit himself, AMI seeking secluson In q
streetcar bound for the San Mateo railroad
depot, he escaped the ordeal of being Ques-
toned on subjects he evidently did OF care
to elaborate on.
i. ). Solomon. attorney at-law, is one of
tne men VINO lUd0rsed the application of ID.
Nj. Cashin which led to his being appointed
q Deputy Collector OF the Port by President
Harrison.
Mr.. SalnmOn is also a friend and legal
adviser to Mr. Cashin. He said last night
that at all times, since the recent Custom
house scandals have been discovered, Cashin
maintained that he was innocent of any
wrongd0lug In these matters. and when
he was forced to resign his position
ne consulted Solomon as to the adyisabiity
OF seeking redress for what he considered
an Injustice done TO him.
Mr Leavy, when seen last evening at his
home. southeast corner Of Scott street and
Pacific avenue. admitted he had been dis
missed from office, but stated he did not
know why. lie showed the telegram first
quoted above. which he declared was the
only Information he had on the subject
Did you not expect some such move
mtntY was asked.
Hes; but only what saw in THE CALL.
have not been investigated so far as /
know; at least no one has questioned me
about affairs in my Office. My dismissal is
expected by mail, and when it comes l may
know more and have something to say"
THE REIsS RELEASE.
Why the Special Agents Favored a Set