Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-07-14

Il police protection, were again put on the
rock before the Board of Police Commits
sioners in the mayors office Thursday
afternoon. The defendants were on hand
promptly, as were also Detectives Witsil
and McVey.
The first witness called for the defence
was Samuel Hawkins, brother of the de
tectiye. Mr.. Hawkins was sworn and
y subsequently A. l.. Ainscow, John L.
H Quinn and Howard Rice were sworn.
Harry A. Miller, one of the witnesses did
4 not respond when his name was called,
and messenger was sent for him.
The affidavit of Alyan Townsey was
read and was to the effect that he invited
K Hawkins and Hatton to his saloon on
several occasions to partake of a snapper
supper. and that on no occasion were they
left alone i'll the saloon, without either he
or his father being present.
Samuel Hawkins was then called and
sstated in reply to u question of the mayor
that Horsey never left anything with him.
Detective Hawkins-"bid Horsey ever
give you any money for me?"
Samuel Hawkins-"No sir"
Mr.. Lawson-"Did Eorsey ever leave
any envelope or anything with you?n
Samuel Hawkins-"No, SIR"
Mr.. Hawkins said that Horsey had been
in his store previous and subsequent to
last November.
clerk say that a basket with demijohn
had been left there for MIR. Hawkins?"
Samuel Hawkins-"NO, sir"
A. l.. AinScow was called. He stated
y that he was accustomed to be about the
Il cigar store of Samuel Hawkins frequently.
4 He said he had known Andrew j. llorsey
for l2 years and had never seen him in the
vore Of Samuel Hawkins. He said he
wouldnt believe Mr.. Horsey on mis- com
poundeun oath
Detective McVey-"Mr. Ainscow, prev-
bus to this occurrence did Won ever hear
ny one question this mans veracity."
Mr.. Ainscow-"Well, don't know, Mr.
McVey; have had some business trans
action with him. believe he is a bad
man"
McVey-"What do you mean by bad p {"
Mr.. Ainscow-"Well, mean he is u
gambler. That's enough for me-"
McVey-"ls that all2"
Yes; believe him TO be liar" replied
Mr.. Ainscow.
John q. Quinn said he had been at
Townships saloon with Hawkins and
Hatton and Andrew j. Horsey. while
We were sitting at the table dis
turbnnce over politics arose in the
bar.room. Detective Hatton went out
to stop the disturbance. We then went in
the middle room and saw Andrew Horsey.
We afterwards left"
In answer to MIR. Lawson, Quinn said
that at the time he was a bartender at the
Delaware House.
Quinn said in reply to question of Mr..
Jester that he did not see Hawkins and
Hatton take drink.
Howard Rice, colored, was called and
Detective Hawkins examined him. He
said Andrew Horsey went to Ambrose
Wilson and Edward Chippey and wanted
them to put me in jail"
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Horsey wanted those men to perjure them
selves in order to put you away"
Rice--"Ses, SIR
Detective Hawkins-"Mr. Rice, didn't
Tatton and always look after your cigar
store to see il any gambling was going
on Y You did, was the reply.
Hawkins-"l desire to say that we never
found any gambling going on"
Mr.. Lawson-"Well, it wouldn't have
looked very well for you to have found
Hawkins +"
Hawkns-"No, sir"
Mayor Willey-"We'll proceed with the
examination
The witness said Horsey also came to
him and asked him if he wanted to run
sweat board. If the witness did he must
pay Horsey Sl2 per week. If not did il
he should run the sweat board. Horsey
was to stand between witness and court.
81 also went to Horsey's house. EIorsey
sent for me. | found John Parker there.
Horsey said if We wanted to back policy
we should pay him Sl2 per week. He told
us never to repeat the conversation. Horsey
told me if | wanted Ike Fishers place |
could get it. He said he would send Fisher
to Jail. ! have known Horsey 10 or IL
years"
In reply to question of Detective Haw-
kins, witness said he wouldn't believe
Horsey on his oath.
Mr.. Lawson--"Were YOU ever in the
gambling business ~
Rice-"No, SIR"
Mr.. Lawson-"Did you ever write
policy?" -.
"Rfce-"Yes, sir"
Mr.: Lawson-'Werc you ever con-
victedp"
Rice-''I was. did not go to jail I
paid out. borrowed the money from
Eldrldge Pierce. ! worked for the money
and paid him again"
Mr.. Lawson--"Yo oil spoke about Horsey
furnishing you protection, Do you know
where that protection was to come from p"
Rice-"I had my own opinion"
Mayor Willey-'We don't want your
opinion"
I MIR. Lawson-"Your evidence is contra,
dictory."
The witness spoke about an agreement
which Andrew lorsey had made with him
and John Parker at iIorsev's house. The
agreement was that Rice nor Parker was to
dlvulEe what took place at llorscy's house.
Witness said he took the agreement TO
Mayor Harrington and Chief Swiggett.
Mr.. Lawson stated that he had asked
Horsey who had warned them or given
them notice not to appear before the board
but Horscy declined to divulge the parties
names
Mayor Wiley then said "If Morris
here we will hear him." But Morris
was not present. lie seemed to have needed
the warning he had received an failed TO
rut in an appearance.
Detective McVey-"Mr. Mayor, | think
before this case closes an opportunity
ought to be given us to bring evidence here
TO prove the reputation of lIorsey for truth
Sand veracity. We can bring men here
who will say they will believe him on his
OATH"
WHO PAID FOR THE BEEF?
Mr.. lawson here turning to Detective
Hawkins asked 81 will ask you who
paid for that beer when you and lIatton
and Horsey were together"
Detective Hawkins-"I don't recollectn
Mr.. Lawson put question to Detective
Hawkins which led him to say that once
they were prevented from going ahead
with the raid upon the gamblers by the
chief of police.
IF that is the case this police force
seems TO be badly demoralzed," replied
Mr.. Lawson.
In reply to another remark made by Mr..
lawson, Mayor Wiley said il one com
missioner was going to judge the case
well just stop" He then added:
AL have to say is some one has done
the taliest piece Of lying this city has seen
in many day.
MIR. Lawson-"I think we ought to give
Detective McVey an opportunity to make
statement"
Detective McVey replied that the only
statement he pDul1 fnuba hoI l,an,, t,rn,i