New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-03-18
BOOKSELLERS ARRAIGNED.
THEY ARE HELD FOR THE GRAND JURY.
FIVE PRoPRIEToRs OF GAMBLING PLACES IN
THE ToMBs POLICE COURT.

THE TONES POLICE COURT.
The Tombs Police Court was crowded yesterday
with the "fends' and supporters OF the proprietorS
Of a number OF poolrooms who were arrested last
Monday afternoon in response to superintendent
Byrnes's orders. As the result Of the arraignment
al the Tomb> on Tues lay the surprise OF every ona
only five propnetors were held for trlal' lhey
were James Baker. OF No. 10 Chambers-st' James
r. Nelson Of No. IL Barclay-st.: Henry Romano
Of No. 90 Newest william Walters, OF No. Il New
ST.. and Jacob Il. Krauss OF No. 2.375 Third-ave
A. H. IIummcl. who represented the pro
prctors az the hearing Tuesday, was unable TO
appear yesterday. Joseph Moss and Mr.. stenhardt
continued the case. Assistant District Attorney
Macedonia appeared for the prosecution.
The case agnst Jacob X. Krauss. whose place at
No. 237s Thlrd-ave. entered by Detective Mnl-
holland was the first called. He was charged
with violation Of the law prohibiting the placing OF
bets between October 10 and May ID. An attempt
WIS made to prove that Il commission had been paid
After long examination Justice Ryan held krauss Ill
81 900 bonds TO await the action OF the GRAND
Jury.
An effort was made at this point to have all the
sent to the Court OF special sessions OIL .,e
ground that the ofcnse WAS misdemcanor Ihc
prosecutor held. however that 1t was felony ana
was sustained in the orinion.
The examination in the cases OF the OTHER men
was similar 10 that Of Krauss. The same deiehce
was offered In each case Henry Romaine' how "Nn
bail Baker Walters and Nelson were held In the
same bail. Bonds furnished without delay py
friends 81 prisoners. who left the court as quickly
Ms possible. The said that they would prove
their "innocence" at the coming trial.
MrIyrRs AGAINST TIE NEW METHODS.
There is no Doubt that dlssersions have arisen
in Tamnany Hall. and that there is bitter feeling
among many members against Richard Croker Inc
poolroom keepers most Of whom are Iammany mem
declare that they contributed with great freedom
for the support Of Tammany. and that they are en-
titled to as much recognition as some other people
I'm tho organization. Moreover some OF the leaders
who have grown lukc-warm toward Mr.. Croker
svmpathil. with the keepers Of the poorooms.
Tammany ASs"mb, man said to II Tribune reporter
that ne was heartily sick OF politics on the present
Lass we aro.r he said. "only fgureh' ads at AL
honv We dare not say that our lives are orr own
without receiving distractions from the bosses who
were Kind enough to nominate for Office. revolu
ton IS slowly but surely approaching that VIII
ruin Tanmany Hail.
1.-THE Wild talk Of the bookmakcrs that they VIII
repeal the Ives Pool law Is nonsense. which VIII not
meet with tho approval Of any one outside OF th'r
ovn CIRCLE but It does II they were ne
,roved and deceived by Richard Croker who was their
| hone and stay They declare that they intehd 10
| resent this ,reaChcry in the most d'"rnheu anu
,ercc,,c manner. The result Will he watched WIN
rror.r has certainly accomplished great co"d ior
me- civ n he really Is responsible Tor Tie cins,.
| - "a, noolroons Now Il remains Ia he seen "h't
| Mr. Crdkcr's enemies can do In retaliation