The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-12-30
RICHMOND. VA. SUNDAY DECEMBER 80 iss

created n publIc spirit in the city with
out which the reforms could not have
been effected" 4"
'Is IL a fact that but for the efforts OF
DR.. Parkhurst and the committee the cor
ruption would have still existed?'
81 could not have stayed IT."
Had you sufficient power
mo sir"
The Superintendent said he could not
detail men without the consent of the
commissioners.
Inspector Mclaughlin was also e.s-
amined as TO his gains. From his admis-
sions Mr.. Goff figured out that McLaugh-
lin IS worth si2sOo. but Mclaughlin dis
puted the correctness Of this conclusion,
making the amount $4,000. McLauyhlin
stated that he had made $4,000 out OF a
patent which he had purchased jointly
with his brother-in-law for less than two
thousand dollars, ana had made the rest
OF his money In real estate speculate tioas.
His wife also. nc said was successful
buiness woman. A. TO the nature of her
busines the Inspector was very reticerl,
and Mr.. Goff intimated broadly that she
was engaged Ia recurring appointments
uNon the police force, for which she re-
ce!ycd pay
CHARGES AGAINST NKAKTN.
Captain Ryan vas put through the cru
Cible also, but he seems TO be he poorest
o. all the police captains, ana he was
not long detained.
Captain Marten8 did not produce his
wife in court. as lie had been directed,
explaining that she was sick. NIr. Con
iii. not accept the explanation in good
faith. and he gave him a rakin2.
Captain Meakim was called. but he did
not appear, and Mr. GOf sail: 1--WE tried
to subpoena Captain Meakim last night,
bl. failed. He has been accused OF being
the chief protector Of green goods men in
this city They followed him around from
one precinct 10 another to get his protec-
ton. Captain Meakim has also the repu-
tation OF being the richest captain on the
force He lives IN q $4,000 house. / open
" charge him with having policemen, car
peLters and plumbers working at his
country house i'm Tarrytown and at the
same time drawing their pay from the
city. | also state that a Wardman Of his
who was I'm Bloomngdale suffering from
paresis drew his pay every month"
CLOSING ADDRESSES.
The proceedings closed with a long ad-
dress from Mr.. Goff. He praised Mr..
Moss and Mr. Tr3vers Jerome for the
'tt'f'+'.A''Aa'N All'F nav EiNf4A MN III TIE
investigation, and concluded by saving:
81 viii now, before the committee ad-
journs, ask if there is anybody VINO
wishes to be heard. If there Is, let him
come forward and not walt until We have
adjourned"
Mr. Cor received great cheer as he
concluded.
Chairman Lexow then remarked that
the committee would fttingly thank AIr.
GOf and his colleagues when they got
to Albany. The Senator made speech
reviewing the entire proceedings. and con-
graduating the city on the good work
that had been accomplished.
Mr.. Con was warmly congratulated at
the close Of the session. MANY people
gathering around all Shaking him by the
ha1d
Chairman LeXow In his address. rec
commended that the Police Board should
retire Captain Cret3eu
Anthony Comstorl. who was charged
10y street With having received bribes. in
an open letter 10 that committee which
was given TO the press Tonight. denies
The charges and brands Streets t-su-
mony as false iu every particular.
yooBHI,' SWEEPING DENIAL.
Police Justice job r. Noorhs yestcr-
ddy Wet before fitii.e andrew irItha
Supreme Court. and made a sweeping
affidavit, denying charges made against
him by Creeden and others before the
LeNow Committee, OF having received
money FOR his acton iu promotion or
transfer of any police officer while he
was police comm -s'Onor. Justice Noor.
his sent the affidavit. together with q
long letter 10 Chairman LetOW. and Tee
quested that the affidavit be- included in
ana Incorporated with the testimony AMI
statements made before the committee iu
regard 10 the promotion OF Sergeant