New-York tribune., 1894-04-07


CAPTAIN PRICES CASE RECALLED
o-vbo are the detectives in Captain Prices
precinct? A-One OF them Is named Hay. 90 ho'
recollect the name Of the other man.
Q-Has there been any change in the detectives
there? A.-No.
O-What steps have the Commissioners taken 10
remedy the defects in the detective service IN 'hat
precinct? A-None. far. We may change 'h-
men If they cannot do better
Police Justice Martin, brother Of the witness en-
tered the courtroom, and was followed by Cnaf'es
Stewart Smith Of the Chamber of Commerce. Ihey
sat near each other. and listened WIN appa''''t "
terest TO the testimony
o-Are there any better ward detectives than
Prices detectives? A.-The detectives in Prices
precinct seem to be up to the standard. cannot
remember any better ward detectives.
Q-Were the three Central Ohice men up 10 inc
average? Ayes.
o-Was your attention called TO other cases IN
which the ward men failed to get the evidence! /!
Ayes; in the case Of Captain Martenss de-
tectives.
Q-That was thirty days ago. wasn't III A-ies
Q-IIave any steps been taken 10 make cnange
there? A.-Yes; remanded one or the men ~
patrol duty out of the precinct
Q-Is there any other detective In his place yet !!
A.--No; the captain has not sent any nomination.
Q-Do you appoint detectives at the recommenda-
tions OF the captains? Ayes; and those recon-
mendatons are indorsed by the Superintendent
o-How many people are there in this city? A
About two millions
Q-How many detectives in the police force' A
About 125
Q-why dont you get better detectives? Ave
Mr. Nicoli-There is nothing the matter with the
detectives. only the ward men GO hOt nave u'e''
suits Q.aughter)
POLICEMEN AND TAMMANY CLUBS AGAIN.
Mr. Sutherland turned to the testimony which the
witness had given on Saturday, about asking the
Tammany district leaders to keep policemen Out OF
their clubs. and in reply to further quesuonS on
that subject MIR. Martin said he was the cnaiiiaiI u ~
General Committee. The Executive Committee con con,
ssts Of the thirty dre; ,S nocdmen IN in M the cu5s
Mr. Martin said. he presided at the mee'ims ,r anu a
sseaeh se eft to f he eH%T oher % leaders lS ON the subject
10 the leaders that be had heard that some OF tn
the clubs for the purpose OF getting political sup
port for promotion and he thought Il was improper
70 the clubs Nearly ali Of the district leaders were
parsicap p" who were there no discussion followed
his speech, and no official acton was TAKEN cbh yp ~
there? Al think he was but am not sure ,,o,
Odd you say anything TO him about the police
have said to him at the meeting. ...,.u NJ,
Q.-Did you say any'hi,ng 70 commissioner NC
oSve oHor SH to NC commssloner MacIean? ANo, did
not speak of the matter to the other COMMISSION
HE PUT THE SUBJECT FROM HIS MIND
Mr.. Martins attention was again drawn to the
action of the Police Board upon a communication in
1891. intimatng that the spy system by which the
police got evidence against the liquor-sellers VINO
violated the Sunday law gave opportunities for the
ei6 h N bo9 5 tried 10 find out il there was any
truth in the ntmation that the police hao peeh re-
ODD you ask any Of the saloGn-keepers? ON . A
No had no opportunity Of I'm neehg ,d tns n money hy
the police was slight ofenSe? A.-No' would
n T
sDSRs steps sS the old 1 1Y
occasions about the reports. He said ne GA no n9t
fnlhh bt he Would make an nvesiigaon do not know
what ne did in the matter but aIterward pl ba1 ais
no Complaints for two years about the taking OF
money from the saioon-keepers, -,,-. -... .o-
Q-When did you hear that the ponce % were per- per
ting dsordery houses gaong So the eoGT9s tms that
our friend DR.. Parkhurst began his crusade ~,
o-Has there been any change in the status OF
the SS5GRms Rnow IN that hat i has @ change
nHaSe eyes ySe hearq ia Rai Nay the
have understood that what is known as rtcas tlsser
spoke to the Superintendent about the matter and
said that he had On and the
suits of the were received on the tckers ie 'i
would make pools on the quiet, but the betting dio
QDo you recall complaint by me so onris
in Tenth-ave.? Al don't remember having heard
Mr Sutherland called the attention OF the witness
10 a newspaper report Of meeting OF me Poneg od
Board few months ago at b which nas M taxing
money from the proprietors or disorderiy nousts s
mas tbe m saement tat was made in connection with
report upon charges which had peeh Nldue ny III
Parkhurst.
THE BOARDS KIND INVITATION
o.-Have you investigated charges of that kind
A-No. There have been specific charges sent
q
and everybody TO make such charges.
O-How was that invitation extended? A-By
resolution Of the Board of Police in 1891
o.-Can you supply copy Of that resolution? A
iSMHow SUlIH ws'" about the charges made by Dr. Park
hurst? Ave asked DR.. Parkhurst for specin, ciI
charges or information. and he refused 70 gN'
eoDo YOUR rules require the keeping Of list OF
the Superintendents Office. The captains are re re
auired to make reports to the superintendent aoou
O'-Have you ever examined the records? A
Odd you give orders to Captain Devery to pro
tect such houses in his precinct? Al never did
effect that YOU You 'f@ Backed the Captain proecn
those houses? Al haye S not read the 10 Rom he
cause the reports were entirely untrue l did no
think that the police Of the PTecnGt hG or hsr any M mn
truth in the reports -, u. ,,o. ,.o,, 49,,
you sbeSan mot seep bae te pt the poce und
Tsmmany Tan rule? Al have seen such a report
o~And in other papers? Ayes. but mostly ii
1.-The World"
MR. RoEsCHs INFLUENCE.
Q. By Mr.. sutherand).-Dd you ever hear o
charges made by THE World" to the effect tina
Police Commissioners Martin and Sheehan had con
splred to run the Police Department? Ayes;
heard Of them but didn't pay any attention I
them. The charges ridiculous.
Odd you see two-column article which IN