The herald., 1894-09-05
THE POLICE COMMISSION.
THE BOARD HOLDS MORNING AND
AFTERNOON SESSIONS.
Numerous Petitions for Saloon Licenses
Constdersd-The Case of Ofioer
Blackbura and tho Basket
Saloon Investigated.

The police commission was in session
in the morning and afternoon yesterday,
Mayor Rowan and Commissioners Ar
mold, Bradish and Bosbyshell being pres-
ent.
Upon favoroble report by Chief
Glass, the petition of Anton Stern for
saloon license transfer at 529 East street
from Henry P6rmannen was granted.
Petition by J. II. Henley for q saloon
license at Main and Sichel street, and by
f. W. Crothy at Santa Fe and Step phen-
son avenues was denied.
petition for saloon license by Jos.
E. Watkins ut 1858 and 1926 North Main
street WAS granted.
The application of William 9. Rogers
as special policeman was withdrawn, and
that OF James JeffrieB to be appointed q
special policeman for the Southern Cali
fornia Packing company was granted.
Applications for saloon licenses by M.
Ordoqui, 800 Also street; f. HAYES, 707
Esst First street; A. LaEzaner, 553 Up
per Main street; Marius Blanc, 226 Also
street; Martin Lehman, 1877 SoEth Main
street, and O. I. Buchanan, l Olympia
street, were received and referred to the
chief.
communication was received from
tho city clerk stating the reference by
the city council to the commissioners of
F. Kerkow for febate ON saloon license
for July. The board was requested to
report to the council what business the
petitioner conducted for the first 23 days
OF the month. Referred to the chief.
The application of Frank A. Vein
shank for appointment as special po-
liceman was granted.
Chief Glass presented a report by Off
cor Blackburn to the effect that John
Manning, barkesper at the Basket
saloon John Rappet, proprietor, 719
Alameda etreet). had interfered with
him in making an arrest, and recon-
mended that the license be revoked. It
WAS decided to postpone the investiga-
ton Of the case until O'Clock in the
afternoon, to which time an adjourn
ment was taken.
Officer Blackburn in his report stated
that he arrested Nina Fontain at s 80
O'Clock at night for soliciting. Having
no one to call the patrol he took her
with him into the rear of the Basket
saloon, going in the back way from her
crib. When in there she got some
money from the proprietor and also
called for a glass of beer. The officer
waited until she had finished drinking
her beer, then told her to come on. The
bartender, John Manning, chipped in,
saying to her, "No; you stay right
here" The officer told the woman
twice after that to come, then took her
arm. She began to pull back and eaid
she would not 90 until the patrol wagon
came. She struck at him, and Manning
helped her to hold back. The officer
told Manning to keep away, but he paid
not attention to him until he pulled his
club. Then Manning let go and denied
that he had hold OF the woman at all,
and some men around sided with him.
Manning followed him and threatened
to ''tx" the officer. Blackburn says he
did not arrest Manning because he
would run in so many disreputable wit
nesses he would get clear.
AT the investigation in the afternoon
aeveral witnesses we're examined. Of
6cers Conley and Harris were called for
Officer Blackburn, who also told his
story over again.
BY Officer Conley it was shown that
shortly after the row Manning, in con-
VorshtloH WAtH uius Ealu ue WUuiu kot
Blackburn's star in 48 hours.
John Manning, Charles f. Walters, q
piano player, Benjamin Gold and Jean
Rappet told their vsrsions of the row,
which were in favor of Manning. The
board decided to take the matter under
advisement until next Tueeday.
Mr.. A. Ramish appeared before the
board and nj his request motion was
adopted granting a suspension OF the
rules so that members of tine force could
sell tickets for the Bon ION benefit.