The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-12-27

NEw YoRK, Dec. 26.-Next to superin-
tsudent Byrnes, Inspector Alexander
Williams is looked upon by the resi-.
dents Of this city as the man who knows
every detail In connection with the
police department Of New York.
Twas made known that he would be
called rs q witness before the Lexow
committee to-day and there were nu-
msrous applicants for admission to the
court room. Lawyers, doctors. bankers
brokers and men about town scrambled
for seats to hear the famous "knight Of
the club" and Inquisitor Gof cross
tolls in wordy fencing match.
During the early part of the proceed
ings former Wardman SEalyey. who
was Policeman Hassey's partner In the
Twelfth precinct, was examined, and he
told about his collections OF bribe
money from saloon keepers, proprietors
Of houses OF i'll fame and policy shops.
He accused Captains Webb, (retired),
poherty, Eakins and Schultz OF receiving
the brib.s. During Schultz's regime,
he said that the price OF policy shops
was raised ten per cent, and that in nine
months he paid over to Schultz about
$500.
Detective sergeants Phil Reilly aud
"Jake" Won Gerichten were called up
alter RECESS, and they said they attended
the races at Saratoga during their vaca-
tions, and that they received money
from the owners Of the track for keep
ing crooked persons" away from 1t,
but he denied having divided money
theygot with any Of the police officials
in New York.
Inspector Williams was then called
and everyone was on the tip.toe OF OK
pectation.
lie was dressed in full uniform aud
seemed to be as unconcerned as il he
we're going to testify against au ordinary
"drunk and disorderly."
In reply to Mr.. Got lie said that he
learned the trade OF ship carpenter, and
previous to 1868, when he joined the
force, he had charge OF ship yards in
China and Japan. When he left there
he was worth from $4,000 to $4,000
aud had property In Japan. He nc.
counted for his transactions in real es.
tate and swore positively that he was
never directly or indirectly connected
with the sale OF Hollywood whisky.
SAYS THE CAPTAIN LIED.
The inspector had frequently been
accused Of having an interest in the
company which handles this brand OF
liquor, and 1t was stated that by display.
ing the company's sign in "a prominent
place, the proprietors OF saloons were
protected from arrest or annoyance for
violation OF the excise laws.
Williams denounced Schmittberger as
q liar and said he was prompted to lie
by promise OF immunity given by the
LeIow committee.
He met MIR. Goff's attacks stubbornly
and frequently aroused merriment by
bis answers to several questions.
After seventy minutes OF fencing, MIR.
COT asked for an adjournment until to-
morrow morning and the majority OF
the spectators said tnat Williams was
the toughest" witness that the investl-
gator had met as yet
II is expected that the examination
Of the inspector will occupy the whole
Of to-morrow's session.
During the course OF to-day's session
Mr. Gof submitted an affidavit from
Frank Patterson, OF Red Bank, n. j., TO
the effect that while detective at
Monmouth Park race course he had
frequently seen detectives from tho
Now York central office on duty there.
Detective Phil Reilly then took the
stand. he denied that he had ever
been at Monmouth Park. Ho fro
qusntly went to Saratoga on hia vaca.
tons, Detective Jake Won Gerltchen
followed. He attended Monmouth Park
and the Saratoga races only during his
vacation.
~ stood at the gate" continued Won
Geritehen, "and stopped anybody who
vas not right"
"You received compensation /"
"Yes."
TO whom did you give it?" mo
body lpaid my expenses with it,"
Detective Crowley, the next witness,
said he had been to Saratoga and Mon
mouth Park during his vacation. lie
got $l30 from the management which
he Kept and divided with no one.
WILLIAMS or THE STAND.
A murmur went around the court
when Mr.. Gofr called Inspector Will
Jams. The big inspector took his seat,
lot his eyes roam around the room and
finally fixed them on Mr.. Col.
When did you join the police force p
In 1866. Twas then twenty.four years
oil age and ship carpenter. had been
employed in China and Japan and had
charge Of dockyard in Shanghai.
When you Joined tho force were yon
In poor or good circumstances 2"
Fairly well off. Iowned the house in
Leonard street, Brooklyn, In which l
ll7ed. | think l WAS worth $4,000 or
S!O0O0,"
Had you any other property" "Yes,
some lots in Japan"
AS matter OF information, how do
thOy measure building lots thereW 81
think 200 by 35 feet. | don't remomhor." "
"Tou sold your Brooklyn house. How
much did you get for it?" 81 got $4,000.
can't remember"
What bank was the reIt OF your
money iu2 1T was not in any bank.
i was in bills Of exchange in London
banks"
did You cash them bOiore you joined
The police forco% Yes" .,
"what did you &c. for them, gOld?"