The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-10-06
TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES.
DR. SMITH INVITED TO APPEAR BE. FORE POLICE COMMISSIOSERs.
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 Rev. pr. Smyth. president or me NC" Haven Law and order league, threw a bombshell into the camp Of the police commissioners by sending to the presi- dent of the board communication &C., companied by four bottles, all more or less filled with whiskey. These bottles were all labeled with the name of the proprietor of tho saloon where the h- ouor was bought. One of the bottles bore the name of Alderman John Moore with the statement that 1t was pur- chased at his saloon on Sunday, July 22. 1894. and at the time 1t was bought there were sixteen men in the saloon drinking. In this bottle was one pint of whiskey.
 The other three bottles. each of which contained half pint of whiskey, were alleged to have been purchased at the saloons of T. Kerrigan, St. John ana Franklin street; M. Keegan, 3S Greene street, and McCarten & McQueeney, S71 Grand avenue. All the bottles were caefully sealed and tied up. The latter three were purchased July 2s.
 After the communication, which was printed in full in yesterdays Courier, had been read, an interesting discus sion followed, which at times became exceedingly warm and spirited. From the trend of the discussion 1t was plain ly apparent that the republican mem- bers of the board were in favor of thorough investigation, while the dem- ocratic members were as strongly op- posed to any such investigation.
 Commissioner Clancy claimed that the board had nothing to do with the matter, but that all complaints should be taken to the prosecuting attorney and prosecution commenced. "l am in sympathy with the movement in one sense of the word, but it Is not our duty to do any such thing as Is asked" said he.
 But 1t is our duty to stop it if we can," said Commissioner Hum. we put men on and pay them to do their duty, and they ought to be maoe 10 oo it."
 "I grant that 1t is the duty of the prosecuting officer to prosecute& these cases, but at the same time If .ddf tfh- cers are neglecting thefr duty we cer- tainly ought to know it and know who they are" said Commissioner Prince. Commissioner Clancey-We ell, the truth of the matter is that the .Q1Anah0r7u of the police department who are engaged iii looking after liquor violators have such large beats that they cannot pos sibly go over them twice day.
 Commissioner Gilhuly-This whole matter is none of our business. If the reverend gentleman has any charges of violation of the liquor law let him take them to the prosecuting attorney. It's not our business to investigate them.
 "well, we want to thoroughly investi- gate this matter and sift it from top to bottom," said Commissioner Hum. Mot only have the charges been made against the efficiency of the department but against the commissioners as well. Again, if any of our officers have been intimidated and in consequence do not do their duty we want to know that too."
 well, how do we know anything about this, anyway" interposed Com missioner Gilhuly. we don't know the men who purchased the liquor, and for all we know they may have bought the whiskey Saturday night and subse- uuently claim to have purchased it on Sunday" '..
 At this point Commissioner Doolittle introduced a resolution to the effect that all matters referring to liquor violations be referred to the prosecuting attorney and that the matter of the formation of secret service depart ment be referred to the court of com mon council. This latter is in compli- ance with the suggestion of Mr. Smyth. Subsequently, however. he withdrew the resolution, but will spring it later on.
 Commissioners Prince, Hum and Toronto worked hard to secure a thorough investigation and finally after considerable discussion, principally through their efforts, a motion was passed to the effect that Dr. Smyth be asked to appear before g. special meeting of the board to be held some evening next week and at the same time the superintendent and four cap- tains will also be present.
 Prior to this action being taken Com- missioner Doolittle stated that no spe- ciflc charges had been made and moved that the communication be received and placed on file. "Let Dr. Smyth come forward" said he, with some specific charges and then we'll investigate" This motion was seconded by Commits sioner Clancy and amended by Com missioner Prince to the effect that Dr. Smyth be invited to appear before the board some evening next week. After considerable discussion the amendment prevailed unanimously.
 Commissioner Toronto next intro- duced a motion restoring to the officers the fees in liquor seizures. This was also opposed by the democratic contin- gent and finally withdrawn for the present.
 The meeting finally broke up in a row, Commissioner Doolittle stating emphatically that he had his knife out and that he would use 1t for all he was worth. The fun occurred over the ap- pointment of two men to the force. The republicans united on B. J. Reilly. The democrats, however, could not agree on one man, so named two, Com missioner Gilhuly presented the name of John McQueeney and Commissioner Doolittle that of Thomas L. Deughan. When the ballots had been counted it