The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-21
Drove Away Parkhurst's
Detective.
WILLING To TELL 1T ALL.
But He Wanted a Show to
Get Away.
WILLING To TELL 1T ALL.
STRAUSS, THE FIRST PANTATA,
Develops on the Witness Stand a
Surprising Amount of Honesty
and ignorance.

WIZ mas DOT attended the SlttlngS OF the
Lexow Committee for some time, was an
early arrival to-day. The usual crowd OF
police captains was present and all
Effected an unconcerned air before the pro-
ceedings opened. La an interview DIR.
Parkhurst said that in his opinion Superin-
tendent Byrnes was. as representative of
the Police Department, one of the persons
who should by all means be placed on the
witness stand; that if such proceeding
was not had the records Of the committee
would not be complete.
Walter S. Harrison, a builder, testified
that in 1892 he built the Morris build
ing. He was obliged to pay $3.50 to Ward
man Burns, acting for Captain MeLaugh-
lin, for the privilege of occupying the
street.
Mr.. Moss read an affidavit from ex-
Detective Stannynoughs, formerly Of the
Parkhurst society. Before this testimony
was read Mr.. Moss stated that Mr.
Stanuynought was afraid Of the New York
Police Department, consequently he re-
CURED five days notice in order to get out
of the city before the statement was read
in open court. This affidavit set forth that
on July 20 of last year Stannnyought made
an effort to get on the detective force
under Inspector Williams, but Williams
nted him to swear falsely against Su-
pei intendent Wisnart of the Parkhurst
society. This he refused to do, although
be acknowledged that he was willing to
sell the secrets of the society in order to
get on the force. He refused to make false
oaths and was not employed by Inspector
Williams.
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Golf and questioned concerning Egan's
notorious resort in the BoUery. He never
saw Egan's license and did not know that
he had any. He arrested Exam for break
ing the excise law. Mr.. Golf developed
the fact that Captain Allayre had received
two requests to close the place, but did u OF
do SO, and finally he declared that Egan
had been indicted by the Grand Jury for
keeping a dive. Captain Allayre had
never had any rumor Of collections from
the dockmen brought to his notice. If it
had been he would certainly have caused
an investigation.
Captain Strauss was called to the stand.
You are the original 'Pantata?" Mr..
Golf began.
II believe so.''
Witness was asked whether he knew
Officer Walienstein who was in the court
room. HI did. Walenstein then left the
room under instructions. Witness ac-
knowledged that he sent Officer Leonard
away from the polls on election day in
1898 and ordered him to watch fence
you relieved Officer Leonard because
he was doing his duty?"
81 relieved him so he could get his
breakfast"
did you ever make Wallenstein a
promise that if you were appointed cap
tain you would make him your wardman ?''
Yes, did,"
"Why?"
Because he was friend and relative of
NINE
SIS it because he was good collector ?"
81 never had any collecting to do. He
did regular police duty. that was ALL"
'Do you not know" said Mr.. Golf Sc
verely, that mountain OF evidence has
been introduced here to show that your
wardman did collect for you from the fast
houses?"
'No. l did not. lie never did any col
lecting for me-"
''Now. captain, what did you mean when
you said shat as long as Williams and
Burns did not go back on you you did not
fear an examination ?"
II never said that"
''Or anything like itP"
Never"
NOW, do you not know that you are
lying? Do you not know that man of
your ordinary intelligence would never
have been appointed by John McClave un-
less he got paid for it?"
81 never paid for mine"
And you are monument to the fact
that MeClave did appoint one man a cap
tain without being paid for ito"
Il guess / am
The witness then went on to state that
he borrowed $1,000 from his cousin, Wallen-
stein, just a few days before his appoint
ment, just how long he did not know. He
testified that within six months he paid the
money back to his cousin, with the excep-
ton OF $500. He stated that he decided
not to use the money ID refurnishing his
house and gave it back to his cousin
Don't you know that you borrowed
this $4,000 to have in case they raised the
ante as they did in Creedon's casep"
mo. do not"
Senator Lexow at this point Informed
the witness of the fact that if he did con-
TESS anything the committee would pro-
tect him, and if he did not tell the truth
he was subject to the full penalty for per-
jury. Captain Strauss afterward was ex-
cused for the day.
Jacob Wallenstein, the captains cousin.
was then called. He has been attached to
the sanitary squad for several years. He
did not know how Strauss was going tn
use the money he loaned him. O,herwise
the witness corroborated 10 every detail
the story told by Captain Strauss in ref
erence TO the money, although be had
been sent from the room while the cap
tain was giving his testimony.