The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-12-08
He Defes Officer Banks to Prove
One Case of Brib-
cry.
AN EASTERN VISIT DENIED.
The Ex.Chief Speaks Strongly and
Backs His Words With
Big Bet.
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, |

scorn the testimony OF a Chlnaman, An
Sing, that during his term of office he &C
cepted brides to allow certain lottery
games to run without molestatlon. He
threatens to tell all he knows to clear him
self and says that he does not care who
suffers He is now private citizen, out
of politics, and has nothing to gain by
silence, but can clear his reputation by
speaking freely. If Mr.. Schaffer keeps his
word and tells all he knows regarding
Chinese lotteries and poolrooms, Alameda
County will be good place for many poll
ticians to leave.
1t was reported tonight that the evil
dence obtained by Chief of Police Lloyd
and Officer Banks would be placed at once
before the Grand Jury, and that Louis
Schaffer was intending to take hurried
trip TO New York to attend to his horse
racing interests in the East. A CALL re-
porter called Oh Mr.. Schaffer, and that
gentleman said he had no intention what
ever of leaving the coast, as his business
here is very pressing just now and took all
of his time.
There is nothing to cover up" said
Louis Schaffer, land now that the ball
has started rolling 1 shall help to push it
along. l will show up Policeman Banks,
ex-Policeman McCloud, Felley and some
Others, and also will throw a sideiight on
Chief Lloyd. The evidence alleged to
be obtained from the Chinaman is absurd
on the face of it. 1t makes me appear to
have accepted hush-money from lottery
Joints that are right opposite the Office OF
my deadliest political enemy on Tenth
street. As a matter of fact that joint Is
not owned by the Big Jim outfit. Again,
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would place me in the direct power OF Off
Ger Banks whom l consider the most un-
prlncipled man on the police force? |
rather shielded Banks, Felley and Nc
Cloud. but now that | am directly at
tackled l shall pursue the thing to the end.
In doing this l shall 60 no further than
the evidence regarding their characters,
on record with the Police Commissioners.
There is plenty OF 1t and it cannot be
touched. as it is matter of record.
The conversation that Chief Lloyd and
Captain Wilson declare they heard was
after this fashion. They acknowledge
that the Chinaman spoke too low to be
heard, so Banks did the talking for both.
This is the style in which the interview
was conducted.
"'Lo Chief Schaffer took money from
you, didn't he? Isn't that what you said p
said Officer Banks. And if the Chinaman
granted it was construed yes after Banks
had again repeated the monosyllable
That is the evidence and the style OF it.
Il am willing to place $1,000 in escrow,
to be paid to any charity in Oakland that
Chief Lloyd may name, If he, or any Of
those working with him, can prove that l
was guilty OF one single act OF malfeasance
while in office. l am very glaO that this
thing has occurred, as it viii enable me to
clear away a few clouds that are hanging
around. l do not believe, however, that
those who have laid this scheme Will be at
all anxious to hear any more OF it. l will
make this bet in good earnest. and l defy
Chief Lloyd or anybody else to prove that
any OF their insinuations or utterances
against the honesty OF my administration
are true
Officer McCIoud was dismissed from the
force under Schaffer's administration and
has applied for reinstatement, with some
chance of success. Felley resigned and
went TO his mines in Mexico, but is now
back in Oakland.
4 Girls Story of Suicide.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec Bertha
Roland, girl IA years old, told a story to-
day about possible suicide.
''Mr Miller has often been over to our
house" said she, land while in the city
yesterday / met him. He bought me a
new pair of shoes and put them in his
pocket. We boarded the ferry-boat at s
P NJ. and took a seat on the upper deck.
We talked for awhile, but when about
half way across the bay | missed him. At
first l thought little of it, but when the
boat landed and he did not come for me
began to wonder where he was l searched
the train coming up from the pier, but
could not find him.
He has said number of times that he
would jump into the bay when he was
respondent. He was a teamster, but had
been unable to keep at work. He did not
say anything to Lead me to believe he was
going TO take his life, but | believe he
must have jumped overheard unseen by
any one. He has the new shoes in his
pocket, wherever he is. Although we
have known him for some time none of
us know where be lived"
EastIand's Successor.
OAKLAND. CAL. Dec. AT a meeting
OF the Oakland Gas, Light and Heat Com
elected to fill the place left vacant by
Joseph g. Eastland. In the memorial
resolutions passed by the board, referring
to the late director, occurs the following /:
On December 8, 1865, he CONNIE need the
erection of gas works IN this city. acting as
the first secretary OF the Oakland Gas Com
pany, organized June Ia. 1866, and was
identified with it during the past thirty years
as the active officer holding the position of
president from August 8, 1888. TO the day of
In the management of the company was re-
fected his character, character representing
honor, fidelity and justice tempered with
mercy. The works founded by him are and
will be his everlasting monument here.
AT the Macdonough.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. DE Wolf
Hopper and his merry company come
to the Marlborough next Thursday, Friday
and Saturday evenings, and a special Sat
urday matinee.
Wang" will be presented Thursday and
Saturday evenings. and "Dr. Syntax" Fri
day evening and Saturday matinee.
This will be Mr.. Hopper's first appear
ance in Oakland, and a grand ovation
awaits him.
The sale of seats and boxes begins next
Monday, and an unusual rush for seats is
expected.
4. b. Pomroy's Funeral.
OAKLAND, CAL, Dec. THE funeral
of the late E. b. Pomroy will be held to-
morrow afternoon. Rev. DR.. J. K. Nc
Lean will officiate. Harry J. Snow, James
NJ. Stanley, Frank NJ. Cosgrove, Leo
Park, R. Fl. Magili and Gideon Davis,
employees OF the Times, will act as pail
bearers The honorary pail bearers from
the Bohemian Club will be Donald de v.
Graham, Charles R. Peters, George w.
Maggie, Albert Gerberding and William
Greer Harrison.