The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-06-29
SUNDAY PERSECUTION
Chief Murphy Sends a Hum
dred- and Twenty Po-
licemen to Trap sa-
loonkeepers.
ONLY SEVEN ARRESTS MADE
People Sympathize With The Liquor
Men and Hoot the
Spies.

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There were one hundred and twenty
policemen out in citizens dress doing ex-
else duty yesterday. From seven O'clock
IN the morning until one o'clock in the
afternoon one hundred men were look
ing for offenders in the lower section of
the city. Up to nine o'clock last night only
seven arrests had been made, but subse-
quently five more were taken in.
The chief held a conference with seve-
RAJ captains Saturday night and informed
them that he proposed trying a new
method of catching offenders. The better
class OF dealers have been keeping closed
Tor the past three or rour Sundays, but
the little fellows have been operating by
Keeping guards Attic side doors.
The chief procured a list of the petty
Offenders and yesterday inSorder to catch
them he gave each of the coppers a place
or two to so to. The violators were on
the lookout, however, and were not to be
caught mapping. They have found that
they do not have to admit coppers when
tney rap for admfttasfce. Many of the
dealers as a consequence simply put
chains on their doors 80 tina they could
open them about a foot. If the man at
the door did not know the fellow who
wanted to get in he was quietly informed
that no usine was being done. The
coppers a no right to force an entrance
and they had their instructions from Head
quarters not to pursue such a course in
attempting to make an arrest.
Several coppers found places open and
they felt satisfied that business was being
done inside. They were unable to gain adj
mission. however, and the supposed vio-
lators escaped arrest. The first downtown
dealer caught was John ]. Murphy, who
conducts a saloon at No. 20 Montgomery
street. Two policemen entered his place,
bought cigars and beer and then placed
other dealers caught were taking
long chances and in nearly every instance
dealers imagined that because the Grand
Jury had adjourned that the police watch
would be relaxed. In this they were mis-
men out yesterday than he has in many
Sundays past. Every seserve man is to
be put on excise duty every Sunday un-
Il VIII enforce the Sunday liquor law
said Chief Murphy this morning, IF I
send out all eur men. When the liquor
dealers know that they are being watched
and looked for I cannot understand why
they will insist upon defying us We are
as determined to enforce the law as they
are to break 1t. / think the police will
come off victorious in this fight. Offenders
will soon tire of paying fines. If one or
I'VE I'VE are sent to jail I think the violations
In the Second precinct. which is under
captain keiiy's command, the seekers af-
ter evidence had an UNUSUAL experience.
coppers out in threes and tours. In one
instance, it is knowI~that five policemen
were on one block. There were so many
Of them that s-yInpathizers of the dealers
who think they are heing prosecuted, coll
ieeted a crowd Of children and sent them
after the policemen. yelling, Look out
Tor the informers and Spiesr' In other
cases children We're sent ahead to warn
saloon keepers who were known to be
open to close up at once, as c5oppers were
several offenders avoided arrest. The cop
pers were Kissed at, insulted and abused.
At first they did not mind the jeering
Ganey, 80 years old. of No. ia Twelfth
Sireede,. was arrested and charged with
man; This morning he raj fined $40 by
Justice Potts. Policemen Oxley and
Welsh MANAGED to get into Robert
Ihey bought liquor, but before paying
Tor It they were recognized by the bar
tenuer he refused to accept pay and as
the saloon was not open for business,
ana as a consequence they would have
to remain inside until the proprietor came.
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compelled to arrest the bartender. He
was fined IS by Justice Potts this morn
ing; IN the case Of John Murphy exami-
natlon was waived until the latter part
Of the week. William Hill Of No. go
Grove street was discharged. He served
Two policemen with drinks but would
TAKE no pay for 1t. James Mackin of No.
4S Henderson street was doing a -four
lsning usine when coppers entered. He
M H,sis n nteaa go; Patrick Hale Of No. 2l6
also. lie waived examination until Fri
Day morning John c: Evans Of No. las
If oas court. av Rafe M Mcca flnsa So w and costs ss
years Old was caught selling at No. 1879
Erie street. Hersarrest caused her nerv-
her bed. She is to be given an examinaD
ton on Friday. Bernard Crowley Of No.
Sys Gra1a street; Charles NJ. Grant of
No. % Grand street. Joseph PoIoski Of No.
20 Canal street. John Egan of No. ga
1ao ger street and Phil Kelleher Of No.
costs Of court, making sis in ali.
although Police Captain Newton of the
oakland avenue station had a couple Of
precinct he himself was the oniy one who
made an arrest. As he was on his way
n2me p arpn aw a1e st oselon,k h o;so, 8 fey min
erick schaffer's saloon. 1t No No. / = ce rueal
and took a bottle Of beer BEER away vae f faom h out
Hs then entered the saloon and placed
Schaffer who was behind the bar, under
when he saw the ~corpuient captain enter
his place and made no effort to ;canceaI
me 7 fact that he was open for business.
place at the time. He gave bail to appaar
for examination this morning.
senator was arraigned before Justice
DouEiass lnls morning upon the charge of
selling liquor to q minor. as wen as vio-
latins the excise law. He was acquitted
OF the latter charge. as 1t was only =
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