New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-01
WORK OF s. p. c. G. PRAISED.
WITNESSES TESTIFY TO THE EfFl-
CHENEY OF THE GERRY SOCIETY.

The taking OF testimony In the investigation OIL
the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO Chii-
dren was resumed yesterday morning before Aioe''
Stickney, who was appointed referee by 1ustce
Scott of the Supreme Court. at No Fl Nassau-st
Mr. Gerry will not be present at the hearing. a
letter from him was read. and at his request placed
on the minutes II was explanatory OF the taxes
paid by the society on the building at Twenty
third-st and Fourth-ave.. and in 1t MT Gerry SAID
that In 1895 he wrote a letter TO the TAX commas
sioners protesting against the increase OF tne
valuation OF the building from 100000 to $40 900 In
1894 the society paid 81 10. but the succeeding
year IN consequence OF the protest the Valuation
was lowered to 100000.
Mrs Foster the "Tombs Angel" was called to
the stand She testified to finding the Gerry agents
always In court and concerning their courtesies
She praised the society highly. and thought any
one could get information from 1t II he applied IN
the proper manner.
Ex-Inspector Byrnes then took the stand MI
Byrnes said referring 10 the Police Department
when he was connected with 1t:
"Our Department could not get along without 1t.
The only place had 10 send children was the
House of Detention. l remember well when 1t was
proposed 10 form the society. and IL was thought
TO be a most commendabe project. Under the law
to-day l don't think the police can take care OF
children | have always been Of the opinion that
the society Indispensable"
In the matter of preparation or cases for prosecu-
ton Mr. Byrnes said Il never such pains
taking man in my life Mr.. Gerry in the prepara-
ton Of these cases"
lie said that the society had assisted the police
In every possible way and that the relations be-
tween the two were harmonious
Chief Devery came in at this point, and was fol-
lowed shortly after by Judge Newburger. OF the
Court Of General Sessions
Mr. Byrnes. in reply to a question by Mr.. Nicoli
TO whether the police could do the societys work,
said:
Il presume that the Police Department could do
just well. provided lot OF men OF the proper
humane temperament could be selected. Mr.. Gerry
is peculiarly fitted for the work. know no one
better fitted"
is the only man doing his particular work who has
rot set himself above the Police DEPARTMENT the
Dlstrict-Attorney and the courts. Mr. Bergh was q
good mana most humane man-out he was always
at war with the authorities" -
Judge Newburser followed former Inspector
Byrnes. He related his knowledge Of the society
and its work. He had always found 1t very re-
abls and said that he was decidedly OF TIE opin-
a bureau Of the Police Department
witness He said he has been connected with the
department for twentyone years. and In all cnpaci-
ties from the lowest TO the highest.
Has the society performed efficient service to the
ON all occasions" answered the Chief.
Has the society been prompt and energetic In
following the suggestions of the police
AT all times"
Has there been any clashing. any jars Jealous
rivalry between the Police Department and the So
Iisy in the years Of your con"ec"" with The po-
Never: harmony always"
do YOU believe that the work of the society could
be as integently and efficiently performed by u
bureau or department OF the police or Dstrict-At-
torney's office"
An adjournment then taken until next Friday
at II a. m