New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

hIs belief in the veracity Of the police captains
wbo had reported TO the Board that no such
-,aces existed. Police Commissioner Abel was
a,so examined. He said he was satisfied with
nevery and the work OF his fellow Commits
s,oners and was willing 20 assume the full re-
snonsibility for such police neglect as really
existed Assembyman Hoffman demanded that
Henry 3 Plat he subpRnaed and examined as
% the bonding business Of his company. Con-
.roller Coles furnished list Of the bonds Of city
anonloves and contractors which showed that
Freedmens company was making a remarkably
nne thing out OF the bonding business. James
Kea.lng Commissioner OF Highways: William
y shannon Deputy Commissioner Of Highways;
rohn J. Ryan president Of the Aqueduct Com
rnlssoners and Thomas ]. Dunn. Sheriff, ad-
nitted that they sent all the judicial sales Of
their departments TO the firm OF auctioneers IN
which Richard Croker is a partner. Full de-
tails OF the testimony follow:
HESS'S CONFIDENCE SHAKEN.
COMMISSIONER NOW DOUBTFUL IF POLICE
CAPTAINS ARE DOING THEIR DUTY.
.,lo.j0 o'clock the chairman called the commit
tee TO order.
Mr. Moss-Is Edward Schneider present. (No re-
spOnse) Is Inspector Brooks present?
Inspector Brooks-Yes. sir.
Mr. Moss-You may be excused. Inspector. Off
GERS McCarty and Pott may be excused Mr.. Hess
Jacob Hess resumed the stand
Mr. Moss-About the 18th OF March. Mr.. Hess
were YOU presented with the diamond badge OF
Office badge Of Office? A.-No. sir.
o-You had no presentation OF any Commits
soner's badge? A.-On the 18th Of March?
Q-Yes A.-No. sir
Q-What date was il? AT no time.
u-aa moi NOr1r mi Si Y
then ! did not hold Office.
Q-And II that date wrong have you since
o-Are your cigars on sale in the Cairo Cafe?
Ao.HHaye they been at any time A.-No. sir. 1
am In the retail business myself, not IN the "hoie-
,Q-Have You not sola, or caused to be sold
cigars 10 me ferssied in the Anchor Brewing
O'EAt Dobbs Ferry? Ayes. sir.
C.-And does your brewing company sell beer 10
any OF the resorts in the Tenderioin? A.-Not that
c-Are you acquainted with the places that are
using that beer? A-No sir.
20 the brewery at ali. I have not for years.
Oft is sold in the city Of New-Nork' is It not?
oIAre You simply a stakeholder in the COM
pany? Al am partner in the company. Yes a
GA partner or a stockholder? A.-stockholder.
EFFORTS TO SELL HIS BEER.
Q-Do you know Of any efforts that have been
made TO sell that beer IN the city of New-York T?
A.-No. sir; not by me.
cr-Do you know OF any efforts that have been
made 10 sell that beer in the city Of New-York?
Ave have agent here. ~
Q.-Who is he? A--His name is Ward
Q-Where is his Office? A.-Twentieth-st and
Eeventh-ave.
Q-Are you acquainted with Samuel Miers.
tailor? Al am; yes. sir.
Q.~You have known him for some time have you
Q.-You have long been acquainted with Captain
Price have you mot not? n AMYss slr sir
Q.-You esteem them both your personal friends?
Al regard them as scquaintain,ces. ,u,o-o.. -
sporting matters in the city during your life here
have you not? A-Never.
Q-Or In hghts-pugilistic fights? A.-Never.
.Q-You have a considerable acquaintance with
sporting people, haven't you, meeting them fire.
SSe'rbborbooS9 ADOb I don't know whether they
are sporting men or not I meet lots of people and
o-Wen. do YOU believe Mr. Hess. that It IS
well 10 allow a certain amount of latitude in
city like this for pooseng, for instance? AINo;
Q-You think they should be absolutely closed
up do you? A.-Absolutely closed up.
Q-DO you think there should be some latitude
allowed in the matter Of selling liquor on Sunday?
Q-Do you think that should be absolutely
QEDo YOU think there should be any latitude al
lowed for resorts for dsorderly women? A.-No.
Q-You think that should be absolutely ciosed'
AYES.
WANTS ALL LAWS ENFORCED
Q-Do you realize the fact that It is the duty Of
police official TO enforce the laws according to
his oath Of Office and to moralize upon them?
DO you believe that that is the duty OF policemen
and police officials? Al believe so.
Q-Leavng the morals OF the law to the Legis-
Q-Yo1 have listened TO the testimony concern.
tug poolrooms given yesterday haven't you? Al
Q-And you believe as l understand you, that it
is the duty Of the police 10 find all violations OF
Q.-Arrest ibe offenders prosecute and convict
them. If possible? A.-Yes. sir.
Q-And that applies 70 every form OF law viola
ton no matter what The kind? Al am In favor
Chief Of Police as TO failure on his part to enforce
S S% 9d gov vow W bsp ae was not under b your
vii not press that question because II is not ma
q Police Commissioner 10 compel the Chief OF Po-
lice. who IS under your administration and Juris-
disuon. 10 enforce the law? Al do.
Q.--DO you believe that police official in
mand OF your force Of seven thousand men. with
ee,ec,iyss aa1 all the appliances OF money, means
for suen chief OF Police to get such evidence as
Ts ss SHOWN by he witnesses yesterday? Al be
~, II Is his duty 70 SEE that The commanders OF
c.sulc.s precincts, DO It.
..o.-Exacty You believe thnt it Is his duty to see
mat that Is done? A-Yes.
Ind II Il IS not done. Il comes back on him
o-And Il IS his business 70 know whether they
sie Going their duty isn't II? A-Weil. 1t is very
10 attend 20
HE EXCUSES DEVERY.
Go be sure But in so important a matter as
mat Of poolroOms where there is u large number
OF them. and people playing In them. and they
are doing Tremendous business and that is all
indicated In the daily papers you think he ought
70 be able 10 know whether his superintendent are
o4osng them not. don't you? Al think he
L IS that as far he can. far as ! know.
Q-But supposlng he does not succeed. do You
as an md Of IN
eMclency2 A.-%eglect.
Q--Well what should be done with Chief OF
Solce that is guilty Of neglect OF duty7 A.-Wel.
don't know
Q-fou don't know? A.-You have got TO rely
ne captains OF the precincts who are acquainted
win the immediate neghborhooc
.. you are one OF the Commissioners, and the
CIV declares that the Board OF Police Is the head
oI inc Police Department. You hold him respon-
/. .oe. )ust as ne holds the others responsible. and
y you 40 not discharge your duty. do not secure
nc enforcement OF law by your subordinates. are
'3u n9t. then responsible? A-Well. don't know.