New-York tribune., 1900-12-24
DEVERY MAY RETREAT.
SAID TO BE PLANNING TO ASK FOR RE
TIREMENT SOON-GAMBLERS
IN A PANIC.

ROOSeVeltS
Attorney Gardiner has thrown the Keepers OF gam
bling houses poolrooms and other illegal resorts
into such a panic they have not experienced
since the Governor himself successfully waged war
upon them when he was at the head OF the Police
Board Whether not 1t was due to the hating
policy of the District Attorneys Office in the prep
aration of indictments against gambling and I'M
moral places, it is a fact that cannot be contro-
verted that during Mr.. Gardeners administration
the vioators of the law have had immunity from
punishment, while the raids upon their haunts and
confscation of their paraphernalia were as rare
dado's egg.
While the Tammany Vice Committee in ap
parent spasm of virtue insisted upon some of the
smaller gambling houses, which lessened by COM
petition the revenues of the larger, being closed,
the controlled by James Mahoney, Frank
Farrell and others, whose contributions to the
funds have been rich enough to insure protec-
tion, have been allowed to operate without the
least molestation The advent however, of Dis
trct Attorney like Mr. Philbin.a who promises
to enforce the laws, is likely to work a vast
change in the system that has hitherto been
permitted i - Of open violatiops Of the statutes
compel the Police Department to do its duty
to secure the immediate Indictment and pun
hibit gambling and vice and under the stimulus of
District Attorney who neither fears nor is swayed
defiant gamblers will deem it worth their while to
suspend business for the time being.
POLICE MEETING TO-DAY.
Acting Chief Cortright was not at HEADQUARTERS
yesterday. nor did any of the Commissioners visit
Mulberry Street. a meeting of the Board will be
held to-day. but whether any action will be taken
on the police situation whether any promotions
10 the vacant captaincies will be made is not
known Gossip is still rife regarding Devery's re-
tirement 1t is contended by many who presume to
nave inside information that he will never return
to Headquarters Chief. Senator Platt has said
that Devery would be ousted as soon as the Re
p"oAcan measure for the appointment of single
headed Commission is passed, but it is not thought
SAID that he has already written out his request
BoarS gbe b ana that It VIII be presented 10 the
In view of the probability of Devery's early
is being INDUCED as to his possible SUCCESSOR
1y+ Many names 1 are mentioned, among them being
inspector kane, who is said to have the backing
OF Jonn F. Carroll, and Captain Titus, who is now
that Captain Titus viii be is bsn s
Republiean t he will be put forward challenge
party OUT of office. =" ""
chisf Deysry was found last night Tribune
the Mazet CDmmittee at Twenty y-eighth.st. and
every night, no matter what the weather may
be. Devery can be found at this spot. Surrounded
sentinel duty outside Farreii's saloon Incidentaiiy
the near presepc of tb bif ~ Lf b f GesPlte %
| drinks to a barroom full of people.
CALIsTHENIC INTERVIEW WITH ~DEvERY.
| When The Tribune reporter accosted Chief Dew
| cry and informed him that it would be a matter
| of public interest TO know how he regarded Dis
trict Attorney Gardeners removal the Chief closed
his mouth over large cigar. thrust his hands into
| the pockets of his overcoat and looked vacantIy
| into the air To every inquiry put to him the
Chief would respond only by shake of the head
J Some shakes were more vigorous than others but
| the degrees OF ebultion into which he was thrown
by the various questions put to him were best
| emphasized by the number of puffs which he took
at his cigar while performing his head calisthenics
| The interview with him ran somewhat in this way:
Chief. What do you think of District Attorney
| Gardeners remoVal?'
| Answer: NonchaIant shake Of the head. ona nufr
| at the cigar. - F
| concerned? -" - - - 49, a. {
Head shake still nonchalant but two puffs at
>. How How, about the report that you will not return
| to Headquarters"
| Vigorous shakes: three puffs
| II is reported that Commissioner Sexton is car
| Tylng around in his pocket your written request
Tor retirement, which will be submitted to the
Board should conditions advise it, ~
! Excited shakes; four puffs.
| Have you anything TO say 'appertafning to- Me-
Laughlin's comments touching upon the removal
you made last week?"
Such erergy did the Chief display in shakine
his head, and with such force did he null az he
cigar. that for moment it really seemed as ~ he
would make use OF his tongue il only for inyectva
But he restrained himself.
Are you enjoying your vacation?"
Lugubrious shake; no puff at all.