New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-12
SHERIFF DIXIE SWORN IN.
HE GETS THE FRONT OFFICE, BUT
GUDEN RETAINS PRIVATE ROOM
RAYMOND STREET JAZZ. GIVES IN-DEPUTY
sHERIFFs TURN TO NEW OFFICER
UNDER SHERIFF ONLY LOYAL.


With rush that carried the forces of Charles
Guden off their feet Colonel Norman S. Dixie
yesterday took possession of the Raymond
Street Jail and one of the offices of the Sheriff
in the Courthouse With rapidity that must
have made Guden's head whirl Colonel Dixie
filed his bond. took his oath of office. filed his
commission and oath, took possession of the
Jail, swore in the members of the Jail staff and,
returning to the Courthouse, established himself
in one of the rooms of the Sheriff, announced
that he had taken possession, discharged Under
Sheriff Sanford, and succeeded in getting all
the other members of the office staff to swear
allegiance to him.
Meanwhile, Guden remained behind the wire
cage shutting off his private office from the
other rooms, determined to follow out the ad-
vice of his counsel and hold on to whatever was
left He retained three of the offices, and last
night he there until midnight. when ne went
home, leaving ex-Under Sheriff Sanford on
guard. Two of Sheriff Dike's deputies remained
in possession of the room he had captured.
Colonel Dixie said that he was well satisfied
with his days work. In answer to question
he said that under no circumstances would he
consider a nomination to succeed himself as
Sheriff next fall. So far he has retained all Of
the old staff Of Mr.. Guden. with the exception
Of Under Sheriff William L. Sandford They all
swore allegiance to him with the exception of
Levi P. Naylor. the counsel who will probably
do so to-day. Discussing the make up Of his
staff. Sheriff Dixie said last night:
There are a good many men on the staff
whose services want, men who have been ap
pointed after thorough investigation of their
fitness for office by the Republican leaders.
( shall look carefully over the recent incumbents,
and shall go cautiously in making any changes.
There are some friends 1 want to consult Lieu
tenant Governor Woodruff and others. I have
YhO
sion, having sent in my formal resignation
yesterday.
Colonel Dixie was prepared yesterday to use
force If he could not get possession of the
Office and Jail in any other way. Il do not mind
telling you" he said, after IT was all over that
l have been in close touch with the military
forces" It was learned that he had seen Cen
eraI McLeer. and that the latter had assured
him that any request for troops would be met
quickly.
Sheriff Dixie began his busy day when he
reached his Office, at No. 1914 Montague-st, at
S45 a. m.
few minutes later he was on his way
to the county courthouse. where Assistant
District Attorney Robert II. Elder accepted the
new Sheriff's bond for $4,000 From there MT
Dixie went 10 the law library TO be sworn in At
10 o'clock Judge Crane administered the oath
OF office. The next place visited the Coun-
" Clerks ONCE. Deputy County Clerk Weiss
man received the commission and oath Of the
new Sheriff and placed them file, and then
proceeded to swear Mr. Dixie in all over again.
From the County Clerks office Sheriff Dixie
went to the Raymond Street jail
Just at noon Warden Roach came in. He was
greatly excited, and It evident that he had
been hurrying. He at once went into his pri-
waite room with Colonel Dixie, and long con
ference was held. At It's end Il was said that
Warden Roach had decided TO recognize Colonel
Dixie the Sheriff OF Kings County He immc-
diately took his oath OF office under Colonel
The Sheriff then lost time in getting down
town again. He walked into the Sherin's office
with a firm tread. lie asked for Mr.. Guden,
who came to the wire front OF his inner office.
Mr.. Guden" said Mr.. Dixie, Il have been APP
pointed Sheriff OF this county by the Governor.
l have taken my oath Of office. and call upon
you to surrender the office and all the books
and papers appertaining thereto"
Mr. Guden pale but he pulled himself to-
getheT with jerk. as he replied:
Upon the advice Of my counsel, refuse TO
surrender this office, it's books papers"
Sheriff Dixie then called on Under Sheriff Sand
ford to step forward. and he thus addressed
Mr.. Sandford Il have the pleasure TO give you
opportunity of Offering your resignation"
Sanford refused to resign, and was removed.
William W. Wingate. lawyer, Of No. 12O
Broadway, who is a neighbor Of Colonel Dixie
in Columbia Heights, was at once appointed
under sheriff. and sworn in. Colonel Dixie then
said that he was willing TO take all Of the other
attaches Of the office and called on them to step
forward and take the oath of allegiance to him.
Deputy McEvoy at first demurred, but his
friends persuaded him TO accept the offer.