The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-11-26
HASAN UGLY LOOK
Judge Carver Says Police Stand
in With DENTISTS.
often Sees Officers Standing
Around the Joints.
GOODWIN'S PROMISES.
Says He VIII Help, But Does
Nothing.
Two Topeka Joints Are Baided
Last Evening.
GOODWIN's PROMISES.

"Tu just say that it IS mighty hard
proposition to handle the joints in To-
pelza with the police winking at the
keepers" said Judge T. T. Carver
special assistant attorney general Tor
Shawnee county, in discussing the stu
alton last night.
II have seen the officers standing
Ground these places, especially the no
torious Joints continued Mr.. Carver
"and never turn a hand to stop the bus
mess which they know is going on in
side. They have never aided me par
ticle in my effort to close up the
places. They have not done a single
thins."
How about Chief of Police Good
VIM" was asked.
II have seen him a number Of times,
replied Judge Carver. and he always
gives me the same answer, indicating
that he viii aid me. But not single
thing has he or any of his sub0rdin-
atss done for me"
Has the police force furnished you
no evidence at ALP he was asked.
Not a single particle" was his re-
ply, and they all know what is going
on. They know Of it, that goes with
out saying AS long as they wink at
the joint keepers, you cannot expect
AAAlAIAA OF LLGlil. 4 ne Officers HLdAAu aDDuL
the entrances to the places and are full
ly acquainted with what Is going on
Inside But neither do they make an
attempt to stop it, nor do they furnish
me with evidence"
Have you seen Mayor Davis about
the attitude Of his police force?" was
asked.
Not recently" replied Judge Carver,
but I viii do SO very quickly again,
and see If something cannot be done.
fr1Trr all
what is going on"
DO you think he Is willing to aid
your" was asked.
II don't notice that he Is worrying
himself about it very much" replied
Judge Carver. But shall see him
again anyway"
What are the conditions in the city
now?" was asked
oh just about as bad as ever" he
answered
who is doing the alleged leaking
when you make raids 20
II don't think there are any leaks, %
he answered, Il think that the Joint
lists are on the alert and watching
FOR us"
Have any of the men arrested come
to you vet with promises to quit the
business and behave themselves ?"
Yes was the answer 1.-TWO have
come to me with promises to get out
OF the joint business if I let them of. ."
Are you employing any secret ser
vice men, or private detectives to aid
you Ia getting evidence ?"
Yes, I have several he answered.
They are working for me and being
paid from private funds. I will not
use them, however, on the witness
stand fOr j do not want to secure
convictions with that kind of evil
deuce."
You will not use the spotter sys-
tenn then ?"
mo" he replied.
DO you expect any aid from the
federal officers in the way Of federal
indictments against jointists for not
posting their licenses in conspicuous
public places as the law requires %
II do not know" he replied ''I
cannot say just how much the federal
oulcers are i'm sympathy with the
movement"
Carver Raids Two Joints.
2. T. Carver assistant attorney gen
erat Tor Shawnee county, pulled off an
other raid last evening about 6 O'Clock
on two Topeka joints, only this one lack
ca me feature Of the others to the ex-
tent that it was not personally conduct
cd by himself. Bert Lucas, sheriff Of
nnAWuee county and Deputy John Os-
frand we're in charge Of the expedition.
Osuand sWooped down on 40055 Kansas
avenue with warrant In his vest pocket
s49'nst 20 dossteld and John Doe. Hoss-
4elu was in and John Doe proved to
be Hank Schaffer. A lone haff-emDfied
keg OF Lemps beer was condscafed
PchalIer and HOssfeld were promptly re-
leased on bond
Meantime Sheriff Bert Lucas was get
ting action on papers for 404 Kansas ave
nue., calling for the arrest Of al Hayslfp
Au4 Jonn DOE. Hayslip was on hand and
49, capt 4reQ- Two kegs OF Rochester q
pump and a few miscellaneous glasses
proved to be the cOutrabands Of war In
khls instance the John Doe was absent
Hayslip, too, went his way after giving
pointed time.
Gas burners for cook stoves at
Forbes.