The Washington times., 1913-03-08

was evidently with an intent to dis
courage any questions. He answered
questions, but did 1t In a way to fright
en- the woman.
Judge Henry d. Pierce. of Indianap-
oils. who volunteered to give testimony.
said he and his sons entered the pro-
cession near the Postoffice They had
great difficulty getting through
my son asked a policeman how he ex-
pected to take care Of the parade. He
replied: oh. well, Wen string them up
to the wires
Judge Protested.
I'VE managed to make our way to
the vicinity Of the Treasury Depart
n ent,' said Judge Pierce. II protested
Treasury
Few of the policemen made any at
tempt to do anything. he said. He saw
enc woman almost caught oy- the
wheels Of float. and told of another
case when he saw another woman In
suited by a colored man. He testified
that Just before ne took his seat at the
stand he saw Major Sylvester. who
seemed to be doing ali he could to clear
away the crowd. He saw the major
giving oiders to subordinates. He de-
clared the men were Indifferent
The fault Is with the men of the
line" he said. They seemed to BE- in
Glferent ana TO enjoy all of the jests.
They absolutely disobeyed Major Syi-
vessr and the officers.
The men paid attention when the
major was looking. but the minute his
back was tened did absolutely notr-
ing"
Major Sylvester has intimated that a
sweeping inquiry by the police trial
board may result from the criticisms of
the management of the suffrage parade.
Major sylvester says that all men,
bers of the force against whom charses
are made and substantiated will be
called to account. He does not pur-
pose, In other words. to be made the
goat" II members of the force have
been derelict in duty he does not in
tend they shall hide behind him.
Former Secretary Stimson Is prepaF-
ing a statement which will relate the
details of the matter as II came to his
attention. He will make public a letter
written to the Commissioners refusing
their request that the National Guard
of the District be turned out to aid the
bolicc In handling the suffrage parade.
he will also tell Of conversations with
Major Sylvester with regard to use of
cavalry.
This statement will indicate that, as
late as noon of Monday. only three
hours before the parade began, MAJOR
Sylvester declared any suggestion that
the police could not handle the task
and keep the streets clear was absurd
Offered Use Of Troops.
The Senate committee intends to go
fully into this question of why adequate
precautions were not taken Mr.. Stim-
son. Major General Wood, and Assistant
Secretary OF War oliver. will probably
be called. The committee has been
given 10 understand the War Depart
ment offered the Commissioners use of
troops after suffrage leaders reported
Commissioner Johnston as doubtful OF
the ability OF the police to hold back the
crowds.
Policemen reported by Senator Poin-
dexter and Miss Hyde and their num-
bers are:
Patrolmen J. J. Drummer, 5ss: r. F.
West, 2E: F. NJ. Dierkoph. 50g; W. Fl.
Carlin. $50: w. E. Owens, g; c. T.
osu Moram 2Ss: 80 perey P ElIiost t As: and R. r r
Talbert. 1874. Patrolman 4s2 also was
reported by both.
Among the others reported by Senator
Poindexter and whose names have been
obtained are E: L. Lawless. sl3: Eugene
E. Gerald. 6N: w. H. Smith. 1S3: A. Mel
len. 81: o. c. Clay, So: A. NJ. Haycock.
4o4: f. NJ. Howard. 450; o. H. Coffin. 16O:
J. J. Broderfck, 524: ]. II. Lee, 221; and
crossing policeman 43.
There also were reported patrolmen 7io
and 745.
In addition to those mentioned above.
the following numbers. for which the
names have not been obtained. were re-
ported by Miss Hyde: 30e. 423, ss4, 81,
s3. 1s3. 11s 1lS, "a. 3sS 4e3. s06. 81. 631. 81.
162. 505. 4s4, c335. IA. and 14s.
These are only a small part of the
patrolmen on duty at the time whose
numbers have not yet been reported.