Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-19
COLLUSION CHARGED
TO THOSE WHO OPPOSE
REMOVAL OF SALOON
Bartender of Rival Bar, 1t Is
Intimated, Aids in Remon-
STRANGE to Escape
Competition
SIGNATURES ATTACKED

Charges Of cohnivance between a bar
keeper in saloon in the northeast section
and some Of his friends in an attempt to
defeat n saloon transfer which would bring
rival across the street, were brought be-
fore the License Court at the May session,
this morning
Remonstrances brought before the Court
| by u. Clarence Gibboney. of the Law and
| order Society. on behalf of the church folk
in the vicinity, were alleged by counsel
for James Dougherty. applicant for trans
fer from Marshall street and Grard avenue
to Kenslngton avenue and Airdrie street,
to contain many names written in the same
handwriting.
Judge Barratt peered over the list of men
| and women pettioning against the saloon
and said "There appears to he similarity
| in the traits of the Aspen family cone of
| those In the lisO.
This riIed MIR Gbboney who jumped to
his feet and said:
cit il unfair to insinuate that the names
are forgcries. People should not be put to
the trouble Of running around in aeroplanes
and automobiles every time the court sits
to decide the question of transfers"
The man who admitted friendlness with
hOnlCr, bartender III lNt SdlDOu dCTOSS lue
street, where Dougherty sought a location
caused even Judges Barratt and Davis to
'augh when. after being sworn in as John
A. Daley he said, In answer to a question
whether he had gotten names for the re-
monstrance list:
NO I didn't get them under orders from
kohlcr"
"who did you get them for?" asked
Judge Barratt.
al got them for Kohler" replied the
witness turning round in amazement as
the crowd in the courtroom laughed
you are opposed to all licenses" are
you?" asked Judge Davis ironically.
Certainly not" said Daley. "Ony that
is a bad neighborhood and I have been
attacked there three times. 1t is dark there
at night"
Well" said Judge Davis, "a saloon would
brighten it up"
The court held the matter under advise
ment.
A clash between witnesses for Old
Christ Church and those on the stand
for Patterson & Coane, whose attempt TO
extend their business to include the prop
erty at SO North Second street, is being
fought by the church as inimical TO their
interests, took up the majority of the time
of the court during the early afternoon.
The Rev. DR.. Louis G. Washburn, rector
of the church, asked for denial of the
extension on the ground of the added fire
FISK TO tle CnuICT. lllS supporters Drought
forth an insurance expert from the Fire
Underwriters to prove the point.
Counsel for Patterson & Coane had an
insurance expert prove that the rate would
be reduced.
The liquor sellers insurance expert was
prmed for the battle which ensued, he
having previously, when Doctor Washburn
was picturlng the possibilities of a liquor
sign over the grave OF Horace Binney
said:
We'll, Binney wouldn't get up for
drink anyhow"
The clash between the insurance experts
was replete with cries of Ten cents" and
"One dollar forty-tive," IF it please your
Honor" and the like
The Court settled the discussion by taxi
ing the question of the transfer under con-
Licenses were refused, besides the one in
the Dougherty "connivance" case, to Hugh |
A. Brogan Ir,, from SIG North cath street
to 5547 Baltimore avenue. 1t was this case
that had attracted much attention espec-
tally as Brogan had selected a place but
a short distance away from Sherwood Re-
creation Center and several churches. Bro
gan is the owner of a saloon that stands on |
the line of the Parkway and has been forced |
to Vacate. The court made 1t plain that it |
had no objection to his removal. provided |
he did not select a place in the heart of a |
residential district.
Judge BarTatt, in refusing the applica-
ton of transfer from Jennie Elser, of 1856 |
North Broad street to Patrick j. Quinn, |
a laugh when he turned to Quinn |
and said
This is getting to be more than habit |
with you. It's a disease"
This was Quinn's fifth application for a |
license, he having had four already and |
sold them
Patrick j. Malone of Sd and Arch |
streets, was likewise unsuccessful in his |
efforts to open saloon at Jasper street !
and Allegheny avenue. His case was held |
under advisement.