Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-06

count of the policeman's statement that
he proposed to make an investigator
of the United States attorneys office
for its failure to prosecute an invest
ment broker. The newspaper contain
ing the story was entered as exhibit one.
Pratt then proceeded to sketch the steps
taken by the Police Department in its
investigation to determine whether AL
len was correctly quoted.
Mr.. Lynch then turned to Allen and
said, "You may examine"
Allen then took up a discussion of
the two charges against him. He read
his communication to Maj. Pratt and
a portion of the charges which de-
clared his intention had been to dis
obey the regulations in that he had
stated in the letter that in so far as
he was member of the Police De-
partment 1t was his duty to investigate
any one and every one he believed to
be violating the law. The witness said
he had asked Maj. Pratt before, land
now ask you again, where there was
any INSTRUMENTATION in this letter"
Letter Basis for Charge.
Mai. Pratt refused to state that
where there was such characterization
In the communication as this lis mat
ter for the board to determine" Our
rules and regulations prescribe as
orderly manner of handling the BUSH
ness Of the department, your letter was
q proper basis for the charges" The
major added that it was the duty of
every policeman having any knowledge
Of crime to report such information to
his superior officer.
IT agree to that" Allen replied But
certainly no private is supposed to go
to his precint commander with every
little thing he hears Of until he is GER
4asv he To
justify such action. would like to
know where I said anything in my let
ter to you refusing to obey orders"
Inspector Stoll interrupted and de-
clared that the letter speaks for ITSELF"
Allen again attempted to question
Maj. Pratt on this particular phase OF
the matter and the witness reiterated
that this was problem for the board.
do you want to make clear specifi-
cally where in this letter I have been
insubordinate or disrespectful?" Allen
inquired.
No Disrespect as Individual
"There has been no disrespect to me
as an individual at any time" MAJ.
Pratt said.
IT guess you do say then that you
can't point out any SPECIFIC part OF the
letter where have been tnsubordinate,
Allen went on.
Mr.. Lynch broke in and declared that
the paragraph of Aliens letter included
In the charges sis a violation OF the
manual" 1.-THE major should not be
requested to go any further into the
matter"
"The charges alleged to be in viola
ton of the manual" said Allen s.o stu
II don't want you 10 deliver an ora
tion," interrupted Inspector Stoll.
when you take the stand you can
make any statement you desire. II
you have any questions to ask the
major, ask them"
II don't see how we can go on un-
less the major is more specific" Allen
countered.
THE major has made the charges as
the result of your letter and the letter
has been presented in evidence, which
is SUFFICIENT" Inspector Stoll said.
IF he will not" resumed Allen. 81
| don't see how 1 can go any further.
because there seems to be nobody here
who has any knowledge of any dis
respect or INSTRUMENTATION on my part"
THE words INSTRUMENTATION and
'disrespect' have definite meaning In
law and" interrupted Mr.. Lynch.
Allen Ordered to Seat.
Leaping to his feet with a wild
gesture Of his arm, Allen asked In
spector Stoll, How about this grafton
by the corporation attorney"
"Sit down." was Inspector Stoll's curt
reply.
IF you are going to include remarks
such as these Of the corporation attor-
ney I'm not going to answer any ques-
tions," Allen threatened.
Inspector Stoll failed to reply to the
suspended policeman's remark, where
upon Allen turned to the assistant cor
poration counsel and inquired, "Are you
familiar with the specific charges here?"
I'm not under examination and I
refuse to answer any such questions
from YOU" Mr.. Lynch said in voice
that bristled with anger. Then, turning
to Inspector Stoll and declaring that
he was addressing his remarks to the
board, Mr.. Lynch asserted that Aliens
, letter most certainly shows diSreSpect
and INSTRUMENTATION"
"Mr. Lynch is here to advise us on
all legal points," Inspector Stoll inform
/ ed Allen. IF you want Mr.. Lynch's adj
vice, since you have no counsel, 1t is
all right with the board"
Eyes. Thank you, I do. Mr.. Lynch,
what is INSTRUMENTATION and disre-
| Spect?"
"AIlen. don't question the intelligence
of this board by asking such q Ques-
| ton" interjected Inspector Stoll.
That's very simple" said Mr.. Lynch.
"Just look in the dictionary"
There was a brief pause and Mr..
Lynch then announced that the prose-
cution rested its case.
Allen then asked If there were any
questions the board wished to ask him.
! Yes. Be seated" answered Inspec-
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