The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, February 6, 1901, Page 12

12 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, CHIEF OF POLICE SULLIVAN M 1801.” MAYOR PHELAN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLAN OF LICENSED CHINESE GAMBLING Legislative Investigators Begin Inquiry Into Police Methods and Learn a Series of Startling Facts Reflecting Seriously Upon the Admin- istration and Its Scheme to Make Crimi &— ASSEMBLYMAN WEBBER. — Do vouly MEAN TO SIT THERE AND TELL. ME THAT YOU DO NOT KNOwW THAT wrHITE MEN GAMBLE IN CHINATOWN 7 nap PTAIN C\:l'rfinfll ASSEMBLY- SCHILLIG (i) y ASSEMBLY- MAN LARD ASSEMBLY- MAN WRIGHT CHIEF SULLIVAN SIT HERE AND TELL YOU THAT DO NOT KNOW CHIEF OF POLICE SULLIVAN UNDER F:RE OF WEBBER’S QUESTIONS. I nals Contri L Do MEAN TO | + were to be leg- of municipal rev- an declared unhesi- 1 to license Chines2 mmmoral women v, tribu- o fathered > vho suggested v forced it upon a wise measure Mayor would acecrue from erous and degrad- with the Polic Attorney, the of the depart- ce Sullivan plan to 1 | therity of the committee, granted by the Phelan | i | er. TUpon the urging the Chief testified, the was adopted blindly and followed until everybody concerned was formed that it was obviously illegal, It y displeased. knew who adminis- tration of the police nd became involved in in- s 1 contradictions. He remarkable assertion that he t believe that a single white man San Francis vietim of Chinese gembling or a patron of the games. His olice methods in the dis- mis: his experlence of hall. Shortly after came nal Guard qual- | Moyor Phe his personal attorney, D. ne y | Murphy, nd his retainer, Registrar wa h. Chief of Police Sullivan and Cap- n Wittman occupled seats in a corner nd tried to look unconcerned. Before the session was over Wittman's upcon- cern was changed to agitation, as he be- | came the butt and the object of the whole | inquiry. B { Sullivan’s Search for Salary. under- hief of Po- Phelan Is Responsible. Il what he kno |of Inquiry, Astemblymen ~Knowland, to | Wright, Laird, Webber and Schillig, took of | their seats with the deliberate dignity of which coolle | an court of justice. The au- A Nervous Heart Like all other organs of the body, the heart is controlled and regulated in its action by the nervous system. So absolute is this nervous control of the heart, and so readily does it fespond to im- pulses of the mind, that its pulsations are fast or slow, strong or weak, adcording to the emotions that are in control. Fear, anger, SOITOW, V )ITY, anxiety, care, low spirits and mental or bodily overwork have a very depressing effect on the heart nerves. Those persons whose nerves are so weak or 5o ezhausted that the heart’s action is disturbed on every slight occasion, or who areirri- table, nervous, restless and cannot sleep at night, will find quick snd Iasting relief in D. M1LES’ NERVINE. “Ertreme nervousness for years finally affected my feart and I suffered from ;mt.herinfimdm mmiygr-;p:;l': :En‘:lm:xgflnnd 1:2:20”" . m“?l :m :ell now and enjoying ‘Detter health than in twenty years is due enumly"w Dr. %lu‘ Nervine. V.’ It is a wonderfu remed ns. Lizzie g P . Miiles PAINTER, Carmi, 1lls. Makes weak nerves strong, builds up the worn-out brain-ceils, Nesvine eystem. To-day is the best time to begin. “Bola by druggists on 8 guarantee. Dr Mruze ¥zpicsy Co., Elkhrt, Ind. describe both the pplementzliy to a histos eme. through pellate All of the members of the committee | -gan promptly yesterdny a 1 the afterncon in the courtroom of Superior Judge Law- for in the Hall of Justice. The urtroom was. crowded. Among the to arrive Police Com- | Assemb “They declared that they would enforce the law.” bute Revenue ficers could do the work as well. Shadows of Official Blackmail. “Did you ever investigate any charges of corruption against your officers?"” “I have not.” “Did you ever hear of any charges of blackmail against any of your officers?” have not.” Did you ever hear of any one of your officers accepting money?"* “I never did.” Then again the current of the inquiry | was changed. Now and again Chief Sulli- van made sharp answers, but nothing else indicated that he was anything but even tempered. He explained his reasons for placing houses of ill-fame above the first story, saying that it lessened the evil and did not increase it, as was suggested. Then came one of the critical questions and answers of the entire session. “Who suggested the policy to license gambling and houses of prostitution in Chinatown?" asked Webber. “Mayor Phelan,” was the startling an- swer. “What did he say?” ‘He can tell best for himself.” ‘I want f’ou to tell.” ““He declared that gambling and other evils In Chinatown are extremely difficult to suppress and will require too large a force to do so, and that the best pian | would be to license these places and col- lect a revenue from them, under forms of law, every month. This was the plan suggested by Mayor Phelan to the com- mission and myself. We all indorsed the | plan, and so did the newspapers, all | agreeing to give it a trial. All papers agreed to this, the Examiner objecting, however, to the gambling phase.” ““Was the plan agreeable to the Police Commiston?" “The commission agreed to take it un- der advisement and if it were agreeable to adopt it.” “What ideas have pression of samblm?'." “I would suggest that some penal legis- lation be enacted to change the method by whieh doors are constructed. If we could force these clubs to have lighter doors we could better enforce the law.” The examination of the Chlef then be- came rambling. Question after question was asked, but veiry little more than opinigns was elicited. The committee learnéd all about the Intricacles of Chi- nese gambling and were assured that no white man in San Franclsco patronizes Chinese games. “Do you mean to sit there and tell me that you do not know that white men pa- tronize Chinese gambling games in this | city?” asked Webber, threateningly. “I mean to sit here and tell you that I do not,” replied the Chief, humbly. The rest of the finquiry was unim- portant and an adjournment. was taken you now for the sup- 7 ADVERTISEMENTS. SPRING 1901. This week we will have on sale large importations of New Goods for Spring 1901. We will show complete and elegant lines of the following fabrics: WASH SILKS. 200 pleces extra heavy quality and superior flalsh Japanese Corded Wash Silks In all the leading. shades, such as CIEL, ROSE, LAVENDER, NILE, GOBELIN, NATIONAL, JASPER, CARDINAL and WHITE. Price 50c yard JAPANESE CREPES. 8 cases New Japaness Wash Crepes In checks, plalds, siripes and plain colors. Thass are In Pinks, Tans, Blues, Lavender and Black and White. Are all warranted fast colors. Price 20c and 25c¢ yard NEW PERCALES. 750 pleces 36-inch Printed Percales In dark, medium and light grounds. Thess are In all the new colorings, such as Reds, Heliotrope, New Blues, Pinks and Grays. Price 12ic yard NEW GINGHAMS. 15 cases NEW GINGHAMS In. FANCY PLAIDS, SMALL AND MEDIUM CHECKS, FANCY STRIPES, also SOLID COLORS. Very latest styles and colorings. Price 10c to 25¢ yard NEW RIBBONS. 350 pieces NEW NOVELTY RIBBONS In CORDED LACE EFFECTS, BROCADES, Pompadours and Fancy Wash Ribbons. : Price 40c to $1.00 yard NEW LACES. We have Just opened a very large shipment of NEW LACES In VALENCIENNES, NORMANDY, REAL and IM|TATION TORCHON, ORIENTAL and PO'NT VENISE. Price 5c to $1.00 yard Please write for samples of above goods at once while the assortment 1s complete. NOTE. Our seml-annual sals of Ladles’ Fine Musiln Underwear will be continued all this week. S y, was read and Chief of Police Willlam Sullivan Jr. was called to the “Yet you wanted to fix them in a witness stand. At this moment Attorney Joseph Dunne, bristling with excitement, and addressed the committee. Agi- arose speak for the bubonic Board of Health, but he only wauted to know if witnesses might be represented by attorneys. He was informed that no witness could have an attorney and no attorney could ask a question without first submitting it to the committee for indorsement. Mr. Dunne, duly suppressed, retired, and the inquiry proceeded The va t majority of questions were asked by Assemblymen Knowland and Webber. Knowland made his inquiries calmly, apparently with fairness and cer- | without prejudice. Webber, on the contrary, excited considerable adverse comment by badgering his witness, by showing too evident signs ing him as if he were guilty of some of- fense and to be trappe: Undue en- thusiasm may perhaps explain Mr. Web- ber’s conduct. At the very opening of the session a fire of questions, designed to learn the steps which accompanied his appointment, was directed against the Chief. In reply Chief Sullivan declared that Mayor Phe- lan did not want him to accept the posi- tion of Chief of Police, which had been suggested by Ed Donnelly. When Don- nelly made this suggestion to Mayor Phe- lan the latter consulted Sullivan. who that he was inclined to try for the place, as it offered an increase of salary over that of the position which he then occu- pled, which was secretary to Mayor Phe- lan, i Chief Sullivan declared that his primary purpose in seeking the position of Chief was this added emolument, but. Mayocr Phelan promised an Increase and Sulli- van promised to remAin secretary. This, however, he did not do. He accepted the position of Chief of Police, believing that an experience of sixteen years in the Na- tional Guard, in the handling of men and in. enforcing dlscipline gave him qualifica- tlons for the new position. He sald that he felt it would be easy for him to learn | the duties of the elected. *He knew nothing of the duties except in a casual way, learned ‘through his expe- riepce as secretary to Mayor Phelan. He expected, however, to secure advice from tae Police Commissioners and from offi- cers in the department. At this stage of the inquiry an extremely significant and important question was asked. On the Track of Wittman. “Did you seek advice from any particu- lar officer of the department?” The purpose of the question became evi- dent as soon as it was asked. The exam- iners sought to discover whether or not Captain Wittman has been the guiding genius of Chief of Police Sullivan in the department. Wittman rolled his eyes toward the ceiling and Sullivan replied: ‘1 did not, sir. I consulted with several officers in the depa-tment.” “From whom dld you get your ideas of the proper government of Chinatown?"” “From myself and others.” “Did you consult with Mayor Phelan in reference to the conduct of the Police De- partment toward Chinatown?” R “I did.” “For what purpose?” “To attempt to formulate some policy by which the charges of corruption might be stopped.” “Do you believe there was corruption in Chinatown?” *“1 do not.” “Do you think there has been or is corruption in Chinatown during your ads ministration?"” “I do not.” “Did you consult Captain Wittman?" place after he was “What was this policy?” “It was to regulate gambling and pros- titution in Chinatown by exacting month- 1y fines.” Scheme to License Crime. “You intended to make these people, these offenders against the law, pay monthly dues to the city for the privilege of committing crime?” “Yes, sir.” , “Did yau consult with anybody in refer- ence to this scheme?" ““Yes, sir; I consulted with Mayor Phe- Jan, the Police Commissioners, the Dis- trict Attorney and the Police Judges.” “What did the Police Judges do?" ted observers thought he was about to of prejudice | against the Chief of Police and by treat- | id | | scheme to blackmail Chinese gamblers?” "I do not consider that it was either | fixing or blackmail. The Police. Judges have made similar arrangements with Chinese offerders.” “Did you consult Chinese gamblers or | keepers of houses of {ll fame on this scheme?"” ‘I ¢id not. Our plan was gradually to | increase the monthly assessment until we drove these people out of business.” ““And they were to continue their busi- until then?"" “ertainly."” “Isn't it a fact that Captaln Wittman | proposed this whole policy to you?” | “It is not a fact. He suggested some | 1deas—not all of them.” “What did Wittman say?” “I don’t remember. I asked him in ref- erence to the 1evenue, and he gave me a list of lottery games, gambling-houses and | houses of prostitution.” “Captain Wittman these? | “He did—and I gave the list to the Po- | lice Commission.” | “What effort had Captain Wittman | made to suppress these places?” B | “He was constantly making arrests,’” “What revenue was the city to get from this policy?” “Between $97,000 and $98,000 a year.” | “Why did you abandon this policy?” “Because it was contrary to law. | “You went Into this thing blindly, as | far as the law was concernea?” “Yes, sir.” Z “Is that the proper way in which to con- duct the Police Department of this city?' “It was not carried into effect, so no harm was done."” | “Did you have a conversation with Mayor Phelan when it was discovered that the proposed policy was in violation of the law?" “1 did.” “What was said?" “Mayor Phelan said the whole matter must drop, as he would not tolerate a vio- lation of the law.” “Was no stronger language than that usea?” knew of all of | o, sir; Mayor Phelan always uses very fine langaage."” Wittman’s Knowledge of Gambling. “How did Wittman know there were be- tween sixty and eighty gambling-houses in Chinatown?"” “He knew that the registered clubs are gambling-houses.” “Why didn't he suppress them?” “They are very difficult to get at. One must be quick to get into these houses be- fore the evidence is destroyed.” “Do you know whether or not Wittman knew how many gambling dens and houses of {ll-fame there are in China- town?” “I do not.” Then the {nquiry veered and Chief Sulli- van was asked all about his office, but nothing of importance was elicited. “What have you done to suppress gam- bling and crime in Chinatown?” ““Arrests have been made and raids con- ducted and prosecutions instituted wher- ever it was possible to make them. The lergest arrest ever ma was of eighty men, who pleaded guilty, and, according to «;;mnm. were forced each to pay a fine i ot 5. | JABain the inquisitors came back to Wittman, the scapegoat against whom nothing was sald and against whom evervthing was insinuated. The captain | lay back in his chair and rolled his eyes heavenward. It is not the first time that he has teen under, the fire of accusation, “Did Wittman ~have charge of the Chintown squad?” “He did not.” “Has he now?” ““There is no squad now. We have taken the squad out, as it could not suppress gambling."” ;And still you believe there was no | corruption?” o do. ‘I you believed there was no corruption why did you want ‘to establish.a system of criminal dues and license of crime?” “Simply because I wanted to remove even the suspicion of corruption. papers were constantly making alle tlons and 1 wanted to take away any ex- cuse for these charges. I removed the squads frequently because I wanted to re- lieve them from temptation and also from very hard work.” “Why did you remove the squad alto- gether'? ““Because I believed that the regular of- until this morning at 10 o'clock, when Chief Sullivan was requested to be pres- ent. Mayor Phelan will follow Chief of Po- lice Sullivan upon the witness stand and it is expected that his testimony will be extremely interesting. George Newhall, president of the Police Commission, will follow Mayor Phelan. m, u3, us, nuv, no, POLICE COMMISSIONERS oy 121 POST STREET. DISCUSS THE INQUIRY Investigators Are Conceded No Other Power Than to Recommend New Laws if Found Necessary. At a meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners last night Chairman New- hall opened a discussion on the present investigation into alleged corruption in San Francisco police affairs by asking his colleagues what right a committes ap- pointed by the Assembly at Sacramento has to finstitute an Inquiry concerning matters which come under the Police Board's jurisdiction. It finally was ex- pressed as the sentiment of the Commis- sloners that they recognized the authority of the inquirers no more than that of a | body of citizens, except that they might | enact legislation which would tend to pre- | vent a breach of the laws in future. As a body cloaked with power to administer | punishment to any member or members of the department they might find gullty, no such power exists. Respecting the right of the committee to inquire into police affairs simply for fufcrmation that might be conducive to the passing of good laws and to show to the g:ople that they do not fear the light of an investigation, the Commissioners passed a resolution, the text of which is to furnish to the committee from the As- sembly every facll:’ty for gaining the in- formation it desired. All_of the Police Commissioners took an active part in the discussion. Commis- sioner Mahoney argued that charges of corruption, if any had been made, should first be brought before them, and that they are the only persons vested with the right to take any final action. He read a section of the charter relative to the matter, and said that the law is clear on that point. His colleagues coincided with him. Mahoney also averred that the in- vestigation now in progress Is proceeding on public rumor, and not on any specific arges. Ch('hlgr‘f Sullivan spoke concerning the dif- ficulties experienced in suppressing gam- bling, and told of the recommendations had made and would make to the legisl: tive committee for the enactment of better laws. Beyond an expression of individual opinion on the subject and the passing of the resolution no further action was taken and the board adjourned early. This Season’s Tailor-Made Cloth Dresses......$7.50 Rainy-Day Skirts, plaid backs.................8LT5 JACKET BARGAINS. 310 to $15 CLOTH JACKETS, all silk lined; now. $2.50 and $3.50 $12 00 to $15 00 KERSEY and COVERT CLOTH JACKETS, all silk lined; this sea- son’s styles; now.... -$5.00 and $6.50 DRESS BARGAINS. $1500 to $2500 COLORED CLOTH DRESSES, with silk lined Jack A lot of $25 00 CLOTH season’s styles; now.... WAIST BARGAINS. §2 00 ALL-WOOL CLOTH WAISTS, bratd DRESSES, this v ..$10.00 trimmed; now $1.00 $45 _All-Over SILK-EMBROIDERED FRENCH FLANNEL W AISTS, now.8$2.75 GOLF CAPE BARGA'NS. $10 00 and $12 50 GOLF CAPES, new Plaid Back effects; trimmed; now. FUR BARGAINS. $4 50 FUR COLLARETTES, satin lined; now ..... 310 00 FUR COLLARETTES; fine satin lining; ncw COUNTRY ORDERS CAREFULLY FILLED. PAINLESS EXTRACTION O cts. Our $5.00 Platas fitlike a giove. DR. . L. WALSH §15% GEARY STREET Between Hyde and Larkin. ‘Telephone Polx '135. 7 DR. MCNULTY. ’l‘HIS WELL-KNOWN AND RELIABLE OLD Specialist cures Blood Poison, Gonorrhess, Gleet, ricture, Sominal Weakn allled Disorders. Book Over20yeary experience.Terms reasonahie, Hours, 9to3daily;8:30t08. 0ev'gx. Shndays. 10 to 12, Consule tatlon fréeand sacredly confident Call os address P. ROSCOE McoNULTY, M. D, 26}; Kearny St., San Franecisce, Cal. esn, [mpotence and their Dinenses of Mew, free. | GOTTOLEN ‘Phone Howard 1021. FABER'S 119 TAYLOR STREET. Cash Prices Tell How. BEST EGGS LOWER. es BUTTER:5=i2 ooz g size square. HOME-MADE CHILI SAUCE 15e¢. Any brand, 2-pound ecar- toon: Golden West or 5fl Challenge: 10¢ regular...... EDDY'S SALAD MUST. Oc- Ghirardelll's; ground. Made in- 5c stantly. Poundtin. Elsewhere 30c. BEST GRANULATED SUGAR 18 lbs. $1. White, pure, wholesome: h.rge4un size can . For shortening and frying. Regular S0c. BURBANK POTATOES, POUND, 1e. SARDINES ZsitwcrSiane. 25 e O 12 to 14 In each, In pureoliveoll. Reg. 13%ec. OUR SPECIALS SELL OUR GROCERIES. 20 vareti, TEA 222523 |bs $1,00 60c quality. Pure, fresh, fragrant. SAMPLE PACKS OF TEA 10e. Fat, plump d’ Juicy; MACKEREL 2= 32 3 for 25¢ New lot just in. Reg. 12%e. 20 NEW SPECIALS WEEKLY. ANOTHER GREAT SPECIAL ON DRIED FRUITS. Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Prunes, Apples, Figs, Nectarines. GET OUR PRICES. UNCLE JERRY'S PANCAKE FLOUR 10e. Port and sherry; high D s " grade, %c..... pErice cut in Ralf. Usually 4c; limit 10 SAVE MONEY-YOUR DUTY. THE MONEY-SAVING HOUSE. THIS ELEGANT SOLID OAK BED, 8 ft. 4 In. high, 6 ft. 2 in. lo and 4 £t & in. wide, finished in Golden Oak, will be offered at a sacrificed price of $6. regular price Less 10 per cent for Cash, being $8.50. We have % HARD WOOD BEDS for $4.00, less 10 per cent for Cash, CASH OR CREDIT. KRAGEN FURNITURE (0., 1015-1017 Market Street, OPEN EVENINGS. Opp. Taylor st