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eastern District, upon William Preston, c, as referred to in the proceedings of February 2,1903, and in Exhibit No. 931, a report was received from the Marshal giving an interview between Deputy Marshal James Manning, and William Preston, c, in the presence of Clerk to the Marshal John Swikert, Jr., in the Baltimore City Jail February 3, 1903. Report of said interview filed, as Exhibit No. 939.
In this connection it was ordered that the Marshal continue his investigation into the matter of alleged assault and procure the statements of Michael F. Leonard, his wife, his stable boss, all referred to in the report above mentioned, driver of patrol wagon, and any others who may have knowledge of
the condition of William Preston at the time of his arrest and
time of
hi3 conduct at and subsequent to his arrest.
Wrestling Match.
Application was received from the Eureka Athletic Club for permit to hold Wrestling Exhibition, Germania Maennerchor Hall, Thurs-say night, February 12th.
It was ordered that the said application be referred to the Marshal for investigation, tmd report with recommendation.
Liquor Cases - - Maryland Anti-Saloon League. Captain A. J. Pumphrey & Detective H.M.Hammersla.
States Attorney Robert I. McLane, called upon the Board and directed its attention to the attitude of Captain A.J.Pumphrey and Detective Harry M. Hammersla, as witnesses for the defense in recent liquor cases. He said that no matter what his opinion may be as to the methods employed to secure evidence in these cases, and while he disliked to attack public officers on the stand, he had lelt it his duty in the trials recently of persons charged with violation of the liquor law, tc pursue such a course towards Captain Pumphrey and Detective Hammersla. Mr. McLane asked the Board if it flesired to be understood as standing for such action on the part of these officers, and if not, he suggested that if the Board would say
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