Note 20 — Chapter II · The Ruef Board of Supervisors.
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Gallagher testified before the Oliver Grand Jury of the nature of these caucuses. From his testimony the following is taken:
“Q. They (the Supervisors) voted in the caucus and you knew how the vote would be. A. Yes, sir.
“Q. And they would be bound by the caucus vote. A. That was understood that a man would vote at the caucus in the way he would vote at the meeting.
“Q. You were understood to represent Mr. Ruef and Mr. Ruef’s views. A. That was generally understood by members of the board.
“Q. And whatever way you went meant programme. A. I believe Mr. Ruef told a number of them so, and that circulated among the others; it was generally understood by them.”