The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-03-07
NORFOLK'S CRIMINALS.
REVOLUTIONS ADOPTED BT 4 MEET
mo or METHODLsT MINIsTERs.
The Board Of Police Commissioners near
the statsmer. Of The Times Correspon-
dent-Nan,ss Not Disclosed.

NORFOLK, VA, March 6.-Special'-lt
having been publicly made known una,
the question OF drunkenness and gam
bling, the violation OF the Sunday liquor
law and other crimes in Norfolk would
engage the time and attention OF the
Methodist preachers at the regular week
~ service this morning, drew together
one of the largest attendances or men,
beers since the reorganization OF the body
In order to give all the latitude possible
to the discussion OF the subject. the usual
routine business was dispensed with The
following resolutions, drafted by the com
mittee appointed at the last meeting OF
the body, were read by the chairman, Rev.
A. Coke Smith, ID. D.:
"Wheras recent events occurring In our
city have called public attention to IN
fractions Of our laws against gambling,
Illicit liquor selling and their attendant
evils, and
Whereas our city officials have express
ed a desire TO enforce the law. therefore,
Resolved. That w. the pastors OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in
this city. most earnestly urge upon those
In authority 20 see tina: all the laws,
State and municipal, against gambling.
Illicit liquor selling, Sunday openings,
dives ard bagnios, be strictly enforced,
and in this work we pledge them our
hearty support.
Resolved, further, That we insist upon
the enforcement Of the law against all
classes of offenders and that we will not
be a party TO the arraignment Of few
TO the exoneration Of others.
The resolutions were freely discussed
by Revs DR. Starr, "a. Coke Smith, Revs.
j. r. Whitley. j. I. Routten, William ii.
Edwards and others. the lire Of argu-
mcnt beng directly III harmony with the
spirit OF the resolutions, setting forth
the earnest desire for a suppre ssion OF
all forms Of crime, whether In higher or
low places in Ife. The speakers all de-
clartd II at :hey would not he party to
the ARA ignmeut Of certain class Of law
breakers. while other iarties, who ap-
pear 10 le the masters OF the situation,
are allowed 10 carry Oh their nefarious
business.
The resolutions were put to the meet
in, and unanimously adopted.
Twenty-four accessiCls to membership
were reported fr' N the churches Sunday.
The meeting adjourned at 1870 a. NJ
to attend, in a body, the session Of the
board OF police commissioners. ana 10
hear the statement OF John Whit ahcad
Norfolk correspondent Of The Times. At
70 NJ he appeared before the board
Mayor A. =. Cooke and James D. Camp
present. Mr.. Obendorfer. on whose motion
Mr. whitehead was requested TO come
before the board. was absent reported
sick, but during the examination was
seen in the audience. but did not occupy
a seat as n member Of the court. Mr.
Whitehead stated what he knew about
the police force OF Norfolk. but refused
to give the name OF the officer who said
that he was afraid to enforce the law in
certain cases, because removals will GER
tainly follow. but produced a witness,
Mr.. Bally. city editor Of the Landmark
who heard the officer make the statement.
The grand jury is in session to-day and
will make a searching investigation Of
all matters relating to crime.