Evening star., 1895-01-22
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Discussing the Fight Against the Race
Tracks.
Judge NOrtOn's POsitiOn-Hc Docs Not
Favor One Track Against An
other Other Notes.

The decisive tattle in the race track law
will be fought before Judge Wexford Of the
supreme court of appeals at Richmond to-
morrow. Judge ]. K. NJ. Norton of this
city, who is assisting Attorney General
Scott on the part of the state, left for
Richmond this morning with a number OF
affidavits to be used III defense of the ac-
ton being taken by the state. Before
leaving Judge Norton told The Star re-
porter that he was prepared to fight WIN
ter racing to the bitter end no matter on
what track or in what part of the state
it occurred; that he had been employed by
the state for the purpose, and was not con-
nected with any individual or track. He
said, further, that the Washington police
officials did him an injustice when they
led the Washington press to believe that
he was taking the side of the Virginia
Jockey Club against the Old Dominion
Club, as he knew nothing of factional
fight. and would, of course. take no part
in such a thing. He said that he
sisted in his affidavits and other evidence
by many prominent citizens in this section
of the state.
The officials of the ST. Asaph track still
maintain that they have nothing what
ever to do with the fight. and claim that,
far they know, Gov. O'Ferrall is the
sole head CT the matter.
The outcome is looked forward to with
a great deal of interest by the sporting
fraternity and others in this section.
1t is claimed by many that both races
have brought an undesirable collection of
toughs to this state, many of whom make
it extremely unpleasant for those persons
who are compelled to ride on the trains
between this city and Washington, as on
nearly every train some diSgraceful scene
and vulgar and obscene language is daily
occurrence The officials Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad have been severely criticised
for not arranging the trains in such
manner that some of them at least could
not be used by this class of people
Police Court.
A special session of the police court was
held last night for the purpose of trying
those persons engaged in the row at the
New York House on Saturday night, but
no evidence was produced to show that
the accused had stolen anything, so that
case was dismissed. The four young men
charged with fighting were held for further
examination. George Norton, colored,
charged with stealing eyeglasses from l..
Stabler & Co., was held for further ex-
Henry Stevens. a negro, who has been
wanted for several months past for steal
ing a lot of boots and shoes from mer-
chant in this city, thought he would ven
ture back to town yesterday. He was
promptly taken in hand by the police and
at the trial last night sent on to the
grand jury.
The Court of Inquiry.
The court Of inquiry ordered by Gov.
O'Ferral for the investigation of the dis
agreeable state of affairs In the first regi-
mept, Virginia volunteers, convened In
Richmond today for the purpose of taking
evidence. Capt. George A. Mushbach of the
Alexandria Light Infantry is the president
of the court, and left for Richmond yester-
day. The other officers have been men
toned in this column. 1t is thought the
session will last several days and much in
terest is being taken in the matter by mil
itary people generally.
Notes.
Miss Maggie Moore of Fairfax is the
guest of Miss Anna Smith on Prince street.
Miss Mary Baldwin, who has been visit
ing her mother fer few days, has re-
turned to Norfolk.
The first of the series of Reiniker lec-
lures was delivered at the Theological
Seminary today at noon, and was wei! at
tended. Bishop A. NJ. Randolph delivered
an interesting address.
Ths Southern hallway Company would
not grant the request of the drummer5
in this city for a reduction in mileage
books so as to put them on equal footing
with ether drummers.
O'kane Council, Catholic Benevolent
League, held regular meeting last night
for the purpose of installing the recently
elected officers, whose names have been
published in The Star.
Miss Bessie Lee has returned to Balu-
more to continue her studies
The city council meets tonight. Several
bills Of Importance will come up.
The officers of Golden Light Lodge, 1.
O. G. T., will be installed at interesting
meeting tonight. Several lodges from
Washington will attend.
The report that Will Arlington had drop
ped dead proved to be incorrect.
Five new members were initiated in
Belle Haven Council, Junior Order United
American Mechanics. last night, by State
Councillor .. B. Hopkins.