Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-08
AN ALLEGED SPEAK EASY
Raid on One Kept by the Sister Of Lawyer
Moss.
Outcome of the killing Of Foster by
Policeman Green-Jury Trial
Demanded Today.

An alleged speak easy in Hillsdale was
raided by Police Sergeant Kerby and Off
GERS Green, Anderson and Reagan of the
Anacostia substation yesterday. and strong
evidence in the shape Of two demijohns OF
gin and whisky, respectively. captured.
For many weeks past the police officials
and Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson, pastor of the
Anacostia Baptist Church, have been firmly
convinced that an unlicensed bar was being
conducted on the premises Of Mrs. Ella
Taliaferro on Nichols avenue, but until yes
terday 1t was impossible to secure enough
evidence to justify the swearing out Of a
warrant for Mrs. Taliaferros arrest, and
it is probable that no action would have
been taken by those who claimed to be cog
infant Of the facts had not Lawyer John A.
Mess, Mrs. Taliaferro's brother and w. G.
Taliaferro, her husband, busted themselves
so prominently in the affairs of those who
are trying to collect money for the prosecu-
ton of Policeman Green for the killing OF
Reuben Foster.
Working Up Case.
Following the events of Monday night
and those previous to the indignation meet
ing later in the week, some Of those who
felt themselves especially annoyed at the
actions of Moss and Taliaferro determined
that If there was any way to break up Mrs.
would try to bring it about.
An understanding was reached between
Robert l.. Warning and Allen jackson, who
have been prominent In the anti-Green
movement, and William II. Wilkinson and
w. H. Matthews, the two latter being de-
pended upon to secure the necessary evil
dence to give such case standing In
court.
Business proceeded as usual at the al
legged speak easy during most Of yesterday
and between 4 and o'clock in the after
noon the mine was ready to be sprung.
Then Warning, jackson. Wilkinson ana
Carroll w. Smith and swore out two war
rants for Mrs. Taliaferro's arrest. each
warrant charging her with keeping an I'M
licensed bar
The warrant was placed IN the hands OF
Rev. Mr.. Stevenson.
Mr.. Stevenson at once repaired to the
Anacosta substation. where he found Ser
geant Kerby. and the latter promptly de-
tailed officers Green, Reagan and Ander-
son to assist him in making raid on the
suspected premises.
The Raid.
The officers reached the place without at
tracing any especial attention. and before
Mrs. Taliaferro or any of those inside the
building were aware of their presence the
policemen had complete possession of the
whole concern.
Sergeant kerby then proceeded to search
the premises. and in pit found 1O6 empty
beer bottles, and in another place three
large demijohns. one empty. but plenty OF
gin and whisky. respectively. in the others.
The demijohns containing liquor were TAX
en- to the station house, and subpoenas as
witnesses issued for Elmer Howard and
Isaac Bean, who were found in the place.
A third man escaped and 1t Is said he has
already left the District.
Mrs Taliaferro was taken to the station
on a street car, and her brother, John A.
Moss, hurried over to the city, where look
ing up Clerk Of the Police Court Harper he
succeeded in getting that official to release
the prisoner on 81 900 bail, with Moss as
security.
In the Police Court today the cases were
called and jury trial demanded.