Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-30
SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

An alleged speak-easy in Congress
Heights, the existence of which has been
for some time past suspected was raided
last evening by Sc ct. Anderson, with Off
GERS Reagan, Allen and MARI, and the pro-
prietor, Lucius Bicks. arrested and taken
to the Anaco5tia substation, where he was
held to answer the charge of keeping an
unlicensed bar. A large quantity of beer
was captured, and from the surroundings
II would appear that considerable trade
was enjoyed by the establishment. The beer
was taken to the station and will be pro-
duced as evidence. Immediately upon reach
ing the station Bicks sent for Lawyer Moss
of Hilsdale, and the latter tried for sew
eIal hours to procure bail for his client,
but was unsuccessful.
The warrant for Bicks arrest was sworn
out by Mr. EFT. Elliott of Congress Heights,
who had ascertained that frequently of
late the services at the Congress Heights
M. E. Church, of which the evangelist, Mr..
Robert Fl. Jordan, is superintendent, have
been disturbed by drunken men, who both
Messrs. Elliott and Jordan felt quite sure
were getting their liquor in the neighbor-
hood At last they notified Sergt. Ander-
Son, and he promptly set watch on the
place. This is said to be the second time
that Bicks has been charged with keeping
Q speak-easy-the first being about two
years ago. but in that case the prosecution
failed to secure a conviction.
Justice Cdrrol w. smith OF AndcOStld
was taken to st. Elizabeth's Asylum for
the second time in the last few months
last night. Mr.. Smith had been acting
strangely all day. but last night his con-
duct became such that those nearest to
him felt compelled to report the matter to
Superintendent w. W. Godding, and he
gave the necessary authority for the I'M
fortunate mans readmission to the insti-
tuition.
The arrangements for the proposed bazaar
to be given by Anaoostia Lodge. F. A. A.
M, and Eiecta Chapter, Order Of the East
ern Star, for the purpose of paying of the
Eebt on the Masonic Temple &C., are pro-
crossing nicely, and there is every reason
to believe that the efforts of those who
have the matter in charge will prove emf
nently successful.
A warrant was yesterday issued out Of
the Police Court for the arrest of William
g. Taliaferro of Hilsdale on the charge of
keeping a speAk-easy but was not served
because Taliaferro having heard Of what
was Transporting had fled when the officers
reached his place. Taliaferro was recently
released from Jail, where he was serving a
two months sentence for keeping a speak,
easy, under the poor convict act. While
in Jail President Cleveland issded a paper
providing for Taliaferros release from the
insane asylum, to which place he had been
sent some months before representations
having been made to the President that
Taliaferro was at the time an inmate Of
ST. EliZabeths.
Thomas Alder of Anacostia, who has re-
Gently acquired considerable notoriety on
account OF two alleged attempts at suicide,
as mentioned in The Star, returned to his
mothers home yesterday afternoon and
was taken inso custody by Officer Allen on
a warrant charging him with being dis
orderly, but Was released upon depositing
collateral at the Anacostia substation.
Walter e. Stewart, charged with petit
larceny by Bernard Mcdonald was arrest
ed yesterday by Officer Branson. and VIM.
Fields, alleged to De suspicious character,
was arrested by Officer Allen, and both
were taken to the Anacostia substation
ard held for hearing.
Jacob Moore, charged with violating a
health ordinance by burying child without
a proper permit, was arrested yesterday by
Officer Reagan.
Considerable alarm was felt yesterday
and the day before in the family and among
the friends of Mr.. Fl. S. Stow of Jackson
street, which was caused by an excessive
hemorrhage at the to which one of
his little daughters subjected. The
bleeding began early Wednesday, and de-
spite every effort the flow of blood could
not be starched until last night.
The funeral of the late Mrs Lizzie Burr
who died at the residence of her son, Mr.
Charles r Burr. Tuesday, took place yes
terday, and was largely attended. The
services were conducted by Rev. H. T.
Stevenson, pastor of Anacostia Baptist
Church. of which Mrs Burr had been a
useful and valued member for a long time.