Evening star., 1896-12-23
CONTESTING LICENSES
Some of Those Objected to Before the Excise
Board.
Saloons Thut Did Not Expose Their
Bars-Cnses Continued for
More Evidence.

The preliminary trial OF certain liquor
dealers who were cited to show cause why
their licenses should not be refused this
year came up before the excise board this
morning. The case of Patrick j. Collins,
1913 9th street northwest, was first called
f. Thomas Evans appeared ip opposition to
the license. He represented his mother in
law. Mrs. Catherine Wqpd,, who lives at
1913 9th street. and who believes that the
presence of the saloon Is detriment to
her property, not to mention the peace and
quiet of the neighborhood. The principal
objection to the saloon is due to the fact
that colored people congregate about the
place and indulge in loud and boisterous
conduct.
The case was passed without action.
Ihe next case called was that of AdoIph
Melnklng, who keeps a place at 5OT O
street northwest. A protest was read from
rev j. H. Lee, pastor of the Fifth Street
baptist Church, against the issuance of the
license. 1t was argued in behalf Of the an
pHcant that he kept a good place and that
part CT the protest was the result of snite
work John O'Brien, 1713 Florida avenue
northwest, was charged with being slightly
under the Influence of his goods" He ai,
mitted the charge, and that case went over
for future consideration
II was all about an election bet sur that
l Won,' explained Hugh Harten o3.1 r.
street northwest IN a rich brogue in ex-
planning how 1t was he was caught nIav
ing cards In his bar room. He made A bet
win the baker that Mckinley would he
erected and on the day in question when
the baker arrived, discussion arose over
the price Of the hat-whether it would he q
~ top piece or s. bonnet game of
seven up was suggested to settle the uues-
ton Mr. Harten had just flashed a dia-
mond as trump when Inspector Woodward
walked in. That broke the game up.
All Oh the above was explained and he
case went over.
Richard Ryan, 1909 ID street so,,tb.,s.
was reported for failure to properly expose
MS bar He explained that he was willing
10 take down the shutters if ordered
10 mucf loafing' was the charge against
WIN. l.. Mahoney, 600 K street southeast
IN MS own behalf the applicant stated his
PdtrohS were working men, but orderly
he had never violated the law His case
rested.
Jonn Curtin, 1858 NJ street northwest
was reported a number of times by Lieu
tenant Swindels for not properly exposing
MS bar room. and once by Inspector Wood
Ward Tor the same offense He explained
the violations and denied that any attempt
had been made to violate the law
James A. Geary, 9D2 1St street southeast
was charged by the inspector with keeping
a small, dirty place" The lieutenant of
the precinct reported against the place on
the ground that number of ARRAYS had
taken place In and about the place, and
II was not worthy of a license.
Col. W. p. Wood argued in the interest
OF the applicant. Mr.. A. e. Shoemaker.
the attorney of the Anti-Saloon League.
was present during the hearings, and took
an active part opposing the places that had
oao records and urging that the applica-
gan and Michael Sullivan appeared for the
several liquor men.