Evening star., 1896-08-04
AL ExANDRIA AFFAIRS
Raid on an Illegal Liquor and Gambling
Place.
Other Local Notes From Down the
River of Interest to All
--. .-.. Classes OF Readers.

ginia, was again thrown into an uproar
last night when Sheriff Palmer, assisted by
Deputies Baldwin, Graham and Brown.
raided the bar room and gambling den OF
Harry Chandler. Ever since Chandler has
been In Jail in this city for conducting
gambling house on the same premises the
business has been conducted by a man
named Robert Gilmore. Shortly after o
o'clock the sheriff and his deputies entered
the saloon, which was crowded. Behind
the bar were Cotton Nelson, brother of
John Nelson, who killed Deputy Hines
during raid at jackson City some time
ago. and two young men who are common
ly called ''Dick'' and Bob" There were
two bar rooms in the building. which is
on the left-h" nd side Of the railroad track
nearest to Washington. For some time
past 1t has been Cuspicioned that speak
easy was running in full blast. When
the officers entered there was not the
slightest resistance on the part of any
one present, and sufficient evidence was
secured to convict the 1nen. The sheriff,
not being satisfied with what he had DONE
proceeded to a room back of the bar
where he found gambling of every descrip-
ton being carried on. Several of the play
ers were arrested and held as witnesses.
Mr.. Charles Mudd, proprietor of sa-
loon few doors south of Chambers or Gil
more's place, was placed in charge Of the
premises after the raid
The sheriff with his prisoners then pro-
oeeded to the house of Squire Lane,
winch is about two miles from the scene
OF the raid. The squire had evidently
been informed that his services would be
needed, for he met the party at the door.
1t was exactly 12:30 o'clock when the
Squire opened his court. Gilmore was
arrafSned on two separate charges, one for
conducting a gambling house. and the
ether for selling liquor without license
He was found guilty on both charges, and
hned 800 or six months in Jail on each
charge. Not having the necessary
change" about him he was taken to the
Alexandria Jail and locked up.
Police Court.
Mayor Thompson this morning disposed
of the following cases:
Mrs. George Baur, arrested by Officer
Ferguson; charge, selling liquor on Sum
day and without license; decision re-
served.
Joseph Holland. colored. arrested by Of
ficer Dean; charge. assault and beating Car
rie Miller, colored; fined So.
Edward GraySon, colored, arrested by
Officer Ticer: charge, refusing to work OH
the chain gang; put on bread and water
diet until he changes his mind.
George Lamb, arrested by Officer Sher-
wood; charge maliciously shooting his
brother, Saml. Lamb: dismissed, as it was
clearly shown that the shooting was done
in self f-defenSe.
Martha Thomas. colored. arrested by Of
f1cer Young; charge. permitting nuisance
to remain on her premises; fined $50.
William Clark, Samuel Madderson and
Arthur Mankin, arrested by Officers Bea ch
and Lyles; charge, gambling; fined IS each.
John Robinson, colored, arrested b. Of
ficer Beach; charge, vagrancy; was given
thirty days on the gang.
A Narrow Escape.
DR.. Hamilton Howard Of this city met
with a serious accident at the farm of
on Sunday night last by being thrown out
OF his buggy. 1t appears that the doctor
was driving a spirited horse, when it be-
came frightened and ran away, throwing the
doctor out. He was picked up in un-
conscious condition, and carried to Judge
Norton's house. close by, and DIR. Hairslip
summoned. Upon examina ton it was found
that his right ear had been torn COM
pletely out of the socket, and that he was
otherwise bruised about the body. He was
brought to his home in this city last night
and this morning he was considered out of
danger.
The regular monthly meeting of r. E.
Lee Camp of Conferedate Veterans was
held in their rooms on St. Asaph street last
night. Only routine business was trans
acted.
Mr.. P. ]. Dempsey and Miss Ester Demp-
sey have returned home from a pleasant
visit to Virginia Beach.
A little child of Mr.. Beauregard Atwell,
while playing in a yard on Royal street
yesterday, had a narrow escape from fall
ing into deep we'll. He was discovered by
his playmates hanging by his knees, head
downward.
Rev. Clarence E. Ball of Grace Episcopal
Church was yesterday called to Stratford,
Conn.,, where his father is seriously i'll.
Mrs. A. r. Luckett of Baltimore is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. ]. b. Watkins, in
this city.
Mr.. L. NJ. Blackford of the Episcopal
High School, near this city, has gone 10
Europe to spend six weeks.
Miss Mamie Lyles, who has been visiting
friends in Carroll county, Nd, has return
ed to her home in this city.