The evening times., 1896-05-12

1t is apparent that the Donneny license
controversy, like Banquo's ghost, Will not
down at the bidding of the excise board.
1t Is likely TO again arise in another form
and before another tribunal, and the Four
teenth street grocer may still have use Tor
his lawyer in further defense OF his position
Attorney Nathaniel Wilson, who repre-
sented Hon. John w. Foster aud others
before $he excise board in the matter OF
protest against the licensing of Donnelly.
called at the District Building today and
obtained a copy of the report made by In
spector woodward of his canvu IS s1mong
residents of the neighborhOOd for an express
sion of views.
When iuterrogated as to the intentions
of the protestants Mr.. Wilson replied that
he could not say what would be done.
In case further proceedings shall be had'
Mr.. Wilson said, it will be in the COURTS
The attorney had with him large
bundle OF papers, which evidently embraced
| the record Of the case up to date. These
| will doubtless form the basis OF future
action upon the part OF the opponents OF
| the license.
MANY DRAWN INTO 1T.
| Lately 1t has been developed that many of
\
trict. Congressman included, have been
drawn into the controversy, some favoring
and others opposing the license. The Com
missioners were interviewed by many or
the distinguished citizens, and they are
understood to have been urged to inter-
cede with the board of excise.
1t really appeared to be considered as
question OF influence, and even ex-Gov.
l his r q nfsta
! being in favor OF Donnelly. He is known
to have called on the board and made a
strong protest against what ne designated
as an act Of persecution upon the part of
the protestants.
Donneilys interests up to the time when
the case got into the courts were in the
hands of Mr.. Frank Madigan. but at the
inception OF the legal proceedings Attor,
ney W. F. Mattingiy was employed, and
after a long delay, the details of which
have been given in The Times. the board
decided in Mr.. Donnelly's favor.
The continuation or this celebrated case
should it be revived in the courts. VIII be
watched with interest. II may be that an
lapplication will be made for a warrant for
Mr.. DonneIIy upon the charge that he Is
selling liquor tnIa " fully. This is based
| upon Tile tlistl tue "hS ,
issued.
IL Is not believed that Attorney Pugh
Will authorize the issuance of warrau
under the circumstances. the excise boa rd
having extraordinary powers confe rFed
by law.
ON .ihrr step may be taken by appIi
cation direct TO the higher court. but until
the attorne Us conclude their deliberations
and announce their program. tiIeir future
course Is n mere matter of conjecture.
ANTI IsALOON INDIGNATION.
The excise board this morning authorized
the issuance of license to John Morris
at No 2TOO X street northwest Attorney
Shoemaker. of the Anti Saloon League ex
pressed a great ceal OF Indignation whef
he was informed OF this action.
1t was a case i'll which he had taken grea
interest. since number of residents IN th'
ncighborbood had placed in his hands a
an addition to his general objections, thei
strong protests against the presence o
the saloon in proximity to their residences
Mr. Shoemaker believed that the board
having discretionary powers. would hee
the expressions Of disapproval, notwitt
st Standing ma Jority Of the residents ha
signed the application for license.
The board refused to license the forme
occupant OF the premises, man name
Cook and as the objection was not to tn
individual but to the saloon, the opposin
attorney hoped to knock Morris out upo
the arguments that defeated Cook.
The license was approved by p ma iorit
vote of the board, one member obJeoting
aud the icensee was required to sign
stipulation obligating him to close hi
saloon at 0 o'clock every night except Sat
urday aud also requiring him to keel
crowds from congregating about his prem
ises.
Miss Agnes E. Browne, residing at NJ
1854 Binney street, applied to the Com
missioners for a permit 10 remove franz
l house from Bnney street to Spring roaC
but was denied the privilege, upon tn
grounds that the highway extension plaI
contemplate the widening of Spring roa
to 100 feet. The plans for arrying OF
the highway act provisions are being prose
cuted with dispatch.
The Commissioners have asked Senate
Allison, chairman of the Senate Commit te
, on Appropriations, to SO amend the pen,
ing deficiency bill as to make availab
, for 1897 any unexpended balance OF Gu
rent garbage appropriation that may r
main on hand June so, 1896.
Building Inspector Brady returned toda
from brief sojourn at the seaside, whith'
he went for rest and recreation. 1t is
fair presumption that if the circus had al
vertised to remain here three days instea
: of two, the chief of the building departmer
: would have postponed his return until I
= morrow.
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