Evening star., 1897-01-16
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
The Policy Gases and the Mas Meeting to
Be Held.
Local Notes Of General and Espectay
Interest to Residents and
Taxpayers.
Evening Star Bureau.
No. 121 North Washington 81


Aiexa1drfa, Va, January 10. 1897.
All Is quiet along the Potomac" so far
as the policy war is concerned but IL is be-
lfeved TO be the smoldering fire that will
break out into roaring blaze when the
cases OF the gamblers come up for trial
before Mayor Thompson In the police court
Monday night
There are no new developments since the
extensive report of The Star Thursday
evening. though at any time new arrests
may be made. The proprietors writer's and
runners may be seen on street corners
quietly discussing the situation and await
ing the action of the courts. Common
wealth's Attorney Leonard Marbury is busy
arranging the warrants used I'm the raid.
In which 1t is said there are some serious
defects.
Sergeant Smith has issued instructions to
every member Of his squad to watch these
poicy dens with eagle eyes. and IL there
Is any sign OF business being resumed to
raid them again and again. Il am deter
mined, said Sergeant Smith, to the re-
porter for The Star. That there shall be
no more policy playing in this city as long
as l am on the force. If i can prevent Il.
no matter what the consequences may be-
Sergeant Smith is fearless i'm his deter
mination to break up this business. and
Will do so at any cost. He has made many
friends in this matter, who VIII stand by
him to the last.
moved their headquarters to Rosslyn,
where they are i'm full operation. the rum
ners and writers coming to this city to
solicit business. If they are detected they
will be arrested.
The city council will be asked to amend
the ordinance in regard to policy playing
so as to make it a crime for one 10 have
policy shops or drawings on the person.
This will greatly facilitate matters as
this business is contributed to largely by
runners, who go over certain routes
Every day to solicit and carry business to
the main office-receiying a commission on
all business written and a percentage OF
the winnings If there are any.
An amusing incident happened in Rice's
saloon on Hard Corner" yesterday after
noon.
An old darky walked into the saloon and
said to the proprietor: What's good dis
mornin'. boss?' Before Mr.. Rice could
saloon. spoke up:
In tell yer"
What's dat?"
why, 'sturbance row."
What's 'sturbance row, never heard OF
no such row."
We'll you see, it's dis away: 'sturbance
row is CT count of de 'sturbance dey's he'd
wild de plice: hits LILA; sure winner"
How you know hits l-11-l4?"
Well you see hits one sergeant, eleven
pliceHen an foteen prisoners"
The old darky went OF to play "'stur-
bance row." feeling assured that such
signs were boI nd to win.
There was meeting of several ministers
and others last night, and arrangements
were made for a big mass meeting tomor-
row afternoon at O'Clock commendatory
of Sergt. Smiths actions, al which rcso-
lutions, which have already been drawn
up, will be passed, assuring Sergt. Smith
OF the hearty cooperation and support of
all the honest citizens of this community
in his effort to suppress vice.
Brotherhood Gymnasium.
After tomorrow night an initiation fee of
81 in addition to the monthly dues OF 80
cents will be charged for membership in
the new gymnasium. under the auspices Of
the Brotherhood CT st. Andrew.
The brotherhood will give concert Mon
day night at the Opera House, for the bene-
fit of the gymnasium Some of the best
talent of this and other cities have volun-
teered to appear, and pleasant entertain-
ment Is assured.
Daughters of America.
Mount Vernon Council. Daughters OF
America, held an interesting meeting in
Good Templars' Hall. on South Fairfax
street, last night. A degree team from
Mespeh Council of Washington was pres
ent and had charge of the initiation Of
eight candidates who were presented. The
Washingtonians being among the numher.
A very pleasant evening was speri.
Notes.
Miss Anne Reeves of Charlottesville Va,
is visiting the Misses Herbert on North
Washington street
Oriental Lodge. Knights of Pythias, held
their regular weekly meeting last night.
Capt G. A. Mushhack has returned from
Danville.
A flag pole has been erected on the new
Hydraulian engine house.