Evening star., 1898-07-09
AT FAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Proposed Test of License Law Relating to
Slot Machines.
Stranger Suspected of Horse Stealing
Cases in Mayors COurt-Gen-
eraI and Personal.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. 529 King street.
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ALEX ANDRIA Va July O. 1898

ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 9. 1898.
In accordance with notice issued by
Mayor George L. Simpson that all saloon
keepers running slot machines on their
premises shall be arrested, Policeman
knight yesterday afternoon had orders is
sued for the arrest of Charles Fleisch-
mann & Son and Mr.. Louis Brill. The or
ders of the mayor were issued on the COM
plants of violation of the state law.
This morning the cases were brought up
before the mayor, who postponed hearing
until Monday morning. The punishment
for the violation of this law is the same as
that prescribed for the violation of all Ii
cense laws. Licenses were granted to sew
eral saloon keepers in the city, under pro-
test from them and in order to permit the
above named saloon keepers to test the
validity of the law in the higher courts Of
the state the warrants for their arrest were
Issued.
Theft Suspected.
A young man, apparently stranger
went to the livery stable of Mr.. James
Patterson yesterday afternoon and hired
horse and buggy. Up to noon today he had
not returned. The man stated that he was
negotiating with Capt r. F. Knox of this
city for the purchase of country home.
Nh Patterson notified the police. and they
are en- the lookout for the supposed thief.
Thls Is the second team that has been
stolen from the same stables during the
past two mCnthE.
Accidentally Injured.
Mr.. De w. Aitcheson, while superintend
ing the erection of scme machinery at his
wood and coal yard yesterday afternoon
was struck by a rod from the engine, il
having become detached. Mr. Aitcheson
received a violent blow on the shoulder
and was painfully hurt. He was assisted
to his home, where he received proper med
ical attention.
Funeral of Mr.. Powell.
The funeral of the late Lucien Powell,
who was killed by train In Elizabeth, n
j., Wednesday last, took place yesterday
afternoon from the residence Of his uncle,
Mr.. Lee Wright, on Upper Duke street.
The interment was in Bethel cemetery.
and the service was conducted by Rev. J.
H. Butler of the Baptist Church.
Mayors Court.
Mayor George L.. Simpson this morning
disposed of the following cases: Harry
Baker, charged with contempt of court;
dismissed. Mary Rich, charged with an as
sault on Mary Pleice; fined $3.50. John
son Gibbs, charged with stealing eggs; dis
missed. VIII HolliDger, charged with an
assault; dismissed.
General and Personal.
Mr.. Fred. Rocker, jr., is indisposed at his
he me on Upper Prince street.
Mr.. Bethrone and Mrs. Church were
quietly married last night by Rev. j. H.
Butler.
The grand jury term of the corporation
court will begin Monday next
The tenth annual excursion of the Young
Mems Sodality Lyceum to River View will
take place on the 18th instant.
At a meeting of the OlS Dominion Boat
Club two new members were elected
Randall. the evangelist" marched up
King street this morning with Bible in
his hand singing to the public.
A large number of members of Company
F, Sd Regiment, Virginia Volunteers, were
in town today on brief furloughs.