Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-04
AFFAIRS IN Al EXANDRIA
Police Commissioners Make Changes in
Rules Governing the Force.
Slight Fire on Fairfax Street--Day's
Proceedings In Police COurt--
General and Personal.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, August T. 1898.
The police commissioners, consisting of
Messrs. Price, Lindsey, Tackett and Bry-
ant, with Mayor Simpson presiding, met
last night at o'clock in the mayors Of
flee and adopted the following rules for
the future government of the force:
The officer on duty will be required to
visit the men on their beats at least twice
instead of once each night; when not visit
ing the men, the officer on duty must be at
the station house; when he leaves the sta
ton house for the rounds, he must inform
the officer In charge of the station the route
he intends to follow, in order that in case of
emergency his whereabouts may be easily
ascertained, and instead of the rule, chang
ing polieeman's beat only once In two
months, the mayor will now change them
at his own discretion.
The report on the mayors action In the
recent suspension case of Lieut.. Smith was
presented, and after some discussion
unanimously approved.
A report on the charges against Officers
Proctor and Lyles was also presented. Both
officers were fully acquitted.
The commissioners, having transacted all
business before them, adjourned at
o'clock.
Fire on North Fairfax.
About 8 o'clock this morning small
gasoline stove III the kitchen of Mrs. John
L. Smiths residence on North Fairfax
street exploded, ca, sing fire. The alarm
was turned in and the department quickly
Responded. but before the engines could get
to the scene Of action the flames had been
extinguished by Lieut. Smith and Officer
Knight, with the assistance of several cit
liens. Very little damage was done.
Proceedings in Police Court.
Mrs. Harrison, who keeps a stall in the
market, was in court this morning to an
swer the charge against her son for hsck-
steering eggs without a license; case dis
missed.
John Petit, charged with leaving res
taurant without paying his bill, was fined
$3.50.
Richard Riley, charged with disorderly
conduct, was fined $3.50.
Lomax, all colored, were charged with
fighting and disorderly conduct Frank
Payne was dismissed and the other two
were fined $3.50 each.
Florence knight, colored, charged with
disorderly condu It, was fined $50
Gilman beavers was sent to the work
house for thirty days as Vagrant.
CITY school Board.
The school board will hold its annual
meeting tonight in: Peabody Hall. 1t is
understood the list of new school books
prepared by the state. board of education
will then be presented and the choice of
books to be used in the Alexandria public
schools will be made. Probably new gram
mars and histories will be adopted.
Brief Mention.
Jackson Council No. 30, ]. o. U. A. NJ,
met last night in its hall on South Fair
fax street. Three new members were re-
ceived.
The Kings Daughters Of Mt. Vernon gave
supper last night in the lunch room at
Mt Vernon which was attended by several
from Alexandria.
Alice Page, the colored girl who a few
days since swallowed d large dose of poi
son, has recovered.
The Rev. N. b. Masters, pastor of Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church. is spending
month in New York vacation.
Miss Sophie Tackett has returned from
a short stay in New York greatly improved
in health.