Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-12
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRIA
Rslioe Hosi6ed to Investigate Rumon Of Re
vival Of Policy Gambling.
Richard Burnett Fined for CARVING
Shriners Organise a Lodge.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va, February II, 1898.
For several weeks past it has been
rumored that policy games had been re-
sumed in this city. and in several instances
were running at full blast Tt was Just
about one year ago that Sergeant Smith
led successful raid against this class Of
gambling. which very effectually put a
stop to it for the time being.
Owing to the manner in which the game
OF policy Is conducted it was a hard mat
ter to secure sufficient evidence to convict
those supposed to be running the games.
Lieutenant Smith a few days ago in
structed the police to look into this matter,
and stated that they would be held respon-
sible for any policy playing on their beats.
The police are keeping their eyes open, aid
1t will not be a matter of surprise If there
is another raid shortly. 1t is well-known
fact that when the games were broken up
in this city the promoters moved out into
Alexandria county, where they ran the
game without moleStatiOn. 1t Is said that
of late they have grown more bold and are
quietly moving back into the city.
Burnett Fined $50.
In the Police Court this morning Mayor
Simpson imposed a fine of so on Richard
Burnett. Burnett stated that he was in
conversation with frierd when Mankin
passed and addressed an insulting remark
to him, to which he paid no attention. He
claims tina. Mankin then made a threat,
and fearing him, he QBurnetD procured
revolver and started home. When passing
an alley on Commerce street he says Man.
kin jumped out and started to hit him with
a brick, and he fired twice to brighten Man
kin. When arrested .32-caliber revolver
was found on Burnett's person.
The evidence did not agree with the
claims of Burnett, and Mayor Simpson i'm
posed the fine for carrying concealed wea
ponS.
COlOred Mystic Shriners.
Under the sanction of the Imperial Grand
Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine of Masonry of
North and South America, of which John j.
Jones C33d degree) of Chicago. ILL.,, is the
most imperial grand potentate. a Mystic
Shrine was organized in this city last night
under the name of Magnus Temple of Al
exaudria, in honor of the Virginia deputy.
The following officers were elected: Illus
trious grand potentate, Magnus l.. Robin
son: chief rabban. Rev. r. B. Robinson;
illustrious assistant rabban, Sharock Jack
son; illustrious most high priest and proph
ct, Rev. r. H. Robinson, Cumberland. Md;
oriental guide, Frank Williams treasurer,
w. c. Payne; recorder, w. A. Carter; first
"a
ceremonial master, Philip Brown; captain
of the guard, Rev. j. +. Waters.
Port of Alexandria.
The matter of consolidating the ports of
Alexandria and Georgetown and locating
the Office of the collector of the port at
Georgetown has caused antagonism on the
part of Alexandrians, and steps have been
taken to get the Virginia delegation in Con-
gress to oppose the consolidation, or else
to have Alexandra as the port of entry for
Washington. President Harlow of the
Business Mems League, has called on Sen
ator Daniel and Representative Rixey in
regard to the matter.
Special Sermon.
Rev. ]. T. Williams, pastor of the South
ern Methodist Church, will preach a special
sermon tomorrow night, taking as his SUBJ
ject 1.-The Messiah of the Old Testament"
This Is the third of series Of sermens he
has been preaching on the Old Testament.
EpwOrth League Meeting.
In the Southern Methodist Church last
night there was largely attended meet
ing of the Epworth League. at which the
following recently elected officers were in
stalled: F. J. Pollard, president; j. F.
Meyers. first vice president: Mrs. ]. q.
Cockey. second vice president; Miss Anna
Summers. third vice president; Julian Y
Williams secretary; Miss Margaret Young
treasurer; Miss Rebecca Pollard librarian
After the installation a reception was held
and Miss Rebecca Pollard sang a delightful
solo.
Selling without License
Some time during yesterday Justice ]. o.
Kirby of Fairfax county learned that a
man giving his name as P. O'Brien was
selling goods in Fairfax county without a
license V1Istjcp
O'Brien, but telephoned to this city, ask
ing that the man be arrested should he
return with team he had hired here.
OBrfen. 1t Is thought. must have gotten
wind of the matter, for he returned the
team by a messenger and took a train for
Washington.
River improvements.
Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, president Of the Bust
ness mems League. will endeavor to get a
delegation Of citizens to go to Washington
Monday to appear before the congressional
commerce committee and urge the neces-
sity of action locking to the Improvement
OF the Potomac river at the Kettle Bot
toms. The delegation will also enter a pro-
test against Secretary Cages suggestion
that the Washington and Alexandria Gus
toms districts be consolidated.
Brevities.
Mount Vernon Council. Daughters of
America, had a largely attended meeting
last night. Several new members were sd-
mitted
The committee on rules and regulations
Of the A. L. L gymnasium will submit their
report at the meeting Monday night.
''Sharps and Flats" the local musical or
ganization. has decided to produce the
opera Patience" in May.
DR.. c. C. Stewart Of Washington gave an
interesting lecture on Hygiene and Dr.
etics," yesterday afternoon, before the pu-
pills Of the John Hay Normal and Indus
trial School.
vESTRYMEN RESIGN.
Churchmen Decline to Serve OWING to
Differences of Opinion.