Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-25
A. A. HOEHLING. Jr., Trustee,
Kellogg building.
BLAIR LEE. Trustee,
Fendall building.
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
Judge Henderson Lectures the Con-
stabulary, Alleging Neglect of Duty.

Special Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, June "a, 1902.
1t is believed that effective move has
finally been made against the lawlessness
of various kinds that has been steadily on
the increase throughout Montgomery
county for number of years. This morn
ing, in response to the summons of the
court, Constables White, Beavers, Gibson
and Sullivan appeared before Judge James
B. Henderson of the circuit court. They
were informed by the judge that they were
brought before him for the purpose
of being formally acquainted with the law
less conditions existing in the county, es-
pecially along the Conduit road. The judge
stated that he had received information,
from a source which left no doubt in his
mind, that gambling of different kinds has
for long time past fiourished along that
thoroughfare, and that in that section, as
we'll as in other sections of the county the
local option law Is boldly violated. The
continuance of these resorts, the Judge
stated, was the fault of the consta bulary
of the county, who, he declared, have, Tn
til very recently. made no apparent effort
to accomplish their suppression. He no.
titled the constables as well as tie ether
officers of the county that If these places
are not broken up within a reasonable time
he would call the grand jury together in
special session and keep it in session until
law and order is restored. He stated that
the county commissioners ought to make
an appropriation for the purpose of having
these notorious resorts under the daily sur
VIGILANCE of the constables, and said he
proposed to make personal application to
the commissioners for an appropriation for
this purpose.
A number of witnesses were examined.
the testimony being in regard to various
places along the Conduit road. 1t was
clearly established that for the. past two
months pool room has been in full blast
there. and that poker room also exists,
and that number of roulette tables end
slot machines, as well as numerous bar
rooms, are daily in operation.
Before adjourning court Judge Hender-
son took occasion to again warn the officers
that they must do their full duty or run
the risk Of being indicted for nonfeasance
in Office.
1t is believed that the action of Judge
and will result in a much closer observance
Of law, not only along the Conduit road,
but throughout the county.
1t Will be recalled that few days ago
Sheriff Collier and his deputies raided the
pool room at the River View Turf Club and
that the alleged proprietors are now under
bail aggregating $500 for their appearance
for trial.
The funeral of Mr.. John w. Warner, a
prominent and respected citizen of this
town, who died suddenly Sunday afternoon
OF erysipelas. took place at 4:30 o'clock
this afternoon from Christ Episcopal
the deceased from different sections of the
county and other places being in attend
ance. The services were conducted by
Bishop Henry Y. Satteriee. assisted By Rev.
Thomas ]. Packard. rector of the church.
The Rockville lodge Of Masons, of which
the deceased was an honored member, at
tended in a body, and at the grave con-
Quoted services peculiar to the order Judge
James B. Henderson. Capt. John Mcdonald
and Messrs Spencer c. Jones Hatterslev
w. Talbot Alexander Muncaster. Thomas
Dawson. Philip D. Laird and Phfiandsr r.
Stansbury were the palibearers The floral
tributes were numerous and handsome. The
interment was at Rockville cemetery
Rev. Thomas j. Packard, rector Of Christ
Episcopal Church, this place, OBLIGATED at
the marriage yesterday afternoon OF Mr..
George William McLendon of Montgomery.
Ala, and Miss Claudine Emerson Of Lynch
burg, Va The ceremony was performed
at the Episcopal rectory here, and shortly
afterward the newly married couple left
for Washington, The young folks wee
probably runaways. :.
/ A license was issued here this morning
for the marriage OF Mr.. Ciageett C. Hilton
and Miss Lonnie Brosius, both OF Barnes
Vile, this county.