Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-23
BEFORE EXCISE BOARD
POKER GAME JANUARY IS IN
ROOM 90 OF LOCAL HOTEL.

poker game the 18th Of the month, in
room g. resulted in trouble. Policemen OF
the first precinct, appearing before the ex-
else board today to give testimony In the
case of the Central Hotel Company's ap-
phcation for a reissue of its license, gave
evidence concerning a raid made by them
January 13. when they found about eight
men seated about a table in the "skidoo''
room. 1t was further stated, however, that
the room was rented by a man named
Wade. and Wade assumed all responsible
ity for the room. and he forfeited collateral
In the Police Court on charge of main
tanning gaming table.
Sergeant Lee, Sergeant Hollingberger and
Policemen Samson and Hixon testified con-
corning the alleged frequenting OF the Cen
trail Hotel. at 10th and streets. by women
OF the streets. but Attorney Bell, represent
Ing Herman Ayerstein (Jakey Strauss>, the
manager OF the house, brought out the fact
that Mr. MyerAein did not know personally
cases Of disorder at the Central Hotel dur
ing the past year were cited by the ponce,
and Attorney Shoemaker, asked several
questions regarding the general reputation
OF the house. The case was taken under
advisement by the board.
Another case before the excise board to-
day was that Of Harry d. Nash. proprietor
of saloon at Az and K streets southwest.
precinct police In their report for the year
on the Nash place. and that concerned the
arrest of two men on charge OF disor-
DERBY assembly.
Lieut. James Hartley Sergeant r. e. Lee
and Policeman Mcdonnell of the first pre-
cinct testified when evidence was sought
concerning the propriety OF refssuing the
saloon license of j. r. Morgan, northeast
corner of 14th street and Ohio avenue. All
three declared the reputation of the place
to be bad and that 1t is frequented regu-
larry by women and men from the section
of town in which ii Is located
Statements about the congregation Sun
days of crowds of men about the saloon OF
Joseph Lane 902 1st street southeast were
made by Policemen Springman and Walsh
of the fifth precinct.
The case of William Klausman. 80 9Th
street northwest, went over to later date
because there Is a charge pending In the
Police Court against the applicant
Report by Police.
When the excise board resumed its ses-
sion this afternoon the case of W. T. Har-
vey. proprietor Of the saloon at 2025-27 Vir-
ginia avenue northwest, was called. At
torney A. E. Shoemaker representing the
Anti Saloon League, read the report pre-
pared by policemen of the third precinct, in
which it was stated Harvey was frequently
Intoxicated: that he was hailed into the
Police Court on one occasion on charge OF
permitting his wife to tend bar, and mat
q crowd was almost continuously about the
saloon. The police recommended that
license be not retssued.
Sergeant Williams and Sergeant Evans
and Policemen Walters and Hopkins of the
third precinct, testified that they have had
considerable trouble handling the crowds
of colored men and women who. they said.
make a habit of buying beer in buckets and
drinking 1t on the sidewalk. All Of the Of
fcers said the reputation of the Harvey
saloon was bad. Mr.. Madigan. representing
the saloonkeeper. made the point that the
otn hon ~ NJ
bar she was there simply to collect money
from men who had run accounts for stimu-
lants.
Ibid you ever see Mrs. Harvey behind
the barr" Mr.. Shoemaker asked Policeman
Walters.
Yes" witness replied. ION several occa-
sfons."
since the case was made in the Police
Court?'' go.
yes"
Policeman Hopkins said it was a common
thing to see people drinking beer from
buckets on the street in front Of the saloon.
Mr.. Madgan made a motion for contin-
nance of the case, stating Tat he did not
have opportunity to investigate the circum-
stances and to offer further evidence In be-
half of his client The motion was granted
and the final hearing will be held probably
next week. F.-
The last case of the day was that Of
George N. Gantz of 18th and d streets
northwest, on whose application for q re-
issue of license police of the first precinct
made report of two or three fights and other
disorders during the past year The hearing
was in progress when The Stars report
closed.