Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-21
SWEAR TO WARRANTS
Health Inspectors Act Against
Hotel Proprietors.
COMPLETE LAST DETAIL
Managers of Lunchrooms Appear in
Police Court.
JUDGE AUKAM ACTS IN 6 CASES
Imposes Fines in Several Instances.
One Forfeits Collateral-Details
of Testimony.
JUDGE AUKAM ACTS IN 6 CASES

Inspectors Norris and Stoy of the Dis
trict health department late this after
noon appeared in the clerks office of the
Police Court and formally made oath to
the charges filed against o. G. Staples,
proprietor of the Riggs House: Wales J.
Watson, proprietor Of the Regent Hotel,
and Harry E. Mitchell, manager Of the
Howard House, of violation Of the health
regulations in maintaining unclean kitch-
ems and kitchen utensils.
The other charge to which the two in
spectors subscribed this afternoon COM
pletes the last detail necessary in pre-
pairing the warrants for service. and the
latter it is stated. will in all probability
be served this evening, as will four other
warrants for proprietors of alleged +an-
clean lunchrooms sworn to earlier in the
day.
Six Cases Called in Court.
Six cases involving alleged unclean
lunchrooms were disposed of today by
Judge Aukam of the District branch Of
the Police Court. verdicts of guilty were
rendered. The penalties ranged from fines
of S. to the taking Of personal bonds on
condition that the establishment in ques-
tion be closed.
In addition to the six cases in court
this morning one defendant was granted
a continuance until July % and second
defendant forfeited SO collateral. 1t is
stated that the amount was surprise
to the prosecuting officers. as it had been
determined before the issuance of the
warrants that no collateral of less than
S25 would be accepted.
The first case called was that of Charles
f. Burrows. who conducts a lunchroom at
1898 NJ street Georgetown. Health De-
partment Inspectors Norris and Stoy tes-
1su "a and mat xensnay dirty ha
They said particles of food were attached
to cooking utensils, frying pans and boil
ing pots were caked with grease and dirt,
whatever in either the kitchen or dining
room.
Plea Of Defendant.
The defendant contended that he does
not conduct a general lunchroom busi-
ness and that the kitchen Is used only
in the winter. He added that nothing in
the line of food is handled in his place Of
business during the summer. except crabs
and the like: which he sells in bulk The
accused explained that the dirt and dust
found in his cooking utensils was the re-
suit of their not having been used for
several months past. The court imposed
a fine of So which was paid.
Mrs Emma Burrel1. proprietor of
lunchroom at 1906 E street, was the sec
ond defendant. Inspectors Norris and
Stoy testified that the Burrell establish
ment was inspected July IA and found
TO have been badly equipped as to screens
Parts of the place were filled with f1ies
which had easy access to the food while
it was being prepared and served
Mrs Burrell stated that as soon as she
had become aware there was regulation
IN force requiring screens In establish
uents where foed is prepared she pro-
vided the necessary screening. 1t was
stated by the authorities that the de-
fendant had complied with the regula-
visit of the health department inspectors
a fine Of 81 was imposed and paid.
Complies With Requirements.
Mrs. Flora E. Epps. whose place Of
business is at zoos NJ street, was ar
raigned. charged with not properly
screening the place and using unclean
cooking utensils. The inspectors testified
they visited the establishment July 13
and found that neither the dining room
nor the kitchen was properly screened
In addition, they stated, that the cooking
utensils were found unelean.
The defendant explained she was not
aware of the regulation compelling lunch
room proprietors to screen their estab-
lishments throughout and that as soon
the inspectors called her attention to
the matter she took steps to comply with
the requirements. She frankly admitted
that she did not know the condition of
her cooking utensils at the time of the
inspection. stating that she was away at
the time. but was told that just before
the inspectors called they had been used
She gave the court assurances that her
@-to hlt tSh, h1 Ia. nln
possible A fine of s. was imposed.
Just Opened Establishment.
William A. Joyce. having a lunchroom
at 400 131s street. was adjudged guilty
OF failing TO properly screen his establish
ment and maintaining an unclean and in
sanitary place of business. 1t WAS stated
by the defendant and the health Office
inspectors that Joyce had just opened his
lunchroom. and was doing his utmost to
comply with the regulations. Since the
inspection. July II. the defendant has
been making improvements steadily. and
in the course of several days will have
his place in such shape that it will be en-
tirely satisfactory to the authorities. Be
cause of the eNtenuating circumstances
the court announced he would make the
fine only So
The fifth case was that of William j.
Hunter. owner of a small lunchroom at
;}2G3 NJ street. The defendant entered a
plea of guilty. and after nauiring into
the conditions at the place at the time
of its inspection. July 13. fine of s3 was
imposed
Inspectors Norris and Stoy told the
COur; that the defendant had complied
with the regulations and that his place
IS now in a satisfactory condition. Hunter
took the stand to make a statement 10
the court in reference TO his improve
ments. It's as clean as pin now" the
defendant said. Everything is scrubbed
up and the whole place looks like new.
It's the finest room i'm the city. Come
around =
Promises to Close Establishment.
As to the lunchropm of Mrs Sarah
Jones. colored. 1904 * street. the inspect
o.s testified that they visited the estab-
lshment July IL. and found an accumula-
ton of filth. They stated there was no
rum ming water in the kitchen. and tha,
grease. dust and other dirt were thick
about the place The cooking utensils
they testified. were in similar condition
and II was recommended to the court
that the lurcnroom be ordered closed.
1t developed that tie defendant is "a poo,