Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-25
Judgment Arrested in Mary.
land Lunchr00m Case.
N00NIN GETS WARRANT
Proprietor Of Place Deposits Collat-
eral for Appearance.
DENIES INSPECTORS STORY
Court Fines c. II. Howe, Who Has
Renovated His Place-Warrants
for Baker and BARRIERS.

With the arrest OF judgment and dis
missal from custody, the case against
William II. Plummer. manager OF the
Maryland duick-lunch room. charged with
maintaining an insanitary kitchen and
appurtenances, at the instance of the
health department. on daily before Acting
Judge Aukam OF the Police Court for the
past three days. was finally settled. this
morning, so far as the charge relates to
Plummer.
Arthur Peters. counsel for Plummer.
made a motion for arrest of judgment,
alleging that Plummer has been wrong
fully charged. in that he was the occu-
pant rather than the owner OF the place.
The court sustained the motion and dis
missed the defendant.
The information and warrant prepared
in advance yesterday for the apprehen-
sion OF John J. Noonin. as proprietor or
the lunchroom In question. was then
served. Mr.. Noonin was compelled to de-
post So collateral for his appearance to
answer the same charge originally lodged
against Plummer, with the exception that
the papers accuse Noonin as the owner
of the lunchroom.
Wrongfully Accused, Says Noonin.
Both Mr.. Noonin and Mr. Plummer
deny the truthfulness of the testimony
given by Inspector Gala CHER at the
opening of the case Thursday morning
last. In speaking of his establishment
at 1908 Pennsylvania avenue this morn
ing. Mr.. Noonin said:
Il intend to carry this case against
me to the highest courts possible in
case of an adverse decision. ] have been
wrongfully accused.
Immediately after the inspection OF
my establishment by the health depart
ment / threw open all parts Of the place
for minute inspection by any one who
desired to make one. Many persons
availed themselves of this opportunity.
las a result all have expressed them
selves as thoroughly satisfied with the
cleanliness which they saw. My estab-
lishments are open for inspection at all
times"
The proceedings in the Maryland quick
lunch room case have been complicated by
the contention. supported by today's rni-
ing of the court, that the wrong man was
charged in the original information. Dur
ing the course of the tria. day before yes
terday counsel for the defense noted an
exception after all the testimony was In.
alleging that the owner of the estaohsn-
ment. instead of the occupant shouio
have been made defendant.
The exception was carried over until
yesterday by the court for a decision. AT
yesterdays session the presiding judge
announced that he refused to rule on the
exception. as 1t was improperly before
him. In consequence he found the de-
PENDANT guilty as charged.
The case was again continued until To-
day for sentence. which was followed by
the motion for the arrest of judgment this
consequence of the several motions ana
rulings the record of the case Is volumi-
nous.
It is expected that the ease against Mr..
Noonin, charging him with the offense OF
maintaining an insanftary lunchroom, Will
be called for trial next week.
One Lunch Man Convicted.
The only other health department cru
SADIE case in the Police Court today was
that of Charles H. Howe, the proprietor
Of lunchroom located at 614 18th street
northwest. A verdict of guilty was found
and the defendant was fined So.
The establishment in question was OFF,
cially examined by Inspectors Stoy and
Norris. July IA last. They testified to
finding the kitchen and its appliances in
an unclean and insanitary condition They
mention specifically the cooking uten-
sils. tables and the floor.
1t was stated by the prosecuting OFF,
GERS that all requirements of the health
department had since been complied with
and the establishment is at present In
good condition. In view of this the light
fine was imposed.
In the request for the first warrant the
health department alleges that the bakery
establishment of Frank Cristando of ISL
Harrison street, Anacostia, was ofhcially
examined by Inspector Duenner. July %.
and was found unclean and unwholesome.
1t is alleged specifically that at the time
of the inspection Duenner found an UNI
clean and insanitary floor. unclean bread
trays, tables and bread pan chests.
The information filed also alleges that
the establishment was not properly
screened so as to keep flies and insects
from gaining access to baked and I'M
baked bread.
The health department also requests a
warrant for the arrest of Morgan Merritt
and Matthew Merritt. whom they charge
Jointly with falling at all times to keep
a clean and sanitary barber shop at 3048
NJ street.
The place was inspected July 90 by
Health Department Inspector Gallagher.
who alleges specifically that the accused
men were found to be using in their trade
unclean hair brushes. unclean combs. ra-
zors. clippers, shaving mugs. shaving
brushes and wash bowls. 1t is also al
legged that no suitable sterilizing solution
was found in the establishment.
It is expected that informations and war
rants will be duly sworn to Monday MORN
ing and service made by the police either
Moudoy evening or Tuesday.