Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-22
HAPPENINGS IN ALEXANDRIA
ARREST OVER NON-PAYMENT
CAUSES REVELATION.
Cafe Proprietor's Clerk Held for VIC
lating Byrd Liquor Law-Park
Dedication April 80.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va, December -, 1905.
Affairs took turn at police headquar-
tiers this morning when a we'll dressed
man, apparently about thirty-five years
old. giving his name as David Way, Ashe-
vile, \. c., was brought before Chief
Goods on complaint of the proprietor of
Greek lunchroom, who charged him with
falling to pay the full amount for a lunch
he had purchased.
Way was badly frightened over the
prospect of arrest. He produced all the
money he had in his possession. which
was So cents. His bill was, however, 70
cents. and the proprietor was obdurate
that he receive all his money. Finally it
| looked as If the matter would be settled
satisfactorily when Way turned his coat
over to the man. valued at $50. as collat-
eral for his bill. At this point of the pro-
Way had purchased. The Greek said
that besides his luncheon he had sent out
and procured bottle of imported ale,
valued a % cents, for Way.
The complainant was thereupon told
that he had violated the Byrd liquor law
by either giving or selling intoxicants as
he was apparently under the influence of
liquor at the time. The complainant said
he did not know it was wrong, and added
his clerk did it.
Shortly afterward the clerk, Nick Privo-
los. was ushered before the chief, and he
was required to furnish surety in the
sum OF 200 for his appearance In the
police court and Way was also locked
up. Both parties will be given a hearing
In the police court tomorrow morning
Robert Lewis, colored, of Fairfax coun-
~. was arrested this morning by Police
man ferguson on charge of carrying
concealed weapons. 1t is alleged that
Lewis and another negro last night ter
ror1Zed the occupants of several saloons
In the northeastern section of the city by
hourlshing large ~ caliber six-shooter
Policemen Beach and Rewlett saw Lewis
and the other man at King and Fayette
streets. The men We're peering into the
cellar OF the Hotel Kramer. When uues-
toned they told the police they had
dropped fve-dollar bill. At the sug-
gestion of the police they abandoned the
search and said they would return this
morning. Early this morning Policemen
Beach and Rawlett found the pistol in
stead OF the money. Policeman Ferguson
was placed to watch for the men to re-
up and he was taken in custody 1t is
expected that his pal will be arrested
this afternoon.
Elks Entertain.
Members of Alexandria Lodge No. 75s
b. T. O. E., made merry last night at
big Christmas social session at it's hall
invited guests. The exercises opened at
O'Clock promptly, and an interesting
musical and literary program was given
by local and Washington talent. Speeches
were made during the evening by Repre-
sentative Carlin and others
a feature OF the entertainment was
what was known as Dyke Lodge Nc Z
liza" They were attired in picturesque
country suits, with straw hats and they
carried musical instruments and material
ly assisted in entertaining. A number of
jokes by Harry Fleischmann ELECTED much
applause. Those comprising the country
lodge were c. Il. Marshall Harry Fleisch-
| mann. J. Edward Shinn. Jacob Brill. f.
NJ Anderson, ]. Fred Birrell, c. r. Cation.
Herman Friedlander, r. NJ. Latham, Cecil
Hufty and T. T. Marshall.
| During the evening songs were given by
MessrS George Evans and Forrest Bir-
rell. and AL Grifith OF Washington gave
several limitations. Many new and novel
features were introduced J. w. Bales
was chairman of the committee in charge
| Announcement was made this morning
that the George Washington Park will be
| formally dedicated April 30 next with i'm
pressive ceremonies. Many notabIes will
| be invited to be present and make adj
| dresses. That date will mark the 10th
anniversary OF Washington's inaugural
and for this reason it was decided upon
1t was at first planned to have the ded-
! ication February % next This was
changed. however. owing to the uncer-
| tainty OF the weather at that time
| Robert Catlett OF Richmond Va has
| formally announced his candidacy for the
Office of attorney general of the state in
the democratic primary which will be held
next year. Mr.. Catlett has written letters
! to a number of Alexandrians in behalf of
his campaign. For the past seven years
he has been connected with the Office of
the attorney general. and for nearly three
years has served as his assistant
| In the police court this morning the case
| Of Walter Moore and Walter Sloper
charged with assaulting Robert r. Down
ham, was continued until tomorrow after
noon owing to the absence of witnesses
| for the defense.
The Sunday school of the Second Pres
byterian Church will hold its annual
| Christmas celebrations al that church at
| 1880 o'clock tomorrow night.