Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-05
Record Of Minor oReuses.

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Record of Minor oRenses.
The record Of minor offenses for the
cording to the report. oo34 cases for VIOLA
lions of the dog-muzzling order. 734 cases
chargeable to the health regulations, 1876
cases on account OF licenses, 26S cases
growing out Of the enforcement of the
food law, 1855 cases for violation of po-
lice regulations, 1.491 cases for speed
ing and IS cases for failure to abide by
plumbing regulations.
In addition to these, vagrancy was
charged in 1.O67 cases and there were
1912 entries where intoxication required
on the part Of the police.
Among the misdemeanor cases, 1929 de-
PENDANTS were held for assault, while 2i2
arrests were made for the carrying of
concealed weapons. There were 1850
animals, and in 7.022 instances persons
were held responsible for disorderly con-
duct. Under the latter charge. the re-
port shows there were 1,5OO less cases
than during the previous year.
There were 10 arrests for giving liquor
to minors, - for keeping bars open on
Sundays and 10 for keeping unlicensed
bars. The report shows that there was
an Increase in the number Of non-support
cases, 537 being held, as compared with
sos in 1910. There We're 1916 cases where
the violators were convicted of petit ar
ceny, whereas in 1910 there were 1857.
Arrested for Drunkenness.
Habitual drunkenness numbered 49l
cases, 40 OF which were held by the
court, as compared with 476 for the pre-
vious year. In 1913 cases the police had
to hold subjects on the charge Of insan-
ity. of which number 1874 were adjudged
demented. as against 143 for the previous
twelve months. Gambling houses figured
in IA convictions, with 81 for per-
hitting gambling. An even hundred i'm
dividuals were convicted OF throwing
missiles into the street, and ii for turn
ing in false fire alarms.
The report shows that the detective
branch Of the service was responsible for
,sM arrests S2S OF which resulted in
money and property recovered is given
at $44. S24.11.
Rapidly extending improvements and
increases In the populations Of the sew
enth. ninth, tenth and eleventh police
precincts, which reach to the Maryland
boundary. are the> principal reasons ad
by Maj. Sylvester for an enlarge
ment Of the police patrol force.
''On the principle that those con-
and residing in the less densely popu-
lated sections should have afforded them
a protection equal to that extended to
those living in the more congested locali-
ties. the District is justly entitled to
larger police patrol force" states the
report. 1.-The result of police activity
would justify the same conclusion"
Control Of Traffic.
Referring to traffic conditions, the
report states that there has been a
general Improvement in this respect.
but that there still remains a number
of reforms to be accomplished.
The District regulations are in good
form as far as they CO." states the re-
port, but recommendations Of this de-
partment are now with the honorable
Commissioners looking to their ad-
ditiOn and completion. These relate
and other movements, to driving away
from the curb to permit others to ap-
proach, to the right wheel standing Of
vehicles at the curb. and others regard
ed as necessary. Authority should also
be had for constructing regulation sign
trict, such as heavy vehicles keep to
the right slow down. and similar
warnings"
Reports on Poolrooms.
The recommendation concerning the
closing of club poolrooms is as follows:
Under the law ball poolrooms are
granted licenses and are, in the main,
patronized by boys. The game itself may
be harmless. but the concregating Of pa
irons in many cases has been followed
by drinking and betting on games. In
this connection persons have incorporated
so-called clubs. where playing may be
in by those who are not men,
bers, but who may become such and Sc
cure all privileges upon the payment OF
a small fee. Once admitted they feel
that they are immune from the inspec-
ton of the authorities, and instances OF
betting on games have come to the knowl-
edge OF the police. By this arrangement
The proprietors of the club poolroOm avoid
the cost OF q license. and the proprietors
Of the open poolro0ms suffer an injustice
and the District loses revenue. There
should be q law against club poolrooms.
and II such cannot be secured. the an
nual license on pool tables employed In
such rooms should be at least $25 each,
and, in addition. the police should be au-
thorized to make inspections Of the same
1t any and all times"
With respect to the licensing of guides,
he report declares that II is not infre-
luent that strangers are annoyed and i'm
1osed upon by persons who represent
themselves as authorized guides" The
,nactment of regulation requiring a
Concerning his recommendation for the
n motor vehicles. Maj Sylvester declares
hot Hot IN Sf,x-1n t>I