The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-10-01
BARGE SALES OF
LIQUOR CAUSE MAN
TO Be FINED $50
Federal License Fails to
Save Boats Owner From
Alexandria Laws.
WASHINGTON TIMES BUREAU,
ALEXANDRIA. VA. OCT 1

ALEXANDRIA,, VA, OCT. J..
An adverse decision as to the right Of
an owner of an ark. moored in the
river. to sell liquor on Sunday under a
Government license, was returned by
Police Justice Cation In the case of John
Arlington today. Arlington Is the pro-
prletor Of an ark. lying on Jones' Point
which IN reached by a small launch. He
has contended that he has as much
right to sell liquor. under his license.
as have the various steamboats, which
ply the river.
The police Justice decided that such a
craft. lying In fixed position. was not
the same as a steamboat, and that the
sale OF intoxicants on the craft was IL
legal. The fact Of Arrington's having
federal license. which he admitted.
was sufficient to establish the sale Of
the hdnor. A fine OF $50 was imposed
from which the riverman took an ap-
peal to the corporation court.
The board of aldermen in special SEES
sion yesterday afternoon repealed tho
ordinance recently passed, providing for
thirty-seven foot macadamized road
way on Cameron street. between WASH
ington and st. Asaph streets. This was
done upon the request Of property own
ers, In order that macadam block.
such as is now being laid on South
Washington street. might be substitu-
ted. and the width Of the thoroughfare
Increased to thirty-nine feet. An ordi-
nance. providing for these changes
was then introduced. In order to ex-
pedite the building OF the road, the
common council will be assembled 10
special session before the end OF the
week.
The new ordinance carries an appro-
priation. Of s2,75o. and the adjoining
property owners agree to pay Sl.75 a
foot as their pro rata share Of the
cost OF construction. The greater part
Of this has already been subscribed.
Thomas Barrett, who describes him
self as the champion hobo OF the world,
and proudly proclaims that he hasn't
worked In forty-seven years, was a
visitor IN Alexandria Yesterday. and
later fell into the meshes OF the law
for begging. a hearing in police
court today he was given one hour to
leave town. Barrett, who Is q white
haired old man, seyenty-two years old,
says he travels under the ''monaker''
Peoria. ILL.,. and insists that there is
no use In working, when one can live
without.
SpdThh an open uTeplaCe were
the cause Of q IRE at the home OF Kemp
Lambert, ll3 North Columbus street.
shortly after midnight. When the fire.
men arrived the blaze had eaten its
way under the parior floor. but was
soon extinguished by the chemical ap-
paratus. The damage amounted to
about III" f5-
Mrs. Sarah A. Phillips, widow of Cor
neius Phillips. died at the family resi-
dence, 500 South Fairfax street. early
today She was eighty-one years OF
age. and Ia survived by two sons and
two daughters Funeral ARRANGEMENTS
have not been made.
Through an order issued by Clerk N.
8. Greenaway In the circuit court In
vacation today, Mrs. Laura Spencer
was appointed adminfstratrlx Of the es-
tate OF John Spencer.
During the month OF September. forty
seven deeds were admitted to record In
the clerks office OF the corporation
court. In the same period forty-three
marriage licenses were issued, twenty
seven to white couples and sixteen Ia
colored couples.
In the circuit court for Alexandra
county yesterday A. c. Putnam, J. r.
T. Garrett, and William A. e. McShea
were appointed deputy sheriffs upon
motion OF Sheriff A. II. Barber. Harry
w. johnson was reappointed county
TALLER.