The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-16
JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE COURT
The Watch Returns-A Dull Day-Cham.
payne Charlie-A Returned Califor-
nian-An Inhuman Monster.

The Watch Returns-A Dull Day-Cham.
payne Charlie-A Returned CaliFor.
nian-An Inhuman Monster.
Yesterday was an unusually dull day at the
above Court there being only thirtyfour prisoners
on the watch returns. These were disposed OF by
Justice Cox. Eighteen Of these are at present
locked up and sixteen discharged. There were
twenty-five males and nine females Seventeen OF
these were for intoxicatlon, 1--WE for assault and
battery four for disordcry conduct three for being
drunk and disorderly, one for grand larceny, one
for reckless driving one for malicious mischief
for violation Of the Corporation ordinances and one
vagrant.
CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE.
Charlie Gardner, boatman employed on the
barge Republic is high liver and fond of the deli
cacies OF the seasons. On Wednesday the Atlanta
Boot Club held regatta at Pleasant Valley. The
the Club up the river, on which occasion Charles
Robinson, OF 2l6 East Seventh street. acted as
caterer. The latter charges that when the barge
who was employed as helper on the barge, and
some companions stole basket Of wine and q
lager beer fawcet, all valued at ss1 60, from the
boat. Robinson claims the party proceeded up the
river short distance, and seating themselves be-
hind pile OF lumber on the dock drank twelve
bottles OF the wine. When arrested by Roundsman
Grinith, OF the Ninth precinct, Gardner gave his
name as Owen DeVerey. He denied the charge,
but was committed In default OF bail Tor trial.
RETURNED CALIFORNIAN.
Joseph Dice short time since returned to this
city from California, where he mad been sojournng
Upon his arrival in this city he made his home with
his mother, a widow, sixty years Of age, residing
at No. 44s West 1wenty-eglth street. Mrs. Dice
although advanced in years and In delicate health
Is compelled to exc out an existence over the wash
tub, which made IL doubly hard on her sons re-
turn, as she had also to provide for his support.
Ever since his arrival this city lie has been under
the influence OF liquor, and has not done q days
work. Wednesday evening he drank SO much lighting
wi iaka hat hn nrputn af Alf
several times to the great damage Of his head and
eyes, which became handsomely frescOed. Smarting
having the money to purchase glass Of whiskey to
quench his thirst, he visited his aged mother. who
had been working hard over the wash tub oil day,
and demanded money from her. Upon her refusing
to comply with his demands he seized her BY the
hair Of the head threw her on the moor and beat
and kicked her until her cries for help brought to
her assistance several neiehbors, who tore the In
human and brutal son from his victim. His mother,
who was covered with black and blue bruises from
her head to her hips, was placed In bed and Is at
present confined there, unable to leave her room.
Dice was arrested BY Oncer Frazier, OF the Tween.
mitted until his mother shall have sufficiently re-
him.
AN INHuMAN MONSTER.
Martin Forester, an Englishman, twenty-sl years
Of age residing at 2es West Thirtylf street, was
presented by Oficer Wolf, OF the Twentieth pre-
cnct on complaint Of little girl about nine years
OF age, pamed Hervina Cast, residing with her
parents at 2as West Thirtyn street who charges
him with enticlng her into room Wednesday after.
noon and attempting to commit an indecent assault
upon her. He denied the charge but was commit
ted for examination.
THE WAGON THIEF.
Moses Whiteside, arrested by Detective Hogan, OF
the Twenty ninth precinct, Wednesday afternoon,
having In his possession painters wagon, which
he offered to dispose otto Junk dealer for $I6 was
again arraigned. John Richards, OF 664 Ninth ave-
nue., appeared as complainant and charged the
at 500. He denied the charge, and stated that
two companions whose names he refused to reveal,
hal Alan tha md ofy 10 t,
pose Of He was committed In default OF 81 900 bail
to appesr for trial.