Daily Republican., 1880-02-25
At THE POLICE COURT
The Cases Before His Honor 1 ast
Night..and T6is nSsning-YOnSh.
fug Thieves.

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Night.and Tsis m0rning--YOnth
| fus Thieves.
John Gallaher was the first victim al
the police station last evening, and hi
was charged with being drunk. HI
said he did not know whether he had
been drunk or not. Officer Thomas tes.
titled to being sent for to take him
away from Martins livery stable where
he was a regular nuisance. His case
is chronic. Fifty cents and costs.
William Rothwell, Harrison Roth.
we'll, Oscar Gibbs and Frank Smith,
four little colored boys, were charged
with laresney, and in answer to q ques.
ton propounded by the Mayor as to
whether they were ready for hearing
they chorused "yes." The ar
ticles stolen we're a silver watch, a
chain, locket, medallion, breastpin,
handkerchief, keys, etc.
Frank Thomas, who lives at 410 West
Fourth street, testified to losing some
Of the goods at the time of the fire at
Sixth and West streets ON Wednesday
evening. Everyone left the house fos
short time aud during that time the
house was entered and ransacked, the
thieves forcing an entrance by the back
way.
James Campbell, a small colored boy,
was called for the prosecution, but
started out TO make pretty coed wit
ness for the defence. He finally admit
ted however, that Oscar told him that
" Sugar Awful" (William Rothwell)
stole watch.
Another little darkey had also heard
Of the transaction, but his recollection
was that 1t was on Monday week. He
probably had another watch in his
minds eye.
Officer Brickle testified to making the
arrests and hearing the boys accusing
each other of the THEFT. After the ar
rest they told where the goods could
be found, and some of the stolen arti-
cles were found on their persons.
Samuel Holkheimer, No. 1ls Market
street, testified that two of the boys
came to him and wanted to sell the
watch. Witness was suspicious, but
finally gave them So for the watch.
1t appeared from the evidence that
another watch had also been missing,
and Sergeant Dolan testified that
"Sug" (Sugar AwfuD turned States
evidence ON tbs others and told all
about the transaction at the residence
of Mr.. Thomas.
The Mayor told the young reprobates
that they were repeatedly up before
him for some crime or other, mostly
larceny, and, judging from the keys
found upon their persons, they would
probably soon have to be classed as
burglars if allowed to go at large. He
required each one to give $500 bail to
answer at Court. OF course they will be
committed in default, and the commuu-
ity will be rid of four of the worst boys
in its midst. The opinion is that the
boys have been under the tuition of
some admit scoundrel, who has used
them as tools. The fact that an un-
known man called on Mr.. Halkeimer
and claimed the watch, after he had
purchased it from the boys, gives color
70 this opinion.
This morning man named George
Brown was charged with stopping peO-
pie on the streets and begging money
rom them.
The officer who arrested him, on COM
plant of citizens, said he was sober.
He belongs in Baltimore, and has job
IN an ice boat. He promised not to
annoy any one again, and was allowed
% depart.
Ezekiel Benson and Hannah Light
DOT, both colored, who were arrest
ID for disorderly conduct and fighting
n the streets, were sentenced to pay So
md costs each.
An ordinary drunk was the next
'ase.
Howard Price, colorei, was charged
" Annie Trusty with disorderly con-
iuct. "He came to our house." said
Annie, "and cursed me and ran me ont
# doors, and locked me out. We live
ogether. Pm his housekeeper. All
ian Is had been out to a shine at Hedge
'ille," said the prisoner, "and | guess
Ve were all tight" One dollar and
osts was the penalty imposed. Thus
nded the morning chapter.