The Evening critic., 1883-06-05
BARNES, OF THE POLICE,

ana outrageous Assault upon n
Citlzeu-Judee Smell Sits Down
Upon the Omcious M. p. This
Mornfpg Very HcaviIy-Did Barnes
Drink Beer?
Genial Captain George Breitbarth was
rendered serenade at his residence ON
Capitol Hill last night by his friends of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps. The
corps, headed by Captain Dalton, marched
to the house OF Mr.. Breitbarth about
o'clock, and presented him with Jumbo
banquet. Captain Dalton made the pre-
sentation speech, to which George re-
sponded in his usual felieitious manner,
closing with, "You are all invited in to take
well, anything you can lay hands on"
Open house was kept up until a late hour,
the guests partaking of a splendid lunch.
Among those present were Colonel and
Mrs. William G. Moore, Captain Har-
rison Dingman, Captain and Mrs. E. G.
Wheeler, Captain and Mrs. r. r. Ross
Captain and Mrs. W. NJ. Dalton, Captain
and Mrs. Matt Goddard, Captain and Mrs.
Lieutenant and Mrs. John G. Cowie,
Captain and Mrs. w. II. Hoover, Captain
Ebert. Lieutenant and Mrs. f. H. Newmyer,
Miss Mamie Cowie, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Steinle, Miss Rosie Steinle, Lieutenant and
Mrs. ]. G. Entwistle, George Dalton, Frede-
rick G. Gieseking, Jacob g. Meyer, Major
George Kraft, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Ourand,
Miss Henderson, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bauer, Henry +. Bauer, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
A. Short, Mrs. Frederick GeiselSing, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Dautricb. w. II. Acker
and j. T. Bivins.
Shortly after midnight rulfianly police.
man named John Barnes appeared upon
the scene and arrested one of the guests, a
young man named Oliphant, who with
others had been dancing on the concrete in
front of Captain Breitbarth's residence.
Barnes, who appeared to be somewhat in
toxicated, alleged that young Oliphaut had
transgressed the law by brushing up against
him (Barnes) and arrested him. Captains
Breitbarth, Miller and Hoover protested
against the arrest, as did the writer of this
article and others, when Barnes laid vio-
lent hands upon Captain Breitbarth, and,
uttering vile oath, arrested him too and
took him to the Eighth Precinct Station,
where collateral was deposited for those ar
rested by the gentlemen present.
Even while in the station house the in
solent fellow, whose little brief authority
has evidently added what little brains he
ever borrowed from nature, actually es-
sayed to eject q newspaper reporter, but
| the manner in which he was sat down upon
by the journalist suiiced to teach him
lesson in good manners which he will not
soon forget.
The Cases in the Police COurt-AIl
the Accused Dismissed.
The best idea of the outrage perpetrated
| by the officer in the arrest of Messrs.
| Breitbarth and Oliphant can be obtained
| from brief synopsis of the trials which
| took place in the Police Court to-day.
| Mr.. Brietbarth was called TO answer a
charge of profanity, and entered plea Of
mot guilty" through his counsel, Mr.. An
| drew Lipscomb.
| Officer Barnes was called, and testified
| that he arrested Mr.. Oliphant at Second
street and Pennsylvania avenue during the
serenade and was on his way to the station
when Mr.. Breitbarth overlook them and
| asked Indignantly what right "a - po
liceman had to arrest one of his menu The
| officer then put Mr.. Breitbarth under ar
| rest for profanity.
| Judge Solicitations must not interfere
| with arrests.
Mr.. Lipscomb- have some rights
| which policemen are bound to respect.
| Judge Snell--They must vindicate them
| i'll the courts or before trial boards.
Mr.. Lipscomb is what we will do,
Your Honor.
barnes Declines TO Answer whether
He Drank Beer while ON Duty.
Mr. Lipscomb asked the officer whether
| he Dau Deen drinking Deer In MT. Brelt-
balth's garden that night while on duty.
Officer Bames--Is that any of your bust
ness?
His Honor--The officer may answer the
question.
Officer Barnes--I decline to answer.
Officer Blanford was called to confirm Of
| ficer Barnes testimony, but failed to do So,
as he said he had not heard any profane
| language.
Mr.. Breitbarth was called to the sand
and positively denied the accusation of the
| officer and charged him with being ma
1 licious and impairment.
Mr.. Frank Morgan was called and con-
firmed Mr.. Breitbarth's testimony.
The defense had several more witnesses,
but did not call them.
His Honor said, "Officers should have
Sense Enough TO Discriminate BE.
tween Gentlemen and Ruffians.
dismiss the case.'
Mr.. Oliphant was then charged with OBJ
structng the street, and Officer Barnes was
called and testified that the defendant and
others were waltzing in the street, and Mr..
Oliphant Intentionally waltzed up against
him twice.
Mr.. Oliphant testified that he was dane
ing in the street. but did not Intentionally
run against the officer.
Judge Snell-These arrests seem to have
been sort of tempest in teapot, and
| dismiss this case also.