Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-10-07

Hearing In the Case Of Nj. John ellison.
TESTIMONY OF BUSINESS MEN IN CONFLICT
WITH THAT OF THE CoLORED NAN-THE
COURT IMPOSES A FINE OF TEN DOLLARS.

The case of Mr. John Gibson, of the firm of
Gibson Bros, charged with assaulting Arthur
Taylor, the colored man who was EN-
ployed to carry the transparency used in con-
nection with the printers strike, was called
for trial in the Police Court this morning.
Mr.. +: r. Perry appearing in the interest of
Mr.. Gibson. and Mr.. Thomas appearing for the
Arthur Taylor, who resides at 1e47 18th
street. testified that on the 29th Of last month,
streets. he was met by Mr.. Blake, printer, who
employed him to carry the transparency. He
walked up and down the Avenue with 1t until
passing the place of Gibson Bros, about that
time, Mr.. John Gibson came out and pushed
him and then struck him, knocking him out in
transparency, knocked witness down with 1t,
and then broke it up and chased witness with an
iron bar. Gibson witness further said, offered
him So to show him who employed him.
On crossexamination witness said he could
not read what was on the transparency. Mr.
thing to him. He said he at first obtained a
warrant for Mr.. VIM. Gibson, but did not iden-
tify him as having assaulted him. Witness
carried another transparency the next day.
Louis Baulbach, a steam-itter, testified to see
ing Mr.. Gibson smash the transparency and
did not see Mr.. Gibson strike the colored man,
nor did he touch the transparency while the
colored man WAS, Was carrying II:
man. He said he made him leave the pave
ment in front of the printing Office and when
ne dropped the transparency he (Gibson)
Mr. William Gibson gave similar testimony,
as did Mr.. William B. Easton, who was positive
that Mt Gibson did not strike Taylor while on
Pennsylvania avenue.
Other witnesses testified that when on 18th
street Mr. Gibson went towards Taylor and
some one cried "lOOk out" when the latter
dropped the transparency and the former
Mr.. Perry said that 1t seemed rather singular
there m md vr,1I<
sympathiZed with the transparency bearer, and
yet none OF them appeared as witnesses He
and other business men against that of the col
ored man, Mr.. Gibson was entitled to an ac-
Quittal.
The judge said he did not know about that. !.
MIR. Thomas had nothing to say in the matter,
and did not say he claimed a conviction.
The judge. in disposing of the case. said there
was no doubt that the cOlOred man was en-
gagged in carrying out an illegal act. The trans
parency indicated hostility to Gibson Brothers
can go in using violence TO protect his business.
The court thought that Mr.. Gibson went too
far, and imposed fine Of ten dollars.
Co-oPERATIyE:-The Home Cooperative Pur-
chase and Building association met last even
There was a large attendance. Mr.. ogden de.
health. Colonel L. G. Ford, Of LIE Droit build
ing, was elected president. The following
board Of directors were elected: Dr. s. Domer,
Wash. b. Williams, q. w. Hinman, w. Bias.
land, 4. >. wider, H. u. LOWoy. Nearly all
present subscribed for stock. There are three
special features in this association. LIST. Profits
are divided among its members annually in.
stead of from seven and a-half to ten years. I'd.
The board OF directors have power from the as
ISOLATION to purchase land improved or unim-
proved to build tor its members homes, and can
do so cheaper than any individual can, thereby
realizing profit Sd. The board OF directors
have opportunities to buy in larger amounts
real estate and sell again to realize for the bene
f1t of its members.
RARE ANTIQUE FURNITURE AT AUCTION
Walter b. Williams & Co., auctioneers, will sell
at their salesrOOm tomorrow morning COM
mencing at 1890 o'clock, several pieces of rare