Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-05-02

JUDGE SMELL TELLS POLICEMEN TO EXERCISE COMMON
SENSE TOWARD wHEEINES.
Mr.. Richard BrOdhead. the dry-goOdS dealer on
street, was In the Police Court this morning,
charged with violating the police regulations, 1t
being alleged that he failed TO have a lighted lamp
on his bicycle while moving along the street near
his home ON 18th street about 80 O'Clock last
night. Officer Hensey testified TO the arrest and
said hat Mr.. BrOdheads lamp was not lighted.
Mr.. Brodhead testified that when he left his
home lasrnight his lamp was trimmed and burn
ing. The lamp afterward exploded He had a re-
serve lamp on his machine, but wnen he went to
light IL he found that some one had stolen the Oil
When returnlng home the or1cer met him and
The Of1cer said several times that he did not know
whether 10 arrest him or not. Finally he called
for the patrol wagon and subjected defendant TO
the indignity OF being driven through the streets
10 the STALLION, where his name was recorded with
the vile and vicious. This he characterized as an
outrage upon a respectable citizen.
The judge. In disposlng OF the case, said that
officers should exercise a little common sense
When a citizen as respectable as MIR. Brodhead
shows beyond a doubt that the alleged violation is
clearIy an accident his explanation should be ac-
eepted by the orcer. and the ctiLrn should not be
put 10 annoyance and trouble. IL the officer con-
Cl1ies 10 make the arrest he should least do as
Is done In liquor cases-nottfy the defendant to
appear. The case was dismissed
Mr.. Padyett attempted 10 speak In the officers
behalf. but the judge interrupted him and said
that he would hear no argument; that the case
'.As a representative OF the District" said Mr.
Pad.ett, 81 have a right TO argue my case before
well" said the judge. 81 have disposed OF the
case and sit you down. l say that citizen has
some nights and must be treated properly"
Mr.. Paiyctt instead OF sitting down continued !.
The citizen IN this case was properly treated and
wanted 10 put the officer on the stand to show
that this whole matter Is one-sided."
Il treated hin properly" interrupted the
officer
~The ease is disposed OF, said the judge. "The
II nave another case here" said Mr. Padcett.
"ih which the facts are similar 10 those IN this
case. viii enter a nOe pros In IT,"
You had better not nolle pros it." said the
Judge. "IOu don't know what Will do with it,
III taAe the responsibility and nolle pros" said
VERY well" said the Judge, '.you know have
always Imposed rines IN cases where the riders
I@i.ed 70 nave Lights ON tneir machines in inten-
u0lal violation OF the law"
THZ HEBREW MINISTERS AssocIArIox.-The
meeting OF the Hebrew Ministers Association 10
b-gIn here on the I'D inst, Will be held In the
Neetry-rOOm OF the Washington Synagogue two
sessiohs each day, morning and afternoon A
puODc meeting OF the association will be held
PROBABLY OF Tuesday evening, May III The ex.
ercises viii consist OF speaking interspersed with
are Dr. G. Got;hei OF New SopE nr pIssent
Henry > Jacobs, OF New York, and NJ Justin of
flii.aeiphia, Nce-presidents; j. Leucht, OF New
ara, y j., treasurer; Dr. +. DeSoIa Mendez OF
New iork, corresponding secretary and NJ stern
vi washington, recording secretary.
THk McCArLL OPERATIc ESGaGzxENI-The Nc
Saun company Is doing a large business with
=
Will be the opera, In which the same cast win an
pear, excepting DeWon Hopper, his place being
taken by Diyoy Bell, who Is a great favortte her.
Indiana" Is by Edmond Audran, Composer oi
'OnSette" and THE MascotIe."
PARIok CARS TO BALTIMORE VIA THE b AND N =
The parlor trains 10 Baltimore VIA the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad leave Washington at II n ma
3:l5 y. H.. and $50 ?. m. These are all fast ex.
press trains. There are sixteen other trains m
Baltimore via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad mine
OF which are express trains. See In tins
paper.
10000 Rolls WALL PAPER AT ArcrioN-Thomas
bowling Will sell to-mOrrow at his auction rooms
81 10 o'clock, consignment OF about l6 600 rolls
or wall paper. This SALE offers a rare Opportunity
10 cealers and private buyers 10 secure bargains
as the sale Is absolute and without reserve.
FINE RESIDENCE AT AUcrIoS.-Thomas Dowline
Will sell to-morrow In front OF the premises. thai
valuable private residence, No. l0l9 Connecticut
avenue IL l. In OF the choice locations In Tho
city. where property Is In demand, and offers a uns
opportunity 10 investors or for one who desires ;
nrst-eiass establishment The premises can be In
spected anytim prior 10 sale. See sdyertisemen
Tor further details
VARIABLE PROPERTY AT AUcTIoS,-Mr. GEO. W
stlcknry, an ionecr, will sell tomorrow after
noon, at Y.ock. the yalua BILE improved property
No Ills Sta street northeast This sale should
attract the attention OF those seeking good invest
ments See advertisement In auction column.