Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-20
CHILDREN IN COURT.
Juvenile Law Breakers and Witusssss
Before Judge Miller.

There were only eighteen prissnsS In the
Police Court this morning. The police sx-
planned that the cool weather last night drove
in the Law breakers who have not yet got their
overcosts.
LrrTlH BUT LOUD.
Two little rag-a-muffns appeared when
Bailif Kendig called Henry Duckett and
Walter Foster. "what are these boys charged
with?" asked Judge Miller Loud and boist-
erous and disorderly conduct" he was told.
They were upsetting garbage boxes in an
alley in the rear Of street northwest this
morning." said Sergeant McTaggxrt, ''or at
least that is the information received The
bows told their side of the case and their per-
sonal bonds were taken.
INFANTS IN COURT.
Another pair of the same kind came through
the door when Alex King and Thomas Willis
we're called. "Cruelty to animals" was the
charge against them. Alphonso Amsrosa's horse
had been cut and Amarosa's three infant chill
dren were called as witnesses, but counsel
objected to their evidence. The children were
sworn and after being Intercepted by the
court to ascertain their mental capacity were
excused and the judge said: "Call some witness
who is old enough to tell lie."
Mr.. Key, take the stand" said Prosecutor
Shillington
Agent Key and other witnesses testified. but
they were unable to show who cut Mr.. Anna
rosa's horse. Then another child was called.
What is your name?" asked Mr.. Shillington.
Frank Amarosa," he replied.
How old are your"
Eight years.
''Who made you?"
''God make me-"
What will become of you if you tell Hep
They would put me in the fire."
"Where is the 6re?'
This question was too much for him and he
failed to answer.
The judge told Mr. Shillington that he would
have to take the boy in his Sunday school class.
III be pleased to do So" said Mr.. Shilling
ton.
The court heard further evidence, including
Q denial from the boys. He was not satisfied
from the proof that the lads were guilty and
they were discharged
AFTER THE pARLoR SOCIAL
There was gathering Of the colored society
OF Jackson alley last night. Carrie Smith and
Nettie Crawford attended the gathering and
danced until the hour of midnight.
1T was just five minutes after quarter past
twelve when l started home, said Nettie, ''and
that white man ran after me-"
did he catch you2' inquired the Judge.
mo, sir, she replied
What did he want to catch you for2" the
judge asked
"Deed, judge, God only knows"
The white man, vino gave his name as George
Crukshank, made an explanation Of his con-
duct but it was not satisfactory. He was fined
So or Is days
MORE YOUTHFUL PRISONERS.
John Wesley, hard-working colored boy
who earns his living by driving cart, was the
next prisoner. He had dumped load of earth
on LIST street near the o street bottom, which he
had no right to do. He was fined IL or three
days, but he didn't have the dollar
Thomas Sidney, another boy arrested for Q
similar ofense, failed to appear and his 50
went into the District treasury.
Yes, sir" responded Alex Brooks when
charged with disorderly conduct.
The judge said ''s5."
Mary E. Brown, neatly dressed little col
ored girl, appeared on charge of misbehavior
in the county. Her parents paid fine of IS
for her.