Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-19
ONLY MARRIED TWO WEEKS,
But There 10 Trouble Already-An Ac-
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But There 10 Trouble Already--An Ac-
count Of . Policeman.
William II. Gregory, colored barber who
lives in Northeast Warrington, looked like .
bridegroom when he appeared In the Police
Court today and his wife looked like bride.
The latter was . good-looking young woman
and was neatly dressed. William sat on chair
smoothing his silk hat as his wife, Harriet, told
Of his conduct toward her.
"We have been married two weeks" she
SAID. land Sunday night he slapped me-" She
said that he left the room and when he re-
turned she left. he picked her up and put her in
bed several times and slapped her, but not as hard
as he could. Mrs. Gregory's brother was called
As witness and he told Of threats made by
Gregory against his wife.
What about these threats?" the judge asked
Gregory.
The latter was seemingly honest in his state.
ment, ana, siter admitting that he slapped
her. he said that while in anger he probably
made the threats.
How do you feel about IL now2" asked the
judge.
II feel like Oh. can go her way and I'll go
mine, he replied, and I'll promise that
won't hurt hair in her head"
He then said that Sunday night after return
ing from church he retired aud expected his
wife to soon follow him, but she left the house
and did not return until nearly midnight.
The Judge told Harriet that if she did her
part he thought the husband would do his.
The assault, the judge said. did not amount to
much and no would only impose fine of 81.
But, said the Judge, flor your benefit as well
e. for your wifes welfare you will have to give
$500 bonds or 60 to Jail"
Up to this time Gregory had RETAINED from
giving his side Of their family troubles, but
with tho courts permission he said he would
like to say few words.
"What is it2''
"All my troubles originated on account Of
Policeman Lee Of the ninth precinct She
went out the other night to carry him some
lunch, and last night when called to pay my
brother-in-law for q months rent this same
officer met me there and arrested me because
he said warrant had been sworn out"
Mr.. Muilowney suggested that the % ntence
vas rather severe, but Judge Miller said that
the more reason the husband has for using q
pistol the more necessary it was to put him
under bonds. He thought it was the best thing
for both parties to put Gregory under bonds.
A Valuable Historical Collection.
In the library Of Howard University IS very
complete history Of Congregationalism in this
District from 1854 to 1870. 1t is composed Of
newspaper articles, original documents, pro-
fuse memoranda made at the date of the events
referred to. pamphlets, sermons, orders Of ex-
ercise, DC. If printed out at length this data
would probably fill some 800 ordinary book
pages. This valuable and unique historical
collection was prepared by Lieweilyn Deane,
esq, of this city in 1870 and presented to the
university library az the best place for Its safe
keeping and easy reference.
1t was from this source that W. r. Hooper
drew his inspiration and most of his detail in
the racy and interesting paper he read at the
recent twenty-fifth anniversary Of the First
Congregational Church. II is understood that
it 10 Mr.. Deanes intention to add from his
abnn liant material 30 that this historical data
shall continue to 1881. the date when the PIT
grim Press began to be published by some
members Of the Fret Church. The Press was
continued till 1889.
Probably no church in the land has 80 full,
accurate and interesting q collection Of facts
covering all the business, religious and per-
sonsl and biographical details OF its life and
memb arahin