Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-04-24
AN EXCITED ARMY OFFICER,
He Makes Quite a Scene In the Police Court
and is Fined Several Times,

He Makes Quite a Scene In the Police Court
and is Fined Several Times.
"May speak to Judge Kimball?' inquired a
nicely dressed and good-looking man. who ap-
peared to be at least sixty years old.
This is Judge Kimball," said Bailiff Kendig,
pointing to the Judge.
II was arrested" said the stranger, ''for driv-
ing on the wrong side Of the strees and have
$40 collateral deposited"
Il prefer to hear the other side first" said
the judge. ''You will have to wait until the
case is called
''But 1 can't wait all day." continued the
elderly man. 81 am Col William Royal of the
United States army"
The colonel was compelled to wait his turn
the same as other persons charged with viola
ton OF law. He became restless and made
more noise than was necessary, until he had
TO be warned to keep quiet.
THE COLONEL DRAWS KNIFE.
Finally the colonel found his way outside the
room, and when he returned TO the door he
was told by Bailiff Cole that he would have to
wait outside the court room like other persons
but he persisted in entering and when the
bailif demonstrated with him he became angry
and n fight was imminent. As quick as flash
the colonel had his hand in his hip pocket as
though he was going to draw revolver, when
their hands full to handle him. Instead Of
drawing pistol he drew a knife. but could not
use it. as the officers disarmed him.
When the excitement had subsidized Judge
himball fined Col. Royal go for contempt
TRIED FOR ASSAULT.
An information for assault on Bailiff Cole was
filed and the colonel, who was then a prisoner.
was taken down stairs before Judge Miller and
tried
Are you guilty or not guilty?' Clerk Potts
Not guilty" he responded; "the bailiff as
saulted me-
Baiiff Cole was sworn and he testified that he
was attending to his Misunderstanding out the
orders Of the court-when the difficulty oc-
Cured. After the colonel went out of court"
said the bailif, - he presented himself at the
door a third time"
That's he,' interrupted the prisoner.
Judge Miller thereupon called him to order
and told him If there was any repetition Of that
he would send him to Jail for forty-eight hours.
You stand there and behave Yourself the
same as any other prisoner, the judge added.
The bailiff, continuing. told OF the defend
ants drawing the knife and making use of
oaths.
What's the matter with this MANI" asked
Judge Miller. lis he crazy or drunk?'
Bailln hendig also gave testimony.
The defendant took the stand in his own
behalf and started out by saying that the bailiff
kIckeu MIN out OF court
Il pulled out the knife" he said, land had it
ready"
''Ready for what?''
TO protect myself with. am Col William
ID. Royal OF the United States army. retired"
THE JUDGE MAKES SOME REMARKS
You didn't have private soldier under
you" said Judge Miller; '.you are private
yourself when you come here. Everybody
who comes into this court comes on the same
footing. You are old enough" continued the
court, Ito obey the law. This is pretty ex-
hibition Of characterization and lawlessness
and you can pay fine Of $25 or stand COM
mitted until the fine is paid
This made the fines amount to $45. The
charges on which the colonel was arrested
were then tried and Policeman Dennis LOTUS
appeared as prosecuting witness and gave evil
dehce against him. The charges were driving
on the wrong side Of 18th street and using pro-
fame language. The officer, il appeared was on
duty at New York avenue and 18th street and
when he saw the defendant on the wrong side
OF the street he pointed his baton toward the
vehicle to call attention to the violation.
Col Royal went over to where the officer
was, and. according to the proof he made use
of an oath and threatened to have the police
man dismissed. After the arrest he did call on
the Commissioners, SO he says, but the officer
was still on duty this morning
Col Royal admitted that he was driving on
the wrong side of the street. but denied that he
was profane. He said he used the word
d" but that was all.
He told the court that he called on the Com
missioners, Col Robert and Mr.. Ross ami he
intends to further pursue the matter.
Inc judge reminded the colonel tina. two
witnesses had given positive evidence against
him and he was fined SIS in each case, making q
total OF S55 In all. The fines were paid