Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-12
IA LIGHT DOCKET.
Only Fifteen Prisoners in the Police Court
Dock This Morning.

Only Fifteen Prisoners in the Police Court
Dock This Morning.
There was a light docket this morning when
the Police Court convened, there being but if
teen prisoners in the dock. Judge kimbail first
procession was necessarily a short one. Prom
inently among them was William T. Tenley, the
ex-postmaster OF South Carolina town. Tenley
is a colored man with gray beard and whiskers
and his crippled condition, he claims, is the
result of ill treatment on the part Of his polit-
ical enemies in South Carolina. Lik, most
politicians he had his papers ready to exhibit to
the court. and he also had story to tell.
This man. said Officer O'Brien. ''ioafs
about street all the time and he is continually
swearing and causing trouble
What is his business?" the court asked.
Nothing" was the officers response.
Tenley said he not as bad rs he had been
pictured. He said he had a good home and
although he is not able to pick and shovel
he does some writing and turns the money
into meat and bread.
Il have $50 worth Of notes on borrowed
money" he said. land when get hard up go
out and collect So, which 1 also turn into meat
and bread"
But why don't you behave yourseIf?''
II try to do the best / can"
Have mt You been arrested befo-e?"
..Yes. sir.
How often have you been arrested this past
winter?''
..Only twice.
''Have yor ever been to jail?'
II was sent there once for threats"
And the work house,"
Tive never been there
Il doa't like to send cripple to the work
house, said the judge, but if you don't mend
your WAYS | shall have to send you down"
He was released on bis personal bonds this
time.
GOT MORE THAN THE USUAL FINE.
There are many John Stewards who appear
in the procession from time to time, but the
John who appeared today was by no means a
stranger in police circles.
Guilty" was his plea and he started back
toward the cell. anticipating the usual SIS pen
atty but Policeman Mason, who arrested him.
called halt and the prisoner had to remain a
minute longer.
What's the trouble in this case?" asked
Judge Kimball.
This man was very disorderly,'' answered
the officer. when / arrested him he dropped
on the sidewalk and had to be carried to the
station"
The court made the penalty $40 or thirty
Next in limo was George Martin, q young man
against whom Policeman Jackson had a charge
OF yagrancy.
Are you guilty or not guilty?'' asked the
clerk.
Guilty" was his reply.
This young man was on II street yesterday
begging money Of pedestrians" said Officer
Jackson There was another young man with
him at the time and found il impossible to
get near them until got hanspm. and then I
nad 10 pursue them three squares before l
caught this one."
:. m not q vagrant," said the prisoner. 81
hve here and was born Just aero Tho street. -
ihat does not give YOU the right to beg on
the street, said the judge.
But was drinking" added the young man.
Even that is no excuse for begging and you
wiii have to give bonds or 20 down for thirty
days"
CONTINUED TO BE BoIsrERoUs
coiored man named William Chase was next
called. He was arrested last evening for being
disorderiy and would, perhaps, have been let
on with the usual fine had he not continued
his boisterous conduct. The officer stated these
facts and the court imposed fine Of &l0 or
thirty days
Early Hill was the last Of the lot tried and he.
too, was charged with disorderly conduct. He
| plead not guilty and the court, after hearing
the testimony, imposed fine Of % or twenty
four days