Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23
SHORT SERMONS FROM THE BENCH
The Procession That Passed Before yudee
kimball Today.

himbal Today.
Alexander Perkins was the name Of the hrst
prisoner called for trial in Judge Kimbalrs
court this morning. He is a resident of Balti-
more. bat he has been here several DAYS. and
Just because he asked for a nights lodging lat
night be was arrested and charged with va
grancy.
VIVA; are you doing here?'' the Judge asked
him
II came here" he replied, ''to look after nv
pension
Couldn't you look after it in BALTIMORE
Yes. SIR, but thought a personal applica-
ton would do better"
But 1t won't" said the Judge
here my discharge from the hospital"
"ii Won leave here today II let you go?''
Yes. your honor"
Then you can CO. said the Judge. ''but if
be sent down"
sam Neal. an East Washington coiored man.
who can buy whisky while his wife is asking for
bread. was arraigned on a charge Of vagrancy.
Policeman Austin arrested him last night and
related the circumstances under which he made
the arrest.
his Is just the reason Nhy many persons
are IN need of assistance" said Jrdge KimbalL
he men earn little money and spend 1t for
whisky without considering the needs OF their
families"
when / work. ," said the prisoner, II always
leave part OF the money at home
But, remarked the court. ''you don seem
70 have done that, and you can go down Tor
fifteen DAYS"
Walter Hurdle was in the dock on a charge of
profanity He used bad language in house
ON New Jersey avenue and renewed it when
Policeman Creagh arrested him
Judge Kimbali imposed two fines of SIS each.
William Pingry Wa drunk and nervous
that h. b,r IL EeaY, hold of tbA dOck rett
He bad his fiddle and bow and wanted to play
"Annie Roonev' or The Girl Left Behind
Me" to show his qualities a musician, but
Judge KimbAll did not have musical ear this
morning and 20 the musical program was dis
penzed with.
This man" said the officer, plays the in
Htrument about saloons for drinks. and several
times he has been locked up. When he was
brought iato the station the other night he was
almost frozen to death.
lie was arrested at the 9Th street power house
last night. where he was playing to a crowd Of
bows
Il came from Alexandria, said the prisoner,
"and II your honor will let me go / IA return to
that CITY"
You are too nervous to be turned out this
morning." said the judge Il am going to
send yea down for fifteen days, and whom you
get ont YOU had better 60 to Alexandria or
some other place
Charles EsteIle appeared. plead guilty to q
for fifteen days.
Il was full but / amt no 'vag.'" was the
plea of a man named Thomas G.. Waite.
He had been intoxicated several times and
had promised to return to his home in Della
ware. but as he did not keep his promise he was
arrested
'.I'Il return today if you will give me
chance" he said.
How are you going TO get homer!
Il have pass on the Pennsylvania railroad
''But If | let you go. said the judge, You
will stop and get another drink In some bar
room"
Il haven't any money" the prisoner said.
That's a good thing" added the judge, but
then people can get whisky when they have no
money.
The prisoner made such a good promise that
the judge released him TO return home.
Thornton Barber. colOred man. brought up
the rear Of the procession. and he said il
his FIRST appearance. He said he was sorry and
hoped II would not Occur again.
Il am sorry. tco,' said the judge, land 1
also hope IL won't occur again.
Il was drunk. he said, ''Or / would not have
done II.
WHISKY" said the Judge, 'won't excuse
Won. You will have to pay fine Of $40 or 80
down for thirty days"