Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-11
WHEELS OF JUSTICE
They Rsvolvs Steadily in the Police
Court Today.
Many victims Find Themselves Underneath
-Chickeps Were Too Tempting for
Several-Drink Controls Others.


severai-Drink Controls Others.
Judge Taylor was on hand promptly at
O'Clock this morning to greet the early
morning procession of prisoners There
were thirty-nine unfortunates in the cells
and nine Of them were women. There
were very few strangers In the party 30
that Bailin Kendig had no trouble In ex-
planning to them what was necessary
over or under the WHEELS of justice. Most
of them, however. got beneath the wheels
and many of them will follow the wheels
Of a work house vehicle during the re-
rnainder Of the summer.
Sadie Herzog. a little woman who has
been a regular court visitor for q number
OF years, was leader Of the procession.
"And she's dead sober" was the remark
of Bailin Kendig. "the first time she has
appeared In such condition for long
time"
Sadie Burke was her maiden name and
she lived in South Washington. There
she met a soldier named Herzog and they
were married. although Sadtes male &C
quaintances and companions were numer-
Gus.
when she had been dri ven out of Riders
castle she went to Langdon station. and
men and women A key OF beer. disorder
ly conduct and a volley Of profanity at
Residents Of Langdon concluded to get
rid Of them and talk Of holding an indig-
nation meeting was INDUCED IN.
Guilty, replied Sadie when arraigned.
This Is the woman who keeps that
ranch at Langdon," said Officer Kenny.
Its one Of the most disorderiy houses ]
What have you to say for yourselfr'
Nothing"
sixty days"
James Bangworth was the name given
by little black boy who was arraigned en-
h0 rCra Of
"A great number Of complaints have been
made about persons sleeping in the empty
stenhouse. "and last night found this boy
there He's stranger In town.
Where's he from
North Carolina"
Just landed?'
Been here two days"
He can remain thirty days longer"
Gensie Cross. a young colored woman,
plead guilty to a charge Of disorderly con.
duct and went down In default Of the usual
fine.
Two Strangers From Danville.
Danville. Virginia. was the place from
where two negro tramps said they came.
George Dixon AMI William Butler were
their names
II saw these men in Anacostia yesterday
and they were acting suspiciously," said
Policeman ROBBIE. land when they saw me
lions One of the men had six chickens in
his band and he sold them before could
get him.
The officer said that after being arrested
the men admitted that they stole the chick
ems near Benning. They also admitted to
I'VE came from Danville." said one of the
men. " and had been as far as Baltimore
locking for work Being unable to get
near the stock yards. This morning when
we got UP the chickens were In q tree over
our heads and we took them"
why did you take the fowls?" asked the
court
We were hungry" was the response Of
eat for two or three days"
You must have had a fowl stomach"
was the judges little pun
story and the Judge gave them sixty days
T have $50 taken from the man who
shall do with IT 20
~. Are the men charged with iarcenyr'
-Then the money win have to be re-
turned to the man from whom IT was TAX
prisoners. and it was taken to the work.
house.
Eliza Watkins and Rose Taylor, colored
fne.
Daniel Webster was also in the process
night. and the -fre-water'' in which he in
dulged caused him to use language which
would not have been permitted in re-
"Guiity."" was his plea. and $ or fifteen
DAYS was his fine.
HIS r., fine was paid and he stopped and got
court.
Chickens got Edward jackson in trou-
lives near Howard University. and at s:ss
this morning he was found In the yard Of
one Of the residents Of that locality.
ssa sSe s oeer aPPsdd 1 Maa tea
moving IN the direction of the chicken
house when arrested him"
I've known the lady of the house for
twelve years." said Jackson, land she al
wa, ways lets me pick apples Of the ground In
II saw the lady later in the morning"
said the officer. land she said she allowed
the boys TO get apples of the ground In
the day time. but she objects to persons
going in there in. the night time"
Sixty days"
William Baber. a hotel bell boy, tried on
charge of disorderiy conduct. forced a
few tears and worked on the sympathy of
the court to the extent that he was re-
leased on his personal bonds
Did Not Care for Police.
81 don't care a d. for the old police. {"
was what Mamie Harris. colored girl
said the other day. and now she is going to
live on the farm for two weeks.
This morning about 1 o'clock said Po-
Hcenan Stenhouse. "in rear of some houses
on It'll street southwest the dogs made
such noise that the occupants Of the
houses suspected that burglars were about.
I went in the alley and there found Mary
Young and her son Arthur sleeping in a
wagon"
Have you anything to say?" Mary was
asked
mo. sir"
Thirty days EACH
Samuel H; Rocks was disorderly yester-
day. He said he was guilty and asked the
judge to give him time to pay his fine.
Il have 81. he said. and IL you give me
until Saturday of next week III pay the
balance"
Superintendent Bartlett of the Great
Falls Ice Company said good word for
the man and the judge gave him the time
asked
William Lee disturbed the quiet Of H
street. and Policeman Masters arrested him.
Guilty"
Five dollars or fifteen days"
Richard Raleigh Is the name Of a hard
working colored man, who Is afflicted with
disease that causes him some annoyance.
who was in the procession as the result Of
his affection.
He didn't take the proper precaution.' y
was what the policeman told the court, and
IN consideration OF his good character and
the fact that he was sober. the court i'm
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