Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-25
THE SEAMY SIDE.
Of the Joyous Holiday Season as
Seen at the Police Court.
THEY REJOICED WITH TOO MUCH SPIRIT
Christmas ReveIers Tell the JUDGE
How It Happened.
WHISKY AND TURK EYS.

Saturday night and yesterday the police
did their best to arrest every person who
had been doing a little celebrating, and the
result was that those who were called in
the Police Court this morning numbered
three score and ten. Judge Miller came in
from the country where Christmas trees
grow wild, but he failed to bring one with
him. Judge Kimball also failed to bring a
green tree with him. and so the prisoners
had to appear in court, where there was
not a single sign of Christmas. But the
judge had acceptable presents for some Of
the unfortunate victims who had been ar
rested for trivial offenses. Some OF the
penalties were made light enough to allow
the victims a chance to settle, while in some
instances unconditional releases were
granted.
In Judge Kimbalrs court Mr.. Mason N
Richardson presented the guests. as Mr..
Pugh is spending his Christmas in Allen
town with his wife's parents. Mr.. Mullow-
ney was at his post in Judge Miller's court,
on the second floor, but he was not over
anxious to have sent to Jail those who had
done little celebrating in advance and
who had committed no serious offense.
In Judge Kimbalrs court this morning
the guests appeared at an earlier hour than
usual. and in the line were men, women
and children Of all sizes and colors When
the prisoners reached court in the first van
and started in the direction of the cells the
one in the lead, a tall colored man. called
out: Il wish you a merry Christmas. I'm
the first one in and hope I'll be the first
one OUT
Andrew Harris and Amelia Baptist. a
young colored couple from Pleasant alley
southwest appeared at the head of the pro-
cession before Judge Kimball, and he said
guilty" when arraigned for being disor-
derby.
I'm poor. but I'm honest" he said to the
court. 'and If you trust me. Judge. I'll pay
the fine
Are you speaking only for yourselfr'
the judge asked him.
That's ALL"
And what have you to say?" the Judge
IF you trust me till Friday 1 will pay the
fine"
Who knows your"
'Bailiff Kendig." she responded.
Yes. your honor" said the bailifr. II
know her. She used to come here very
often, but she has not been here now for a
long time. Amelia has either reformed or
she's been playing in good luck"
What sort of a girl is she?" the court
asked.
She is right nice sort of a girl" was
the baiiff's answer.
Their names were put on the credit list.
disorderly"
Five dollars"
John Ridgely's case took two minutes of
tne courts time and he went back without
asking for credit.
In From the Country.
Alice Adams came in from Charlton
Heights Saturday. She had not been in the
city Tor several MONTHS and. like many
others. she was treated until she became
hilarious. Her husband was also in the
city ard on his way home he had a hard
time with her.
Let me out" she shouted II want some
more liquor"
But her husband would not let her get
out of the wagon and a policeman thought
tney were making more noise than was
necessary. He arrested both John Adams
smith, who was also in the wagon.
she drank SO much that she was out
Of her Senses" John told the court.
whisky usually deprives people of their
Senses, said Judge Kimball. THE next
time You come in the city you had better
refrain from the use of liquor. Go home
and remember this lesson and profit by it,"
Henry jackson, a respectable colored
man. who has wife and three children.
went to market Saturday night to purchase
turkey. He was well dressed and while
waiting for his uncle he walked through
the market and priced turkeys at almost
Hes acting suspiciously," thought Police
man Hayhurst. and the respectable man
was arrested and locked in a cell. When he
appeared IN court he told the judge that he
mad never been arrested before and if nee
essary, ne could bring good references. He
was discharged.
Il didn't know what he might do" said
Policeman Hayhurst, talking about a small
oolored boy whom he found at the market
Saturday night.
Il was carrying Christmas trees" said
the BOY. trying to earn few pennies"
to officer claimed that the boy had been
seen stealing walnuts, but there was no
such charge against him.
Dismissed" said the court; 'if you go to
the market for a legitimate purpose it's all
right"
Michael Deenahan was drunk last night.
and his condition was not much improved
when he was before the judge this morning
A colored woman said that he insulted her
On the street last night
II you will put in your mouth that which
VIII take away your brains,' said the Judge,
you Will have to take the consequences.
In consideration of your past good charac-
ter will fine you only SO this time
William Pope Again.
Saturday night Policeman Grant had
prisoner under arrest, when William Pope
the colored man who served time for shoot
ing Gen. Augur. appeared on the street cor
ner and asked for the mans release. For
this he was placed under arrest, and then
he characterized the officers conduct as
ID foolishness." Pope was put in the wa
gon with the other man and on his way to
the station, as we'll as in the office of the
station, he used profane language This
gave the officer an opportunity to prefer
another charge. which was done. When the
case was heard in court Officer Grant said
that Pope used profane language
about him and that he (GranD called Pope
d cur"
The officer wanted to tell something of
Pope's character, but Judge Kimball said
that his character was not in question.
The officer, however, insisted on telling of
the shooting of Gen. Augur. and the i'm
prisonment Of Pope.
And I've defended you," said Lawyer
Moss, counsel for Pope. for cracking open
a mans head, and Justice Mills also rem
deie ed judgment against YOU" Pope claim
ed tEat the officer struck him while in the
station, but this was denied by the officer
who was corroborated by other officers W no
also heard the bad language.
This is more than ordinary case"
said the judge. who discussed it's merits,
and fined Pope $1J, which he paid.
Daniel Webster was the next name CALL
ed, but Daniel had deposited collateral Tor
his appearance, and the money was for
feited.
Ellen Smith. an old offender. was in the
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