Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-30
COULD WORK ON A FARM.
Henry johnson Preferred That to the Work
Householder Police Court Cases.

"This man, by name Henry johnson, was
born slave in the state of Maryland and was
torn and sold away from his parents when
young to New Orleans. He is now lost to the
world, not able to work and getting very old
and he would be truly thankful for a small
pittance from those who have desire to help and
pity the old man
Henry johnson is an old colored man and
the above statement was written on a piece of
paper which he had in his possession. He was
going from one saloon to another begging
when Policeman Parker arrested him last night.
Vagrancy was the charge against him when
he appeared before Judge Kimball this morn
ing and he said 'oes" when arraigned by
Deputy Clerk Harper.
But can work" said the old gray-haired
man. who wore a suit Of blue clothes with brass
buttons.
II have an engagement with a gentleman this
morning." he added, land he is going to give
me good job on . farm"
"Can YOU work on farm?'
"Yes. indeed, judge" the old man replied
81 can do good days work yet"
IF you want to 60 out i'll the country"
said the judge, II think that the best thing you
can do. and certainly will not stand in your
way. Can you get out Of town before noon?"
Before when?"
'Noon"
"what time is it now2"
"Half-past nine"
"Oh. yes indeed"
Then you can CO."
Can have my paper?"
That will do you no good" said the Judge.
land you must not beg here before you leave"
RELEASED on ACCOUNT OF HER CHILD.
colored woman named Alice Jenifer, who
lives in South Washington. was the next one in
the procession, and she was accused of having
used bad and boisterous language last evening"
Alice carried aforementioned infant in her
arms. and when arraigned she answered.
Guilty; l can't tell story
Policeman Kemp told of the woman's con-
duct in street alley last evening and the
woman asked her release on the ground that
her child would suffer.
Have you got a husband?'' inquired Judge
kimball.
Yes sir; was the womans response.
where is hep
''He's in the work house now, and, Judge, 1
hope you will have mercy on poor lone woman
and child
''On account of your child" said the Judge.
II am going to let you co.
But. interrupted the officer. "she has been
here dozen times
Il know that. said the judge. and he released
the woman on her own recognizance.
CREDITED UNTIL SATURDAY.
Loud and boisterous talking" repeated
Bailih kendig. care you guilty or not guilty?''
Well" hesitated Daniel Larkin, the pris-
oner.
Say yes or no." said the bailif, 'and ex-
plain afterward.''
Guilty he said.
Five dollars"
''Here's 81" said the old man. "and you will
have to send to the Office for the other s3.
"The gas Officer" asked the bailff.
Yes" he answered. And I've worked there
for thirty years. Judge, fell down and hurried
me leg.
You can have until Saturday to pay your
fine"
NO. Tuesday" interrupted Larkin; 81 don't
get paid off till then
But you will have to pay it Saturday, if you
are given time"
"All right, then. I'll go to my landlord and
get the money"
He was thereupon released.
Addle Mason. neatly dressed colored woman
disorderly conduct. and went down for fifteen
days in default of fine.
SPENDS HIS TIME IN SALOONS.
'This man spends most of his time in bar
room, said an officer, who was talking about
VIM. Murphy, a one-legged negro. HE is there
every day and seldom does he leave the place
before midnight
The one-legged colored citizen told a story
OF his failure 20 get work. but failed to show
u
saloon, and the judge gave him five days on the
farm.
Guilty" was the response of Edward J.
Edwards. who was arrested for being disorderly
on Metropolitan street car last night The
young man under the influence of liquor
last night when he Sot on the and grabbed
one of the passengers. He did not use any
profane language and for that reason the lowest
fine. So. was imposed and the court gaze him
time to settle the bill against him.
Cornelius Martin. a colored bootb,ack was
defended by Lawyer Martin. who disclaimed
any relationship TO his client The charge
against the young Tlan was dfsordcrly conduct.
and he was given time in which to pay his
fine.
But. judge" said Harry McDermott, ..there
Is trouble in the family that you know moth
ing Of
Harry was charged with being an habitual
Grunkard, and lie tried to give family trouble
as an excuse cor his conduct
Il am going 10 Baltimore today" he said.
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