Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-01
JUDGE TAYLOR'S REMARKS
He Warns Policemen Not to Indulge in
Needless Arrests.
Usual Array of Offenders In the Court
TOday-BOth Regular Judges
on on Vacation.

Judge Miller has followed the example
set by Judge Kimball two weeks ago and
given up the reins Of justice for the heated
term. But he will not seek rest ana re-
creation on the briny deep. and make known
his presence to the fish. This season he
will go to the mountains Of West Virginia
and spend part of his time at his Takoma
home. away from the city. where he will
not see so many sad sights and wrestle
with questions of law.
Justices. A. S. Taylor and s. c. Mills will
look after the business of the court dur
ing the month. the former looking after
the violations Of the District ordinances,
while the latter will hear cases involving
offenses against the laws OF the United
States.
police in court this morning. and Judge
Taylor's court opened promptly at 0 o clock
In order to get the prisoners out of the
cells as early in the day as possible and
the day.
The audience was smaller than usual. but
there were plenty of lawyers on hand.
Needless Arrests.
When Judge Taylor entered court and be-
fore beginning the hearing Of cases. he had
something to say. In few words he ex-
pressed his appreciation Of kindnesses re-
the same consideration would mark the
future. Speaking to the officers. he said:
To the police, upon whom we must de-
pend for the preservation Of law, order and
property. will say, do not let your zeal for
making q record lead you into making need
less arrests; Tor not every violation Of law
Is INTENTIONAL; neither does 1t need punish
ment. In the exercise Of that sound judy
ment which should be second nature Of
every policeman you will find that a word
SPOKEN. n IN mir
OF silver, will prevent many violations OF
law and assist you In the discharge of your
duties Known and persistent violators OF
law should always be looked after and pun
ished."
The Cases.
The court was ready for business, and
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh. wearing a new
pair of linen trousers, called for trial two
negroes, who had attempted to work the
shell game in the county on the Good
Hope road. Their, names were given as
Jake Chandler and Henry Smith.
Judge Taylor held them under the va
grancy act and gave them sixty days each
in default Of bonds. .-.-. =.
Guilty. this time" was what a negro
named George Brown said when arraigned
on charge Of disorderly conduct.
Tine usual fine" said the Judge in a man.
ner showing his familiarity with the court
business. -
Usual fine" means IS, and George. be-
ing snort OF casn, went down on the farm
for a two weeks vacation.
John Ellis appearance was that Of a man
who had been drinking. and when arraien-
ed on a charge of disorderly he frankly ad-
mitted his guilt. A fire OF s. was imposed
John Anderson and another colored boy
had dispute on Pennsylvania avenue last
evening. and as the argument progressed
the boys became excited and made o much
noise that they attracted a large crowd
Policeman McCort arrived before there
was fight and Anderson was arrested.
The other boy got away.
Five dollars"
Harriet Marks, colored woman, who
made more noise In q South Washington
alley than is allowed by law, could not
pay s. fine and SO she went down.
The last victim in the short PROCESSION
was Charlie Carberry. Last night he had
what he probably calls a good time" He
made his bed on the sidewalk, and now he
Will occupy District bed for two weeks
unless fine Of S. is paid for him.