Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-28
HIS MORNING DRIN x
An Officer Loses q Case Before Judge
Kimball.
Tho Long Police Court Line This
Observation-Disclosures and Those
Who Were Sentenced.

Policeman Redgrave went to a wedding
last night and so did Cabman John L.
Duncan. The latter Is native or the
Emerald Isle, and he has enough Irish wit
about him to entertain wedding party
John had a glorious time and in such good
spirits was he when he left the gay and
festive scene that he made a night OF It,
Soon after the opening hour Of the old
first ward saloons. John thought he needed
an "eye-opener," and he entered saloon
and proceeded to pay a nickel or dime for
1t.
Standing at the bar mot the bar Of
justice) was the policeman, and Duncan
says he was taking a drink. The police
man says nothing.
The officer and the cabman were on
friendly terms, and Duncan, without ex-
tending an invitation to the limb of law to
Join him, ventured the remark, Il didn't
see you at the wedding last night
You were not there" the officer re-
sponded.
You're liar" the cabman re-
torted, the policeman says
I'm policeman" said Redgrave to him,
but Duncan was too full to appreciate the
distinction between his remark and the
officers response. And you are arrested,
added Redgrave. exhibiting his badge
Duncan saw no reason why a friendly
conversation should get him in trouble. and
he objected to going.
And l had good deal Of trouble in
fetching him out of the place" said the
officer to Judge Kimball this morning.
Duncan looked as though he had been
attending wedding some other cele-
bration when he appeared in court and told
Judge Kimball his tale of VICE.
But l was at the wedding" said Dun
can, land 1 stayed out all night That was
the reason l went in the saloon this morn
ing. When 1 got in there I met the police
man. who was taking a drink, and he
said"
stop right there" Judge Kimball said to
Duncan: What did you say about the
officer?"
He was there. your honor" answered
the cabman.
But what did you say he was doing?"
He was getting his mornings drink
Case dismissed" said the Judge, with a
look of disgust at the officer.
Best He Could.
Sol" William P. Lasselle, the lawyer
who was released on his personal bonds a
few days ago. upon condition that he would
stop drinking, failed to keep his promise
and this morning he appeared in court in
nervous and shaky condition. He en-
joyed two of "Parson" Hughes coffee cock
tails this morning, and after taking the
nerve tonic he stood before Judge Kimball
and made another plea for liberty.
Il have some clients to meet at 10
o'clock" he said, land IL your nonor will
let me go this morning. I'll keep sober and
appear tomorrow for sentence"
So pressing was his business engagement
that Judge kimball said he would grant the
request.
But, you honor" said the prisoner after
MS request had been granted, II will have
TO take one drink today, because it is rec
cessary. III, however, your honor says /
must not take drink, Of course 1 will
have to grin and bear it,"
Judge klmball told him to do the best he
could and appear tomorrow.
Guilty, l reckon was what Andrew
jackson said, when arraisned for vagrancy.
Andrew had INDUCED in strong drink and
mad been seen lettering about the streets
as though he was without means.
where do you live?" the court asked
I'm from Fairfax county, ledge" was
get it,
I'VE have more of your kind here now
any friends?' wv
Not here"
ANY money!?
Not a cent"
you will have to 60 down for fifteen
days said the court, "and when YOU get
out you had better return to Virginia
Walker McNally, young colored man,
whose suspicious conduct about the RaIti
more and Ohio depot caused his arrest. was
next called. was
asked. was
North Carolina" was his response.
And what are you doing here?''
I've started for home"
You have not gotten very far. I'm o.
ing ing, 10 send you down for only five days
ana when you get out you had better leave
without delay"
Waiting for Coxey,
John Mckenny could not wait for the
coming OF Coxeys army of peace, and so ne
went 10 the Capitol yesterday and made the
front steps his headquarters.
Ihere ne solicited aid SO a witness said
he did not enter the building and make a
formal demand on Congress, but will prob-
ANY go there when the army reaches here.
John had been in court before. and Judgs
kimball asked him how long it had been
since his last appearance
Six weeks" was his response
You may have thirty days this time"
said the court. This will give him an on
portunity to join the army upon its arrival
here.
Noah Burkes brass buttons gave him the
appearance of a special policeman, but he
was on the wrong side of the fence
He had used profane language last night
but could not pay his fine this morning.
Joseph Brown said Yes" and it cost him
30 he Wes in a house on c street last
night where he was arrested for profane
language.
Il guess what the policeman says is So"
said John Butler, old colored man.
charged with profanity, and the usual fine
imposed.
Adeline Harris and Molly Harris. her sis
ter, also plead guilty, and went down
benjamin Carroll, colored Waterman
who failed to properly guard a cork i'm a
pint bottle of whisky, was arrested because
of his loud conduct
Il found the bottle in his pocket" said
the officer, but half of the LIQUOR was
gone"
Five dollars"
George Washington brought I'D the rear
of the line. He did not have S., and went
down for two weeks
Simple Enough,