Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-18
TWENTY-NlNE IN LINE
The Usual Charges Against Police Court
Prisoners.
The Drink Evil Has Some Striking
From Little Boys.

Twenty-Five prisoners occupied the Po-
lice Court cells this morning, having been
arrested for various offenses in violation of
the laws Of Congress and of the regula-
ucns enacted by the Commissioners The
condition of the atmosphere made the little
crowded rooms anything but comfortable.
and it was a great relief to :hem when
they were called into court for trial, al
though some of them remained but a few
minutes before they had to turn back and
await the arrival of the omnibus to take
them for an outing on the farm. Several
of the victims were not only anxious to
get their Cases called, but they we're also
anxious to get out and resume their journey
in the direction of the arctic region.
Four young white men and one colored
man were arrested under the vagrancy act
by Special Policeman Smith Of the Ialti-
more and Potomac railroad.
The defendants had undoubtedly heard
the remark IF you haven't got car fare,
walk there but they did not profit by it.
Last night they were on the fast express
going north. but the train stopped before
reaching the tunnel and they were taken
on. They had never been seen before and
nothing was known of them.
The colored citizen gave his name as
George Bryant while the others gave their
names as Robert Jones, John Scott James
Gibbs and William POLAND. They had all
come from Richmond, IL their statements
are true. and they are on their way to a
cooler climate.
POLAND and Bryant, the youngest ones In
the lot, were held until the court can hear
from their parents.
These boys" said the Judge. may have
run away from their homes and think it
better to try to get them home than to turn
them loose to Join the rowing bands of
tramps who are now infesting this section
Of the country"
The other defendants were discharged.
When Policeman Herbert went out on
dog watch" this morning at 6 o'clock
ne sfrolled through Judiciary Square, where
air There was a dog In the park, and the
animal was attracted to a large bush, be-
meath which the policeman heard the noise
of q man snoring.
charge against him was trespass
Il was there" said Lindsey. Last night
was drinking beer, and how 1 got on the
grass 1 can't tell. i only drank four or
I'VE beers dr,,a and IT'S my honest opinion that
He was told not to do so again and re-
leased.
For the Home.
Henry Hollingsworth. a little man minus
his front teeth. was next in line. He was
found in the same park looking for a soft
spot on which to lay his head
Il came here yesterday from Union
Bridge. Md" said the little man, land 1
intend to get in the Soldiers Home"
But you had been drinkingT' queried
the court 1900 80 -
Yes, your honor. I had. 1 drank some
liquor before l left the country" ''c1@s
wen! we are not going to have our
parks Uttered with drunks." Judge Miller
i'm rlxa
pose What are you going to do nowr'
Get In the home il get a chance"
Have you airy money!
Il had some when / got here but I've
been robbed Judge, your honor. I'm trem-
bling now; 1 am very nervous Can you
see! and he gave an extra hard shake.
Yes. i see" the judge told him, but
that's not from the war, it's from whisky"
THAT'S SO, your honor. but feel so bad -
Il am going to give You an opportunity
10 get In the home" said the Judge You
may go, and your fate is in your own
hands. II you don't succeed in your un-
dertaking and are found about the streets
drunk you will eventually find your way
to the work house,
Thanks. your honor" said the grateful
little man. who was armed with the neces-
sary papers to begin operations.
Suspicion" was the charge against Las
Corsey, a young negro.
Policeman Kemp told the court that an
Office In South Washington had been robbed
OF pistol and he had received informa-
ton that this prisoner was seen with a mis-
toll oolored boy said he saw him with
the pistol, and the court thought the charge
should have been burglary.
The suspicious character law, he ex-
planned. did not mean that a man should
be suspected of theft. That is not an Of
Tense. If he committed the theft he should
be charged with that offense. The prisoner
was remanded for the officer to get addi-
tional proof in the case
James jackson, cOlOre1. was cha will
a similar offense.
Il found him in the market this morning
trying to sell several bars Of tobacco for Is
cents"
WAS the tobacco stolenr' the Judge
asked.
Il suppose So" was the officers answer
He said he got 1t from boy for cents"
This boy was also remanded in order to
give the officer chance to find the owner
of the tobacco.
Andrew Flood was only profane on the
street. and the usual fine was assessed
Arthur Johnson's ofense was a little
more serious. and his fine was double the
usual amount.
Made a Difference.
Dick Anderson. the van driver. next ap-
peared. He did not appear in the role of a
defendant, but was the prosecuting wit
ness. The prison van, which is In his
charge. has been newly painted, and ac-
cording to his statement the names of two
little colored boys and a policeman are to
be seen on the vehicle.
But he made fish of one and flesh Of an
other in dealing with the alleged offenders
Il spoke to the policeman" ne said, "and
he told me he thought there was only dust
on the vehicle. and / arrested the boys"
Let the policeman go and arrest the
boys" repeated the court, and the boys
were sent home to their parents.
Il see this man drunk on every tour of
duty" said Policeman Gordon. He was
talking about a red-face resident of North
east Washington named William McGrath.
He's an habitual drunkard," the officer
added.
when did you last see him drunk?'
Sunday night, when two Italians took
him home in a push cart"
Has he any occupation?
He has good trade, but does not work
at It,"
The prisoner made a partial denial of the
evidence against him. and gave the usual
hard times" excuse for not working.
Has he a family7" the court asked.
mo, your honor" tho officer answered.
Yes. i have" said McGrath. Il live at