Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-30
THEY SAW THE PARADE.
But They Got Too Much Artificial En-
thusiasm.
Today They Were in the Police Court
md Had to Pay for
Their Fun.

avenue last evening there was no trouble
other than that experienced by the gripmen
trying to get their cars from one street to
another without a fatal accident. The
police were on duty, and they preserved the
peace as well as they did during the Py-
THAN parade the day before. So well be-
haved was the crowd that the arrests were
no more numerous than on ordinary occa-
sions. and this morning there were only
twenty-one prisoners In the Police Court
cells. Several of them were women, and in
the lot there were no strangers, nd most of
them were arrested for offenses not Of a
serious character. When Judge Taylor ap-
peared In court there was a small process
sion to greet him.
Henry Charlton. who had given his name
as William. was the first to appear, and the
charge against him was obstructing the en-
trance to a house on E street.
He was helplessly drunk last night when
/ found him." said Policeman Boyce, land
Il would like to ask the officer a question"
said the prisoner.
What is it?'
WAS disorderly in any way:"' the pris-
oner then asked the officer.
mo, SIR
What was my condition.
'Helplessly drunk.
Judge. your honor" said the prisoner. II
IL
just came over yesterday. I did get drunk.
but If you will let me 20. I'll return to Bal
timore."
Five dollars"
street in South Washington. came next, and
she went down for fifteen days in default Of
fine.
An Old Soldier Sent Down.
Michael Gleason. a tall man from the
Soldiers Home, followed next In line, AMI
the charge against him was vagrancy. He
came from the home on a pass and his
leave expires today. Michael was very anx-
ious about his leave and he feared that a
sentence in the workhouse would rob him
of his home.
According to the statement Of Policeman
King, Mike, who was under the influence Of
liquor, went into a drug store and got some
soda, for which he refused to pay. He did
this a second time, and then the drug
gst made complaint.
II followed him down the avenue" said
the officer. land saw him ask number Of
persons for n cigar
The prisoner said that liquor caused him
to do what he did. although he had no
recollection of begging. He made an earn
est plea for liberty, but the judge said he
thought the District would care for him
for fifteen days.
William Arnold and Samuel Green, COL
cred men, were too old to go down town
ana get III the crOWQ last night, put they
went out as far as It'll and NJ streets. There
they met and stood near q tree to watch
the passing crowd. Policeman Laurence
son objected to the men standing there and
arrested them on charge of constructing
the sidewalk. The men had made an eff
fort to get out of the way. and the police
man told the court that they were stand
ing near the tree.
1t was clearly shown that the men were
perfectly sober. and they are hard-working
mCn.
II have spoken about this matter several
times" the judge said, about persons
standing on the sidewalk. and have advised
them to stand near the trees and curb
stones. where they CAUSE no obstruction.
This case is dismissed
Didn't Believe Them.
George Johnson and Abner Newman said
Not guilty. They are young colored men,
and last night they viewed the procession
from the street. Not only did they look at
the wagons, but their conduct was such as
to cause complaint. They were standing
near the car track, with sticks, and did
their best to pull flags and lanterns from
the wagons.
I'VE didn't have no sticks" said one Of
the boys, and the other boy said the same.
And do you want me to believe your
the judge asked.
Eyes, SIR
WELL 1 don't, and you are fined so each"
JOnn McCryStal says ne nVeS IN GEORGE
town. Last night he crossed the creek. in
tending to witness the parade, but he in
dulSed in some liquid refreshments, and
then hired a cab and started for home.
But he got hilarious, and then did not have
money to pay his fare.
Can you pay your fare this morning.
the judge asked him.
Yes. SIR" he answered. How much is
it?'
Two dollars" said the cabman.
John wanted to go and get the money, but
the judge told him he would have to send
for 1t.
Belle Gaines and Norma Cameron, colored
residents of the Division" were sent down
for thirty days each in default OF bonds
Fred Austin was fined IS for being disor-
derby.
When Mary Brooks, a colored girl, was
called, on a charge of disorderly conduct,
Charles Davis. the prosecuting witness,
started toward the witness stand to testify,
but Mary said guilty and then laughed
because she had fooled him. Her conduct
In court resulted In her getting forty-eight
hours additional.
THE BALL AND CONCERT.