The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1895-12-24
ttLlBRlT[O TOO EARLY
Police Court Filled With. Before
the-HoIiday Cases.
LINE OF vAGs AND HoBoEs
Flea OF Woman for Suspension of
Sentence During the Christ mas Sea-
son-Quick Return Of u Man Whose
Personal Bonds Had Been Taken.
No sympathy for DRINKS.

There was an unusually long line of pris-
oners in Judge Kiinbalrs dock when court
opened thismorning. Prcmaturecelcbrators
of Christmas Day were out in force last
night, and a large number of them fell foul
OF the police.
Then, too, the hobo, taking advantage Of
the Christmas spirit that is supposed to
bubble over in all breasts at this time of the
year, has grown more impudent and daring
than usual In his demands on the ready ca sh
Of pedestrians, and police interference is
frequently necessary to prevent his bold
ness from having bad effects.
Edward Riley, big, raw-boned Irish
man, with Svengali whiskers aud tattered
clothes, was one OF the latter class. He
pleaded guilty TO charge OF yagrancy, and
put up strong talk, but the judge finally
sent him down.
This man was up here yesterday on The
same charge. your honor said the officer
land you took his personal bonds TO leave
town. Instead of doing so he walked along
the Avenue last night Insulting people
When ] saw him he had grabbed q lady
by the arm nd was trying To make her give
him some money"
HIS MONEY Is GONE
Your honor" said Riley, Il have orked
IN quarries and railroads all my life, AMI a
yagrant can't possibly be. i got here
last Friday with $12, but that has gone.
might. in my hunger, have asked some
one for money. but I'm no vagrant.
Bonds or ninety days"
Becky Poundcxter, coiored, got out nf
the worshouse two days ago and fondIy
hoped TO eat a Christmas dinner with her
friends. But her Old rum habit came back
on her. ami last night she fell by the wayside
to such an extent that a couple of bra why
policemen had to run her in.
She pleads guilty, your honor, and W ants
to make a statement said La wyer Peyton
who interested herself inner case.
what is the case, officer?''
she was very drunk on the street, your
honor. and was cursinS and swearing said
the officer.
What do you want to say, Rebecca?'
Judge" said Becky. tearfully, Il only
got out of the workhouse two DAYS ago
an l don't want 10 go back until after
Christmas
Well, why did you get into this trouble?"
Il was drinking, judge she replied.
sadly.
Yes. drinking will always get you into
trouble"
She wants TO spend Christmas at home,
judge" said Lawyer Peyton. Cant you
take her personal bonds until after CHRIST
mas"
IF she wasn't such an old offender I'd
do it, replied Judge Kimban; but she'll
have to pay fine of So
Becky couldn't raise So, SO she will spend
the next fifteen days in the workhouse.
FOUGHT ALL THE WAY.
Henry Hill, a colored man. whose visage
is frequently seen over the dock rail. was
charged by Policeman Auldridge with dis
orderly conduct, and pleaded not guilty
He was very drunk on Seventh street
Judge, and when arrested him il took both
Detective Barnes and myself to keep him in
the patrol wagon. He fought US all the way
to the station
Judge. yo' honor didn't say nothin' at
all, w endispoliceinan cunapa n arres 'edme |
had been ont wild a fren' from de country !
m we WIZ drinkin hiile. but We didn't !
sturb nobody"
The officer arrested sou for nothing |
suppose said the court.
Yes. sir; wasn't doin' a thing
And you behaved yourself all the way to
he station house, did your
Yes, indeed. We did
Yes, | guess you did. Ten dollars fine or
hirty days
Henry looked very much surprised, but the
eaiiiff didn't give him time TO say anything
,efore he had hustled him back into the cell
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