Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-18
IN THE POLICE COURT.
Most of the Cases Caused by Over.
Indulgence.

IN THE POLICE COURT.
Most of the Cases Caused by Over.
Indulgence.
When tho procession moved toward the
prison rail in the Police Court this morning
Arthur Brooks, the young sport from New
York, was arraigned as a suspicious person.
He told the court that the races had ac-
ccmplished his downfall
Il have been here about two weeks"
he said, land my parents don't know where
I am
When questioned, he told of his visits 10
the race tracks, where he bet his money.
He got hard up and then made out the
worthless check and attempted to pass it
on Mr.. Bear one Of the proprietors of the
National Hotel
Detectives Carter and Quinian were in
court to tell Of the arrest, and Mr.. Bear
was there to tell of the presentation Of the
check
I'm afraid the races are responsible for
your conduct" said the Judge. You will
have to give bond in the sum of 500 or 20
down for ninety days"
Back Again.
Thos. Smith. a colored dealer In rags bones
and old iron, was in the procession yester-
day, and he appeared again today. Tom IL
about thirty-flve years old, and his trouble
resulted from an overdose Of spirits, such
as are poured from bottles in cheap drink.
ing places. When he was in court yester-
day he was not held, but there were SO
many baiiifrs watching him. as he sup
posed that he faced the whole crowd, and
proved that somebody was not paving strict
attention to duty
He had been arrested Tuesday night near
son found him sleeping on the side walk.
The pavement was little hard for him,
but then that made no difference In the
world to him, for he was in condition that
made him care for nothing.
Smith," said the clerk to the prisoner,
you are charged with obstructing the side
walk NIT, With your person. Are you guilty or
1.-The court fines you s." said the clerk
to him.
Like the Last.
John McMullin came next in the process
sion. and the charge against him was SIM
liar to that against Tom Smith. He fol-
lowed Smiths example by pleading guilty.
and the usual fine was imposed.
Policeman Carson also figured in this
case. but he did not care TO have John sent
down.
He was only lying on the sidewalk"
said the policeman, and wish your honor
would let him co.
Personal bonds" said the court. and the
man was released.
John Brown. a pensioner. was accused of
profanity, and William Cable, his friend,
was an important witness against him.
We've been keeping bachelors hall to-
gether." said Brown. and he swears more
Who's that?"
Had you been drinkingg'
Il don't say was drunk" Brown an.
Go on home" the Judge told him. and
| behave yourself
Eugene Kelly. whose appearance and con-
| duct indicated that his aim in life is not
| very high, was member of the procession.
| He said he had been going from one place
| to another. but had never harmed any one.
Il found him loafing about the streets
| late last night" said an officer, land
rested him He mas no home here, nor has
| he any visible means of support
Il don't see why an American citizen
| going along peaceably should be arrested
and locked up" said Kelly IF had done
anything wrong 1 would not complain"
do you intend to remain here?" tbs
| Judge asked him.
He was discharged
She Was Noisy.
Alice Brown, colored woman, who
| went .dowa the river yesterday, was noisy
on the boat when the wharf was reached
and policeman arrested her.
IF was noisy, couldn't help it," said
| Alice. Il was sick at my stomach. and
somebody gave a drink of whisky
What happened afterward don't know"
Usual fine"
Patrick Corners was in trouble because
| he had been drinking. He was given thirty
days in which to get sober
colored girl named Annie Brown was in
court for cruelty to animals. She was not
in the procession, because she had de-
posted s. collateral for her appearance.
This girl came out of the house yeSter-
| day and tossed dog in the air." said an
officer. When the dog struck the pavement
its hip was broken or dislocated."
| 1T was nothing but an old tramp cur"
said the girls counsel, "and she had been
| ordered by her mistress to throw 1t out of
the house"
The girl had to pay a fine of $ for the
cruelty.