Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-09
MORE WOMEN THAN MEN
The Fair Sex Predominated in the Police
Court.
They Were Mainly of the Bad Sort,
HOvvever-SOme Got Oh on
Personal Bonds.

Police Court lawyers were scarce this
morning, and those who were not in the
little gathering yesterday were anxious to
learn just what was said.
Lawyer Chase, who was in court, told a
Star reporter that he had known of num-
Der of small fees paid in cases, and in many
of these, he said, the prisoners can get
counsel for nothing, as some of the lawyers
are willing to appear just for the sake of
getting into court. The question of fees
is nothing to them, and they will make
speeches for which most attorneys would
receive big fees.
"Only the other day." he said, a prom
inent lawyer had case. and his client said
he had paid him 80 cents for his services -
Judge Scott's procession this morning
was a short one, and not a single one of
the few victims had legal adviser.
Policeman Flynn had a singular expert
ence in serving breakfast this morning.
Rose johnson, one of the prisoners, de-
clined to eat her breakfast.
Il was up late last night" she said, land
1 amt hungry. When I get hungry I'll
send you word and you may send in my
breakfast"
Alice Adams, a young colored woman
from the country, was leader of the pro-
cession. and the cffense for which she was
arrested last night was nothing but loud
talking on New York avenue.
She was fairly well dressed and did not
appear like the women who hang about
low dives and spend all their money in rum.
You are charged with disorderly con-
duct" was what the clerk RI told her. Are
you guilty or not guilty."
Guilty" the woman answered, ''but I
would like to make statement"
What is your statement?' Judge Scott
asked her.
I'm a stranger in town." she answered
II live ten miles in the country, and have
peaches and chickens out there, and if you
send me down I'll lose them all"
What were you doing here?
came in to see him. While in the city l
lad several drinks and then got arrested
Judge, your honor" she concluded, 'if
you let me go I'll return home"
You may go on your personal bonds
this time" said the court, land if You
come to town again you had better behave
yourself
Women Prisoners.
Emma Hawkins.a colored servant girl. was
in the AZ street park last night about 80
o'clock in company with male friend.
The weather was warm, and ner tempara-
ture was further increased by the use of
some South Washington 'firewater.'
"Ard she had been there under the inffu-
ere of liquor before" said the officer
1T was rather warm last night" re-
marked Judge Scott, land the parks are
comfortable cooling spots. If persons are
seated on the benches a little late, and are
behaving themselves, there is no reason
why they should be disturbed"
II never disturb them when they are be-
having themselves"
The woman was released on her personal
bonds.
A colored girl from Freeman's alley,
whose name was given Ella Hall. was
in the procession as a vagrant, because of
the reputation she has earned.
"She has been drinking and sleeping
about from place to place" said Police
man Gibson, land I have warned her sew
eral times"
The officer produced an anonymous let
ter making complaint against the woman,
and the court accepted the letter in evil
depce.
And judge. your honor" the policeman
concluded, policeman Flynn, who is de-
tailed in c'urt for duty. knows her."
Captain Flynn" said the judge, 'step up
and tell me what you know about the
case"
The big doorkeeper, who had thus been
promoted, but only by the court, stepped
up and gave evidence concerning the girls
general regulations
Il have known her for three years." he
said, and she's a common woman. She
has lived in Freeman's alley for long
time"
Judge. your honor" said the woman,
what the policeman said amt So. I'm a
decent lady,
That you may be-" remarked the court,
but unfortunately for you the proof is
against you, and you will have to give bond
or go down"
She did not give bond.
Some Men, Also.
Peter Holmes, who violated the disorder
ly conduct act on 25th street, next appear
ed. Policeman A. W. Parham was the
officer in the case, and the victims know he
never makes an arrest without good cause.
For that reason Peter said guilty and old
not even reserve the right 20 make a state
ment.
Five dollars or fifteen days each"
John Brewer and William Harlem were in
the procession of unfortunates. They are
strangers in the city and were found on the
railroad track near Ivy City yesterday.
Il am from Baltimore" said the younger
of the two men.
Whats your name?" Judge Scott asked.
William Harlem.
Where is your homer"
I'm Baltimore
What are you doing here?''
Looking for work.
Whats your trade?'
I'm a printer
Brewer was next called to the stand and
he said his story was substantially the
same as that of his friend, whom he met
on the road.
Judge Scott questioned him and learned
that his story was not even about the same
as that told by Harten.
sentence of thirty days in default of
security was imposed.
Ollie Brown, a neatly dressed eolorel wo-
man, was in the dock, but as Policeman
Lightfoot, who had complained against her
was not present, the case was dismissed Tor
want of prosecution.
SEVERAL AWARDS.