Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-25
NOT VERY MUSICAL
Judge Kimbalh Don't Like Christmas Tin
q, Horns
The Gifts Distributed in the Police
Court ThisI Msrning-TOO Much
Celebration Last Night.

IT'S merry Christmas that I wishes
yer, Policeman IF yhn," said the only white
woman who was in the van this morning
when the public vehicle reached the Police
Court on its first trip. "And not a bit of
one am I wishn' the people what gives me
bad luck
The big, fat policeman could only wish
her many happy returns of the day, one of
which was that she might be given her lib
erty and be sent home happy.
"It's not me liberty 1 wants." said the
woman, but l wants to get rid of what 1
drank last night, and on New Year day
I'm going to turn over a new leaf"
This unfortunate woman had a number
of colored female companions, and to-
sether they awaited the arrival of Caterer
Baker. when they enjoyed the turkey and
hot coffee handed them
There were four dozen victims Of the po-
lice in the different cells, including men,
women and children, and most of the men
were there because they did not know
when they had liquor enough, and most Of
them were anxious to get two doses of the
hot cocktails and no turkey, for their
thirst was far greater than their hunger.
When this liquor had been served, and
some of the men relieved of that tired
feeling they were=in better humor. and
the strains of Merry Christmas Bells
niied the old church building, and these
victims enjoyed an hours singing before
the arrival Of Judge Kimball, when the
concert was brought to a sudden termina-
ton and the procession started.
r. Music by scores of tin horns on the out
slde was heard by these unfortunates, and
Judge kimball said he thought the owners
of the instruments should be arrested.
1t was outrageous" the judge said,
that there was SO much of this horn blow
ing on the streets last night. People GER
tainly forgot themselves, and even we'll
dressed ladies INDUCED in the disorder"
But there was only one arrest for horn
blowing reported and this victim was a
small colored boy.
The Leader.
John Kelly, a stranger in the city, was
the leader of the procession, and his ap-
pearance was the result of his attempt to
celebrate last night by drinking coffee.
But he got arrested before he got the bev-
erage, and had to wait till this morning
for the drink
He was begging on the street, was
Policeman Elliotts complaint, land he
was having trouble with a man when 1 ar
rested him."
Il met one of these Mission men. and
asked him for some coffee" said Kelly,
land the man refused because he said
was Catholic and an Irishman."
That's not So" said the judge. "A
mans religion or nationality has nothing
to do with him at the Mission
1T wasn't at the Mission" explained the
prisoner. but 1t was a Mission man.
Bonds or thirty days"
GeOrsetown's Representative.
James Beatty, a young man who repre-
scented Georgetown in the Christmas pa
rade, was in court only a few days ago.
and he thought theicourt's leniency al that
time would be repeated this time but he
was mistaken.
He was drunk last night when 1 ar
rested him. said Policeman Fritz Passau.
''andd would have released him this morn
ing, but Lieut. Swindell told; me to vag
him."
The officer explained that the prisoner
was in court few days ago on his wife's
complaint, and his personal bonds were
taken, with the understanding that he was
to keep sober 1...'.
My bonds were, taken to keep the peace
for six mouths," said the prisoner. and l
confess have been drinking. If you take
my personal bonds this time I'll promise
you that l will stop drinking"
Men who have been under the influence
over night" said the court. will usually
make all sorts of promises, and then break
them soon they get out. You will
have to give security or go down for a
month.
Thomas Roach. white. under the in
window.
He plead guilty, claimed that the affair
was an accident, and asked for leniency.
Witnesses said that his conduct was in
territorial, and a fine of so was imposed.
Here l is" answered an old Solored man
named Simeon Henderson. and charge of
profanity against him was read.
He plead guilty and went down to get
his Christmas dinner free of charge be-
cause he could not Pay his fine.
Guilty answered John Sheridan. whose
appearance showed that he sadly in
need of a bath and something to eat.
Il found this man at Pennsylvania ave
nue. and 18th street last night" said the
officer He was drunk and begging. He
selected gentlemen who had ladies with
them as his victims, and would hold TO
their coats and follow them"
A sentence of one month was imposed.
Philip Carroll, colored cripple, who
was released on his personal bonds yester-
day, was in court again today, and the
court committed him on both charges.
Had Il Time.
John F. Lee rode liz Noah Grimes coupe
between 3 and 5 o'clock this morning and
refused to pay his fare. Two hours later
he rode in the Maria" for which no
charge was made.
He had two girls with him." said Noah,
land 1 drove them to 216 o street. The
girls refused to go to church with him and
he started to run through the alley to get
away. but l caught him.
How much does he owe your
'One dollar and half
A fine of 50 was imposed.
III pay him if he takes me home now -
said the prisoner.
No, sir" said the judge, you will have
to pay the fine here
He didn't have the money.
1.-The amount of disorder in this city last
night was simply disgraceful, remarked
the judge when five colored men were
tried for disorderly, land there ought to
have been 500 men arrested instead OF
five"
Thomas Gaines. John Green, John Cole
man, William Hunter and Charles Young
were the five colored men charged.
'They were out on the streets making a
night of IT, said the officer, land it was
nearly o'clock this morning before they
were ested."
What were they doing?"
Drinking liquor and cursing and swear
ing
Five dollars each
Rosa Snowdens a colored woman, said,
Il isn't guilty this. time when the clerk
read a disorderlS charge against her
She was going up and down It'll street
raising considerable disturbance, and we
gave her good deal Of rope before we
ted