The evening times., 1895-09-18

Among the first to face Judge Kmball
This morning was Arthur Pendleton, an
inmate of the Soldiers Home, who was
charged with having assaulted Joseph
Gordon.
Tho complainant appeared on the wit
and testified that sPendleton had knocked
him down and struck him several times
IN the face.
In his own defense the prisoner stated
that Gordon had attempted to use shot
gun on him.
But you knocked the complainant down
and struck him repeatedly" said Judge
Kimball.
II only struck him once or twice." an
swered Pendleton; land also, your honor,
this man has just been released from the
Rockville jail, in which he was incarcerated
for carrying concealed weapons. He's
desperate man."
But you defended yourself amply b.
knocking him down. You had no bucines
striking him. Twenty dollars.
Frank Hepburn, a six-foot colored man.
was then charged with stealing watch,
chain and penknife. A gray-headed old
uncle was the loser, and he didn't seem to
be exactly sure whether the jewelry was
stolen or bought.
Il don't believe this man stole this stuff"
said his honor.
~ don't think 90, either" said the Off
Ger.
Discharged"
BACKYARD QUARREL.
A" you can't play in my backyard" case
was the next in the dock. Mary Davis
children and Jeanette Taylor's childreA
got mixed up in a quarrel in Mrs. Davis.
backyard and Jennette's children wero
getting the worst of it. Jcannette then
stepped in and assisted her children to lay
out Mary's.
Bessie is Mary's Oldest and Jeanette
was charged with assaultiDg her. Bessies
mother told the whole story in one breath
and the former was then put on the stand.
''Do you know what would become of you
il you told lie?" asked the judge.
The answer was lost in the noise of the
patter OF the rain on the roof, but she was
allowed to tell how she was smacked on
the side of the face.
II amt struck nobody's child, her child,
nor any child" said the accused.
'.But the child said you struck herr"
answered the court. -
''She struck ME with a stone, yer honor"
"Have you five doIlars?"
Yes, Sir"
Fork it out" said the bailiff.
Patrick Mcdonald was walking along
street on Saturday night when two men,
Do CnuipG
up and knocked him do wn and took 8 cents
from him. Mcdonald still showed the ef-
fects of the tussle on his face with his
black eye and Scared nose.
Two witnesses testified to caring the
calls for help, and seeing The prisoners
run away.
The usual bond" said his honor, which
means $500 and held for the grand jury.
A poor, hard working woman then asked
the court for permission TO turn her eight
year-old son, who is feeble minded, over
to the board of childrens' guardians She
worked out In service, and was unable to
take care of him on account of his condition
The judge issued the order.
MONEY IN HIS HAT.
John H. Madden, colored, a sneak-thief
was picked up last night by Officer Creagh
OH complaint OF Mrs. Mary John
son. of BrookIand Mrs johnson
was visiting on Dingnan place, when
Madden, who had seen Mrs. johnson put
her pocketboOk in her pocket. containing
80 and diamond ring valued at $50,
walked into the house and took the pocket
book from her pocket. Officer Creagh, of
The Sixth precinct, found him on Dinsman
place about enc hour later, with the money |
IN the band OF his hat. /
The pocketbook itself was found on his |
wife's person, and she was locked up.
IN suspicion. The ring has not yet been |
coated.