Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
BEFORE THE JUDGES.
Gases Settled by Fine or Imprison.
ment Today.


ment Today.
Nellie Parker and Allie Brown, colored
girls from Reeds alley, led Judge Kimbalps
procession this norning, and were ar
raigned as common Migrants, and they said
mot guilty." They had been arrested by
Policemen Wortz and Colbert.
The former was first examined, and he
told the court what he knew about them.
Nellie Parker was sent down about five
weeks ago." said the officer land L told
when she got out"
What do you know about the other girl?"
the court asked.
She was a good girl for long time" he
answered, but she got in bad company.
and then went from bad to worse"
That's not so," said the girl. II have
worked for my living. worked for Mr..
a long time"
qured.
Two or three years ago." was her re-
pie since then"
Policeman Colbert. who has been a mem
Der OF the force for two weeks, was next
examined.
Il know these girls" he said.
What do you know about them?" the
court asked.
They are no good" he answered
Beg"
mo. we don't" chorused the girls. I'VE
work.
The court heard their statements and sent
Parker down for fifteen days. Ollie Brown
was released on her personal bonds
Thomas Moulton. a colored boy, was in
the procession because he had thrown
stones on the street. There was nothing Sc
rious done. and a fine of only 50 was inn
posed.
There was a political meeting in South
Washington last night, and the crowd and
q nd nf 11cfn aff y.or se>1
audience.
While all this noise was being made Ollie
Brown, colored. and his wife came along,
and the police arrested them.
Forwhat were they arrested?" Judge
kimh wanted to know.
Loud talking" was the officers response,
and the officer thought they were engaged
1--WE were talking little loud" sand the
Words
There is too much doubt about this case
to fine the defendants" said Judge Kimban,
''and they are discharged"
Back Again.
Bette Ford, a big colored woman, who
figured In a street scene more than q
month ago and spent thirty days in prison,
was in line today because she returned to
Prather's alley when she'go out and want
ed to fight the battle over again.
TITS all prejudice" said Bette. 'T just
got out and 1 walked through the. alley
and said was out for the alley niggers to
tell lies on me again."
and the proof is that you are guilty of
disorderly conduct" said Judge kimball
after he had heard tile evidence of several
witnesses. YOU did not seem satisfied
with one term in prison, but returned there
ard tried to kick up another rumpus."
The usual fine was imposed.
When the name Lille Williams was call
ed a good-looking young woman who was
well dressed walked to the rail and in
Quired, what is the charge against me?"
You are charged with being a vagrant,"
the clerk told her. Are you guilty or not
guilty?'
MOT guilty"
Policeman Father told the court that
the woman was a prostitute.
'She does not live in the Division" he
said. but has a room at 507 18th street
and walks the Streets
Judge Kimball inquired whether or not
the young woman had been in court be-
FORE and it was stated that she had ap-
peared only as a witness. colorcd man
was arrested on a charge Of robbing her
of q watch and was acquitted.
1t was stated at that time that she was
a married woman and that she came here
from Richmond.
Judge Kimball sentenced the prisoner to
thirty days in the workhouse in default
Of security.