The evening times., 1896-02-10

positive the supply was not equal to the
demand. But IL had tv be and Flynn
knew 1t.
How he was going to feed scores of prs-
oners with the small amount of food pro-
Vided was a mystery to him of the worst
sort He thought and Thought, and finally
ate. makinS few hypnotic passes over
the coffee and sandwiches started Ia the
cells with "A happy smile upon his face.
BY some unknown process the food went
around 10 tine satisfaction of all, and, be-
sides, there Was a quantity left over. How
II was done Flynn alone knew.
In one of the dark cells near the door
which leads to the lower court room one of
Coxcy's lost brothers sat enjoy ying his
first square meal in long time.
FLYNN's QUERY.
Back agin, are yer said Flynn, laugh
ing at The assault the Weary Willie was
making upon the meal. Where ye bin
kecpin ycsllI? haven't saw ye for some
time
Bin up n Forshug," answered the hobo.
why didn't ye stay there? Did We get
| homesick bcin' away from the workhouse?"
No, 'ad to skin. hey passed Il reso-
lrshun III de town dat If I dian't git ou,
uey Il can me fer horse meat
Flynn laughed u good, ncarty laugh.
But, / say, oTrcer,"- continued the
hard-luck rouudcr, "you'fe bin planted in
dis dirty hole long 'nough TO sprout, amt
you2"
No." said Flynn promptly, "Oi won't
sprout. They don't kape me moist enough"
Judge kinIball knew he would Rave
busy day. So lie started in uEon his work
promptly NJ O'Clock.
The first case called 10y Clerk Harper was
one in Which Edward Strand. George Col
Inns. Patrick henrieiIt and William fletch-
er, young white men, We're charged with
vasrancy by Policemen Flather and Browne.
Not guilty" tLey Pleaded. one by one.
we found these men in an intoxicated
condition, begging in the Division" said
Father.
officer Browne told tie same story.
Each Of the Cefendants was allowed an
explanation, but Strand was the only one
WIZ" gained anything by his Iomarks. The
Judge toos his personal bonds and the Others
went down for five days.
PatrCa Shine was next up.
lie WAS Informed that lie was charged
with using rrofane language in the Mmici-
pal Lodging House.
He pleaded guilty.
Ten dollars" said the court.
Patrick was rot satisfied, ana projected
to express his opinion of the state OF af-
fairs 10 bis hOnor. 1t would have been
far etter Tor hinl had he rot spoken, :or,
at ;Ec Conclusion of his Grafton, uuU;hcr
ten dollars was adGcd 10 his fine.
THE OLD TROUBLE AGAIN.
Minor Lawson was chaIgeu with dis
orderly conduct.
I'm euiity, your honor lie pleaded.
II hadn't taken anything 10 drink for
many months. sir, but 1 Unfortunately
fell into Tie Old trouble yesterday
when wrTc ycu up hCIe ioiore," asked
Judge K:n:hall.
Last iuiy, sir; and if you take my rcr-
sonal oru l. II promise 10 make a stiOnGcr
effort 10 abstain from drink
The officer says you were drunk and
very d.sordcrly, anu l ,innot overlook
sGch conduct
please take my bond, your honor;
have no money
NO. Five collars or fifteen days
Policeman Emmert had Edward McNa-
mara, a rough-looking character, charged
with vagrancy, and after the officers testi-
rauny, which was decidedly against Mac"
- was given employment for The next thirty
days.
Charles Cant, a colorcd resident OF q street
alley. WHO was arrested Saturday night by
Policeman Gibson for disnrderly conduct.
plea ded not guilty 10 the charge.
He was drunk and cursing and swear
Ing" said the officer.
81 was doin' hin oh de kind, jcdcc,"
said the prisoner. Il doai:' drink, and since
! lsiItt sit CHURCH i utin s.o H
Is = hard-workin' man and has family,
and deed. ic,yc. dis officer rested me wild
ont no prob CO shun.'
We'll. III give you the benefit OF the
doubt, - replied his honor. Case dismissed.
Policeman S;roman presented Edward
Ccphers. George Williams, Edward Wallace.
Jesse Page. William johnson. and John
White. Il scXtct of colorcd citizens, charged
with disordcrly assembly.
.'Tcn dollars or thirty days cach," was
the conclIsio of the Judge.
CAUGHT IN A RAID.
Fred McAiecr, Frank Mattinely. Charles
Beunner, Charles Opdyke ard William
Sprig:s, the young men captured in the
raid made by Policemen WllllnSham, StrO-
man, BIrbee and Ilauscr on the d isorderly
house of Victor Lotus, We're given a chance
to clear themselves OF Il charge Of disorder
ly conduct. They fail,d TO DO 50, low
ever and were fined $40 each.
Six Greeks who ''pusher der cart ard
seller der baDan' were required to pay
So each for occupying public space on Sev-
enth street northwest.
FoIcriuuu CowEc was responsible for the
arrest.
Thomas Lowe, a nicely aitircd young man,
was accused of using profane and indecent
language. He had several friends who tes-
titled in his tchalf, and the case was dis
missed.
..Johu McDonovan," called the clerk.
An old lipucr-Ioving soldier responded 10
the name.
..Yoa are charged with being a vagrant,"
said Tie ccurt. Guilty or not guilty."
"Not guilty" sir.
Preciuct Detective Sutton was the com
plainant.
This man has been drunk for several
da Us ami has been n ppIying for lodging under
another name." said Sutton:
Step up, Donovan" said the judge.
"I am an old Soldier. your honor, and up
to last Christmas had not drank anything
for two years. I've applied for admission
to the Soldiers Home, and expect to get in
there in a few days..
THAT man is drunk all the time" vol
untccreL an officer from No. 6 station
He h:ngs down on the avenue, and
don't think he has any home"
Il beg your pardon, sir" startcd Nc
Donovan.
THAT will do" replied Bailiff Kendig.
IF Let you off will you get drunk
again." said Judge kmball
NO, sir, ! won't. If you will let me
off I'll 60 to the hospital at the home"
..Telephone to the home and see If they'll
take him." said the judge. "If they will
/ will release him. but If they won't he will
have TO go down."
Several vag cases were tried, and the
defendants in each plcaded guilty aud re-
cciycL the usual sentence.
St Paul to he Dry-DOcked.
New York. Feb. 10.-The American line
steamship st. Paul. which recently went
ashore mt Long Branch, sailed this morn