Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-11-10
A GAIN ST HIS SON
A Father Compelled to Have His Son
Arrested.
One of the Many Sad Cases in the
Police Court - Those Who
Were Sentenced,

1T is a pretty sad case" said Judge
KfmbaH, in the Police Court today, when
a father ras to enter complaint against
his own sen. We often see such instances
here and my heart is always made sad by
them"
This statement was made in connection
with the hearing Of charge of vagrancy
filed against Charles Vaughn. young
man twenty-five years of age, of undoubt-
eddy respectable family. The information
as set forth by the clerk characterized
Vaughn as person Of evil life and fame,
found drunk and begging on the street.
1.-The information is incorrect" said the
father of the prisoner taking the stand,
sin 50 far as it charges begging. My son
does not beg. However. he gets drunk
continually, reaches home at 1 or 2 o'clock
in the morning, and acts in a very dis
orderly manner. This has been going on
for years, and we cannot do anything with
him."
Does he work.
mo. sir: he is supported by his brothers
and sisters, who are compelled to work
hard. They cannot afford to lose their rest
every night because of his conduct. l
had him here once before. but the ex-
perience did him no good.''
Has he ever been sent DOWN."
NO sir"
Young man, what have you got to say?'
Nothing
II shall make the sentence this time
Short said the court. II hope 1t will
make you think and determine to change
your manner Of living. Ten days"
Reckless Driving.
Il never saw such reckless driving before
in my nfe," declared Policeman Judge to
the court, i'll complaining against Thomas
Anderson, well-dressed young white man.
Shortly after ) o'clock yesterday after
near G in surrey. In one hand was bot
tie of whisky and in the other whip. He
would whip his horse into gallop and then
suddenly pull up. The vehicle rolled from
one side of the street to the other. and An
derson who was intoxicated rocked to and
fro in the seat Near 8 street he barely
escaped colliding with an old gentleman,
and four bicyclists found 1t necessary to
lift their wheels on to the sidewalk in order
to escape collision. He finally stopped in
front of a milliner's establishment and 1
arrested him.
Another witness substantated the state
ments OF the policeman. but Anderson made
emphatic denial of the charge. The court
had no doubt about the facts, however, and
imposed fine of $40.
Nelson Tyson. co1o-ed. presented a de-
cidedly summary appearance when he took
the stand. He was hatless, and shoeless,
and coatless and vestless; in fact attired
as though this was July scorcher instead
of wintry November day. Tyson is a
SHoeIldhcT, whose SnOp is on BRENTWOOD
avenue. He was arrested last night by
Policeman supplee for being drunk and dis
orderly.
Where are your clothes?" the prisoner
was asked.
Il don't know, sab; they was stole from
me while I was drunk"
The man admitted that his conduct was
not up to the standard required by law and
order. and was fined So He promised to
pay the money by o'clock this afternoon
and, a policeman vouching for him, the
grace requested was granted.
Simon Goelze is one-legged man, with
out nome or friends. He was arrested at
412 street and Maryland avenue last even
ing and charged with indecent exposure
simon speaks very poor English and his
explanation was unsatisfactory to the ex-
tent of thirty days.
Two weeks ago Mary Mackey was in the
folce Court and she was sent down for
fifteen days. She was released yesterday,
arrested ARE: last night: in court today and sent
back for an additional fifteen days
Il arrested her last evening in Mount
Vernon Square," said Policeman Green,
for using profane and indecent language
Some time ago. yer honor" said Mary
Il threw an ak at a man who was coming
TO see my sister. Last night l merely re-
peated what he said at the time"
You may go back to the work house for
John Schmidt was before the court as a
vag.
Have you ever been here before?"
NO, str.
Sure about that?'
Yes, SIR
Your face looks very familiar"
The man finally admitted that he was in
court ten days ago, and was sent down
for that period. He was released yester-
day.
Sixty days Is the sentence this time
When you get out 1 would advise you to
leave town at once"
George Warner. colored. is minus one
crutcheS
ed that at an early hour this morning he
caused disturbance in Wards alley.
He went to the house of an Italian wo-
man, broke in the door. lay fat on his
back, sWore and beat the woman with his
crutches," said the policeman who made
the arrest.
Il didn't do anything of the sort"
Five dollars