The evening times., 1896-02-05
SENT HOME TO MS FATHER
Frederick G bhOns, Unable to Gel
Work, Receives Good Advice.
JUDGES INTEREST IN CASE
Frank johnson Was Arrested at His
Own Eugene Curry Caused
Trouble In u COlOred Church-SQuad
of Migrants Enlist ed in Government
Service.

| 1heuarh anu gloomy appearance or Judge
Kinibalrs room in the police court this
morning failed to in the least affect the
| machinery OF the law or by any means
prevent things progressing with their usual
| smoothness and order during his honor's
| business hours.
The court caterer, Policeman Flynn,
| having fully recovered from a recent attack
OF the "blucs," was in the best OF spirits
and dchatteIncrriIy with his brother officers
! as he carefully guarded the main entrance
| to the lower court chamber.
We'll, Flynn" remarked one OF blue
| coats nearby, you seem to stand your
job pretty we'll
"Oi do that" replied the stout member,
not fully cOnprehending the others mean
ing. "Bcdad, Oi have to, for there amt
Il char in the buiIdin' big enough to supply
me with sittin' ROOM"
How did your prisoners behave at break
fast?' Flynn was asked by another officer.
"Oi fixed 'cm this maTnin', but a divil
OF n tonne Oh 'ad in dom it. Orn tell
yez jist how ii wuz-"
But he WAS spared an explanation.
CALLED TO ORDER.
The sound of BIiliff Kendig's voice in
the conversation, and Flynn made a hasty
exit through the front door to inform those
outside that the court was in session.
Nineteen unfortunates, all mcn, white
and black, after having languished all night
in the damp cells OF the various police
stations, stood i'll line against the rail when
Judge kimball expressed himself as ready
10 hear the first ease. As the distressed
faces of the prisoners pecrcd through the
wIrework Of the dock, the old Offenders
as well as the new. all appeared to be anx-
ious to learn their fate, whatever it might
be.
John II. Johnson aud Boyd Wallis. two
rough looking negro boys, bad the honor
or the first hearing.
Not guilty" the both answered TO Il
charge OF disOrdcrly conduct.
They both were shooting crap in Shcp-
pards alley" said Policeman Ellis.
Did YOU see the boneS?" asked the court.
Il did, sir replied the officer.
The boys tried hard to convince the judge
that they Were not in the alley at the time,
but both admitted that they hal been down
before for ''rollin' lie bones
Ten dollars each" said the court.
SENT To HIS FATHER.
Policeman Lynch presented James Flynn
AMI Frederick Gibbons, charged with va
grancy.
I've just been here two weeks, your
honor explained Flynn, and was going
t. get out last night if it hadn't rained.''
when was the last time you were herc?''
asked Judge kimball.
About two years ago he replied.
release you:''
Indeed l WILL" pleaded Flynn.
Take his boDd.''
Gibbons told the court that he lived in |
the city. but was out of work. and went 10 |
the sixth precinct station last night for |
lodging.
Have you 4 home?" asked the court.
Il have Il father here"
Wen, why didn't you so 10 his house !
last niGht?''
Wen, ] preferred not to-
You preferred TO go TO the workhouse, |
them
NO sir; don't want to go there, but my
father is not able to support me, and l am
unable to get work
Il don't want to send you down. re-
Piled his honor. What is your fathers !
business?'
He is brickla yer, SIR
We'll, go home to him, boy. I am sure
he will take care of you" was the Judges
IA !heriy advice.
Policeman Warren had Frank Johnson.
a piteous looking colored boy, tried as a
vaGrant.
Il arrested! this boy at his own request"
said the officer He said he wanted to
20 to the workhouse'
HE ELVES NOWHERE.
Where do you live, Frank he was
,sked.
Nowhere, sir"
Have you any parents?'
NO, Sir"
And you want to go to the workhouse?"
Yes. sir; but l amt able TO any hard
work"
The lad looked all he said. and he was
urncd over to Agent Lewis of the Board of
Guardians.
Eugene Curry. rouGh-looking George