The evening times., 1896-05-27
CONNORS and Ills SNAKES.
He Had a vaIise Full Of Them in
Court.
MADE TIE OFFICIALS ROAR
An Amusing Case Before Judge Kim
ball-The Accused Finally Sent to
the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Citi-
zen Locked Up for a Petty Offense.
He Was Punished Enough.

william counors, who carries devil S
around in a leather dressing case, came back
to the police court today.
Judge Kimball on Wednesday last re-
leased him on his promise to keep sober.
At that time william swore sOlemnly he
would not take u drink for asyear. Last
night Policeman Carlson arrested Connors
on Pennsylvania avenue; he was drunk
aud begging.
As the Maria drove up to the court this
morning, and Big Dick formed the pris
oners In line to the cells, the last one
out was Connors, clutching his faithful grip
that sticks by him drunk or sober.
"B' the powers" said Flynn, promenad.
ing the portico, 'if it amt Billy Connors
come back, wild his bhlack bag. What have
you in there this toime?" asked Mike.
Connors laid one finger against his Roman
nose, aud cast a stealthy glance at Dick,
who was carefully watching him.
SNAKES IN THEBAG.
''sh," he whispered, Snakes. I'm goin'
to give one of 'em to his HONOR
Faith, you've plenty to spare," re-
marked Mike, taking u careful grip on Oneof
Conuors' arms and marching him into the
basement. While William was in the dock
he took short maps, awaking with spas
niodic jerks and knocking his feet loudly
ON the floor. He made such a clatter that
Judge Kimball dire cted Clerk Harper
TO call his case,
LET us get through with him." said
Judge kimbaIl.
Aud they did get through, and William
got through pass to the workhouse, where
he will remain for the next three months.
Carlson had as witness Mr.. Hall Colgate,
the docket clerk of the police court.
IT was coming out of Ograms drug store
last night about O'clock" said Mr.. Col
gate, when Connors came up and asked
me If ] wasn't an old vet He said he
had 2 cents and wanted more TO get a
irnk.''
II told him." continued Mr.. Colgate, .'he
had enough whisky on board, and if he was
an old 'vet.' he'd better go over TO the
g. A. r. Hail.
what them" asked Judge Kimball.
HE said, Go on, you ID dude"
The court attaches and his honor laughed
at this, because Mr.. Colgate is one of the
best dressed men in Washington.
And you said?'' questioned the Judge,
politely.
II said" replied Colgate, with bellig-
erent air, ''if he was twenty years younger,
I'd break hi nose"
NOW, Connors, what have you to say?'
asked the court;
William wiped his eyeglasses nervous
ly, cleared his throat, and bowed impress
lively TO the judge. Flynn stood in the door
awaiting the snake presentation.
II wanted that money TO go to Takoma
Park" stated Connors, where 1 have
business"
''No, you didn't" inter rjected his honor.
'You wanted it to buy whisky. and all the
business you had was getting drunk
Much wrong you do me, gentle sir,''
spouted Connors, whOis man OF considera-
bic education. trying to put some paper in
evidence. which he said was letter call
ing him to the park.
II don't want to see it," objected the
Judge, waving him aside,
THE DEBT OWED HIM.
II think he's a little off, remarked
Carlson, aside to the judge. when
arrested him he told me President Cleveland
owed him some money"
And so he does" shouted Connors
He owes me S1.9O for taking one of
his corns out, and he has been using it for
bait ever since"
A roar of laughter swept over the court
room at this remarkable statement, in
which his honor Joined.
/ regret, Mr.. Counors," said the court,
that am compelled to send gentleman
with such distin gushed debtors to the
workhouse. But unless You give bonds,
you will have to remain there for ninety
days"
Conuors gave a no wi of derision is Ball
ifs Kendig aud Cole made flying wedge
with William as the apex, and sent
him to the cells.
1t is seldom Policeman Estes appears in
court, but last night he made a record in
arresting Mr.. William Atkins for not
baving light on his bicycle.
Estes took him to the station house and
locked him up in a cell like a common
criminal. Mr.. Atkins is a most respectable