The evening times., 1896-08-14
.RAEDrs FIRST KNOCK -OUT
The Ex-Pugilist Loss a Po-
lice Court Case.
LOTTIE is NOT A vAGRANT
Hard working CoIored woman Arrest
eddy Policeman RodgersDischarged.
Promised to Pray for the Judge.
Patrick Anderson Fined for Asking
an Officer Question.

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As the suns merciless rays broke through
the heavy clouds this morning. flogging
the worm perspiring faces OF the prisoners,
as the bailiffs arranged them in line along
the narrow dock, a man dressed in white
from top to toe, started to pass the door
where Michael Joseph Flynn stands as re-
lentlessly firm and faithful as did the Roman
centurion at the lava-burned portals OF
buried Pompeii.
Inc man was eiose-shaven, and the burnt
umber complexion of his sharply featured
face was striking contrast to his spotless
duck clothing.
Halt cred Flynn. What's your -bizi-
ness at cuort?
Don't you know me, Mister Flynn
. asked the other, .withmy whlskers cutoff?''
Flynn took second glance and laughed
heartily.
why, it's Moss, SO itis-Joenie Moss, the
iyyer, wild his weepers gone,' he said, al
lowing the lawyer to enter.
When Prosecutor Pugli saw him he said
Moss resenIbied a. tawny replies of the
ornate orator from Nevada, William j.
Bryan, a comparison which displeased Moss
because the principal reason he lost his
whiskers was his desire to avoid any af-
finity whatever. with the Populistic party
Judge Scott noticed the change in the at
torney's presence and complimented him
on his improved appearance.
Even his creditors wouldn't know him."
jested Mr. Pugh.
Il haven't any" retorted Moss.
what - cried The prosecutor, mo credit
ors:' A mans in pretty bad way when
he can't~owe money"
FINED FOR ASKING A QUESTION.
John was puzzled how to reply and seated
himself in the chair that has been specially
reserved for him.
Tne nrst case his honor listened to in
volyed the sensitive feelings of Police
man Van Horn, who evidently objects to
being taken for an Information bureau, as
he arrested Patrick Anderson yesterday
evening for asking him a question.
r.;;He, passed me on n street, said the
policeman, and when he saw me he said
Who are you looking at? ] said, I'm
looking at you, aud he says, What bust.
ness you got looking at me?'''
The policeman considered this disor-
derly conduct. aud Patrick's inquisitive.
hess Landed him In the station-hous
II followed him q few blocks" con
cluded the officer, and vagged him.
Pat is colored man, aud not of the class
usually found IN the court.
"Sbo, asked him what he wuz er lookip'
at" protested Anderson. '1'ze as good
as him."
Enter up a fine of So, Mr.. Clerk ;" said
the judge, shortly.
Anderson was SO stupefied with aston-
ishmeDt aG the sentence he had to be led
Off the stand by Kendig. As he was showed
back colored woman among the spec
tators walked to the clerks desk. and pre-
sented that functionary with two one
dollar bills.
.-heah's yo' mar, honey" she called to
Pat. Gum out yer. Use gwine ter pay
de fine.
The old lady carried her son away, eau
man question.
"Regyard dem as clans, chile,'' she said,
..wot-cyant speak--Den you won't git in
trubbie."
"Galf the next" said his honor, vigor-
ously pounding the air with his fan, lets
keep moving"
..Cail ChaIes Williams, Kendig," said
Mr.. Pugh. HE was arrested because he
wouldn't move"
SINGING IN THE ALLEY.
''what was Charles doing?" asked his
: honor, smiling blandiy on the defendant, a
weil-dressed mulatto.
s. He was singing down in Government
alley" said Policeman Mike Raedy, the
ex x-pugfiist.
That a new song?' inquired Mr.. Pugh.
mo, SIR" grinued Nike. Its q rale
alley" .7s
New, judge. your bonor,'' Raedy was
proceeding when the court told him he
had better be sworn before he testified.
Raise your right band,'' commanded
Lum Harper, and up went one Of
Mixes massive fists, that has lulled more
than one man to sleep between the ropes.
He said William was standing in the ''in.
triDce' OF the alley, with q number OF others,
singing and shouting.
On the approach or Raedy and Policens, n
Jack they all fled, except Williams, VINO
stood his. ground. -
This feller an twenty-five others was
'boopiD'- It up in the alley" said Jack.
Everybody has been c0mplainin' about
en-"
.".And you only got hm?' said Judge Scott.
How was that?''
.'Rest runDed."
''Umphr' said his honor, gently stroking
his beard, and telling William IL he wanted
to say anything to come around and get 1t
over with.
ledge, was waiun' fer lady fren',
and hadn't nothin' to do with the gang
what was singin'.'' he said.
where do they live" asked the court.
''In de alley,
Now, Mr.. Officer said the judge to
Jack. name some one who complained TO
you.''
The boss of the stable in the alley"
RAEDY's FIRST KNOCKOUT.
The Judge said it seemed to him the wrong
man bad been caught
1t is my impression that the defendant
was not in the disorder. Heis discharged"
remarked his honor, telling William to
step aside.
This disposition of the case gave Raedy
his first Knockout In the court.
Another unwarranted arrest was that of
Lottie Short for vagrancy by Policeman
Rodgers.
1t is 10 fanciful maxim to state Lottfe
earns her living by the sweat Of her brow.
From the moment the day breaks until