Evening star., 1897-01-01
IMPORTANT CHARACTERS
Haceo and Bobby Burns in the Police
Court.
Men Who Commenced the Year by
Going to the Workhouse-
The Cases Tried.

aggregation of unfortunates today in Judge
kimballs branch of the Police Court. and
it is probably a fact that three-fourths of
the number then and there turned over a
new leaf. The cases for the most part
were easily disposed Of.
The day, however, was far from fruitless
Tor the proceedings, among other things.
substantiated beyond question Of doubt the
report published yesterday In The Star
tnat Antonio Maceo is yet in the land of
the living. A stir OF interest followed the
calling OF the name by the clerk, and all
eyes were fixed on the prisoner as he stood
at the rail-. The man gave every appear
ance Of being a Cuban, and a large scar
was noticeable on his forehead. The war
iike spirit, too, pervaded Maceo, according
10 the testimony of Policeman Hamilton
Tor ne was last evening discharging a pistol
on lst street as though actively engaged
IN an energetic endeayor to wipe the Span
1sh on the face OF the EARTH or at least
off the Island of Cuba
Antonio Maceo, in broken English set
Iorth as his defense ignorance Of the law
ne also thought 1t perfectly correct and
proper to fire the weapon almost in the
face of the policeman
Judge kimball handicapped Cuban inde-
pendence to the extent of $IO
Bobby Burns Also.
another well-known individual In the
dock today was Bobby Burns from Scot
land. Bobby became imbued last evening
with the New Year and several other
spirits OF more material form. He piloted
Two sailor lads through the Division snd
acted In such manner as to warrant his
arrest by Policeman MelIen.
Sixty days" remarked Judge Kimball.
after hearing the testimony. step back. "
Bobby stepped as directed but he per-
mitted his anger to get the better of him.
shaking his fist at Melen he shouted
you d IN pet even With yo,,
for this"
Bring that man back" directed Judge
kimball. You'll get thirty days adGi-
uonal for contempt of court, sir.'
The lesson was needed. Bobby, gri:ting
mis- teeth. stalked through the dock and
the doorway without another word
Like Brother Willie Of the popular song.
John Meyer wouldn't saw the wood" and
that fact got MIN in trouble.
He was begging on the street yester-
day." was all Policeman Brown, who was
directly responsible for Meyers incarcera-
ton, had to say.
Tell me about yourself" said the court.
I've been staying at the Central Union
Mission replied the prisoner, but they
drove me away
Why
"'Cause I wouldn't saw the wood"
And why not?" queried the court.
Il didn't propose to saw load of wood
why did You come to this city, the
court wanted to know.
I've got to go somewhere" was the
surly reply.
well, I'll give you u home for three
months, where you will have to work. -
ruled the court. Ninety days in the work
house"
The coin of the realm was the cause of
the downfall of Charles King, a colored
man of gigantic stature, and il was a lone
solitary penny that did 1t all. King and
another nan had a dispute yesterday on
the c street dump over the possession of
the penny, and the big man lost his temper.
Five dollars"
Richard r. Adams watched the old year
out and began the new year in the dungeon
OF station house. He became unsteady in
MS gait for some reason or other and in
the wee small hours a friend named Grif-
Tin atte npted to escort Richard to his
home. The task was far more than he bar
gained Tor, however, not being an expert
IN navigating derelict and disa bled vessels
A policeman took a hand in the game and
thereupon Richard began indulging in pro-
1anfty. Instead Of reaching home he was
plioted TO the station. There his disorder
increased to such an extent that it was
found absolutely essential to relegate him
to the dungeon.
Il was drunk admitted Richard to
ing disorderly.''
Your memory is undoubtedly at fault -
remarked the court. Ten dollars"
Griffin proved the friend in need. and sup-
piled the wherewithal that restored Rich
ard to the bosom of his family
Old Story.
George Howard began the new year with
headache and a SCARED face
He came to the city several days ago -
said a policeman, "and at that time had a
few dollars with him. He spent his entire
time in saloons and succeeded in getting
dead drunk. When his money was gone he
was repeatedly elected from the saloons. 1
found him lying PROSTATE across the side
walk on Pennsylvania avenue"
How long have You been drunk" asked
the court.
For five days." said Howard
We'll, I'll send you down long enough for
you to sober up. When you get out you had
better leave town. Ten days"
John Webb was begging from house to
house this morning in Southeast Washing
ton. The fact that he does not drink gave
him his liberty. John satisfied the court
that he is an honest sober workingman.
and, on promising to leave town at once,
was discharged from custody.