Evening star., 1898-07-14
TRUANTS FROM CAMP ALGER
Volunteers Who Break Away From Restraint
and Violate Law.
Police and Guards Busy Arresting Of
fenders-Large Number of Blue
Coats In Police Court.

cdihp were also out IN full force, ana many
OF the volunteers were taken to camp
under guard. The I'd Tennessee Regiment
was probably more largely represented than
any other. Many members Of this regt-
ment have fallen in the hands OF the po-
lice during the past few days. among
them. being the chaplain of the regiment.
Those who had remained over time were
found in different parts of tie city, chiefly
in the Division and in teer saloons. Most
of them had been drinking heavily. and
some had violated the laws of the District,
which had called for their arrest. Real
izing the necessary hardships Of the sol
diers during war times, ths police have
been extremely fenient with those in uni
form, but owing to their repeated viola
tion the police have been obliged to treat
them as other offenders. During the day
the police OIL the guards captured great
many OF the soldiers, and those who be-
longed to the I'd Tennessee were not with
out company from other regiments.
Almost every day a number of soldiers
with expired passes go up on the after
noon train to Dunn Loring, as well to
Falls Church on the electric cars. 1t is
stated that the punishment ut camp is not
severe, and the men are satisfied to take
1t for an extra day in the city. Some of
the volunteers who 20 from camp on a
tw@nty-four hours pass leave with the
intention of remaining away several days.
the punishment not being sufficient to de-
ter them.
carry water and Saw Wood.
We'll carry water" they are frequently
heard to say;'"or we'll saw ood.'
They do not seem to think they are do
ing anything wrong and laugh and joke
about their prospective punishment.
This morning came requests similar to
those of yesterday. The most sought-after
nan was James McConkey of the hospital
corps. "McConkey," his comrades all call
him, and he is one of the most popular men
In the whole camp.
Hes a first-class man." the police were
told but when he INDUCES little he goes
to pieces
Judge Kimball had several of the soldiers
in court this morning on charges
Eugene Daley and George Ryan, members
OF the 1th Illinois, we're among the victims,
the charge against them being disorderly
conduct in Harvey's restaurant. Police
man Heller of the first precinct entered the
complaint. The soldiers had been drinking,
and the biS-hearted policeman who had
arrested them was anxious that the court
should let them go.
rs this unusual case?" the judge
asked when the men had admitted their
guilt.
We'll, your honor" the officer said, II
would like to makesa statement"
What is it?' Judge Kimbali asked him.
Ger answered, "and one of them disputed
bill, which he afterward paid. This man
was profane and his friend was backing
film up.
Il have been in the service myself, and l
know that these men will be severely pun
ished when they return to camp. They
have already been punished by being lock-
ed up since O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
They realize what they have done and are
thoroughly ashamed of themselves"
The Judges Comment.
And" added Judge Kimball, they ought
to be ashamed OF themselves. We've had
enough of this misconduct on the part
Of soldiers. and when they are arrested
and convicted they ought to be treated
the same asif they were not soldiers. I've
been soldier myself and favor showing
them all the 1leniency possible"
This is our last trip to Washington
said Daley, land l hope you will not be
hard on us this time -
Il hope, your honor" pleaded the Off
Ger, that you will see some way to let
them go this time
Il can't do it, said the Judge. Il want
to be proud of our soldiers and volunteers
but when so many Of them have disgraced
themselves 1 think 1t Is about time some
thing should be done. When soldiers come
to the city there is plenty to see and
enough places to go without going to drink
lIlS SdlOOH3 anu III tne DIVISION.
The court finally disposed of the case by
holding the men for the provost guard and
not imposing fines
The sol Tiers had return railroad tickets
and their leaves will expire tonight. They
were extremely anxious that the court
should release them and let them go back
before the arrival of the provost guard
but the court refused to change the order
Rhode Island Represented.
James Drury, a young member of a
Rhode Island regiment, whose home is In
Providence, was SO sick when he was called
to the rail to plead that he merely said
Guilty" He had nothing to say when
questioned by the court, and afterward
said he was SO sick he was unable to talk
James had been drinking rather freely and
an officer picked him up on 18th street
Five dollars or fifteen days" said the
court.
Where will be sent?'' he asked the
guard, when he had been put back
ITO the workhouse," he was told
For how long?'
Two weeks"
The young man said he hoped his COM
pany would not be ordered away before tho
expiration of his sentence, for he is anxious
to go TO the front.
James Rooney, also Rhode Island vol
unteer, then appeared In the dock
The court was told of the young yolun
teer's conduct In a bar room yesterday.
He was held to be put in charge of a
guard.
The Marine Corps.
There was a sergeant of marines in court
to look after the interests of marine
named Peter Lyles, against whom there
was a charge Of destroying private prop
erty. He admitted his guilt, but claimed he
had just provocation.
This man rang the door bell," said Amy
Carter, land when told him he could NOT
come in he kicked two panels out of the
door and smashed two panes of glass"
Was that his only reason for doing so
much damage?"
Yes. sir"
Judge, your honor" said Lyles II went
to this house, and as soon as I rang the
bell the woman threw water on me, and
struck me with beer bottle"
The woman denied the charge and Lyles
was fined s., which the sergeant paid, and
the two went away together.
Suit for Absolute Divorce.
= Mrs. Carrie e. sSchenck through her at
torney. E. Hilton jackson, has entered suit
for absolute divorce from her husband.
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