Evening star., 1899-03-25
BEFORE THE TRIAL OFFICER
Policemen Accused Of peselictions Of Duty
and Other offsnses.
The Charge in One Case Dismlssed-
Barber's Complaint Against OhiceF
Brennan-Counsel Present.

Policemen Dennis osflonoghue and John
c. Bum of the fifth precinct were defend
ants In case heard by Trial Officer Pugh
this morning. Entering lunch room at
Sth and l. streets southeast while on duty
was alleged against them. The charge was
made by Sergt. Schneider, who was pro-
mOted from the ranks a few months ago.
O'Dcnoghue, the evidence showed, was
really sick on the occasion, charged, and the
sergeant admitted that he afterward ascer-
tanned that such was the case. He had
been in the precinct only short time and
did not want to go home sick If he could
help 1t.
"Why were the charges filed?" asked the
trial officer, when he had heard part of the
evidence.
He decided there was nothing in the case
and said he would not waste time in hear
ing the officers explanation.
So far as Policeman Bum was concerned
several witnesses told the trial officer that
he went in the lunch room proper to see the
proprietor on police business. Complaint
owner of the place, and for this reason the
officer called on him. Witnesses said he
was in there not more than five minutes.
Alleged Assault.
Attorney John McNally appeared as eoun-
sci for Policeman L. J. Brennan, who was
on trial for an alleged assault on WILDER +.
Thomas colored barber The complain
ant was represented by Attorney e. b.
Hay. The charge was made by the barber
that he was asleep in his shop on Ith street
southeast, about 4:30 o'clock in the morn
ing, when he was aroused by four police
men. One of the quartet of bluecOatS, he
said, Brennan, and another was Nor
gan. He asked the officers what was the
reason for the visit, and the latter. he said,
told him h. was looking for Dorsey Foultz.
When three of them went out of the shop
looking about the building, he said, Bren-
nan remained and struck him because he
refused to talk. Thomas said he applied
for a warrant for Brennan's arrest, but his
request was refused
The testimony of the officers showed that
they went to the place looking for a bur-
glar The officers denied that there was
anything said about Dorsey Foultz, and
said that Brennan and Thomas came to-
gether whan the latter endeavored to pre-
vent search of the place. Officer Bren-
nan denied that he used his blackjack.
Use of Harsh Language.
Policeman Mudd of the second precinct
was tried on charges of using harsh lam
grage to Policeman Doyle of Lieut. Amss'
squad. Several days ago the second pre-
ciEct officer got off his bicycle near Penn
sylvania avenue and 9th street and stopped
to hear the music at the Bijou heater. He
had been a member of a band himself, and
while standing on the sidewalk listening
he was approached by Officer Doyle, who
requested him to move 5on." 1t so hap
p4ned that complaint had iieen made about
people standing on the Sidewalk. The
charge was that Officer Mudd not only re-
fused to move. but when told he would be
reported to Lieut.. Anaiss, answered: Re
pert and be d-d.' &.
This was Officer DoS1e's side of the case.
On the other hand. Attorney c. Maurice
Sy1oith 40 nIf.,,t L.. .
the affair. which was entirely different. ana
Sergearts Daily and Jordan were there to
give the accused officer good reputation.
There was a charge of neglect of duty
against Policeman West, but account Of
the absence of witnesses the case was post
pOned until next week 81