Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
ANTICIPATED'a A CYCLONE
James Moran Seeks aaRdfage From Impend-
ing Disaster.
The Sequel Develops in Police Court
This MOrnfne-0ther Cases
Before the Tribunal.

James Moran, younG man naming from
New Jersey and claiming to be on his way
home from warmer section of the coun-
try, reached here last night In time to feel
the effects of the cold wave from the west.
Jim as he gave his name at the police
station, feared cyclone would hit him
and he started out to get place to sleep.
Being without funds, he strolled along TIN
street to do some begging. Among the Pc
destrians whom he held up was young
colored man.
I'm in tough luck" he said, land 1 want
you to assist me a little in order that
won't have to remain outdoors all night"
The citizen begged to be excused
There are charitable institutions here
supported by the taxpayers" the stranger
was told, and he was advised to go to the
municipal lodging house
Just about this time Moran discovered
that he was talking to a colored man, and
he proceeded to abuse him to the extent of
his ability. He did not even stop his abuse
and profanity when Policeman Adams ar
rived upon the scene.
Guilty" responded Moran, when ar
raigned in Judge kimballs court this morn
ing.
IT.; The court heard the details of his con-
duct and sentenced him to ninety days on
the farm in default of $500 security.
Officers Heard Screams.
ored, answered to a charge of disorderly
conduct; and" he added, Il didn't hit my
wife, neither"
Poilceman Wheeler arrested John at his
home in Shepherds alley last night
Il was attracted to the house" said the
offcer, by hearing screams, and when l
reached there | saw Roots striking his wife
and heard him say, I'll cut your - heart
out When l placed him under arrest he
hat he'd
there when | did,
The defendant was fined SO.
Didn't Do Thing.
William Hawkins, colored, a resident of
Southeast Washington, was in the tolls on
a charge of having disturbed the quiet OF.
Navy place two consecutive days.
It's all wrong" the defendant said when
arraigned. Il didn't do thing"
Policeman Santmyer told of the two cases
of disorder and called two colored girls who
gave evidence against Hawkins.
When were you here last?" the court
inquired
"A long time ago." he answered.
He was fined s. in each case.
SprinlSled Glass in the Street.
Eugene Atkins and Alexander King, small
colored boys, were before the judge on
charge of scattering glass on Sth street
northwest.
Il saw these boys sprinkle glass across
the street." said Joseph Taylor, a colored
bicycle instructor '"They thought 1 would
ride over it and puncture my tire, but l
dismounted just before L reached the glass
and took a good look at them
Are you sure they are the boys who put
the glass there?"
Yes, SIR
Two other members of the Taylor family
gave similar testimony.
On behalf of the boys the charge was
denied and it was claimed that their pros
ecution was the result of statements made
about Taylors alleged participation in
crap game.
Attorney Moss, for the defendant, learn
ed that Taylor and some smaller boys went
to Alexandria Sunday fishing eXpe-
dition.
And he didn't carry no lines with him.
volunteered one of the defendants.
But | borrowed lines from boys down
the river" said Taylor.
Mr. Moss then argued the case and in
the course of his remarks spoke OF jackson
City and Alexandria, and told of policy
and crap shooting that, he SAID, Is per-
mitted at these places.
You are rather severe on Virginia. re-
marked the judge. w..
These places are not in . real Old Vir o
GINA said the attorney They are too
near the District of Columbia and South
Washington"
And" added Moss, Taylor says he went
fishing on Sunday, but carried no lines.
He may just as well have gone TO chufch
without a hymn book.
"Of all the malicious mischief, this Is the
worst" said Judge kimball. and II the de-
PENDANTS were oder l would impose Sc
we're penalty"
The boys were fined S. each.
Five Dollars Each.
Edward Strong Reuben Anderson and
Richard Dent, colored, were reported by
Policeman Wagner for alleged disorderly
conduct Third street southwest was the
scene of the rupture, and the claim was
made that they were taking an intoxicated
man home.
Were you intoxicated?' one of them was
asked
No sir" he answered. II only had one
drink"
It's remarkable that SO many people
who get in trouble in this way have only
had one drink" the judge remarked, and
fined the defendants 50 each.