Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-22
LINEUP IN POLICE COURT
VARIOUS DEFENDANTS ON THE
CHARGE OF VAGRANCY.
Judge Kimball Hears the Charges,
Weighs the Evidence and Rem
B. ders Decisions.

Judge your honor, what I'm here for 1
don't know said an elderly woman named
Mary Cavanaugh, when arraigned in Judge
Kimballs court this morning, on a charge
of vagrancy.
This old woman was taken from a stable
in Jackson alley some time ago. said Po-
liceman Lynch, land afterward she moved
her effects to the cellar Of the building
I'VE wanted to get her out Of the OLD
shack" said Policeman Witt, because we
were afraid she would freeze to DEATH
How long has it been since she was
here?" the court inquired.
Il had her here about two years ago."
Policeman Creagh said. cat that time she
had trouble about her fifteen dogs"
And last night" said the little woman
Policeman Lynch caught hold of my arm
and threatened to throw my dog out on the
street My poor little dog hadn't hurt any
body
why were you In that old bulding?" she
was asked
swered MY sister-in-law was going to
rent rooms for me today
Judge Kimball could find no one who
would take care of her, and she was sent
to the workhouse to be cared for during the
next month.
From Willow Tree Alley.
Susan May, white, and Moses Robinson,
colored, were in the tolls charged with
being Migrants, having been arrested in
Willow Tree alley last night.
I'm guilty" the woman responded
But I amt, added Robinson.
The police informed the court that Robin
son Is habitually under the influence of
liquor and is petty thief.
'I was full last night the prisoner ad-
mitted,' but 1 don't know anything about
this woman"
Moses was sent down for two weeks be-
cause he could not pay fine of s.. SEN
tence of four months was imposed on the
woman.
On Personal Bonds.
Joseph Day "a butcher, who lives with his
wife and two children in Twinng City was
in the court, charged with being an habit
ual drunkard.
He does drink" Attorney Moss told the
court, but he promises to do better If you
will give him one chance"
Policeman Andrews informed the Judge
that Day is habtually under the influence
of liquor. and two days ago Sergt. Harry
saved his life by taking him from the car
tracks.
II can't let him CO." the judge remarked
He has a wife and two children who will
suffer If he is sent down. the policeman
told the court.
He is a good-hearted, poor SOUL Sergt.
Anderson said. but he has the misfortune
| of being unable to control his appetite for
strong drink
Il do the best 1 can for my family" said
Day
! man who goes home drunk, as you do, GER
| tainly does not do the best he can for his
| family. A drunken husband is about the
worst thing that can be in q house except
| a drunken wife"
Day was released on his personal bonds
after he had been given some advice, and
| he promised to refrain from the use of in
| toxlcants for year.
| Found Begging OH the Streets.
| Your honor, this man was drunk and
| begging on Pennsylvania avenue yester-
| day Precinct Detective Williams said
| when John Nolan appeared on charge Of
| vagrancy.
| "How long have you known Nolan?" the
| officer was asked
/ Yesterday was the first time 1 had
| seen him"
! When were you here before?" was asked
| of Nolan.
Two months ago"
| The defendant said he was anxious to go
4 10 Philadelphia. and the judge told him
| he might go upon the expiration of a sen
l tence of three months.
| Others in the Procession.
MILFORD Jones, a resident Of Georgetown,
| who had been drinking and was barehead-
| ed, imagined yesterday that it was holt
| day season when he saw the reviewing
| stand al Pennsylvania avenue and Tth
/ street Then when he heard the discordant
| strains of a street piano he gave an exhibit
/ tiun song and dance.
| why We're you dancing?" his attorney
! asked.
Il can't dance" Jones said
| '"'Five dollars" concluded the court, and
| Jones, whose face was badly disfgured
! stepped back.
Fred Short told Judge Kmball that he
came to this country from Limerick two
years ago.
| 'Tm "a laborer,' he said, looking for
| work
'Have you any letters or papers concern
ing your Identity or giving you a recon-
mendation?"
NO, SIR, the prisoner said; LETTERS Of
| recommendation are not much good to a
man who does laboring work.
| The judge told Short that he looked like
a tramp and sentenced him to one month
on the farm.