Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
OMEN OF BAD LUCK
THIRTEEN PRISONERS IN THE
DOCK FRIDAY MORNING.
Bailif in Judge Bundy's Court Re
CARDS Combination as Hopeless
Results of the Hearings.

Thirteen prisoners in the dock, and 1t S
Friday morning" remarked one of Judge
Bundy's bailiffs al the opening of court to-
day. What show have the victims with
such a combination against them?' he IN
quired. There may be luck in odd num-
bers" he finally remarked, but when the
number is thirteen and the day is Friday,
the case certainly seems hopeless"
Patrick Fitzgerald, the leader of the pro-
cession. learned in a short time that the
day was an unlucky one for him. He had
not been in court before for at least six
months, and his good behavior, he thought,
would get him out today; but he was mis-
taken.
TN plead guilty to being drunk yester-
day" he said but I'm not a vagrant."
Fitzgerald is an old offender Policeman
Newkirk informed the court. He is fire.
quently under the influence of liquor and
has been drunk most of the time during the
past week"
But 1 haven't been here before today in
at least six months
THAT may be true admitted the officer,
but l hardly think it has been that long
The court hoped he would not return for
another six months and committed hum TO
the farm for thirty days.
Michael Sullivan. also a victim of intern
perance, was in the dock because the police
wanted him cared for until he could get
over the effects of the intoxicating bever-
ages in which he had been indulging.
II got out of the workhouse only last
Saturday" said Michael. and while 1 ad-
nit 1 had been drinking, 1 hope you will
| take my personal bonds
Sullivan has been drunk about the
streets since he got out" was the testimony
of Policeman Mcdonnell, land last night he
was holding up pedestrians"
You made bad start rather early after
getting out remarked the court sixty
days.
On the Wrong Side.
William Wilkins. colored driver. was
| reported for driving on the wrong side OF
| Pennsylvania avenue.
Il spoke to him about being on the wrong
side of the street." was the statement OF
| Policeman Morris. He made no effort tC
| drive to the right and I arrested him. While
| on the way to the station he stopped his
| team and refused to move. L then had tC
| take a hand in the affair and urge him
along"
| He got after me because 1 refused tc
| drive fast" the driver said.
That has nothing to do with the charge
| the court explained. What about youl
| being on the wrong side of the avenue?"
The policeman told me about 1t, but
| didn't say it was against the law
You are fined So was the courts re-
Spouse.
Glenn O'Brien, coored resident of North
| east Washington, was the fourth member
| Of the party of thirteen to appear al the
! rail
Il had a little muss with my wife" ad,
mitted O'Brien, but twas only between
| ourselves
There was some excitement near his
| home. l was told Policeman Larric,< III
| formed the court. land when / reached
| there l heard profane and vulgar Ian
| guage.'
Family troubles do not justify the use OF
| bad language O'Brien was told, and a fine
! of s. was imposed.
| Il told your honor he would be back in a
| few days" Mr.. Pugh said, when Minor
| Lawson appeared at the bar of justice to
| answer a charge of vagrancy.
IT'S the same old story" the prosecutine
| witness said. Minor was drunk as usual
and brought him in for his own safety
! Lawson said Judge Bundy. addressing
| the prisoner, do You remember your prom
| Use when 1 released you few days ago?'
| i do, the prisoner admitted.
| What was it?''
Il promised to go to Alexandria to look
| for work. he answered, land / kept nv
/ promise"
| Why did you return so soon?"
| Because l failed TO find employment
! the court was lenient In your case last
week, and you will have to go down
| for six months"
| Mollle Green was before the court on the
| report of Policeman Green for alleged dis
| orderly conduct The policeman made ne
! pTetense of having heard the disorder but
| relled upon the statement of Lille Robert s
| 1t $ a draw, remarked the judge Wher
! both women had been heard, and dismissed
| the charge against Mollie.
Row in Willow Tree Alley.
| Two colored women named Emma Mile,