Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-24
VALIDITY IN QUESTION
JUDGE BUNDY'S OCCUPANCY OF
POLICE COURT BENCH.
Application to Be Made for Writ Of
Habeas Corpus-Cases Heard
Today.

being white and three coiored. Two females.
one white and one colored, were in the
party. In the audience there was more
decided mixture of colors. Policeman Flynn
looked over the gathering as usual, and
those who occupied the pews had some bus
mess in court.
Attorneys and others interested in the
trials of cases discussed the question of the
validity Of the proceedings in which Mr.
Bundy. a justice of the peace, administer
justice a substitute justice. One attorney
stated that he expects to raise the question
OF the legality of the acts of the justice of
the peace by insJituting habeas corpus pro-
ceedlngS in case circumstances would JUS
ufy it. BY such action he stated prompt
decision on the important question might be
obtained.
Il have no doubt about the question my
self, stated the attorney. Should the Su-
preme Court of the District decide that the
Justices of the peace were legisIated out of
office by the code there will be a wholesale
workhouse and Jail delivery
Judge Bundy was on hand this morning
as usual and dealt with the prisoners as
they appeared to answer charges of alleged
violations of the District ordinances.
Leads the Procession.
James Washington, colored twenty years
old. was the leader of the short procession,
ugly looking slungshot from him he an
swered. I'm not guilty
Washington attended a garden party in
Southeast Washington last night" the
policeman stated. and there was a dis
turpance of some kind in the garden
looked through a crack in the fence and
saw Washington bout To use his sIuneshot
on another man"
Judge, your honor" said the defendant
found that thing the wharf and the
polceman was looking through the fence
when L took 1t out to show it to a boy
Didn't you know it was wrong to carry
such weapon?" the court asked
Not when 1 found it," Washington re-
sconded.
The defendant was informed that, never
theless, 1t is a violation of law to carry
such an instrument under any circum-
stances, and fine of $50 was imposed
Next IN line was neatly dressed young
man. who gave his name as James Ed
wards, against whom Mounted Policeman
Russell preferred charge of disorderly
conduct and profanity. 1t was alleged that
the ofense was committed near the Ben
ming race track.
buggy with him last night" said the Off
Ger, and because of some disagreement
the woman got out of the vehicle and tried
to get away from him. He followed her
INTO drug store, and then to street car
On the car the young man created a scene
and used bad and abusive language"
She had my money" the young man de-
clared. she had s12 of mine, and that was
all 1 wanted to get
That was no reason for the use of such
bad language" Judge Bundy told him.
Il don't remember that 1 used such Ian
guage." said Edwards.
A fine of s. was imposed.
John Days Plea.
I'm not guilty was the plea of John
Day, against whom there was a charge of
habitual drunkenness. Il paid 81. 73 to get
out of the workhouse about ten days ago,
and I've worked every day since"
The court informed that John called
at Clarks saloon last night and asked for
three cents, saying he had seven cents and
wanted ten cents for nights lodging.
"All | asked for was to be trusted for
drink, said the young man. Il go there
when have money and last night was the
first time | ever asked for credit
John was advised to be more careful in
the future when he bends his elbow. and
was released on his own recognizance.
young man named John Colbert was re-
ported by Policeman Davis for an alleged
violation of District ordinance
Il saw him violating the law" the police
man stated, and pursued him from 1st and
l. streets to the country before l overlook
him
Did you shoot at him. Attorney Car
rington inquired.
II did not"
Sergeant Doyle informed the Judge that
he fired two shots in the air to attract at
tention when he saw Policeman Davis pur-
suing the young man.
Colbert denied the charge against him.
and two other witnesses also stated that the
officer was mistaken.
Case dismissed
An elderly man who gave his name as
William Henderson was also in the tolls.
His nervous condition was such that he APP
peared very much in need OF hospital treat
ment
He's been about Judiciary Square drunk
and sleeping on the benches" was the re-
port of a park Waterman. I've warned
him about his conduct number of times,
but he did not pay any attention to what l
told him
II sell paper and pencils" Henderson
stated. and next Monday I'm going to
work for my old boss in carpenter shop"
IN have to send you down for thirty
days" said the court, unless a fine of $40
is paid
Five dollars or fifteen days was the
penalty imposed in the case of woman
named Alice Thompson. She arrested
in South Washington for vagrancy.
Promised to Cut Out Drink.
IF your honor will take my personal
bonds this time I'll give you my word as
gentleman that I'll cut out drink and keep
straight" was the plea of Buck Scott who
was arraigned for disorderly conduct.
Scott is a good mechanic Policeman
Foley stated. "and he could have continue
Gus empi oyTent if ne would keep sober"
It's sad life for any poor man." con-
Guided Scott. land I've made up my mind
TO cut 1t out entirely
His personal bonds were taken.
Frank Harris admitted charge of dis
orderly conduct. and the usual penalty-SJ
fifteen days-was imposed.
Promised Amendment.
II had the horse Albert Gilmore, col
ored, answered when he was arraigned
charged with cruelty to animals
Ii was alleged that Gilmore was earning
a few pennies by hauling paper and light
waste material. His horse. the court was
informed. had a sore leg and did not show
that it had been given proper feed.
Where is the horse now, the old man
was asked.
Hes in the stable was his response.
rs the animal totally unfit for labor"
Il think with good feed and little rest
the horse will get all right" the officer an
swered
Gilmore promised to give the animal the
treatment recommended and the court ac-
cepted his personal bonds.
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