Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-24
IN LINE
DEFENDANTS IN DOCK AT THE
POLICE COURT.
Over-Indulgence in the Cup That
Cheers-Penalties for In
fractions of Law.

There were twenty-five defendants in the
dock at the Police Court this morning
awaiting trial before Judge Scott, In the
District branch Of the court, because OF
their misconduct during yesterday and last
night. A number Of those behind the bars
this morning attributed their misfortune
to an over-indulgence in the cup that
cheers. On arriving at the Police Court
Policeman Hatton of the court squad gave
each prisoner cup Of coffee and a sand
witch. A number of beneficiaries who were
the possessors of the dark brown taste ex-
pressed the opinion that small poney''
would do more good than coffee.
The procession started to move into court
at $50 o'clock. Harry Winston and Will
lam Grant. both colored, the first in line.
were arrested in Blagden's alley by Police
man Sanford last night because they par
ticipated in some disorder in the alley. The
policeman testified that they were tightly
embraced when he arrived on the scene.
Winston explained that he was whistlng
when Grant attacked him with a stone
Grant did not deny the charge made by
the co-defendant. 1t was decided that both
were guilty and each Will spend the next
month on the farm in default of $40 fine.
Defied the Policeman.
William H. Melrose, coored, got into trou-
BILE while on Pierce street about midnight
last night.
What did he do?" the court asked Po-
liceman Smith, who arrested Melrose.
He was singing, and when 1 told him to
shut up he said You come and shut me up
and | did the officer answered.
Judge Scott thought Melrose had been
punished enough, he having been locked up
over night, and accepted his personal bonds.
This woman was drunk and stretched
out on the street last night Policeman
Oft Tnt,r boz
been arraigned on a charge of disorderly
conduct.
"Your honor. you can't believe anything
a policeman says; he will tell you anything
to make case Florence declared.
The officer said you were drunk; what
about it?' his honor inquired.
I'D been drinking, but was not drunk"
was the response.
Ten dollars or thirty days. Judge Scott
remarked. and Florence retired to the cell
ROOM
Policeman Lester appeared against James
Mcintosh, twenty-five years Of age.
James is all right when he is SOBER" the
officer said, but when he Is drinking he
will sell the clothes from his back" he con-
tinued.
James was accused of being drunk and
BILE to take care of himself last night.
In spite of his denial he will be deprived
of his liberty for six months in default OF
a fine of $40 which was imposed.
A Boisterous Couple.
Catherine Ehrbar and Jacob Pitch were
the names given by couple who were ar
rested by Sergeant McTaggert at Chesa-
peake Junction last night.
The woman was very drunk and had to
be helped on the car by the man." the SER
geant told his honor.
What about the man."
HE had been drinking"
They were arrested, the officer said, be-
cause they Were bolsterous while on the
car.
The man denied that he was under the
influence of liquor, and the woman declined
to make a statement. They We're fined $40
each. with a month on the farm as the
equivalent.
The remaining cases were disposed Of rap
idly according to the evidence, some being
released and others committed to the farm
i'll default of fines which the court imposed.