Evening star., 1902-08-05
THE JUNCTION CASES
Convictions for Violations of
the Law.
MAGISTRATES COURT
DEFENDANT HAYES FINED $1cO
AND COSTS.
Case Appealed to Higher Tribunal
Others Pay Fines - Special
Grand Jury Probable.
MAGISTRATES COURT

Stag dancing between gentlemen not
allowed on this pavilion" The words were
printed on piece of cardboard tackled on
an upright directly behind Magistrate Nor
rison at Chesapeake Junction yesterday
afternoon. where the several so-called
junction cases" were called for trial. Near
the entrance to the pavilion was a sign
announcing a rooster dance" but there
were no fowls In the cage where the dances
are held. One of the tables on which beer
is served was used by the magistrate and
counsel for the defendants who were called
upon to plead. Men and boys gathered
about the other tables. some wearing hats
and others bareheaded
After The Stars report closed John
Hayes, who was tried for an alleged viola
ton of the liquor law, was sworn in his
own behalf. He denied the statement made
on the witness stand by Constable Radtke
ana colored man named Charles De-
vaughn to the effect that he had been seen
to dispense liquor.
Il can positively say 1 did not receive
any money in the place yesterday"
said the defendant. Mr. Pumphrey, he
said, Is owner of the place
Robinson White, owner Of the property
In question, testified that the defendant,
John Hayes, Is the lessee of the place, and
Constable Vermillion testified that there
was big crowd in the place Sunday, but
he could not say that Hayes was there.
Mr. Hayes said he had had no trouble
with the witnesses against him, but he had
heard of their threat to break up the Mig
ger place"
Arguments were heard. and a fine of 500
and costs was imposed.
Hayes was also charged with violating
the gambling law In having the slot ma
chimes In the place. A jury trial was de-
manded in this case, and an appeal in the
liquor case was taken.
An Alleged Sweat Game.
Conducting Sweat" game in violation
of the gambling law was the charge upon
which the next defendant was arraigned
Charles Callahan was the name Of the de-
fendant The first witness examined was
Constable Radtke, who said he saw the de-
fendant shaking dice Sunday. When the
at the table on which the sweat"
cloth was spread. The cloth was exhibited
to the magistrate. Witness said there were
ten or fifteen persons about the table, some
of whom were putting down money.
Constable Vermillion informed the magis-
trate that Callahan had the dice box in his
hand near the sweat game when the raid
was made. Money dropped on the floor
when the officers rushed into the place.
Ex-Constable Dever Rollins also gave tes-
timony. He told of the game that was 60
Ing on and said he took possession Of the
cloth and box.
Charles Devaughn, colored, testified that
he saw three games going on in the
Arena" saloon Sunday. He saw one man
play on six and win 30 cents. The lucky
player, he stated, was Albert Hawkins.
Callahan was behind the table and had the
box In his pocket. Devaughn said friend
wanted him to play. but he said. THE men
are too flip for me-" and kept his money
in his pocket.
Callahan denied ba the
game Sunday
Did you see that colored man in there~
asked counsel, referring to Devaughn.
Of these people look alike"
Thomas Sweeney said he was in the place
for about three hours Sunday, and he did
not remember having seen Callahan run
ming the game.
William A. Goddard, a bartender also
testified for the defense. He said he was in
the place three times, but did not see Gala
han backing game. He paid no attention
to the game. Goddard said he had known
the defendant Jerry" Callahan.
John E. Walker testified that Cotton"
Nelson was running the sweat game Sun
day: He was there in the morning and
again in the afternoon.
Was there gambling in the place"
"Yes, SIR"
What games were going on?'
Crap, sweat and slot machines"
Witness said he was not in the place
when the raid occurred.
Arguments were heard on both Sides Mr..
Robinson White taking the place Of States
Attorney Levin.
Attorney Becomes Excited.
Mr.. Wells, arguing for the defense be-
came excited when Mr.. White attempted to
correct his statement of testimony, and,
pounding on the table. shouted: what in
the h has come to this county when men
can't listen and weigh testimony as decent
men should?'
With this" he concluded. Il will with
draw from the case"
He thereupon picked up his hat and with
drew
Mr.. White. during the course Of his re-
marks, said 1t Is a shame and a disgrace
that such condition of affairs should be
permitted to exist. He was glad the time
had come when the evil is about to be less
ened, If not eradicated. He pictured the
scene in the saloon Sunday, when, he said
the people there should have been in church.
The winning Of large sums of money by
some Of the promoters Of the gambling
games, he said, has turned their heads and
made fools Of some Of them.
Magistrate Morrison imposed a fine Of $40
and costs. and counsel noted an appeal.
The fine was afterward reduced to SIS, and
was paid.
Seductive Game Of Bones.
Next came about tlrteen white and colored
men who were charged with having partici-
pated in game Of crap. Only two or
three Of them willingly said guilty"
When it was explained that the magistrate
would impose the small fine Of IS and costs
In each case upon a plea of guilty beinr
entered most Of the defendants changed