Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-10
AN EQUAL DIVISION
WHITE AND CoLORED DEFEND.
ANTS IN POLICE COURT.
Congested Condition Manifest WheI
Sixty-Three Men and Women
Assembled in Dock.

Confusion reigned In the lower court
room, and it was necessary for Bailif Cole
to command silence several times after
Judge Bundy mounted the bench. Judge
Bundy has been designated to preside over
the court during the absence of Judge
Kimball. who is speeding on his way to
San Francisco to attend the. G. A. r. en-
campment
Those who were marshaled into the dock
found a crowded condition Of affairs. There
were not seats enough for all, and about
twenty were compelled to stand. Those de-
prived of seats were herded together in
one corner of the dock in such a manner
as to cause comment from some Of the
spectators, who expressed regret that such
a state of affairs should be permitted by
the statement on the hill.
Birdie Smith Pleads Guilty.
The procession was headed by colored
woman who answered to the name Of Bir-
die Smith
Il m guilty" was the reply she made on
being arraigned on a charge Of disorderly
conduct.
Although her name suggested that she
might be able to fly, Policeman Witt dis
PEELED all doubt when he told the court
that she was unable even to walk when he
found her on Jackson street Saturday
night.
Sinclair asked.
''She was stupid drunk, and wanted to
fight when l aroused her." the officer re-
piled.
The fine was $40, and unless that amount
is paid Birdie will not be at home to her
friends for the next month.
Lille Butler, colored, wearing a flaming
red wrapper, was the next in line. She de-
MED that she was vagrant. and the po
nceman who arrested her failed to con-
vince the court that she was
Personal bonds" was what his honor
said in concluding
mo, indeed, 1 didn't make any disorder"
was the statement made by Ed. Johnson
young colored resident of South Washing
ton.
Il heard him using profane language"
Mounted Policeman Williams informed the
court.
What was the cause for it?' the officer
was asked.
Some one asked him for a match and
he, with several oaths, said: I'm your
light on you.''
And 1t was then that you lighted on
him. Prosecutor Sinclair Interrupted.
Yes, SIR
Il didn't have any kind of trouble"
johnson declared, land l was only going to
get watermelon when the officer got me-"
Five dollars or fifteen days." was what
Judge Bundy said after the evidence was
all in.
Carried a Heavy Load.
According to the statements of several
policemen. Henry Gordon, a colored resi-
dent of Goat alley. had a large amount of
frewater, which he had collected at con-
siderable time and expense. beneath his
belt when he visited a loon near his home
Saturday night.
He was fighting drunk and had brick
with him, looking for trouble" one of the
officers explained s.
II was only trying to find man who
owes me some Money was the only ex-
PLANTATION Gordon made.
Judge Bundy decided against the defend
ant and gave him the alternative of paving
tax of $40 or spending thirty days on the
farm.
Edward Slaughter, colored. admitted he
was guilty of misconduct on the street last
night. He will be deprived of his liberty
for the next fifteen days in default of a
fine of s. which the court imposed
Henry Mason, typical hobo whose an
pearance indicated that he has not been on
good terms with soap and water for a num-
Der of days, was in the tolls on a charge of
vagrancy.
He was on Union street begging for
him into custody after he told me he had
been over the country on freight trains"
Policeman Russell told Judge Bundy
Gordon explained that he arrived here
to Detroit when he left here.
The court deferred his departure by
Sending him to the workhouse for one
month.
Eva Washington, colored. and her sister
Clara were adjudged to be guilty of mis-
conduct. Policeman Evans reported to the
court that the sisters disturbed the quiet
OF 18th and E streets southeast at 1
O'Clock Saturday night by engaging in an
argument. An assessment of S. was
levied on each, in default of which they
will spend half a month in the workhouse
Failed to "Move On"
Haywood Smith. colored. will probably
obey the order to move on the next time
he Is ordered to do SO. Smith was reported
by Policeman Williams. who testified that
there was some excitement on Az street
last night and that he ordered the crowd to
dispense
Il had to extend two special invitations to
Smith. and finally he said IN be ii
move the policeman said
Il only stood still, but I didn't cuss
Smith declared, land the officer kicked me
in the ribs
Il don't believe you. when you say that
you were kicked" Judge Bundy told the
man.
II was, though" he explained, land you
can ask my witness"
The witness in question was called. but
failed to corroborate the defendant. Smith
n
posed fine of $1O with one month on the
farm as the alternative
Refusal to Pay Hack Hire.
William Pearson, colored a barber. was
in the dock on a charge of refusing to pay
hack hire.
I'm a gentleman and not a hot air artist
and won't take hot air from any one" he
said
AS he finished talking Pearson took hold
of his shirt near the collar. gave it quick
pull. tearing 1t down to the waist He con-
tinued that operation until his shirt was
in shreds.
The hack driver who brought the charge
said that Pearson was indebted to him for
81 for his services.
The court was of the opinion that the
mans mind was affected and directed that
he be held for mental examination.
The remaining cases were disposed of ac-
cording to the evidence, some offenders be-
ing fortunate enough to secure their re-
lease while others were sent to the farm.
Lovers Of Good Butter.
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with any other butter merchant. Our but
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