Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-26
WANTED TO WARM UP
BUCK SCOTT TOOK SEVERAL
DRINKS AND WAS NABBED.
Lineup in Police Court This Morning
Penalties Imposed by the
Judge.

Buck Scott was the first man to get out
of the when the vehicle reached the
court this morning., was what Policeman
Flynn said about the time OF Judge
o Meals appearance on the bench in
the District branch of the police temple of
justice.
DO you mean to say that Buck has fallen
from grace again." the big-hearted police
man was asked.
Buck Is sorry to say that he has" was
the policemans response. HE says he felt
chilly Saturday night and took a few, but
he would not have done so If he had thought
the weather would get warm so soon
again"
the policeman continued. He has good
friends, who grow flowers on the Bladens-
ourg road, and it is possible for him to
nave bed of roses all the time. When a
man can nave such pleasant surroundings
there is certainly no reason why he should
indulge in strong drink, for he should have
no sorrows to DROWN
Buck was the first one in the long pro-
cesslon 10 appear at the rail for trial He
was slightly disfgured, but there was no
enort made to explain to the court how his
eyes became discolored. The atmosnhere
IN me cell and dock was rather oppressive,
ana Buck carried his coat on his arm when
ne stood before Judge ONeal for trial.
uuity, was the plea of the prisoner
When arra1gned on charge of having die
turbed the quiet of 18th street
IL an ordinary case" Policeman Me-
eeuade said, and the usual s. penalty was
imposed. was
From Willow Tree AlIey,
Henry Smallwood's face showed signs Of
rough treatment when he appeared at the
ran and answered Not guilty" to a charge
OF oisorderiy conduct in Willow Tree alley.
Edlth Smith and Annie Johnson, also COL
ored, were arraigned with him.
Henry had been locked up and put to con-
siderable inconvenience, but there was not
one word said against him. Even Police
case, could say nothing about alleged bad
conduct on the prisoners part.
He's discharged said the court. land
the women are fined S. each.
owen Clagett, the third male prisoner ar
ra1gned. also showed marks Of violence
about his face. His wife and Frank Brown
were also defendants in the case.
Mixup in Goat Alley.
They were involved in a mixup in Goat
alley" was the complaint of a policeman,
and from what could learn of the affair
the trouble was caused by Brown and Mrs.
Clagett being on friendly terms
Clagett said that such was the case, and
that Brown had assaulted him.
He struck me first said Brown.
Brown, said the court, you are fined
$50 and Clagett and his wife are dis
charged
Louis Clagett, also colored. a relative Of
the couple in the previous case, was next
in the dock.
He was in Goat alley after the fight
Policeman Waldron said. He was drunk
and was cursing and swearing"
L guess l had been drinking little
too much" was the prisoners admission
but as for swearing, that's something
don't generally do
You should have kept SOBER was~the
courts admonition.
II know that" said Louis, but I had
been working all the week and had Just
taken a few. Then the policeman said he
would turn me loose In the morning, but
he didn't do it."
A fine of IS was imposed.
Echo Of Crap Game.
Policeman Williams complained against
Louis Banks. colored, for alleged disorder
ly conduct during crap game.
He wasn't in the game" said the officer,
but was merely a spectator. He was very
disorderly and had been drinking"
A denial was entered by the defendant,
but second policeman gave testimony in
the case and s. assessment was entered
against him.
Samuel Coats. colored. was under the in
f1uence of liquor Saturday night when he
went to Good Hope. He engaged in some
wild talking and the policemen arrested
him before he got into more serious trouble
He had an open penknife in his pockets"
said one of the witnesses.
Sam had nothing particular to say In his
own behalf, nor did he have s. in his pocket
the amount of fine imposed upon him