Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-02
BEFORE JUDGE SCOTT
OPENING OF NEW YEAR IN THE
POLICE COURT.
Philosopher Advises That All Present
Exhibit Nerve When the Intro
auctions Are Made.

Judge Scott held the FIRST reception Of
the New Year day, but by noon all his guests
had departed and the judge was given an
opportunity to pay hiS respects to the
President More than two dozen persons
were in the line of callers and each was
received when his name was called. In
Productions were not necessary in every
case, for some of the callers had been
there many times before. They hoped the
cali today would be their last one.
TITS bad luck to the last one of u.s. re-
marked an elderly man who was seated in
one corner of dark cell, awaiting the time
when the door would open and the bailin
announce that everything was in readiness
for the reception. IT'S bad luck" he add
ed, Ito be making this kind of start the
first day of the year..
But, thank heaven said another, I'VE
can't come every day in the year.
''Why?" inquired the elderly man.
Because I'm likely to get my board and
lodging for nothing during the next six
months" was his answer. you see, the
judge knows me, and there's no use in try
ing to fool him. You can wish him a happy
New Year when you are lined up, but he
will never remember that when the wind
up comes. Have nerve and put up stiff
defense. The judge likes man who puts
up strong fight, and YOU will get no more
time than if you say you are guilty and are
wiling to take your medlc1ne.
Policeman Flynn as Usher.
Policeman Flynn ushered the callers in
from the private conveyance, and Police
man Morgan served refreshments. Hot
coffee and bread and meat were served be-
fore the court was ready to receive the
guests. Even in the dreary looking cell
room where the unfortunates were con-
fined there was somebody to extend the
compliments of the season. This some
body was Agent Massie yof the Prisoners
Aid Society. He never fails to say kind
word to those who are in trouble, but his
kindness does not stop there. He follows
with acts that frequently bring happiness
to the hearts of those who are in distress
and at time when they most need a
friend. 1t was due to his charitable acts
today that more than one man got out of
prison and was restored to his family.
When the preliminaries had been completed
the occupants of the little cages were
ushered into the court room and given an
opportunity to speak to their host.
The First to Pay Respects.
Clara Eskr'dge, a young colored woman,
was the first to pay her respects. She was
on the Conduit road yesterday morning,
after having participated in a watch meet
ing. Her conduct wa; such that the police
overhauled her and gave her a warning.
Il don't care whether you like it or not"
said the woman.
She also INDUCED in disorder at the pa
troll box, Sergt. Harry stated.
do you want to say anything?" the
court asked.
Nothing" was her response
Ten dollars"
Failed to Keep His Promise.
William Putnam made a good resolution
last week when he appeared in court but
he was then anxious to get released He
failed to keep his pledge, and yesterday he
was again locked up.
"Why didn't you keep your promise?''
Judge Scott asked him this morning.
IF you let me go this morning" said the
prisoner, I'll resolve not to touch liquor
again this year.
Five dollars" said the court, land it
will be well for you to make resolution
when you get out"
Kept Open House.
Uncle john was one of the numerous
callers. Everybody who knew him called
him uncle but his name is John Ballen-
tine He kept "open house, yesterday and
treated those who called. One colored wo-
man told the court that she was treated to
a drink and declared that she purchased
25 cents worth Of the liquor from him.
Il went to Uncle Johns" said another
woman, land he treated me to milk
punch
The defendant denied that he had ever
sold liquor, but the court held him guilty
and imposed fine of $500. He was ordered
to serve ten months in prison IL the fine is
not paid.
John Hurney entered plea of not guilty
to a charge of disorderly conduct.
Il arrested him in the rear of the Cen
trail Union Mission" a policeman stated.
Drunken men have been hanging about
there several days and 1 arrested him.
Hurney had nothing to say and fine of
$40 was imposed.
Judge Scott Didn't Know.
Two milk punches won't make anybody
drunk" declared Bertha Ward, who tried
10 convince the court that she was not in
toxicated and disorderly.
II can't tell anything about it," said
Judge Scott, 81 don't know
The policeman did know and Bertha was
told that she would have to pay $40 or
spend a month on the farm.
Frank c. Rupp called to pay his respects
because he speeded his automobile near
the White House yesterday.
His machine went at the rate of from
seventeen to twenty-five miles an hour"
was the complaint of a policeman.
1t was also stated that the machine of
Carl L. Dairs was operated faster than the
law allows.
His machine was running at the rate
of seventeen miles hour, on Columbia
road the court was told.