Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
IN THE SEWING ROOM
MRS. NATION REMAINS IN THE
DISTRICT WoRKHoUsE.

Mrs Carrie Nation was seated in the sew
ing department at the workhouse when a
Star reporter asked what she had to say
OF her treatment by Judge Bundy in the
Police Court. She was at work upon a
striped garment belonging to one Of the
male prisoners and had about finished CIV
ing another prisoner advice about obeying
the prison rules when Superintendent link
han asked her to step into the corridor If
she desired to see the reporter.
Indeed do want to the reporter"
declared Mrs. Nation looking at the latter
over her glasses. I'm awfully glad you
have come here this morning as l know
you will enlighten the people about my
cause"
While Mrs. Nation was telling Of her
trials and fluctuations Judge Bundy called
to see her, his visit causing her to remark
that his conscience must have troubled him
after he sent her to prison.
You see," she said to the reporter, the
will of the Lord is working; the Judge
knew he had done wrong and his con-
science troubled him SO much that he had
to come here early this morning"
Il have come down purposely to see you
this morning." Judge Bundy said. extend
ing his hand and greeting the woman whom
he had fined $25 for an alleged disturbance
of the peace.
And" said Mrs. Nation I'm glad to
see you. l could yesterday that you
were kind-hearted man.
But added the judge, I'm mighty
sorry to see you here l know you are a
good woman. and l never felt more sorry
in my life than I did yesterday when l had
to fine you"
Discusses Her Case
Mrs. Nation then started upon a discus
sion of her case, but the Judge did not feel
inclined n into bo
troversy again. He told her that the testi-
mony was against her and that there was
nothing left for him to do but Impose a
fine. She replied there was nothing left
Tor her to do but go to prison, telling the
judge that witnesses in court do not always
state the exact facts when they are anxious
to convict.
Judge Bundy had called upon the prisoner
to see II she would not comply with the law
and thus secure release from the work.
mouse, but she could not see her way clear
to make such a promise as he exacted of
her. She said she would speak at places
where she was given permission to speak
and while 1t was not her desire to disobey
the laws of the land she also knew she had
mission to perform and she intended to
perform it.
Under the circumstances" she declared,
can sign no bond or make promises
which l know cannot keep.
Then she asked the judge II he had any
influence with Judge Kimball. She wanted
Judge Bundy to intercede for a man and
woman who are in prison. They will be re-
leased In the middle of the winter, she
stated and one Of them is anxious to get
out and provide a home for the other.
Judge Bundy again turned his attention
to the case Of the prisoner. saying he
wanted to do something for her. but she
repeated what she had already told him.
Il would rather be in the workhouse
working my way to heaven" she told him,
hell"
Seeing he could accomplish nothing Judge
Bundy told Mrs. Nation he hoped the good
Lord would bless her, and left the prison.
You see." said the crusader confidential
ly, his conscience troubled him and he
had to come to see me-"
Refuses to Paw Fine.