The Washington herald., 1907-03-13
now THEY ARE HAPPY
Papa and Mamma Wilson
Pacified in Court.
JUDGE ACTS AS ARBITRATOR
Pair Dismissed with a Dissertation
on the Duties of Husband and Wife.
George Washington Hancock, Sc,
Learns the Penalty for Stealing To-
bacco-Reckons She Loves Him.


baccO-Reckons She Loves Him.
Because this is the dull season for
paperhargers. and husband John, who
makes his living by putting peoples par
lors and bedrooms out of commission for
two or three days at time, was, there
fore, unable to provide the new spring
dress and bonnet desired by Mrs. john,
Mamma and Papa Wilson and two little
Wilson's appeared in Judge De Lacey's
Juvenile Court room yesterday to see
what the strong arm of the law could do
about it. Papa Wilson appeared at the
instigation ef Mamma Wilson. who
charged him with nonsupport Mamma
Wilson was there with the little Wilson's
to back up her assertions and get the
sympathy Of the court Papa Wilson's
mother-in-law was also present to help
make things unpleasant for him.
Upon rigid investigation by the gentle,
kindly magistrate, It developed that up to
two weeks ago all had been peace and
harmony in the Wilson abode. It was
then that Mamma Wilson presented her
claim for the aforesaid spring bonnet and
gown. Papa Wilson told her that he had
the money but wouldn't give it to her.
This Il appeared. was a bluff meant TO
tease his young spouse, and when Judge
De Lacey heard about it he chided Papa
Wilson in gentle but firm tones.
Lectured by Court.
You ought to be ashamed to nag your
wife, the court said Doesn't she stay
at home and work to make things com
Portable and pleasant for you? Doesn't
she take care Of the children? Young
man, do you know that if you had to stay
in the house two days and do the house
work and take care of those two little
ones you would
He'd 60 crazy" interposed Mamma
Wilson.
And you ought to be patient and low
ing toward your husband" said Judge
De Lacey. turning to Mamma VIII
son. Doesn't he work hard when
there is work for him to do and
doesn't he bring home his earnings
20 you? You know that at this time
OF the year there is little or nothing for
the papeThaugers TO do. and you ought 10
b. unseIdsh and not make demands that
YOU know your husband can't comply with.
When he said DE had the money, but
wouldn't give IL 90 you, didn't you knew
in your heart that he was teasing and
that he didn't have any money!
No sir. Z didn't know it,
Reckons She Loves Him.
''Weu. it has been shown here by his
attorney and employers that he hasn't
earned any money during the last few
weeks. you know it now. don't you? Do
you love your hushand?'
Yes. sir; 7 reckon do"
Don't you love your wife,
sure
shake hands Nfamma and Papa
Wilson complied tearfullyD
Now both Of you go home and behave
yourselves and try 20 make things happy
for each other. There Is enough unhap-
piness i'm the world now without you two
young people looking for it. Next case
Papa Wilson made a quick exit and
went east on r street. Mamma Wilson.
the little Wilson's and mamma-in-law
went west ON + street
Enter George w, &c,
Little George Washington Hancock. &c.
Smith. or maybe il was Jones. was next
ushered in and wriggled slowly up to the
judges desk. It appeared that George
&c had been in custody for several DAYS,
charged with having broken into a little
tobacco store and stolen q large quantity
Of cheap tobacco. He had admitted the
theft. but WAS being held in the hope
that ne would turn states evidence" on
the other members of the gang" Of
which he is suspected of being an integral
part
Georges allegiance to the gang was
worthy of a better cause. He strenuously
denied having had accompices in his
burglarious enterprises. and when asked
how he was able 10 carry off such a large
quantity of tobacco himself, some thirty
'iix packages having been stolen, he re-
piled.
An made two trips fer it."
Judge DE Lacey tried TO impress upon
the uncomfortable squiTming youngster
something of the character and majesty
Of the law He told him how the law
was made to protect even him from ma
rauders, and then the court asked him If
he would like 10 live with a thief
Knows the Answer.
Georges wriggles assumed a serpentine
character. and after great effort he man
/ aged to make audible an ejaculation that
to the layman was entirely noncommittal
in meaning. But, apparently, Judge De
Lacey recognized from long experience
that his Interrogation had been answered
in the negative.
why wouldn't YOU like to live with d
thief?" further queried the court
'Murumpf," said George.
rs il because you are afraid he would
steal ali your clothes and things?'
Answer: Wrggles.
rs it?' persisted the court.
"Umpff," admitted George, in the affirm
ative
Then. you surely don't want to grow
up thief yourself" said the court. land
to protect you against any such posi-
bility l am going to turn YOU over TO the
Board of ChildTens Guardians. who Will
see that YOU are sent to q nice place
where you Will be taught useful things
and learn to work with your hands and
become a respectable member of society" "
"Umpff, said George, as he was gently
escorted away