Judge Glasgow Fines Lake Washington's Beer Sellers by the Barrel

Yesterday was a field day in the police court for the Lake Washington beer sellers. James Smith, known as Jimmy Smith, who runs the Madrona Park house; W. C. Lawrence, who has a stand at the same park; Joseph Roadhouse, a Yesler Avenue refreshment vender; Fred Russell, proprietor of the Madison Street pavilion saloon; and L. Karns were in court. Pleas of guilty were entered in each case. Judge Glasgow continued the cases of S. G. Parker and Mrs. P. Scullin until the afternoon. Joseph Roadhouse told the judge he had been in business since last October but had sold practically nothing until warm weather set in. His beer account amounted to $75, whisky $35 and wine $5, making $115. 'Your fine will be $50,' said the judge. Fred Russell had had the Madison Street pavilion a short time, but owing to the South Sea Islanders, Bruns and Nina and the great Diana, had done a good business. One beer company received $250, the firm that sold him whisky had a bill for $25 and claret came to about $5. 'The fine is $100,' said the judge. W. C. Lawrence's total bill for liquors was $31.50; he was fined $50, then $25 was remitted. L. Karns had kept beer since January 16 and had purchased $129 worth; he was taxed $50. Jimmy Smith said he had purchased $150 worth of beer and $3 worth of claret since last February, and was fined accordingly. Judge Glasgow told the Lake Washington men that they were not to understand that the police court was a license collection agency, and that subsequent violations of the liquor laws would place them in danger of immediate arrest. They were released on their own recognizance, agreeing to pay the fines within a few days.