The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-11
A CARD FROM Mr.. Ike,
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
And on Another Day Did the Wise Dispenser
Administer Equity to the People.


And on Another Day Did the Wise Dispenser
Administer Equity to the People.
And they came together from all tho cor
ners of the earth. and also from several sparsely
settled districts that were not in the corners,
Int rather that were situated right out in the
| old fields of Prince Edward and Powhstan
counties. They provided themselves with
sandals. or brogans. and each did carry q
staff over his shoulder. and upon TINS stsn
| each did have a bundle tied In a Danuanh
| handkerchief. which according to the dura-
ton of the colored fair. contained three days
| rations.
From the hill-tops and from the valleys
they came--even from the hill-tops OF Lynch
burg and the lowlands Of Norfolk county
and they were glad in their hearts. and with
GREAT rejoicing did they come, for this was O
| far exclusively for the colored people ana
| their souls waxsd fat on the good food which
was laid before them. -
They came with sound of music and the
mou:h-organ and the jews-harp were IN De
mand. They hung their banners upon the
outer walls and their coats upon the inner
| walls and with singing and with dancing
they did celebrate like a boy on his twenty
| first birthday.
These ways did seem right unto them. but
the ends thereof were full Of danger. even IA
laughter the heart is sorrowtul. ana the emu
day when the head is two sizes too big. ana
the inner man is weary OF life. when justice
John awaits your coming and ten pieces OF
silver is liable to be drawn from your OK
chequer.
And many who did come into this fair were
likened unto vine-bibbers, who think not with
diligence upon those things which are tenn,
perate and they were cast into PRISON ana
did pay fines into the treasury of the court.
Albert Grammer did with malice in his
heart assault and wound John Gallegher, and
did not dwell in unity with him. his neighbor.
The Judge. who is wise in matters like unto
this. did compel Albert TO pay $40 In GOOD
and lawful currency of these United States
John Glsssco and Joseph Glassco were
born of one mother and after the manner OF
men did live beneath the same vine and hg
tree. But John WAS given TO strong drink
and was rotous in his living. Upon the plat,
form of the Richmond and Danville railroad
depot John did SO conduct himself
as to cause many men to wonder
why somebody did not break his neck.
Joseph was sore Displaced with Johns deeds
of evil and WAS yexed IN spirit, and did smlte
him with great force. Of both of these sons
was demanded that they should pay g. 30 and
then it was told to them how sweet 1t was for
brethren to dwell together in peace; and they
went their way out into the wilderness OF
Manchester.
w. s. Pulliam looked upon the wine when
it was red for two days in succession and on
two occasions the wise Judge did compel him
to pay 81.
ger about the shops of the city, and did eat
and drink more especially drink. until they
were drunk. and for this they paid s2 each.
james Lewis was unto Georgiana Lewis
lawful husband, but his heart was moved
against her and in great anger he did strike
and beat her, greatly against the dignity, OF
the law. The Judge was wroth against this
unworthy spouse and did fine him $40
Daniel Patterson was thrown into Jail for
thirty DAYS for stealing from his neighbor,
William Lee one bag of potatoes.
Circuit Court--The following suits were in
stituted yesterday:
The Travellers Head Rest Company against
the following parties Each is a suit in as
sumpst for $3.50 damages: K. A. Breedlove,
Isaac j. Davenport, j. g. Wrenn, X. M Smith,
L. NJ. Robinson, Melvin j. Moore and j. Ii.
Shields.
The Excelsior varnish Company against
G. q. Akers n Co. Debt for Sl01.50
i. W. Gates and j. p. Hubbard, trustees
for Annie Z. Taylor, against George L. King.
Case. Damages $500.
f. Foehrenbaeh d Co. against s. G. Lett
Debt for sl3s.1l.
Eliza Evans against ]. NJ Chalkley Case.
Damages, 500.
A charter was granted to the Phoenix Social
Club. The capital stock is 10 be from c5UO 10
81. 500. divided into shares of 80 each. The
following are the officers President Samuel
j. Miller; Vice President. Robert L. Archer:
Secretary, Il. r. Johnson; Treasurer, James
f. Meade; Board of Directors. William Hill
James s. johnson and Robert p Archer.
Hastings Court.-James Williams. who was
charged with breaking into the stable of c.
A. Sweeney and stealing several articles worth
about Sl65 was convicted yesterday by jury
before Judge Bernard, of Petersburg. who sat
in the absence of Judge Witt. He was con-
victed of breaking into the premises and sent
to the penitentiary for five years AS to the
charge of grand larceny nolle prosequi was
entered by the Commonwealth Attorney.
Simon Iinsley was charged with assaulting
George Jeter. He was convicted of malicious
assault and sent to jail for three months and
fined as.
Judge Bernard will hold court for Judge
Witt tomorrow.
Henr.co Couay-J. w. Anderson, special
commissioner, to Edward j. Warren. 20
acres near the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. t5
l.. l.. Brown to j. Thompson Brown, half
interest in 81 l-20 acres on New Henrico turn
pike. 81.
August f. Cordes to Sara L. and lisa @. Cor
don, 90 feet on Fourth avenue, southwest
corner Chestnut street. al 100.
James ID. Goodman TO William Burrell
tract on Charles (iitV road san