The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-11
TINE BRoAD-sAUGE COURT.
A soot where Technically Does Not Inter-
fere with Justice.

There IL something broad-gauged and con-
sarvat,ve about the rulings OF Justice Crutcn-
asld in the Police Court tthat excites the
wonder and admiration OF all VINO are Iamllia,
nth them. Here at least is great. grand
snot where tecbnicality does not interfere
Win iustice. nor the stern rigidity OF inexor-
ahle law defeat the benefcent ends OF equity.
Here
"Tbo sovereign law, the States collected will,
Ger thrones and globes elate, .,u,
Sits empress GROWING good, repressing III.
One case yesterday morning was in itself
conclusive evidence OF the profound equity
and Justice which is melted out alike to rich
and moor. TO black and white. and also neutral
tints.
Before the bar Of justice q youth. whose
new spring suit hung with all the grace or
those which encrcle the wire forms at the
haberdasher's door, was arraigned for using
profane language. young attorney; who's,
emblazoned sign has not yet been sublected
TO the devasting effects of single winter
storm. and whose door-mat. with its cheerful
invitation of welcome" in warm and radiant
color. seems not soiled by the constant tramp
ing of horde of rough-shod lltlgants, ap-
peared in the defendants behalf.
IF it please your honor he tremuousiy
began. Il would like to make preliminary
motion that this case be dismissed ana
a gentleman may be profane, but never
vulgar, and inasmuch as no charge IS made
of vulgar language | move that the gentlemen
be dismissed"
The value of the legal citation, the clear
logic and concise reasoning OF the attorney
and the equity of the case prevailed; theI
with bow that would have proclaimed Ward
McAllister hayseed, the gentleman leu Inc
court.
Warner Wigan. charged with being a
yagrant could furnish no evidence as TO ms
ability or inclination to properly provide Tor
himself. and was committed to Jail.
J. +. Keller was charged with inhlctng
personal chastisement upon his wife, ana was
fined 80 and required to give security lot hls
future behag ior.
the privilege OF hilarious intoxlcation.
Melvin Jones, small white boy, was ar
raigned for stealing ring from 5; l.. MINIS
Did you steal the ring" inquired the justice:
"Yes sir, the boy replied. he Will De sent
to q reformatory. o.,
Annie Gentry woman with as many
aliases as there are variegated colors IN the
boutonieres of the Richmond gentry, was
charged with trespassing upon the premises
OF Willie McCabe. There 10 said this time 10
be "a man in the case. and the two women
were dismissed. :.
Epps lawson (colored) was dismissed on
the charge or attempting 10 carve uP u OOiolVN
man named Giyens. No evidence was pro
duced to prove that Lawson was engaged IN
the fracas. o.,
The following judgments from the civil
docket of the court were rendered: f.. n.
Meanley in favor James Caskie, $40; G. y
Preston in favor G. +. Taylor Co., s5i,95
G. C. Akers Il Co.. IN favor Charles Llebe,
sl2O; DR.. Robert Leckey, contested. in favor
T. W. Tignor. sll.SO Andrew Wlesman IN
favor P. II. G. Cabcll. who sues. S25 Samuel
b. Hirshberg in favor Mrs s. f. Neuzel.
S37.5 Dr. ". F. Mercer in favor Schwarz-
schild d Co., So w. W. Webb, Jr., in favor
same. SIS: NJ. F. Mason's Son in favor Elias 1.
Crater: WI. Mayo in favor f. r. Palmore. Ss.75S
Wesley Fountain in favor Frank August
sl9.73; Willie Armstrong in fsryor f. S. Will
liams. S36.5S; Will Burr in favor Maggie JEFF
ferson. 1850, Walter Wallace in favor j. +.
Powell. 50. William Loving in favor Dr. +.
w. Moorehouse, 500; Willie II. Adkins in
favor J. A. Jones, 800 Sully Mayo in Favor
Gates 4 Hubbard, trustees, S2l.70 George
NJ. Travers in favor Watt Plow Company, -;
j. Thomas Koon in favor NJ. K. Saal, 1920;
II. n. Williams and j. w. Madison in favor Il.
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