The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-12-25
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
The Christmas Eve Performance by His
Honor the Dispenser.

Honor the Dispenser.
Peace on earth. good Will 20 menl"
During all tho nineteen hundred years
that have elapsed since the heavens re-
sounded with this angelic strain. none have
more closely followed the teachings OF that
sentiment than he who rights the peoples
wrongs and protects their peace-th that loYal
iurist. Justice John.
Yesterday when the Justice took his seat
upon the bench and benisnantly gazed down
upon the gOodly company that had gathered
TO listen TO the words of wisdom that fall like
drops of honey from his lips a smile played
over his classic cOuntenGnce and such
smile. like the huge blazing candle at Meyers.
whose light brings hope to the guesseTs
heart it brought hope TO the heart OF every
errng one who stood before the bar III the
range Of its radiance. The old-tlmers.
who on ordinary occasions would
crouch and faan before the awe-inspiring
presence 0f.the Justice found heart OF grace
waxed elOuuent in pleading for the pardon,
while ever and anon they were aided by the
cheerful voice OF Colonel Samuel Page-aye.
and that too without money and without
price-fOr. as the Colonel said: Justice. all
men and all things. even eloluence should lie
free on this blessed day " while Lawyer Ran
dolph aud the Sage Of Sugar LottOm joined
IN a choru5 OF appreciation.
William Hunter minus hat. coat and vest.
but with his wrinkled face all aglOW with
excitement and other causes. pleaded most
pitlully 10 be allowed % return 10 Hampton
TO eat biz Christmas turkey. The turkey
argument did it and William was allowed to
return To his comrades ut the Soldiers Home.
lie promised 10 remit a tine OF $3.50. and as
he left the room he called back: Dear
Judge. come down 10 Hampton at any time
and if you find ne there lll show you good
time. Ia ia. "
John Barleycorn. like the store windows on
Broad street has ID the past few days donned
his brightest and most seductive attire, aud
in the shape Of Egg Neg. Tom aud Jerry. and
Arple Jack he brought his usual contribution
towards the erection of the new City Hall.
No one was found who got drunk on straight
whisky or beer. but the following we're fined
for discovering the JOYS OF the flowing bowl
too preciptately:
Joseph Bentley. John Toles. Joe Harris
William H. White. j. n. Sanaway and
Andrew hlosser
Eliza Nickols. IN artistic piece Of human
itv of ebony hue, loved not wisely but too
weln when William Weatherly, her erstwhie
lover. turned his affections 10 another lady
faire.n Little Liza didn't love him any
more. but. with Jealous madness, preferred
charges of assault against him, but the
Justice discovered tho method IN her mad
ness and William walked away.
Reuben Johnston an unusually small spec
linen of the genus Airicanus, for gallentry in
a rock battle was awarded place Of honor at
the Christmas table of the Hotel dc EpDs
-Four boys and one man. who with the aid
of the inevitable tin horn had endeayored to
usnrp the prerogatiyes Of Gabriel, laid their
instruments on torture n Il peace-o1orng OH
the altar of Justice and quietly proceeded
TO purchase q new supply.
Mrs. b. Picoentine and Nardi Brothers were
charged with handling the tiery fluid upon the
Sabbath day. For lack Of evidence they were
allowed to depart In peace.
Dr n. A. Goddin. charged with running
one horse shay without license, was dis
missed.
The Justice will hold forth in the morning