The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-09-01

Crime IL Not Dccrensing-Hore About tho
Candidate From Sugar Bottom.


Crime il Not Dcerensing-Nore About tho
Candidate From Sugar Bottom.
The anticipation inspired by tho small
criminal dockets ofFriday and Saturday. that
crime was on the decrease. and that viola
tions OF the law were rapidly becoming less
frequent. proved. like Senator Ingalls, criticism
of purity in politics. an irridescent dream, for
yesterday morning the accused were num-
bered by the score. and the accusations de-
noted that the world was moving along in
the same old way"
The charges generally were for trifilng
ofenses comparatively. and strange 10 say.
not single lawyer got chance 10 repeat the
Declaration OF Independence. or diate upon
the special virtues OF any particular client.
Justice Frank z. Jones, of Sugar Bottom.
whose candidacy for the Legislature was no.
ticed and highly complimented n Sundays
edition. seemed TO think that the reporter
spoke lightly OF his ambition. This was not
the intention for the reporter has an onor-
nous heart and is IN earnest sympathy with all
his sinful, sOrrOwng. suffering race. and he Is
often moved to tears at the sad scenes enacted
about the police court. The intention was
simply 10 show how thoroughly equipped the
favorite son OF Sugar Bottom really was for
the race. and how indispensable Were
his services and how negligent the
n citizens OF Richmond were
il availing themselves of the stupendous
gifts Of this talented resident OF the
euphoniOus Sugar Bottom.
Had Justice Jones flashed like some bril-
liant meteor athwart the political sky. no
mention Of him would have been made, but
he has already attested the high esteem IN
which the people hold him. and evon now en-
Joys the lofty distinction Of being justice OF
the peace in Sugar Bottom. He IS also ahead
of his party associates IN all things. As
~ l. Ni,.I l. No.. 3
want two cars but in his broad concep-
ton OF human rights and social dis
tinction he desires four so that the
Chinaman may leave his wnsh-tub for
pleasant ride with his people. and the Italian
at tho corner who with smooth and oily
tongue extols the virtues OF his fruit. may en-
Joy the Injuries of rapid transit undisturbed
by plebian contact Mr.. Jones also goes the
Old Dominion Club one better. and would
scorn the idea OF donating paltry $4,000 for
the Soldiers Home hospital Twenty
thousand dollars would not be too much Of
the public funds for him 20 donate. lie IS
not too tall nor is he too short OF stature.
lie is not too handsome nor yetis he homely.
Jones may not finally become member OF
the House of Delegates. IS men sometimes err
in judgment. but If the question were sub
mittcd 10 the angelic hosts above as TO
fitting candidate. the blue vaults of heaven
would re-echo with the spontaneous acclaim
Peace on earth. and Jones OF Sugar Bot
TOM
The Smiths were out in force az the court
yesterday John Rebecca, Eliza and Holland
one pleasant family b look upon, but dOmes-
tic turmoil had rent asunder the tender cords
of home feliclties, and John was lined rlO and
costs for beating the partner OF MS BOSOM.
John pleaded manfully and spoke tCucnlngly
Of the watermelon and two quarts Of tomatoes
which he had recently bestowed upon them.
but equity was abroad Ia the land and John
went to Jail.
Polly White. Mary Jones and Martha Har-
lis were fined $50 each for being dlsorderly
in the bar-rOOm OF Roland Williams.
Maria Mallory and Annie Curtis were fined
$3.50 each for fighting.
William Haiti. a colored man, was charged
with assaulting Joseph b. Baker, Il white man.
The difficulty was begun on the electric cars
and was continued on the streets. Halt cut
ting Bakers head with stone. lie was
fined $50 and sent 10 Jail for sixty days IN de
fault II $500 security.
David Coles. Charles Harris, and John
Crump paid q each FOR dsOrderly conduct ON
the street.
Isaac Fem white saloon keeper. was fined
IS FOR assaulting William Riggan, colorod IN
his saloon
upon the property % ~. S. Johnson. and
cursing him.
James Thomas. charged with abusing the
wife Of J. Bernstein. was fined $3.50.
r. H. Lucas. Of Henrico county, was fined
900 for carrying concealed weapons. Hestated
that IN coming 70 town no brought the pistol
to shoot the dogs on tho road
Norman Peasants was sent to Jail for six
months for being drunk and begging.
Mrs Louis ". Tucker, who lives at No. lil4
Franklin street, was fined 3 for disOrderly
conduct on Sunday afternoon. Charles w.
Tucker, her brother. was also fined 50 for in
terfering with Officer herse. who made thear-
rest.
G. b. Whitley was fined $3.50 for cursing
and abusing Max Freeman.
Daniel Brooks Frank Allen and James
Howard were fined $40 each for playing
craps.
LIQUOR seemed 10 have bee very plentiful
in the past few days as tho list of DRINKS
will show. Thomas Carroll. Morris Booker
John Il. GLASGOW. John Shand and George
Ellinger paid 20 each for being drunk on the
Sabbath.
Maria Brown. Moses Page. Ben Walker,
Robert Brown and Joseph Barker were fined
e. % each for imbibing too much on Saturday
night
POLICE COURT STATISTICS.
During the past month the Police Justice
disposed Of 2G7 criminal cases and tried 678
charges of ordinance violations. On criminal
charges IS persons were sent on to the llust-
ings Court for indictments by tho grand jury
Is were sent 10 ian in default Of surety for
their good behavior and 327 were fined.
City fines collected, :s00.25. State, $3.50:
costs, s26S. 95 Total, 81, l03.79
In the Courts.
Cbonoe,-y COurf-A deed Of assignment