The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-14
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
Tho Weaknesses OF Human Nature Por-
trayod-Several Interesting Cases.

Tho Weaknesses OF Human Nature Por-
traycd-Several Interesting Cases.
Human nature is mighty weak. and good
resolutions don't stand any more show than
the piece of ice on the pavement when the
Office boy is an hour late. People are as sure
10 do wrong every day as women are TO get
into the two rear seats in the electric car and
then kick as much about getting caught as
women do when they find a man smoking IN
the seats reserved for that especial purpose.
OF course 1t IA not right to do wrong, but
there is grandeur IN the simple acknOwledg-
ment OF wrong-dOing that startles the Police
Court Justice and excites the admiration Of
the prOmiscuOus assemblage. Joseph Will
liams told the truth yesterday morning in
plain and unadorned English. He had come
on Ri excursion from Eastern North Carolina
OF course. this was painful admission on his
part for there is an element of weakness in
the fact that man would leave the pleasant
pine forests and juniper swamps Of Per-
quimons county and come 10 the
sweltering heat OF half deserted
city. Joseph, however. was born in this
town. and during his long wading through
knee-deep waters of his adopted county
his heart has yearned for visit TO the
home of his fathers He arrived Wednesday
evening. He saw the wonderful strides made
in the building line, new stores, new churches,
and new schools, and he signs as he views the
spots upon which the old landmarks once
rested. At length he came 10 the
city hall and his hesrt gave a
great big bound. There in all of its pristine
glory stood the 'rookery;" no change III all
these years save new hinge Oh the Broad
street door, and Joseph went and took a
drink in memory of the past. He repeated
the dose until an officer came along and gave
him an opportunity TO sleep IL off. When
1aft ha 1fatr OF of
Carolina he forgot TO leave his firearms at
home and the two charges together cost him
en-
Eddie Fisher alias Williams (oolored): was
charged with assaulting Mary Randolph
with intent to kill. The case was sent to the
Hastings Court.
Jacob Bitzman was charged with using
profane language to r. Hymes and Mrs.
K. Hymes was arrested for cursing and
abusing Jacob Bltzman. The parties are
stOrekeepers adjoining each other. and the
prosecutions of their race in Russia could be
but little worse than the war they wage on
each other whenever n customer appears IN
the neighborhood. They were fined the
costs of the trial equally between the families.
LOUIS Vanzant, William Griffin and August
Haskin were fined "A each for being drunk.
George Logan. charged with stealing a
silver watch from Robert Jones. was fined
costs.
James Martin and Andrew DaDney were
fined ~. 50 each for being disordery in the
Second Market.
Henry Lane was fined $3.50 for cursing and
abusing Thomas c. Plummer.
Charles Stewart, charging with beating
Alice Wade, was fined so.
Kate Jones paid 81 for abusing and cursing
Robert Gates.
Richard Kirley was sent to jail in default
for 200 security for thirty days.
Cip Circuit Co,Vt-In the suit Of G. w.
Antrim & Co. against Harris Il Co. judgment
WAS confessed yesterday Tor S35475.
The following suits were instituted: r.
Hughes & Bro against Ball d Grubbs Ac-
ton in assumpsit. Damages, $500. Talcott IL
Co. against }. n. Eubanks Action in 'el-'
sumpsit. Damages. 300.
A charter WIS granted 10 the Davis Shoe
Company The capital stock is to DO from
$50 600 to $780, OO The officers are: Presi-
dent, A. d. Shepherd, Lynn, Mass. Secretary
and Treasurer. II. c. Thatcher, Boston, Mass.
Directors: Cakes Ames, of Easton. Mass; w.
II. Keene, Lynn, Mass. ". Ii. Davis. Lynn,
Mass
CHdnce,y Court.-In the case of T. q. Balm,
trustee. against H. II. Smith & Co., Judge
Barton issued decree comfrming the sales
made to Charles f. WhItlock and Peter Paul.
heretofore reported.