The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-03-27
JUSTICE JOHN,s COURT.
iherc Were Lots of Kogues, Bnt the suartest
Oac Was lie Who stole The Times.


Yesterday was Justice Johns day. No con-
tentious lawyers were present to disturb hic
patience. and witnesses showed due respect
for the truth Tho Justice never looked moro
kindly than did lie when at $3.50 A. NJ. he
surveyed tho courtroom. lie seemed as
chirpy rs an English sparrow. ana reeled of
wit by the fathom Rs he proceeded tospread an
even layer Of Justice over tue held of crime.
Things went swimmngly until Moses Nor
man, slck-l0oking negro boy. about six
teen wears old was arralgned for stealing
daily papers from the door-steps of sub
scribers. or west Grace street. in the early
hours OF the morning. There were ten
copies Of Tar ZINES and one of
tho Dispatch which he had stolen,
and il was puzzle "a 10 what
punishment TO inhict. He was required
under a charge of being q suspicious charac-
ter to give bond for his good behavior foi
sixty DAYS and in default was sent to Jail.
The wrath OF righteous Indignation was also
turned loose on the culprits head. and he WAS
described by the Justice as being one of the
worst and meanest class Of thieves who ever
come before him. Complaints Of this annoy
ance had been so frequent that TIE TIMEs re-
ported the matter 70 Captain Angle. and he
detailed an officer to watch the locality above
named with the result described. Ii is hoped
this will prove wholesome example in other
localities.
Leslie Page a small boy, was fined e. so for
striking Mrs. Rebecca Goings in the side with
a rock Mrs Rebecca and the boys mother
appeared IN the case as witnesses. Mrs. Re-
becca opened first and was given full swing.
She even produced the rock impelled from
the hands Of Leslie and delivered an essay on
the raising OF children. When she was run
down Mrs. Page took the floor in rebuttal
and painted picture that would not have
been considered a companion piece to the first
They each descanted on the high temDeraments
of the other III q manner that might have led
TO other unpleasant circumstances at another
time and place. Leslies little brother hit
Mrs kebecca's dog, and Mrs Rebecca. in
nelghborly way ran into Mrs. Pages house
to advise her as 10 the manner of raising chill
dren. and threatened 10 benead Leslie If she
did not take prompt measures Of punishment
Mrs Rebeccas methods not being adopted
she was invited TO leave. and In doing 50 made
certain remarks about the family and place
that Leslie replied 20 as above stated and
there will be no borrowing of tea over the
back fence for some time 10 come.
Thomas Moore. arrested as "a suspicious
character. was ordered TO leave the city in an
hour or 90 to Jail. He left. The night preyi-
Gus he tried the game of fim-tam on the res
taurant clerk at Murphy's, but failed, and
was called TO the attention OF the ponce Win
thelesult stated.
George Talliaferro (colored) was sent to jail
as a suspicious character.
John Hill (colored), dsorderly in the
market. was fined $3.50
Robert CT IS was fined "a for using the side
walk as q driveway.
John Martin for disorderly conduct was
fined 1913
William Tyler was also fined $3.50 for a like
offense.
Richard Bagby (coiored). fighting on
street. IS.
John Collins and James Driscoll were each
sent TO Jail for drunkenness and yagrancy.