The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-24
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT.
The Great Ruler Dispensed Equity In His
Own Peculiar Way-The Cases.

The Great Ruler Dispensed Equity in His
Own Peculiar Way-The Cases.
At the third hour and in his own peculiar
way he came upon the throne TO mete out
equity to those who had transgressed the laws
and IN whose hearts there was no goo1 thing
His domains extended over all that part OF the
east side or the river from Rockets 10 Holly
wood and as far north as the branch and
Brook avenue, even 10 jackson "hIu ana tue
country roundabout.
Now this ruler was n mighty man OF valor
and was possessed OF great NlSuOn ana hnOwl-
edge exceedingly plentiful. Ana II came TO
pass that very many peope VINO nau plenty OF
time came daily from al that region and from
distant lands. even tho Guy across the river,
that they might SEQ ana learn OF this wise
man. lie was known 90 every evil-dOer in the
land md greatly fesred by all thieves and
robbers VINO I'm the dark hours Of the night
break into the habtation OF man and steal
whatsoever they frdeth and can conveniently
NOW. on a certain day there were brought
before this great ruler many people who had
committed creyi)us Sins and transgressed the
laws in divers manners and places. and whose
hearts were full OF corruption and out of
whose mouths came blasphemies and oaths
not few. ,,.,,.
the tribe of Ham, but whose antecedents had
become greatly bleached. Rosa in her class
was fair 20 look upon. but like many of her
sort she had sinned before this people and
bad sirayed from the straightand narrow way.
Like manys others she fell by the wayside
and was taken in by one Of the guards. She
found no favor in the eyes Of the Justice, who
required her 10 pay into the Golfers Of the
city 1920.
Then there WAS brought before him one
Bessie White. who had come from great dis
tauce and taken up her abode with one Cora
Drake. There came into the house OF Cora
man from great city. even Lynchburg, and
While there lost the sum OF slO Cora accused
Bessie Of having the money. and she was ar
rested. There was no proof Of her guilt and
she was dismissed with the understanding
that she leave the city forthwith.
Thomas Harris and Moses Thomas did each
contend for the affections of a dusky denizen.
They did also get greatly aDgered one with the
other and did seek diligently with knives
and chairs and other instruments of war TO
break each other up. He demanded that they
pay so each.
One Lenney whose surname was Coleman
did trespass upon the premises OF and curse
and abuse Harrison LOmax. He found no
favor with the great dispenser, who required
of him that he pay 1920 towards the con-
structiOn Of the great house on the top Of the
hill.
v. Donati and Alfonso Amorosa were each
before this ruler. charged with selllng lntOxi-
eating beverages on the Sabbath day. This
aid greatly yeI the Justice. and his heart did
wax sore against these people. for their
iniquity was great in his sight. and he did
long 10 punish them as they deserved, but he
whose oath was to convict was himself felon.
and his testimony was not sufficient and the
case WAS dismissed.
Ed Bentley. after the manner of young
men who haven't anything to do and an
# time IN which TO complete the
contract did loaf around the corner OF Sew
enteenth and Main streets and for the want of
other occupation did fall upon SALON. MOshi
with a left-hander that did knock out the rep
resentatiye from sunny Italy He WAS fined
$3.50, but as he was short of this worlds
goods he was put into the prisoners pen.
Afterwards the great heart of the ruler was
moved TO pity and he let the young man go.
j. M. Pace found no favor with the ruler,
for he let his angry passions rise and IN an
unguarded moment did chastlse James
Wright, a youth OF tender years and dark
who had ve1ed him with his
much talking. lie was assessed $3.50 for his
Wlckeduess.
b. i. Monteshar filed himself full of strong
drink and for the pleasant pastlme paid q.
Shirley Ellis did exercise his Sulhvanistc
ability towards Charles johnson. greatly 10
the latter's injury. and he was made 70 pay 80.
Amanda Harris and Frances Parrish are the
mothers e two boys who did cast stones by
the wayside. ~ each was required Of them.
Alexander Ogg. after the manner OF boys,
did playfully tag with aparlor rifle which was
supposed not 10 be loaded. Like most such
weapons it exploded, and Sandy Robinson,
Hamite. who was standing near. Will no more
know the cares Of this world. The corOners
Jury rendered a verdict of accidental killing,
and the Justice after thorough investigation
discharOed the missioner.