The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-04-17
JUSTICE JOHNS COURT
His Honor Dispenses Equity to All People.
Even Tbose of Louisa and Heurico.

HIS Honor Dhpenses Equity to All People,
Even Those OF Louisa and Henrico.
And the mighty Justice, though there was no
girdle about his loins or mantle thrown grace
fully about his powerful shoulders. walked
forth from the inner part of the court and with
majestic step and naughty mien did ascend TO
his great mahogany colored throne of pine
wood. and there sat at his right hand the
great keeper of fines and a little farther off
were gathered together from the innermost
parts Of dark alleys and the country round
about. even Hanover and Louisa. many who
had committed grevous and sundry sins and
whose hearts were impure. To the left hand
sat the scribe and To- great number of the
people of the land stood without the walnut
rail. They had assembled in great numbers
from jackson ward and from Butchertown
and Rockets and others had come from a
great distance, even Manchester. With meek
ness and patience did they await to hear the
words OF wisdom pour forth from the masti-
eating appendage of him who stitch three
feet above his fellow man. and with exceed
ing great understanding and q largeness OF
heart that preventeth the buttoning OF his
inner garments doth give this people equity
rounded up IN great shape.
Now there came before this great tribunal
one Otway Lewis, OF the tribe of Ham. whose
complexion was very dark. and he was ac-
cused of crime that did greatly yex the
UllgIty ulsDeuStI. Win Nltuts5 MS Hchl y
did he tamper with the affections OF Annie
jackson. The Judge ordered that he be CON-
mitted to all upper room IN the house of ono
Epps. aud be will on some future day tell his
troubles to higher tribunal.
Charles Coins (colored) did desire exceed
ingly to give his lady love present. and be-
Ing hard up for this worlds goods he did
help himself TO his brothers savings TO the
amount of s27. He acknowledged his sinful
ness before the people and was sent down
where there is no wranging for Office aud
where the books are not kept away even for
q season.
Next there came up black man clad in
costume of many colors aud answering TO the
name Of Burwell Hill. He was charged with
casting stones upon the highway. and AS this
sin was committed in the presence OF blue
coated guardian of the city's peace and quiet
he was assessed $3.50.
Then there came from the remote re-
gions Of Sugar Bottom two dusky
damsels known as Julia Johnson and
Kate Richards. Their hearts were full
OF wickedness. and they did load themselves
with beer and cheap liquor. In this condi-
ton they became greatly angered With one
another. and did strive with all diligence TO
break each other up. Now. there was IN this
region a man whose duty II Was not 10 allow
such conduct and he did gather them In.
! he Justice was very wroth against these
people, and did fine them 25O pennies
each, and as they failed 10 produce they were
sent down. where they will be living monu-
ments of outraged justice and al example TO
all future generations 10 refrain from evil
doing
William Ruiiin. colored ex-jailite. was
brought before this ruler, over William
there hung veil Of suspicion. SO much 30
that he could not furnish security sufficient
to justify the ruler in allowing him the free
dom of the highways Like other eyIl-doers.
| J. iaI for a
season will view the rising sun through prison
bars.
And it came TO pass that Charles Il. Leber
did quench his thirst with the wine when 1t
was red aud badly mixed. and he found no
favor in the eyes of him set up TO Judge the
wicked Therefore he did cause him to pay
to the man upon the right hand the usual ~.
Now there was certain man named Rob-
ert Rose, who did dwell in the land OF the
Hillites. even HeuricO, and who did toll and
till the soil. The suns of fifty eight summers
and the winds OF as many winters had
tanned his hide. but had failed to
burn or wear out his desire for strong drink.
ON last Friday ho came into the city, and as
there was still some election whisky lett
Robert got gloriousy full and fell 10y the way
side lie was gathered up and soDered down.
and yesterday with bruised face and matted
bangs was brought before the mighty ruler.
The usual fine was administered. which was
paid by friend, and they departed their way
IN peace.
Frank Collins. another Hamite. was the last
TO tell his troubles TO the great dispenser.
As is the custom of men when full OF new
wine or cheap beer ne assaulted the woman
whom he claimed to love and did curse, abuse
and strike her. and wounded both her feel
ngs and her body After few hours de-
liberation Ida repented Of her hasty action in
having Frank arrested. and after the manner
of woman did appear and plead forgiveness
for him who had so maliciously maltreated
her. The pathetic pleadings OF the dusky
dalnsel found hearing with the ruler and he
let Frank off with the lowest assessment,
which was Just pair of dollars.