The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-30
JUSTICE JOINS court.
lie Couldn't Resist the Temptation, and
Stole the Chickens.

The cool weather continues TO draw
the devotees OF the histrionic art. and
the playhouse was well filled when the
curtain rolled up yesterday. Twas
another third-class company. however,
and the piaudits, with the exception of
one speciality. were few and far be-
tween. though the Justice maintained his
reputation as stage manager with his
usual skill.
Benjamin Roberts. a chocolate-colored
enemy 10 the feathcred family, sang a
spicy little song TO the tune Of carrying
away two chickens of the value Of fifty
cents, the property Of Undertake &.
Atkinson. II there are two things in
this wide world that an old-time Vir-
ginia darby does take deep interest
I'm, they are nice spring chicken and a
juicy. July watermelon Timberlake &,
Atkinson are hucksters at the Old Mar
ket. and BENJAMIN sauntered around the
place yesterday morning about o'clock
His fondness for the fowl predOminated
over his sense Of honesty, and ne couldn't
Tor The life OF him resist the temptation.
He accordingly appropriated the fowls
ana went on his way rejoicing But
alas! Fate. which decides the destiny Of
men, chicken thieves included, overlook
me luollant Benjamin while picturing in
Ills imagination the pleasures of the
spring chicken menu, and he was sent on
10 The grand jury 10 receive his reward.
little duet by Bessie G. White and
Maud Hill, who fought in the street 10
The amusement of the small boy and TO
the dlscredit Of the city's morals
brought out faint applause from the
ulro gallery, where darkness reigned
supreme and the episode cost the dam
seis 40 each. Bessie is an expert ac-
tress az the playhouse. She was re-
leased from the penitentary last month
Whefe she served her term for grand
larceny.
William H. Arnold bids fair to make n
cleNer tragediau. lie possesses a heavy
bearing, and his imposing figure Is only
e1celled by his rich, deep voice. He
rants considerably however, and the role
OF trespassing on the premises Of and
assaulting Stonewall S. Chandler was
wen suited TO his style OF acting Twas
case OF $500 with Arnold, however.
anu ne pald the fee with as much Sc
roHlty as a May morning
susan Warren (cOlOred tried n nlav
the vengeance role, and assaulted Mar
garet Harris on the street. The part was
d Iaiure, and she paid about $3.50 FOR
such liberties, while Margaret returned
We attack and reluctantly parted with a
similar amount
HE cast as a whole appeared 10 be
on 1ne heavy order, and there was very
Aitle comedy. much 10 the regret Of the
-ncaltured contingent Charles Bates
tooiOFeO played strong part in his
role OF assalifing aud beating ". f..
Flitze This Was the means Of Charles
s.lDurn In ne jug. as he couldn't spare
zoe $40 imposed By His Honor
Ola seymore, familiar figure on the
Pablo streets. who has been Obliged 10
spend most Of hls ume So the almshouse
makes his escape whenever allowed 10
80 Out Tor little holiday He was Given
oriet turlough a few DAYS since and
ran away again. and he never came
bach until the Justice sent him back
yesterday
me male was Quartette clog by the
Iacehahalians, who had sobered up suff-
S''N''S TO do some clever steps. They
WY touched for the usual amounts
Slu ,ne court adjourned with a sprlghtly
play ball to-day. wiz