The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
PETITION TO
JUDGE CLOPT0N.
Citizens ofEttrick ProtestAgainst Ad-
lninstraion Of the Law.
ARREST ON SMALL PRETEXT.
The officer Receives Fec for Each
Case and the Citizens Charge That
the Fee Influences the officer
To Make the Arrest.
ARREST ON SMALL PRETEXT.

PETERSBURG, VA. Dec 2f-Spccial.
Mr.. -. "a. naue, OF bttrlcK, lett t4ils al
ternOon for Manchester to present 10
Judge W. /. ClOpton, OF Chesterfield
County Court, petition signed by one
hundred and six citizens OF Ettrick pro-
testing against the way the law IS en-
forced in that place.
The petitioner states that since the
appointment OF a salarlcd officer persons
are arrested who are In no manner dis
orderly, are fully able TO take care sf
themselves and have committed no crime
are arrested. the officer who draws Il
salary receiving extra compensation for
such frequent arrests and on such uliiing
charges.
ABOLISH THE FEE.
They ask the Judge TO abolish the extra
fee which the officer receives, II receiv-
ing the same bo legal, and TO cause moro
discretion 10 be used IN making arrests.
Judge Clopton will be out of tho city
for a few days ard will particularly
look into the matter on his return.
THE BOHEMlANS.
A Christmas tree entertainment given
by the Bohemians Of Prince George, took
place at the residence of Miss Nellie
Parker I'm that county last night and
was a most delightful affair.
The grocery store OF Mr.. John O'Con-
nor. on Bollingbrook street, was broken
into carly this morning and robbed OF
several hams ami other groceries ana
liquors.
CHRISTMAS GERMANS.
A brilliant subscription german WIZ De
given Monday night on INC nis"s 81 "a
the 10Th inst. the Virginia club VIII give
one OF its delightful germans. ana on me
evening of January Sd the ladies VIII give
their gentlemen friends a german. Each
Of these germans will take place at LII
Sp3nish PEANUTS are quoted to-day at
cole nor bushel Five hundred bags OF
Virginias were sold to-day at -5zc' per
pound. W
Collier and hitched 10 wagon. LOOK
fright on Tabb street by breaking OF tne
shaft of the vehicle, and ran OH throw
ing the driver. Merritt Young, coiYteu'
out. Young, however was hot riuC IN ~
tured The horse with the smart dang
ling behind him. ran up sycamore street,
most of the time on the sidewalk. Wilch
was crowded with pedestrians VINO ran
out into the street or INTO the helsl DVt lIs
stores to escape being run over. IN IRONY
OF f. RosenstOck * Co. 3 the frightened
horse knocked down another morse be-
longing 10 Mr.. II. W. Collier, Whicn was
hdtched 20 a buggy. ana then cohllliueu
his flight up the street. where. AFTER run
ming some distance on the sidewalk, ne
was brought to a halt before doing any
A BUGGY SMASHED.
A horse hitched 10 buggy belonging
10 Mr.. A. " B0isscdu, of BihWldale
county. took fright this morning, nj Jin-
widdie Courthouse. After running snort
distance IL ran into a horse ana buggy
belonging 10 Mr.. Geo. Royal MI bois-
seau's buggy which was new one was
completely demolished. and his horse, VAL
ued at $500. was very badly cut 10 pieces.
| learn that a check for a large sum
Of money has been received mere to-u'
to nav Off the employees of the Richmond,
Petersburg and Carolina Railroad,
II Is expected that at the meeting OF
the Tuesday Club, on next Tuesday night,
a lecture will be delivered on The HIS
tory of Petersburg. Inc name OF the
lecturer has not vet been announced
The new bell OF 81. Johns Episcopal
Church. which has just been placed IN
position will be rung for the first time
tomorrow morning. 49,
FOUND DEAD N BED.
Mr. James Ritt. a prominent citizen OF
Dinwiddie county residing al sutherland
station. had an engagement 70 come 10
town this morning with Mr.. =. J. Crow
der. when Mr. CrOwder called at Mr.:
Ritts house Tor him he found him dead
The train from the north this morning
was delayed in its arrival here, and its
passengers. some fifty or more, Tor the
west. left Petersburg on a special tram
Father Enniz. Of Georgetown College.
will celebrate high mass at ST. Joseph
Chanel Church tomorrow morning at
O'Clock and at 10 o'clock. The choir viii
he assisted hy Prof Rowland with violin.
and some OF our local singers.