The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-03

from cleaning out Shockoe creek 10 Diedh-
ing rock for matchmaking the streets,
and sentences for people who are incorri-
gible and utterly worthless to themselves
and the balance of the human race now
read thirty days on the rock pile instead
Of thirty days in the creek.
The cold weather will now begin to run
them in, and Squire Jones, Of Sugar Bot
tom, Will soon have a crew that would
put to shame the pirates Of the Spanish
main.
\ REFRIGERATOR.
4 deadly chill pervaded the ample
spaces Of the Police Court yesterday
ana though the ghost OF pneumonia,
stalkod around the Big White Chamber
the officers Of the court stood TO their
posts. like men who would prefer death
10 desertion.
The prisoners huddlcd together I'm a cor
ner of the pen for such bodily warmth
as their a~ttenuated persons offOrdsd and
the few spectators who possessed over
coats and "a sufficient amount of curiosity
1raved the cold 10 the end and then JOIN
"a the majority IN the sunny corners out
side % ask each other why IL was that
hose in charge of the heating apparatus
1f the city Hall had not discovered that
was cold enough for fire.
FLOWER FOR THE WEEK.
Justice John came in early with a mag
n.ncent crimson rose in his butio1-Aule
MS the court flower for the first week IN
October. GTor the benefit Of those who
regularly observe the fashion I'm court
flowers. It should be noted that the rose
was worn with a spray Of leaves Of the
same plantl
The Great Dispenser movements were
rs energetic as 70 Swiss bell ringers and
bv frequent gymnastic exercise. between
he cases. he managed to keep the boar
frost from gathering on his hair.
The constant movement OF the chin pre-
luded any danger in that direction.
Joseph Summcrvine Ccolored). came In
and HIS name was quite the warmest
thing Of the session. but his coming
proved the winter of his dscontent.
Joseph drew his weeks wages Satur-
lay afternoon ard feeling rich. bought "a
G|ve-cent cigar and n street-car ride.
SMOKED ON FRONT SEAT.
Joseph insist against the protest o.
me conductor BOO sm0kng on the front
seat. resisted removal. declared DTS ability
t0 whip amy conductor that eyer hved.
and used profauo language DO the pres
ence OF ladies on the car.
Justice John has taken "a e0ld-iillfd
dcublc-ceee oath. Tat tine women Of
Richmond shall Doe allowed 20 ride on no
street cars in security from insult. AMI p
man looking for trouble can quickly find
by creating disorder ON % car.
Joseph Summrrv.lc now lInguishes in
lal in default of $40 fine.
Peter Jackson (c0'orcll. was ~nrraigned
for feioniou-ly abusing. a|sslu'ting. in-
iurine shooting and wo.ndine with "a piss
FOL- with intent to MAIN. disigare and
kiI one Josh Henderson.
The affair occurred SATURDAY. night in
Granville Noaio's har-room. ON the conner
0r Sixth and Orleans streets.
PERFORATED JOSH.
Josh was IN court limping with a hole
On his leg. the BAN having gone ion just
below the knee and come ont go the calf.
There were more or less facetious re-
marks made about Peter Jackson's re-
sorting 10 a pistol. when he was supposed
TO De otherwise able. but that was an cut
short by Peters lawyer asking Toy a con-
tinuancc. and everybody was SO cold they
didn't care whether it was tried or not.
The witnesses were called 90 the bar in
solid p~halanx and shiyeriugly acIuowl-
edged summons I'M The case for the 18th
Of October.
Blanche Booker. colorcd. was charged
with cursing aud abusing Fannie Scott.
They are birds Of the buZzard variety.
d Henry Jones. an ashy inebrlate Of
a most impartial spirit. was the only
witness. Blanche and Fannie told in
detail Of the choice epithets hurled By
each at the other. and Henry swore he
heard none of it. "Al lands lying" was
the Great Disucnscrs verdict. and they
We're driven from tine presence of the
Court without ceremony,
VERY WEARY.
George Davidson. 90 weary. weary VIII
liam. shufied in. alb eyes. beard and dirt.
He gave Chicago as his last abode, aad
"nuthln' ass Dis occupation.
Five dollars and the rock-pile for fir
teen days was his portion.
VIM. Wilson. c0.ored. was charged with
the larceny Of "a pocket-book. This
charge was not proven. but some other
interesting facts came 20 lisht. For in
stance. his real name is John Scott. and
he was born on st. Peter street. instead
of IN the West Indie. rs he declared at
the police station.
TIC was tAANNANN NA f"H ~ N'AK AHARHf
a family. and a purse. containing sixteen
dollars. and the negro disappeared at
the same time.
This was strong circumstantial evidence.
but not sufficient 90 ix his guilt.
10 appeared. however. that the accused
was a ladies man. and had the bad judg-
ment 10 try and keen in with two o.
them al the same time. One OF them
gave William. alias John. q razor 10 cut
her rival with. She told the officer So her
SELF. and John made her believe he would
use IL for that purpose.
Tic had the weapon in his pocket when
and the double charge o. robbery
and carrying concealed weapons was iodg-
ed against him.
lie was fined $50 ana given thirty days
in Jail FOR the last-namcd offence.
HIS FIRST CRIME.
James Rogers. a victim Of drink. many