During O’Rourke’s term in office there is an
interesting story about an individual named Morrison, who held the combined
offices of Chief of Police, Sergeant ad Constable. He was of unusual height and
Proportions. He was 6 feet 8 inches tall in his bare feet (he never wore
stockings) and weighed only 118 pounds. His ludicrous appearance was emphasized
by his clothes which were too small for him and his very large boots. One day a
free for all fight broke out on Main Street. Morrison attempted to restore order
and someone struck him a severe blow. This angered Chief Morrison so much that
he left the fight and started a hasty retreat up South Hill. When told there
was a fight down town and his presence might be needed he replied… “No, they
struck the majesty of the law and I quit!!”
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