The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1883-11-03

case of johnson VS.. Barker, was he
ing tried before Squire Hayes at his
office, on Long alley, Sylvester Bar
ker, brother of the defendant in the
suit and Geo. w. Johnson, the
plaintiff, had a misunderstanding,
which terminated in blows. 1t APP
pears that during the trial ives"
Barker came in; Judge Berkshire was
cross-examining his brother. Some
question the Judge asked "yes"
answered in an offensive manner;
johnson replied; Barker started FOR
him and struck him. following it
up until he had forced johnson to
the floor. Here the tables turned,
and johnson struck Barker in the
face causing the blood to flow copi-
ously. After striking him again,
they were separated just in time to
prevent serious damage to Barker.
After the "unpleasantness" it was
charged by Barker, that Alfrey Car
raco, held him while johnson struck
him, and this led to the bloody scenes
oil Saturday night.
TERRIBLE ENCOUNTER.
About six o'clock, "Orph" Carraco
was standing in front of Reeds drug
store, when Ives" Barker came up
and seeing Carraco said: "You are
the man, who held me this afternoon"
and thcreuponsstruck at him. hitting
him in the face, turning him, but
glancing so as not to seriously hurt
him. Carraco Immediately pulled
something out of his pocket. and
made for Barker Whatever it was
that Carraco had in his hand, was
wrapped in handkerchief. Barker
was caught by his friends and hur-
ried away to the hotel. Carraco
started up street in the direction of
his father sand returned Immediately
to the Commercial with his brother
Gel. Carraco, who had rock in each
hand and was defying Barker TO
come outside. They were met in the
hall Of the Commercial, by J. X.
Dnrr, the proprietor, who promptly
elected them from the premises, and
endeavored to quell the disturbance.
For some time after this the excite.
ment was very high, and a large
crowd gathered in the vicinity.
About half Ali hour after the above
occurrence "Ves" Barker started for
the Wallace House. where he boards,
accompanied by Capt. McVicker,
Thornt. Pickenpaugh and his brother,
Gus who was doing all they could
to quiet him, and put an end to the
disgraceful affair. At, or near, Car
races corner they met Gel. and
"Orph." Gus Barker went to
"Orph" and told him not to hit "Ves"
that lie was not in a condition to
fight. He replied by cursing him,
and saying that he would kill him
too, and Immediately struck him,
(Gus on the right side of the face
with a large rock. hurled with force.
Gus, who was talking to DR.. II. n.
Mackey at the time, started for Orph.
who Immediately ran precipitately
across the street in the direction of
McGrew's store, which he entered
and was henceforth lost to sight.
Gus Barker in going across the street
stumbled and thus lost sight of
Orph, but Gel Carraco ran after Gus,
and DIR. Mackey after Gel. Gus was
standing on the pavement, in front
Of Viewers store, looking across the
street in the direction of Yes, Gel
was them close to him, and he in
turn struck him on the right side of
the head, with large rock. The
sound Of the blow could he heard for
half a square. just as Gel threw the
rock, DR.. Mackey struck Gel in the
face and knocked him down. Gel
t'len hit him in the breast, and the
Doctor fell to work in good earnest,
hitting him several times before he
Gould get up. Gel managed 20 rise
h ,lding his arms over his face, when
the Doctor hit him on the top Of the
head, knocking him backwards into
Viewers store. Here the crowd
separated the combatants. and atten-
ten was once more directed to Gus,
who had managed to crawl into the
store, and was then standing, bleed
ing profusely, and seemingly uncon
scious of what was transporting around
him. DIR. Mackey and some others
assisted him to his. quarters at the
Wallace House.
During all this time the widest
excitement prevailed the large crowd
running like frightened sheep, and
again crowding back to witness the
results Of the contest.
The Caracas were arrested and
taken before Squire Hayes, where
they waived an examination, and
were held to answer at the next term
of Court under 1900 bail. On Mon
day morning they, together with Yes
Barker, were taken before the Mayor
and fined $40 each, excepting Orph
who was fined $40.
Gus Barker now lies at the Wal
lace House in a critical condition.
Inflammation Of the brain may ensue
at any time. A great deal of sym
pathy is manifested by the citizens
for the unfortunate man, who was
struck down while acting as a peace
maker. Should his injuries prove