Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-23
HE THREW THE BRICK.
William Clark Charged With Assaulting
James Hughes With Intent to Kill.

William Clark Charged With Assaulting
james Hughes With Intent to Kill.
James Hughes, the young man who was
struck OIL the head with a brick in addition to
being beaten, as heretofore published in The
STAR. is better, and DIR. Herbert, his attending
physician, thinks he will recover.
Tho injured mans alleged assailant. William
Clark. was arrested Yesterday afternoon, and
Joseph Crown, who was with hin: at the time
of the assault, was also arrested.
The arrests were made by the officers of the
sixth precinct through information furnished
by young boy named Charlie Lswler. The
boy was playing about the Baltimore and Ohio
depot. and when he got in II box car he met
Clark, who inquired Of him where he was 60
ing; .uou ;.s,,.,o, .,o. J., .o;. -
take free ride on the freight train and Clark
thought he would be good companion.
As is usual with people who either travel at
the expense OF the railroad or take the country
roads and foot it they became friendly in a few
minutes. and among other things they discussed
their destinations and reasons for going.
Me and another man got into trouble with
a white man." said Clark to the boy and he
concluded by saying he was going away to avoid
the police. The boy was inquisitive and the
negro told him that Joseph Crown, a clam man,
was with hin, wheE he struck the man.
Clark had pair Of trousers and lac left the
car 20 Sc and pawn them. intending to return
ana leave later train
The boy also left the train but instead of
going off &c raise funds as Clark Lad doLe ne
went to Lieut. Kellv's house and told him Of
what the coioreG man had said.
The lieutenant went at once to TIE station
and gave instructions &c Policeman Frank
Smith "a watch Tie depot ana sIrest Clark in
the event Of his return, ard PoiiceA,ar. Creagh
was toii 10 keep on tie lookout for CT own
1t was nearly O'Clock before Clark put in
an appearance and he was ready to make the
journey to place where he thought he would
not fear that every footstep was that Of ali
officer Of the law.
The officer, however, interrupted Clark and
put an end to his journey for u time at least.
Tell Joe that I've been arrested" WAS the
message that Clark asked another colored man
to deliver, but the delivery not necessary
for Joe had been arrested by Policeman Creagh,
and the two men were soon In the police station
together.
Clark's statement was denial of the charge,
but Crowns story was that he was with Clark
when he committed the assault. Crown said
that he and Clark were on their way home from
| an entertainment at church. They were 60
ing home with two female friends, when Hughes
came along. When he came near them he APP
peared though he about to stagger
against them, when Clark told him to look out
shut up" is what he says Hughes said and
| then the latter advanced with hand in pocket
and added, If you don't you re a dead Niger"
Then Clark struck him with his fist and
knocked him down. After kicking him Clark
| started of. bu. Hughes again made toward
| him, when he threw the brick.
The prisoners were turned over to the off,
GERS of the fifth precinct.
Officer Horton had already sworn out a
warrant for assault with intent to kill against
Clark and this morning in the Police Court
| the case was continued to await the result Of
Hughes injuries.
Crown will be used as a witness.