The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-22
In the Courts.

United States Circuit Co,rt-Judge Robert
w. Hughes presided Yesterday in the trial Of
the case of Robert Clarke against the Rich
mond and Danvlle Railroad Company. Only
part Of the evidence was heard. and 1t is pro-
bable that the case will continue several days.
Clarke is a seaman and worked on the
Clyde Line steamship Equator. On the 2Oth
of September. 1899. the vessel was IN Rich
mOnd, and Clarke that evening went up In the
city 60 call on some friends. At the foot OF
Libby Hill the Richmond and Danville Rail
road Company. who lease and operate the
York River road. had torn up a bridge over
the latter road in order 10 erect wider one 10
cover more tracks
On returning to the ship about 10 o'clock
that evening Clarke walked over the embank-
ment and fell on the track below His skull
was fractured and and bis leg and arm in
jured He was not found until about o'clock
the next morning, and was taken TO the aims
house, where he remained several months.
He now wants 5000 damages for his inlu-
ries and brings his suit In the United States
Court, being a citizen of another State. lie Is
represented by MessIs. Edgar Allan and j.
Samuel Parrish, while Mr.. b. b. Munford APP
pears for the defense.
Police Coiut.-The case of William Spindle
(colored), charged with felcniously assault
ing Thomas Harris, came up Yesterday. The
affair occurred on May 9Th on Hague street in
Fulton, and began over game OF craps. >,
Harris and Spindle quarreled in the house of
the latter. where, it is alleged, Harris at
tempted to strike his antagonist with lighted
lamp. Harris left and was followed by Spin
die who stluck him over the
eve with a glass. Harris was seriously in
jured. and has since been compelled 10 have
his eye ball taken out He was IN court yes
terday suffering great pain. and is not yet out
Of danger. Spindle was sent on to the grand
Jury and refused bail.
Cornelius Harris (colored), charged with
assaultiug and cutting Edward Evans with a
shovel was also sent on to the grand jury.
John Nichols drunk. Fined ~ and costs.
Thomas Jasper (colored) stealing lot of
flowers. the property of Mrs. William Lee.
Surety required for his good behavior for SIX
Douglas Scott (colored), disorderly in the
street Fined II. 1900.
Willie Holman (colored), beating Willie
Winston with a rock. Dismissed.
James Tucker Frank Benjamin, Charles
Garrett. and Robert Garrett Gall colored), dis
orderly in the street. Fined ) each.
solomon Wilkins (colored) assaulting Ellen
wilkins Required to pay costs.
Henry Jones (colored), curslng and abusing
Patsey Lewis Fined $40.
Spencer Booker (cOlOred), charged with
stealing q silver watch and chain, the prop
erty of David Rider Continued until May
23d
Ellen Jackson (colored), charged with being
of unsound mind. Sent to jail TO await COM
mission. g.,
Page Dabney (coloredD, charged with being
Of unsound mind. Sent TO jail to await COM
mission.
Lewis Brown (colored), assaulting and beat
ing Kate Brown. Fined 80.
Reinhart PohliG, drung. Fined 81.
Fl. NJ. Brown (colored), suspicious charac-
ter. Dismissed.
James Is. Rogers. cursing and threatening
Lewis V. Rogers. Security for good behavior
required for thirty days.
Cih Circuit Co,ert.-Suit was instituted
Yesterday by Manly b. Ramos d Co. against
Catherine Fletcher. This is an action OF
detinue Damages $50.
Colonel 10. Lane Stern, on behalf OF the
Park National Bank of Richmond, sued out
on certain creditors in this city
of Levy IL Co., who recently failed in New
York