Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-07
THE RICHMOND Observation-Disclosures. JANUARY Z 1897:
The Trouble Between Him ana W.T.
FoIkcs Adjusted.

The difficulty between Messrs. walter
+. Brauer and Minitree Folkcs when
occurred about three weeks ago, and at
tracicd so much attention, has been ad-
msted. and the case against Mr.. Brauer
was quickly disposed Of In the Police
Court yesterday morning. since the
trouble occurred friends OF The TWO men
have inierposed and that Mr.. Foxes ana
Mr.. Braucr are now friends Is cue 10
their efforts.
As soon as the case was called yester-
fav the two gentlemen approaches the
bench. and Mr.. Folkes handed justice
Crutchfield the following statement. upon
the merits OF which the case was dis
missed
statement OF Walter r. Hreuer and
Nlini.ee Folkcs with reference to case
OF assault and battery pending against
Walter f.. Rrauer In the Police Court oil
The city Of Richmond.
"The trouble occurred in the office OF
Messrs. Mosby q Folkes, on December
q. 1896. and grew out or business
misunderstanding between Mr.. Breuer
and Mr. Fo'ies, which has been settleu
between the two gentlemen. 1t seems
maj MIR Folkes. who had been attorney
for MIR. Brauer In some matters was
approached by Mr.. Brauer with reference
10 a business matter on the morning OF
December q. 1896. and they disagreed
with reference 10 some statement maze
by one Of the parties Interested IN tne
matter. which resulted In the assault
made by Mr.. Brauer, under the excite
ment Of the moment
since the unfortunate affair friends
of both parties have interviewed, ana
brought about a settlement satisfactory
TO the young gentlemen. and they ask
that the case be dismissed.
fSieneD WALTER L. BRAUER,
"MINITREE FOLKES.'
The courtroom was filled with friends
of both gentlemen, many OF whom lelt
AT this point, much gratifed at the TREND
y outcome of an ugly affair.
Other Cases Before His Honor.
on Monday last the saloon-keeper, p.
G.. Kelly. was fined $3.50 and costs for
beating !. 9. Hay. and appending black
eve to The facial portion of his anatomy
When he judgment had been pronounced
Hay approached the bench and informed
his Honor that he wished to report Kelly
for keeping his saloon open on Sunday.
Time was given, in which Hays witnesses
could be secured. and yesterday morn
ing the case came up. with the detcome
that Kelly was fined $50 and costs
In the case Of William Christian (col-
oreD. charged with attempting his wife's
life. the accused was sent ca 10 the grand
Jury. The affair occurred in December,
and the offending husband succeeded in
eluding the police and escaped on a west
bound train. He soon secured position
on an Ohio railroad. but. wherever he
went n pricking conscience gave him no
rest. and when overtaken by disastrous
collision he vowed, if permitted TO come
out with life and limb. he would give
himself into the hands of justice; and,
when she had been requited, he would
do all in his power to, make amends FOR
the cruel treatment that was his wifes.
In keeping with that vow, he was in
court yesterday.
Charles Myer, charged with cursing
and abusing j. w. Sedgwick, was fined
s. ~u0 costs.
In the twofold case Of Arthur Johnson
(coioreO. charged with cutting Joseph
Allen. and Thomas Draper, as well, the
accused was sent on to the grand jury.
The continued case Of John w. Madi-
son (colored), charged with embezzling
a deed belonging to Benjamin Johnson,
was further continued until the 10Th
and Madison bailed.