The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-13
FOUGHT ~ COURT.
The Justice Ordered space Cleared for the
Belligcrents.

The Justice Ordered space Cleared lot INC
Belligcrents.
Tho Atlanta Constitution tells the fol-
lowing unique story:
IT was an exciting scene in Justice
Ihndrum's court yesterday afternoon
when the Judge ordered a space cleared
that Attorneys Frank NJ. Hughes ana
George A. Carter might fight to a finish.
The lawyers would have followed the
Judges instructions had the officers not
interfered. The policeman who separated
the men was called for by a witness,
but when he arrived ne was roundly
scored bv the officers OF the court. They
said they were amply able TO keep order
in the court and prevented the policeman
from making any arrests.
The case that caused these breezy
episodes was that Of w. &. Harkins,
charged with larceny after trust, an ac-
count of which appeared in the COnsti-
tuition yesterday morning. W. II. Black
stock. it appears. agreed 10 furnish a
stock Of groceries for Harkins. They
were 20 settle every month, the prohtS
20 be divided equally between them.
At the end of the first month there
we're 10 profits. The loss 10
thirty dollars. and this Blackstock was
OIIlEtU 10 lbrNf ~ IAhA NH" nav
II is said. Blackstock charged that Hark-
ms had appropriated three dollars a few
DAYS ago. and 1t was for this the war
rant was sworn out. Blackstock was
represented by Mr.. Hughes and Harkins
retainod the services of Mr.. Carter.
The case was called yesterday afternoon
and both sides announced ready. 4 Ittle
preliminary sparring was done over some
bills and a contract. which were I'm court.
each attorney announcing 81 the duty
Of opposing counsel to introduce them.
This warmed up the blood OF counsel
somewhat. hut it was mild TO what fol-
lowed.
The state had introduced about half its
evidence when Mr.. Carter rose I'm his
place and announced that Mr.. Hughes
was attempting TO pull wool over the
ewes of the court.
Mr.. Hughes was on his feet in IN
instant.
Did You say. Brother Carter he
said. Chat I was attempting 20 pull wool
over the eyes Of His Honor
Eyes. sir. did say it, replied Mr.. Car
ter. %unabashed.
"Then. sir. YOU are an Infamous, lying
scoundrel." said Mr.. Hughes. eXcitedly.
LET THE FIGHT PROCEED.
"You are another" t%hirruped Mr.. Car
ter instantly, ~ angry response.
Carter. small In statue. but well-made,
was trembling with Unsurpassed ex-
element. and Hughes hand shook as he
raised it ana advanced to meet his broth
or attorney. At this juncture several on
lockers spraug forward as IL 10 interfere.
but Judge Landrum took a hand in the
game.
stand aside there" he called. "let
them fight il OUT
This was a s%tartler for the crowd and
FOR q moment even the would-be com
batants seemed dazcd.
The men again began 20 circle around
cath them tina they are the bestin the
each other N fight appeared imminent.
police, police,' shrieked one OF the
witnesses in the case. and Patrolman
Jones. rushed in.
ARREST that man he has a pistoli'
shouted Attorney Hughes above the din,
pointing his finger at Mr.. Carter.
"NO. you don't" said Bailim Wimbish.
coming forward and taking Carter by the
arm. "The bailins are able TO keep order
in this court without the aid Of the
police"
Jones then left and order was restored
IN the court room. Everybody smiled
and appeared happy and the case was
soon ended. After the State announced
closed. Justice Landrum stated he did
not wish 10 hear from the defense. as ne
was convinced that the grocery business
was a partnership and would have to be
settled by civil action.