Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-31
HE HURLED A CINDER
FRANK ARMIsTEAD FRACTURES
WILLIAM FARMERS SKULL.
SWALLOWED UP IN MUDDY JAMES.
Leonard Leo johnson, n Promising
Young Man of swansboro', is
Drowned Sunday While bathing in
the Hiver-Sermon TO Soldiers.
Frank Armistead and william Farmer,

FRANK Armistead ana William Farmer,
two well-known young men OF Manches-
ter, had difficulty at Eighth and Hull
streets yesterday afternoon about 4:SO
o'clock. and Armistead struck Farmer
with huge piece OF coal-cinder and
fractured his skull. Farmers condition
last night was exceedingly serious, and
while 1t is not thought that the injury
will result fatally. he is by no means
out of danger. The wound is cut three
inches long over the right eye and bad
fracture of the skull.
Drs. Ingram and Thomas p. Mathews
were both summoned. and treated the
man. lie was afterwards taken to his
home. on Fourth street, where last night
he was resting comfortably.
Armistead was promptly placed under
arrest by Policeman Jones and taken TO
the station-house, where he was bailed
for his appearance before Mayor Maui
rice this morning.
The difficulty between the men arose
over pair of shoes. There was some
misunderstanding about the possession
of the footgear. and Farmer abused and
cursed Armistead very vigorously. Upon
this proyocation Armistead picked up the
cinder and hurled il at him, with the re-
suit told above.
SAD CASE OF DROWNING.
Swansboro's quiet and happy observance
OF Sunday was sadly disturbed when yet
the day was not half over by the drown
ing of one Of the brightest and most
popular young men Of the town-Leonard
Leo Johnson.
Leonard attended Sunday school at
Clopton-Street Baptist church Sunday
morning, and after the exercises went
to the river of Forest-Hnl Park, accom-
panied by several companions. eager for
swim. Hurrying off his clothes. he
sprang into the water and gave several
strokes down the stream. He was seen
then by his companons, who were about
to follow him, to throw up his arms and
sink. He rose once, and was seen no
more after the second sinking until drawn
ashore by friends. Acting Coroner Charles
Il. Jones, of Swansboro', was notified
and viewed the remains. An inquest was
held, the following gentlemen being sum
moned on the jury: Messrs. r. A. Bowen
Qoreman), w. NJ. Jones, C.. q. Garrett,
and A. r. Toler The verdict was that
the young man came to his death from
accidental drowning.
YOUNG MAN OF GIFTS.
Mr.. Johnson was a son Of Mr.. Joseph
H. Johnson. and father and son were
employees at Mr.. w. d. Taler's furniture
factory in Swansboro'. He was exceed
ingly bright, and possessed a great deal
Of talent for drawing. His friends tell II
with pride that though he had little in
struction and little opportunity for self
cultivation, he could take an ordinary
| lead-pencil and sketch a human face, or
almost anything else, with remarkable
degree of accuracy.
He was also very popular, and his
| friends are, with father and mother ana
relatives. almost Frustrated with sorrow.
The funeral took place yesterday after
noon at 8 o'clock from Clopton-Street
| church, and the interment was made IN
Maury Cemetery. Revs. w. r. Haight.
of Clopton-Street. and W. r.. Williams.
of West-End Methodist church. conducted
| the service.
The following former companions acted
| as pall-bearers: Messrs G.. NJ. Trevilian,
w. II. Trevilian, Charles S. Sawtelle, and
c. G. Fuqua Miss Rosa Turnkey sang
solo very sweetly, "Some Time Wen I'm
| derstand."
The funeral Of little Richard Hart, the
son of Councilman w. T. Hart, was held
from the residence Sunday afternoon
at i:SO o'clock. Rev. Or. l.. r. Thornhill
conducted the services.
SERMON TO THE GRAYS.
The Manchester Grays attended SER
vices at West-End Methodist church Sun
day night and Rev. w. II. Williams, the
pastor, preached a speCal sermon TO
them. Mr.. Williams argued that
man should be a good soldier or
the Cross as well as for ones country.
He said, however, that it was every mans
duty who could TO defend his flag. He
babe the Grays to go and do their duty
and asked in his prayer that divine bless
ing should attend them. About half OF
the company was present, and heard the
discourse with evident interest and con-
Germ. He drew his thought from PauPs
letter to Timothy, in which he bade him
be a good soldier. Mr.. Williams referred
to Dewey and Sampson as noble types or
men, and held them up as examples.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Mr.. Henry Brands left Saturday for
his home, in Louisville, Ky.
Mrs. Matte Smith is i'll at her home,
on Seventh and Perry streets.
Mr.. Jerome Fuller, of Washington, is
in the city, visiting friends.
Mr. T. j. Nichols is detained at home
by sickness.
Mrs Ida V. Bradshaw. Of Birmingham,
Ala, is visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
August Brands, on cambridge street.
There was a small fire yesterday morn
ing about o'clock near the First battery,
in Chesterfield county.
Mrs p. w. Ingram and son, Thomas
Littlepage, left Saturday for Baltimore,
where they will spend the summer
Mrs. Mollie Metcalf. Miss Grace Metcalf,
and Miss Grace Williams are visiting
friends in Washington. d. c.
Mr.. Frank Evans, of Washington, came
down Sunday to visit his brother Colonel
A. c. Evans. Of west Ninth street MIR.
Evans was taken sick on the train, and
on its arrival DR.. Ingram was called TO
attend him. He is improving.
1t is reported that at the next meeting
of the Supervisors of Chesterfield county
a company will ask for a franchise 10
run an electric railway through the
county from Richmond to Petersburg.