The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-31
BADLY HURT IN
ASTREET FIGHT.
Frank Armistead and William Farmer
Go to War.
FOR WATER SUPERINTENDENT,
MIR. Harvey Bourne VIII he Opposed
nv Mcssrs. A. w. Fair and Chas'
Burkcrt-Tho Rain and the
Rock Crushcr,
M,x,ursrrn BUREAU BicHnoSD TINES.

III. Hilk0lAAEAs
Frank Armistead and William Farmer
both young men OF this city, had an al
,orcation on Eighth street near HUI yes
,e-dav afternoon and Farmer was knock
"a down with a clinker. sustaining afrac-
ture Of the head.
Armistead then started TO police
h-eadquarters to give himself up but met
omcer Jones on the a who took MN
In charge. lie was afterwards DaiSd
for his appearance before the Mayor TINS
The cause Of the difficulty IL IS said,
grow out Of an effort on the part OF
Armistead 20 collect a bill rom the
Wounded man. Farmer had purchascu
a nair OF shoes from Mr.. James Nuhhally
Tor $3.50. Aristead was sent down 10
either collect the money or get the SHOES
II is claimed that Farmer Woula hol pay
the bin or give up The shoes ana used
,erv Improper language towards Arinl-
stead.
HE WAS REFERRED,
lie vas told by Armistead 20 curse
Nnnnally as he was the proper person
20 tax 10 as he was obeying orders.
FARMER said he would do so and when
Nunnally, was informed OF h remarks
Of Farmer. he went 10 look for him
when accosted by Nunnally, Farmer de-
MED using the language y said Arhl-
stead was a liar. .
Armistead then threw. a clinker at
Farmers head striking him near the eye.
The man fell like a beef and did not re-
gain consciousness for some time after
wards.
lie was taken to a nearby blacksmith
shop and DIT. Ingram summoned. lie
found Farmer had sustained a fracture
of the skull, besides other injuries The
cut on his head was Of such a nature that
it could not be sewed up.
The wounded man was afterwards taken
20 his home on Stockton street.
Dr. Ingram said at a late hour last
night that he considered Farmer seri-
ously injured, but that the wound was
not necessarily fatal.
WANT 10 BE SUPERINTENDENT.
AT tho next meeting Of the Water Com
missioners officers will he chosen for the
ensuing fiscal year. Mr.. Harvey Bourne
Will be a candidate 10 succeed himself
as superintendent, and so far there are
two other gentlemen who will oppose
him.
AR. Bourne is now the superintendent
OF water power and N spectOr OF plumb
ing. His opposition for the positions he
now holds will be Messrs. A.. w. Fair and
Charles Burkert. Both of these gentle
men have had a great deal to 90 with
plt mbing aid feel fully able TO I'll the
Office.
Mr.. Fair now conducts the timing and
plumbing business in this city, aid Mr..
Burkert, also of this place, is a mem
her OF the firm Of BUrkert and VIII
Hams. contracting plumbers and timers.
The race will be rather interesting, as
all the men in it are popular and good
mechanics.
THE STREET COMMITTEE.
The Street Committee met at the city
stables yesterday afternoon with a quo
rum present. 1t was their intention to
have the rock crusher, recently purcha5-
cd. put in operation end look into its
merits and dement's. When they were
ready for business the storm came I'D
and the committee had to seek shelter.
They then decided to adjourn without
tr~ansacting any business as 1t was too
wet to set the machinery in motion.
a YOUTH DROWNED.
Leonard Leo Johnson, the seventeen
wear old son Of Mr.. Joseph H.. Johnson.
Of Clopton and Hardgrove streets, Swans
boro. was drowned Sunday morning
about 1880 o'clock in the river above the
pumping station.
Young Johnson was a member Of the
ClODton-Street Baptist Sunday-schOol He
had attended the morning exercises and
then. with several companions, went TO
the river TO take a swim. He was con-
sidered an excellent swimmer and APP
peared 10 be anxious for the bath. He was
the first to undress and plunge into the
water. He made several strokes. when
an. rF IFu D,rnranfnnu asked how the
water was. He did not answer, but his
mouth was seen 10 twitch as If attempt
ms TO speak.
He then sank and did not arise again.
He was seen no more until his horror
stricken companions drew his corpse to
the shore.
Squire c. n. Jones. acting coroner, was
notified. He view the remains and at the
advice of the physician who was called
TO see II he could do the boy any good
he concluded 10 hold an inquest.
The following jury was summoned:
Messrs. r. A. Bowen Qoreman), W. NJ.
Jones, c. G. Garrett and a. r.. Toler.
The verdict was that the young man
came to his death from accidental drown
Ing.
When young Johnson reached the bank
OF the river he was warm and the con-
dition OF the water being cold he was
taken with cramp and was drowned be-
fore he could call for assistance from his
friends.
The body was turned over 20 p. II. Nor
~rissette & Son. funeral directors, who pre-
pared Il Cor burial. and in the afternoon
It was taken TO his home.
The deceased was employed at the fur
nlture factory OF Toler & Sons. in Swans
boro, and was a general favOrite with his
employers and many friends.
The funeral took place from Clopton-
Street church yesterday afternoon at 3
o'clock. Revs. w. r.. Haight and w. Il.
Williams conducted the services The In
terment wasmade in Maury cemetery.
WITH THE POLICE.
Sallie Hudson appeared before the
Mayor yesterday morning and had a war
rant issued against her husband,
Albert Hudson. both colored. She
claimed that her liege lord and
master had given her a Beating
and she wanted the law 20 pro-
tect her. The warrant was given 20 Officer
Jones and the case viii be aired before
the Mayor in the morning.
COUNCIL COMMITTEES.
The street Committee will meet az the
,ity stables this afternoon al 8 o'clock.
they will examine the new rock crusher
purchased by the city and put up at this
place.
The Cemetery Committee viii meet in
the Council chamber this evening at $
O'Clock.
The Election Committee viii meet IN the
Auditors office tomorrow night at s
o'clock. They desire all who have bills
against them 10 present them at this
meeting.