Richards, a colored individual who had…
source date: 1890
availability: public-domain

Richards, a colored individual who had been around town for some time past, acting as cryer for auctions, etc., hit Leslie Scott, the Enterprise devil, on the forehead with his bell, causing the blood to flow freely. Leslie had him arrested for assault, and he was fined $10 and costs. Not being able to pay the fine, he is languishing in jail.