Jose Rivas of 4318 South Ashland Avenue, was taken to the County Hospital the day before yesterday. He was found on 45th and Ashland, with a fractured skull.

The attacker, is a certain Victorio Sanchez of 4334 South Ashland Avenue. After having had a fist fight with Rivas he departed to return armed, either with a rock or a bottle. He struck a hard blow on the head of Rivas, leaving him seriously wounded. The quarrel took place, Thursday at 3:30 P.M. on 45th Street.

Rivas according to the police, received the blow unsuspectingly. His recovery is doubtful and he may die at any moment.

One of our reporters, tried to interview him, but was unable to do so on account of his critical condition.