The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-12-25
wild Western Scenes.

The Chicago Times is responsible for this
story of remarkable encounter between a
yery large man and very small one, in
which the latter came of victorious, viz:
It was q very funny scene, and had just
en-. ugh of the revolver in it to give 1t spice
and msk. it interesting. Yesterday afternoon
he was standing in front of the Gault House,
picking his teeth-a very dminutive fellow
not above five feet high, and as thin as a last
years bean pole. To add to his attenuated ap,
pearance, he sported the weakest of blond
moustaches, and wore very tight fitting pair
ct pantaloons. The other man-for 1t takes
two to make 8 scene-came numbering along
the sidewalk, and was O good deal bothered
ky its width. He had Just passed into the jolly
mood and entered upon the shaking stage:
He was six-footer, Of magnificent breadth OF
shoulder, like prize OK, and pendant from
them hung pair Of fists as big as sledge
hammer.
From the corner Of Clinton Street to about
the centre Of the building he stopped three
strangers and. gave thorough handshakinng
before they seemed to comprehend what the
matter was. He was very good-natured about
it though, meant no one any harm, and II his
grizzly clasp resulted in lame fingers to the
Other party he was not to blame, for himself it
did not hurt in the least A sudden lurch OF
the sdwalk brought him face to face with our
small friend, and when he had thoroughly
balanced himself he gszed upon him as if un-
able to make up his mind.
The Question that bothered him was, should
he shake hands with this Lilliputian. lie
seemed to think that it was, in measure, be-
neath his dignity-the fellow was 50 very little
but finally his better nature conquered, and
he extended his paw. But the little gentle
80 ol-o onN ovan tt,rned nm the
lip that served as ground work for the blond
moustache. Neither spoke word, and both
were evidently determined not to have any
words about it, being men of action.
:, The tall one drew back step, regarded the
the little fellow in an amused way for moment,
and then stepped smilingly forward again de-
termined to shake the right hand before him
or die in the attempt. He reached for it, but
missed his grasp, as it was put quickly behind
the back. This afront brought color into both
faces, sand led to slight struggle, during
which the little fellow took occasion to draw
revolver, and quietly held it under his adver-
ssry's nose.
The latter looked at it in astonishment,
gszed down the barrel with the eye of an ex-
pert, and slowly drew back. The little fellow
thereupon returned the weapon to his pocket
and continued to pick his teeth as if nothing
had occurred.
The big one, standing off q couple of yards,
g.Ized at the little one in an inexpressible
sort Of way, yainly e1sde.avoring to solve some
muddle in his mind, and finally, shaking his
bead, walked toward the bridge. He had only
proceeded to the alley that divides the block,
however, when he came to halt; looked back
the little fellow was still picking his teeth
aad sat down on the edge of the sidewalk in
the mud. For half minute he was lost in
q brown study, his head almost bent down
between his knees. Then he arose and retraced
his steps. He approached the little one, braced
every nerve for spring and struggle, and
launched at him. But he stopped midway to
the bound so il seemed, and in the effort in
throw himself backward lost his feet, and came
down heavily in the slusl. He had been
looking down the barrel of that revolver
again.
Neither had yet spoken word, and as the
tall one arose he returned to his seat on the
curb like a prize-fighter to his corner He
sat for several minutes, rose, and again ad-
vanced wearily toward the Lilliputian only to
have the revolver thrust in his face again.
The last time this action seemed to break
bis heart and be blubbered like child, while
the little fellow, with look of the utmost
contempt on his face, stepped inside the hotel
His fearful visage collected large and SYM
pathetic crowd about him, who piled him with
questions, only to be answered, "rhe little cuss
wouldn't shake; darn the little cuss, he
wouldn't shake"