, 1879-03-30

our way from Shreveport to Marshall. T had
en'ptied my pistol firing at some ducks that
were ly;n-: in range: The weapon had not yet
heen re'oa:cu, !1tte dreaming that I should
have Use 10: it. Otherwise, it would hare heeu
the easiest thing in tho worl,l for ME to have
stepped up to Curric-whi1c lis attention vas
Occupied with DFcw-.ld finished him on the
spot, Aud III have done It, tuo.
''Ncll, alter amusing himself fcw minutes
with yonAg Drew, Currir ran back to the depot,
drew bis other pistol. and sworc he would never
be arrested. Presently, however, there arrived
upon the scene policeman who has reputa-
ton all over Texas for being
THE TOUGHEST CUSTOMER IN THE COUNTRY,
and as soon as Cnrric saw him he gave I'D his
weapons and suffered himself to be taken into
hau hcen taken in charge by an a1tache Of tit:
restaurant. and conducted to chamber directly
ovcr the scene OF the shooting. There medical
;lu was brought to him, and there he re-
malned until the next afternoon, when he
rose and walked over to the hotel. The bullet
had entered his left arm about midway
between the shoulder and elbow, Ind passed
up tue arm In adiagona1 line, and mudc it's crit
back OF the shoulder. It is q paiufut wound
but was 1,or considered dangerous, u,.d will in
no way Interfere with the use Of the arlh here
after.
1.-THE next afternoon, Currie's brother, who,
by the way, is the Mayor Of Shreveport, La,
and man Of wealth aud position, arrived in
nlAtaAil WIZ II ltG HeSt plfslcl1QQ In Ills civ. Ft
SAID to the Doctor in my presence, Save Barry
more's life, und I'll pay you Thousand dol
lars'
1.-THE pistols used by Currie were two heavy
hye-shot sclf--ockers, which he could OF course
handle yeri raRidly-
'Porter never repained consciousness after
falling upon the sidewalk. In coming across
to where VIC stood. the brave fellow seemed
to be actuatcd solely bv desire TO tell lis that
Barrymore was il trouble and danger. Having,
accomplished his object, his strength acscrted
him.
he LIVED EXACTLY AN HOUR.
"As for Miss Cumnlins, up to the time OF my
departure for New York with Portcr's body,
tweuty-iour hours after the shooting, SHE had
neither eaten nor slept. She was more like
a crazy woman than ANYTHING else, ,tlld raved
constantly about her responsibility for the affair,
declaring, that it was all on hcr account. 1t was
fearful experience for her, and she can scarcely
fail to feel its ELECTS for many months. The
blc, AMI will then play northward. 1t is now
understood that they nre 10 join the Warde
branch Of the party Oh the 7th of ncxt month"
Dir. Murdock WIS Obliged to so back to his
duty Monday night, as that would give him barely
time enough to connect at Nashville. He
thought Barrymore would be able to resume his
position in the company ii d few days. The
funeral Of Porter took place ut the Church of
the Transformation, otherwise known as the
"Little Church Around the Corner" this morn
ing ut II O'Clock. The building was crowded to
tile doors, and many people stood on the side
walk, unable to gain admission. The services
were very impressive, DR.. uoughton performing
the funeral ritea and the Philadelphia Church.
Choir ''Pinafore" party furnishing tho music.
The body was III metallic casket, which MAS
trimmed With silver.