Stephens City star. (Stephens City, Va.) 1881-1883, 1881-10-15
THE FIELD OF HONOR.

eultoTlal q'.otlnS tLe WILSON CohlcSSloh
and followed up with letter Of Messrs
Mcdowell, Figgat and Goodwin, as to
how this confession was obtained, and
going on to say: "Who is it that con-
trives this cunningschem and tries to
carry itto success, regardless Of respect
either for himself or his fellow men ?
1t is Chronic candidate, to whom
anything however foul, is ever fair
again this Riddieberger appears
before the country, not as a candidate
for any office, from State Senator in
Virginia, to Sergeant-atArms of the
Senate of the United States, but as a
confidence man, trading in the false
and incoherent mutterings Of a drunk
en- fellow. This bogus confession
drawn out with drink and money, that
confidence man would have US believe.
The man is blind in his boldness. A
seconds thought might have reminded
him that the name of Riddleberger is
worthless as an endorsement of any
statements" and after commenting
upon Riddlebergers political course
closing as follows
ut is also reported that this mans
advice to Blair was, to say that he
never wrote the letters that he did
write, to stick to this and if need be to
swear to it. Beneath contempt there
fore is any statement that comes from
II. II. Riddleberger''
CAPT. w1sEs CARD.
In the second edition of the State,
Capt. Geo. D. Wise published a card,
which, after quoting the part Of the
confession in which his name was used
closes as follows: II shaliuot conde-
scend to notice Wilson, the correspon-
dent, friend, and hireling of Malone,
Blair & Co., further than to declare
that the statements above given, are
miserable lies of the whole cloth ; but
I avail myself of this opportunity to
denounce H. H. Riddleberger, who
concocted these ISLANDERS, and the per-
son or persons who directed or sane
toned their publication, as base liars
and slanderers.'
CHALLENGES.
1t is understood that Capt. Wise's
card was carried to the State office about
| o'clock. and that he Immediately left
the city, informing a friend where he
could be found if sought.
That afternoon both Mr. Beirne and
Capt. Wise were challenged, and both
promptly accepted.
Mr.. Beirne was to meet Mr.. Riddle
berger about 7! A. NJ. last Saturday.
on the road between Richmond and
Ashland, and later, Mr.. Riddleberger
was to meet Capt. Wise near Atle,'s
station, which is on the O. & 0. rail
road, nine miles from Richmond.
AN ACCIDENT.
At the time and place appointed
Riddleberger and Beirne met. Mr..
RYAN, Of the State staff was the second
of Mr.. Beirne; Major Asa Rogers, Jr.,
and Colonel Jones represented Mr..
R:ddleberger; and DR.. Edwards was
present as surgeon. The preliminar-
les were all arranged for duel when
it was ascertained that though the
pistols were on hand, there We're nc
cans within reach to fire them off. 1t
wastherefore determined that the fight
should come off at later hour neal
Atlee's station.
THREE SHOTS.
As well as can be learned from con
nicting rumors, Messrs. Riddleberger
and Wise were to meet in Newman !
woods. about a mile from Atlee s station
at 4 o'clock Both parties were how
ever on hand an hour before that time
Mr.. Wise being represented by Mr.
Richard Dunlop, Jones and DR.. Geo
B. Johnston and DR.. Edwards present
as surgeons. Without waiting for 4
o'clock to arrive, the arrangements
were made, ten PAGES measured off
and the parties put in position. Mr.
Fsinddlebergers friend, Major Rogers
was to give the word.
AT the proper time Mr.. Rlddleber-
GER fired, but Mr. Wise's pistol failed
the cap was not exploded.
THE LAST.
Another fire was had, but without
injury to either party. Then for the
third time the word was given, and