The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-07-29
fAilania Constitution, 27lh.I


,be Ktmball HOu>e between Mr.. Ed. Gala
vsv. one Of The hotel clerks, and Mr. A. S.
Unntt. commercial traveller. in which the
Iormer was shot and badly wounded by the
hlisr.
II appears from al that could be ascer-
tanned that Mr.. HUNT came down from the
dninc.room about O'Clock, and stepping
mn 10 the counter began conversing with
Mr.. Galloway relative TO the dinner-hour.
The conversation was not OF the most
nesssnt character, and was ended only
sf,er harsh words bad been exchanged, and
a promise OF future satisfaction given.
About an hour after the unpleasant talk
the two gentlemen again met and renewed
the difficulty. After passing seversl re-
marks Mr.. Hunt struck Mr.. Galloway in
the face with a glass which happened to be
on the counter. The lick vas a severe one,
and the glass, breaking in Mr. HUNTS
hand. inflicted several bad cuts on Gala
WAYS forehead as well sS in Mr.. Hunts
hand Instantly each gentleman drew his
revolver and fired at his antagonist. Only
the two shots were exchanged, but they
were enough TO cause the police records
10 be written again In blood. stunned
by Mr.. HUNTS lick aud blinded by the flow
Of blood from the wounds made by the
broken glass, Mr.. Callaway's aim was faulty
and Mr.. Huntt escaped unharmed, but with
a truer aim Mr.. Huntt's bali sped its way
through Mr.. Callaway's chin and made an
ugly and disagreeabe wound that will ren.
der that gentleman unfit for duty for some
time to come. The ball struck little be-
low the centre OF the chin and entering the
flesh passed 10 the left and made an exit
about two inches from the point at which it
the faQQ The homo frqp.
iured by the bullet and the wound will
doubtless be marked by scar the balance
OF Mr.. Callaway's life.
Soon after the shooting Mr.. Galloway was
taken to his room, 1sl KimbaIl House, and
medical aid sent for. Dfs. Todd, Alley,
and Grey responded, and dressed the
wound. They pronounced it a trouble
some injury, but say that Mr.. Galloway
will soon be himself again. Mr. HUNT
made no effort to leave, aud when Officers
Veal and Thurman made their appearance
he quietly accompanied them to the city
prison, where be remained until a war
rant bad been procured, when he was
placed under guard and escorted 10 tue
Markham House, where he now is.
The exact origin and history of the diff
Guilty is to certain extent wrspt in mys-
terry, and is best told in the language OF
those present
Mr.. HUNT was visited at the city prison,
and when lnterrogated said;
"Here is my card A. s. Hunt, repre-
seDting Church 4 Co., soda manufacturers,
1872 Front street; Tatham q Brothers, shot
manufacturers, so Beekman street; ID. ii.
Wilson & Co., wOOdenware, 375 Washington
street; II. B. Hall, I've aud potash, SO Wall
street, New York. have been on the road
for number Of years, and have known Mr..
Caaway for quite while. | have always
liked him, and have stopped at hotels be-
cause he was there. The difficulty to-day
was an unfortunate one, and | regret 1t
exceedingly, but think [ was justified in
doing what | did You see | came into
the hotel late-sOme time after dinner
and going up TO the dining-room
found il closed. / knocked on the door
until it was opened, and then went in and
ordered my dinner. After | had finished
eating | went down TO the office and spoke
TO Mr., Galloway about it. lie told me that
the dining-rOom closed at $3.50 O'Clock, and
| made some remark about a frst-class
hotel, TO which Mr.. Galloway took exception
and responded. l was only Joking when |
said the house was not first class, but when |
Mr.. Galloway responded as he did became |
angered and made It apparent by my reply. !
lie then called me a fraud, and finally said |
that was liar. | remarked that | would |
see him again, and walked off. l Joined |
friend Of mine, Mr.. Dan. Roe, OF this |
clly, aud with him sought Mr.. ScOVille, |
10 whom | related what bad passed between |
Mr' Callaway and myself. Before seeing |
hr: Seovlllt, however, had cooled of, and |
a. l was only joking when first approach
ed Dir. Galloway, / told Mr.. Scoyille that l |
was sorry for what had said; that | was
only Joking with Mr.. Galloway, and meant
no reflection upon the house. l then left,
ana SOON aierwsrd Mr.. Roe and myself
entered tbr hotel again. Mr.. Galway saw
Us, and olming up began TO abuse me
about What i had said. l talked quietly,
aud tried TO persuade him to leave me
alone, hut be continued to heap bis abuse
upon me until | could stand II no
longer, and, picking up the glass,
struck him in the face with 1t. As
soon as l struck him, Mr.. Galloway threw
hls hand bebiLd i'm and drew his pistol.
Knew that be weAtt for his pistol when l
saw bis hand 20 beA ind hin, and drew mine
instantly, but before | could shoot Mr.. Cal
away fred at me. My revolver went off
OsiOTs the sound OF h is died away, aud IL
was hard to distingui, 'h which shot was
ored first. After shoOt Ing jumped be-
uluo post aud tried - eeck my pistol
'gsln, but my thumb was so badly cut 0y
me glass that could not use 4. Isaw Mr.
OalIaway walk of. aud III lnkmg he was
'au,oed l did not follow ltin. am ex.
.eeuingly sorry that the affail' occurred.
iHe always liked Mr.. Callsw ~, but was
eellued In what did. He followed me {
", and II | bad not been arm,od he would
iIss murdered me. II
nsen the first difficulty occurred be. I
wees Mr.. Hunt and Mr.. Galway, Mr.
VtoAu, The cashier, was present. de says
nat vAeu MIR. HUNT irst came up 10 the [
ounier the dining-To0m was closed, and {
osl Dir. Callawsy told Mr. HUNT that be I
would try 20 get him something. Mr.. Cal
sway then sent 10 Mr. Arnold, the geae-
u manager, who caused the dining.rooL9 =
De opened aud Mr.. HUNTS dinner
sfred. After eating, Mr.. HUNT came y
9nn TO the Office and sgain approached
y; Galway, 10 whom he began com.
aiming abou. his dinner lie said p
iaI The house was no. hrst-clsss, aud ol
Ipssled The expression. h.r. Galloway de- 81
'sv TIE statement. and told IA. Hunt that p