The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1882-11-02

in addition to loss Of human life, the
huge herds of cattle would be scattered
and all hands ruined. Just rs the cloud
| of war was about to burst he conceived
plan to avoid bloodshed, and broached it
| 10 Howard, who agreed TO it. The plan
was as follows: Each was TO select six
cow boys the best shots in their outfits,
and placing them in line fifty yards dis.
tant on horseback, to give the word fire,
and let them settle the dispute. This
novel method of settling difference WAS
hailed with delight by the men on each
side, and volunteers were numerous.
Kelly selected six men who had been
with him Il long time, and been tried and
proved in many desperate situation.
Howard selected six OF his best men.
There was no time lost in preparing for
the duel, which WAS To be the greatest
affair of the kind ever known. The men
of the opposing sides retired to their
camp ;.nh c9o|y made preparations for
the feast Of death. They groomrd their
horses, oiled and cleaned tllcir rrvolvcr-,
and, putting their saddles on with care,
rode out to the fight kid Franks
men were armed with Winchester revol.
vcrs, 3S and AZ calibrc, long barreicd,
and IIowardS siz carried Colts imprnv-
ed. Zach man knew his weapon and his
horse, and were fully aware Of the fact
that the men standing 40 grimly in front
of them were equally well equipped.
The opposing duclists were drawn up in
line facing each other ut 3 o'clock in the
afternoon. The sight was one which
few men have looked upon. Fifty yard-
| ara': stood like. statues, :wD line. s;F men
horse and rider almost one, every duc!i-t
| ,l,.1r
| each hand, with the reins in his teeth oE
dare devil riders Of the South guide their
more savage Indian does. Around about
carclcssly in the range Of stray bullets,
were the friends Of both parties, mounted
on their horses, watching the fight, and
to see that no advantage should be takel
At either side the chief, who had sen
these men out to die. Over all broodcI
a Gealh-iike silence, while on all iii ,
swelling, rolling, silent plain shonc the
gold Of tho bright September sun II q
painter could catch that picture it would
be Il thing for the coming civilization "a
wonder at. The man who was detailed
to give the word which was destined 10
create whirlwind Of death started for.
ward. At the first move there was n
shiver Of life along both lines, but it was
not q shivcr Of fear. Each man straight
cned himself, graspcd his pistols the
firmer and singled out his opponent. The
umpire lifted his hand, and suddenly on
the still air came the cry of doom
Fire :" At the word twelve horses
bounded forward, and twelve pistol shot,
rang out Three of H0ward's men threw
up their hands and fell from their horses
while only one Of KclIy's men fell
Kelly's mel, not needing their comradc'
death, sped straight towards the three
men in front Of them. The latter drop.
ped their pistols in there bride hands AM
pulled their horses up, while their five
enemies came riding swiftly on, pour
ing
A HAIL or BULLETS
in from u pistol in every hand. Til,
Howard men saw the odds. They were
too great, and, turning swiftly, they ran
turning in their saddles ns they few an,
bravely returning the fire. In three
brief minutes tho duel was fought an,
won, and four dead men !ay upon tn,
ground. Frank rode up to Howard ant
srid "Now you and will settle Will
each other"
NO" replied Howard, as he looket
sndly at tho dead men, II am satisfied
Every WELL" snid Kelly. and order.
were given to exchange the cattle.
Very strangely, no news oI the fgh
VAS received until yesterday, bui This
perhaps, was due to the fact that no town.
were passed by the Kelly outfit. Only
Frank himself has arrived, his herd moi
being due for two weeks yet. Kelly
himself is surnburnt, manly looking
young fellow, and told the story in !;
matter Of fact way which would hardly
attract attention. Thus is told tho story
of wondrous fight, which il ~. aptcn,,
of the wild south, and will be chronicled
some dny in fitting manner. The due
has given to Kelly the sobriquet o
"Wild Frank" wild Frank" says the
southern country is much disturbed
Bands Of white renegades and horse
thieves raid through the country con.
stantly, killing stock, burning ranches
numbering men, .ea:@em and children:
and stealing horses. They Gisguise
themselves rs Indians, and the Indians
receive all the blame. The Indians ore
troublesome, too, but they do not com
nit half the atrocities accredited tc
them. "Wild Frank" will remain here
until his stock arrives, when lie will slir
about fifteen train loads over the Burlng
ton line.