San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-06-07

. ces-don't hold him-but l sha
make no concessions.
"The tall man eyes actually glared
Il have killed five men, and all TO
less than this he exclaimed. 'Ge
out of the way I'll cut him in twoF
sect out of the way! said tn
quiet man. 1T would greatly pleas
me if he We're to sit down and con
duct himself less dangerously, but
he is determined upon wicked &C
ton, let him be under no restraint.
"iYou are foolish! exclaimed ont
of the gamblers, turning to the quie
man. You are not armed, and ever
if you were Capt. Aicle wouldkill you
am the man from whom you say he
purloined the bills. saw the action,
but did not dare to interpose!
$50 this is Capt. Aicle? said the
young gentleman. i have heard oil
him. He has very unsavory repu-
tation in New Orleans. If well-con-
structed reports be true he is not only
q THIEF, Dut q murderer.
Get our of my way! howled the
captain, and, struggling he threw his
companion aside and sprang forward.
Like sudden revolution of wheel
like an action whose quickness cannot
be contemplated the young man
drew q derringer and sent hall
through the captains brain, killing
him instantly.
Gentlemen, said the quiet man,
beginning to talk ere the smoke lifted.
Il had more than one reason for COM
hitting this deed; 1 was insulted, as
you saw, and l was in danger, as
you know; but worst of all, that
man murdered my father. / did not
contemplate killing him, but, as
1 said, [ would have granted pardon
for his insulting taunts. From the
first though, ] contemplated his az
rest, which [ should have accom-
plished had he not attempted to take
my life. 1 am sorry that I have caused
such confusion, and hope that you
will all, us I know God will forgive
me-
"He walked away, gracefully bow
ing to tragedy. The boat was soon
landed. The captains acquaintance
took charge of the body and went
ashore. We were soon on our way
again, and but for certain little in
fuences that hung around no one
would have known that tragedy had
been enacted. Our band Of music,
common steamboat feature in those
days, struck up lively air, and the
only suggestive remem brance of the
captains death was the wet carpet
where a boy had mopped away the
blood.
1T was late at night when I reached |
my landing. Alone made my way
to the nearest house, where, after my
business was known, I was kindly re-
ceived. Next day attended church
and was at once escorted to the pulpit,
behind which some half dozen
preachers were seated. A well-known
arose and said that two
preachers from New Orleans had al
lived. Brothers jackson (myself)
md Madison, and that Brother Ma
,'eson would first address the con-
The gentleman arose,
md imagine my surprise when T re-
in the preacher the quiet
,oung gentleman who had killed the
aptain. He delivered an eloquent,
powerful sermon, and after services
approached me and extending his
land, said:
"'You must excuse me for not
making myself known to you. I kept
ny identity under cloak of caution.
When l boarded the boat l recognized
ny fathers murderer, and l thought
hat if l revealed my identity my
lans might be frustrated. As | !
aid, I only indended to follow and
rrest him at the next town, but you
ee how it resulted"
"Years have passed since then,
ears of intimate acquaintance be- ,
ween the quiet young man and me.
ome time ago, after successful life, !
closed his eyes in death. He smiled
18th sublime willingness, and wept ,
yithout a groan; l never knew truer
L kinder hearted man." ,