Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-13
A FIGHT WITH An INSiNE NAN.
Banker Everetrs Narrow Escape from
Banker Wendeli's Pistol.

Banker Eyeretts Narrow Escape from
Banker WendeIrs Pistol.
A Cleveland, Ohio. special says 5. T.
Everett. ycc-president and manager OF the
Union National Bank, was a member Of the
banking firm OF Everett, Weddeil K Co.,
but left II some years ago to assume the
presidency OF the National Bank OF Com
merce. Subsequently he sold his interest
In the Everett e WedGell Bank, and
some months ago the latter made
an assignment for TIE benefit OF its
creditors. DR.. A. Everett had the man.
agement OF the bank while the other part
ner was not actively connected with it.
lie was Horace u. Weddell, owner Of the
Weddell House and much other property
which bad been left him by bis father, who
was one OF the pioneer businessmen vi the
city. Last night at Q o'clock there was 4
ring ct the door OF 5. L. Everett's resi-
dence. on Prospect street A Young man
was there. aud said that Mr.. Everett
was wanted. at the door by J. II.
Wadc. the millionaire. who is 4 grand
father OF Mrs. Everett. Mr. Everett
went to the door, and, seeing single car
rage at the gate. went down to it and said,
is that you, Mr.. Wadc?" Just then the
man in the buggy. who was II. i. We'd
bell. pulled pistol from hi' pocket and
SAID, Now, - you, Eve got you whore
| want you.'' Quick ~ a fash Mr..
Everett. who is tall and strong man,
threw his arms around his asS,llant
and held him so he couldn't shoot. We'd
del's son. who had rung the door bell,
at this time stood in the street on the
other side OF the buggy, and Everett
called on him for help. he gave his
assistance and the two held Weddell,
but were unable to get the weapon away
from him. A desperate struggle ensued
and continued for some time. Einllly Ev-
erctt said: "There comes 4 streetclr; il
you give up that pistol will let you go;
n YOU don't | shall cry ont for help and
ycu will be exposed"
LET go Of me-" said Weddel. land |
will give il TO you"
IL shall not let 90, was the response,
"until you give it 10 me-
Mr.. Weddcll would not give up, and
Everett hailed the car. Only the driver
and conductor were aboard, but they came
10 the rescue, and Weddell was disarmed
but as soon as they let 20 OF HIM he drew
another weapon from his oyercoat pocket
Mr. Everett had by this time started
TO the house, and when he mad gone
IN Weddell drove away. On reaching
home he was In such mental con-
dition that his son and daughter concluded
that he must be put under some restraint.
Word was sent to Everett asking him to
make charge, but he declined to do il.
physician was sent for and the police called
in. Or. Weber has since made an examine
ton. and says that Weddell Is undoubtedly
insane. He Is still at home, but under
close guard.
Dir. Everett says that his relations with
Weddell have always been cordial. There
are some who think Hverett's speculltions
and heavy losses, that resulted in his re.
sisnatisn Of the presidency Of the National
Bank OF Commerce, may have led to the
failure OF Everett, Weddell 4 Co. But
Nr. Everett says that this il not so. and
Weddell has never intimated TO him that
he thought 50. Mr. Weddell had an attack
OF a similar nature some years aeo. lie
was separated for many years from his wife,
who lived in Europe. and recently died.
He met With a severe loss in the blnk fail
ure. but Is SAID to be a rich man despite the
failure