The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1884-10-31
The 9eltlot.at.
FRIDAY. ........ooToBER 81. 1884
rmE DEFEATED DuELIsr.


SON was constantly complaining that his
subaltern did not treat him with sufIici-
ent respect, but the more be pointed
out the necessity for his being acOosted
with the Difference due TO his age and
superior rank, tht more waggishly
familiar would Ridelyis language and
manner become.
Adamson for considerable portion
Of his life had held some cost at On iso-
lated corner Ct one Of the West India
Islands, and being the ''head buckra"
while there, acquired an idea Of his
own Importance, with which on mis- re-
visiting Britain he was reluctant to
part. He was in the main, however, q
kindly disposed person, but very litter
ate, and not overblest with natural ga
gacity, yet, despite the constant free
doms of Ridley, the captain wac never
so happy as when in bis subs company.
One day, nevertheless, the superior
opined that bis lieutenant bad carried
the joke too far. The head and front
Of his offending was that OF having call.
ed Adamson I"Jimmy," in the presence
Of some ladies, at whose house the cap
tain hattered himself be was = welcome
guest, not only for his amusing conver-
sation, but from Lis rank in the army.
"If ever you presume to call mo 20
again, shAll take serious notice Of IT,"
he Spluttered "James would be quite
bad enough. young sir, but Jimmy-i,
is not 10 be boFns--Apd I'll Show you
that could, II liked, bring you 10 =
court martial tor using language 70 your
superior Gnbecoming the character Of
an officer and . gentleman"
"Court-martial, indeed !" replied
Ridley /; "ary It, my jolly old boy why
YOU are known only by The name Of
Jimmy, and hang mo but | think you
were ohristened Jimmy"
al shall not bear this insolence you
shall hear from me."
A friend Of the captains waited on
Ridley, informing him that bis presence
was expected on Soatb-Ssa Common at
the hour of 8 on the following morn
ing.
Before the clock struck, AdAmson,
lis second and surgeon, to show that
the bold challenger was determined to
bring matters 10 q saaguinary isaue,
were seen on the ground. Tho morn
ing was raw and cold, heavy sea-mist
came rolling over the fs.. much TO the
discomfort Of one %ho had resided 20
long in the tropics. The trio remained
ct the post for an hour, yet Ridley
came not then Adamson, Apologizing
for having given bis companions 90
much unnecessary trouble, took leave
Of them, and made his way 70 the bar
racks, breathing Vows Of vengeance,
against .tne man whose conduct had
forced him 10 seek the only means lef.
Of insuring future respect, Jet who had
shrunk from giving him satisfaction
instead Of which, the air and exercise
bad given him ferocious appetite, and
his inward man betokened, by certain
Igrumblings, that be required bis morn
ing meal with as little delay as Lossi.
BILE.
On entering bis room, h- found to
his disagreeabIe surprise that no pFeps-
rations bad been made for bis break
fast, bis CRATE was empty, all looked
cheerless and uncomfortable.
"What 10 the reason of this shameful
neglect, sir ~ he demanded from his
servant.
"Why. please, hir, Mr. Ridley's man
came and said NJ how ] wasn't TO get
breakfast ready, but when you come in
from your walk l was to give you this.
Adamson glanced At the note presents
cd II was in Ridley's hand. Some
new insult, doubtless he dared not
open it while even the eye Of the SER
want was on him. Desiring tho man
to quit the room, he broke the seal and
read as follows:
"My dear Jimmy How could you
think that ] should be such fool AZ to
leave my warm bed TO 60 out in the
damp air for the purpose Of shooting at
you ? Lord love your deaf stupid
head ! Did ! establish my character
in Spain fol nothing ? Ask any man
in the service who knows nee, whether
can't afford to refuse fighting with my
james, I hope the sea brsezes have
cooled your fever and made you hungry
have u capital breakfast ready for
you-tea, coffee, hot rolls, broiled ham,
eggs, and what know you dote on -
a red-herring stuffed with bird's-eye
peppers. Come along at once, fer the
god of war, shan't wait for you hell
as long as you were fool enough to cool
your heels expecting me-likely.