Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-11-07
Her Gayety Led to q Duel.

YOUNG CHAMPION OF AN ALABAMA GIRL
SHOT BY MAJOR WILEY.
Gadsden, Ala. Special to the NY World Nov g.
Miss Nettie Latham is one of the most beauti-
full girls in this county, and is a member
of an exclusive family and leader in society.
About two weeks ago handsome young COM
mercial traveller named Stump, representing
one Of the leading grain and provision houses of
Chicago. came to Gadsden. His pleasing ad-
dress made him many friends, and among the
number eva, was Major J; H: WILEY, wealthy
bama. In the course Of a conversation Wyley
incidentally mentioned toStump that he would
ance, and vaguely hinted at the faint Wbisper-
ings which her gayety had provoked.
Stump on the following day sent a note to
He made an insulting insinuation and signed
the missive "An Orphan" Miss Latham sent
for J; D: Young. who has been paying her de-
voted attention, and read him the contents and
demanded that he administer proper chas-
tisement on Stump. Young was furious He
house. Young walked up deiberat e1 h erEed
out his pistol and aiming at Stumps head pulled
the trigger, but 2 young man who was stand
the bullet lodged in the ceiling. Stump
rushed on his assailant. but before he could fire
again he was disarmed and fair-play de-
manded. Young denounced Stump as villain
who attempted to ruin Miss Latham. Stump
realized his position and explained to Young
that he knew nothing whatever concerning the
lady, that he was a stranger and acted solely on
Information given him by a reputable citizen.
Viii you give me the name of your inform
anti" demanded young.
"Certainly," replied Stump.
"Then I demand It" Young answered
Ellis name Is Major Wyley."
Young demanded that Stump accompany
him to Major Wyley's and make the statement
in the Majors presence. Stump agreed and the
two proceeded to Major Wyley's residence
When they entered they found the venerable
gentleman sitting at his desk. He is on the
shady side of sixty, of commanding presence
and undoubted courage. AS Young entered he
said: "MajOr Wyley, this man says he wrote an
insulting note TO Miss Latham on information
given by you. Do you acknowledge it?" Major
Wyley looked the questioner straight in the eve
and replied: 81 told him only what was town
talk, and can stand by it." Young demanded
that he make public retraction, and Wyley
eoOlly responded, 81 am an old man, past sixty.
while you are young, powerful and active. /
me. will not retract anything, and II you
here at ssn Young mutt ere1s !, so@ oat
thing about seeing him again and lett the
house.
"A day passed, and on the following morning
saw Young approaching. Young came up and
what you said concerning Miss Latham -
Wyfey said he would take back nothing Young
then struck him q singing blow in the temple,
pulled out his pistol and fired at his assailant
Young by this time had also drawn his weapon
and a duel at short range ensued. Eight shots
were exchanged Young was wounded in the
hip. Both had several bullets through their
through their sleeves. Youngs wound will
cripple him. The impression prevails that this
IL but the beginning and that duel will be ar.
ranged In the near future.