The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-08-14
PARTICULARS OF THE SAD Az
FAIR As DETAILED
BY an Eye Witness-TheF Fatal Meet
ing at the New Public
BchOOIhOuse.


following particulars of this sad affair
are given by a person who was present
at Oxford during the shooting, 1t
sc ems that there had been long
standing feud between the parties, and |
on Saturday they became involved in
a personal difficulty, when Howry |
fatally shot Sullivan, who died yester-
day morning. The tragedy caused the
densest gloom 10 settle over the town,
and the entire State. to whom both
men were favoIably known, will de-
plore the occurrence OF the catsstro'
phe:
About four years ego they met on
opposing sides and had a personal dill
ficulty. Both were impetuous, warm
blooded, and neither would wear an
insult for a moment. The little affair
was smoothed over by friends, but the
parties have never since been on speak
ing terms. A few years ago IL .wry
was appointed by Cow Lowry II a
trueteeshiD in the university. J lis
nstura ly brought him into close quar-
ters with Sullivan.
During the present summer the al
fairs of the university have been much
involved. The Board OF Trustees we're
persuaded that something must be
done in behalf OF the institution, go
declared all chairs vacant. They then
reelected all, after much discuc ion.
Chancellor A. p. Stewart then resigned
his position. This step added to the
confusion OF the board. Sullivan was
in strong sympathy with Stewart,
while Howry YVES opposed to him.
In all these affaiIs bitterness
bet ween the partic1 Continued
to grow and something unpless-
ant was anticipated, but no such
tragic contamination as was eff cted
Saturday. 1t seems that both men had
been engaged on opposing sides OF q
law cult between local architect and
the city, on account of,the building OF
q public schco'. H .wever, the build.
ing was completed and a number oil
trustees went out to inspect 1t. Among
J the number were Sullivan AMI Howry
The two met faco to face, when Sulli
van made some sudden remark that
was insulting in its tenor. Howry al
once wheeled aud put bis hand upon
his p's oil. Sullivan grabbed him anC
4 the two then clutcbed in deadly con
l fl'ct. In the fall Sullivan, though I
larger man than his antagonist, Eel
under the latter. In the scuffie, which
: YVES quick as lightning, and before out
3 siders could intervene, HOwry sho
! Sullivan, the ball Penetrating thu
abdomen. BY this time Howry ha'
been pulled away. Sullivan lose up
9 Saying: 'I'm all right; he mieset
me" and walked with some friend
Q several hundred yards to his office
o Just before he reached it, some on
P noticed a growing pallor and suddel
nervousness, and said, "Why, you'v
:, been shot"
d They entered the Office and discov
:. cred for the frs time the truth. !
3 gentleman started for physician, bu
Z Mr.. Sullivan followed him. Ga beini
informed that his wound was very 81
Iious, Mr.. Sullivan cal ed for tele
:. gam blank and with his own han
- indited to his wife, at MonteaSle wit
~ their family, the following Telegram
=. 81 am sick; come home.
- He lasted until an early hour YET
y, y terday morning, when he expired.
' 'o Mrs. Sullivan, feeling inttinctivel
~ something more fearful than the word
Of the message would justify, left Mon
eagle early sunday morning and tray
eed down the mountain fifteen mile
.. in wagon in order to catch the trai
e. for home, where she arrived at
ia o'clock yestel day evening.
d Howly in the meantime was net a
l.. Il - Ns,aI
Is and gave band in the sum OF $4,000
at await the action OF the court. sucl
id however, is his sanding, that his wor
al would he taken as quickly SIS b
IN bond. He is q man of wealth.
It. Both men were happily marrie'
Id with NEST charming families, au
ee seemed to be bountiiully possessed
n, most OF the pleasures OF life.