Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-25
rr,p pIcuuoNp Observation-Disclosures NOVEMBER Is. 1890.


stepped Oft, each second carefully going
over the ground and making the length
out the same.
The yirgnian took matters very
coolly, family whistling "Fra Diavolo,"
as he took ont small leather case and
lighted cigarette, remarking as he did
40 that his girl in the Sunny South had
given him the case, and requesting that
n no was killed it be returned to her
with lock of his hair, instead Of the CT
earettes. "For," added he loosely.
"if my opponent is as dangerous man
with the shooting-irou as he IS with the
girls am done for"
Everything was in readinesH William
Brown, the negro valet, was safely be-
hind n neigh boring tree, and the seconds
at goodly distance off out Of the reach
Of stray bullets. The seconds were to
the right aud left Of their respective
principals, about thirty PAGES Off The
medical student and the Herald reporter
were about fifty PAGES to the right ana
somewhat in the rear OF the frightened
darky ensconced behind the tree, from
which safe position he was called to re-
move the coats OF the two antagonists.
He took them with him to the tree. Then
the two faced each other in their shirt
sleeves. The time was Just GLIB A. Nj.
The Viroinian faced toward the east aud
the Baltimore man looked westward, with
the sun shining full in his opponent $
face, increasing its liyid effect O.,
In the mean time the clubman had
loaded the 32-calibre Smith a Wesson
revolyers with cartridges The weapons
we're of the hammerless repeating KIND
that do not need cooking.
care yon resdy, gentlemen ?" came
from the shaky Dice # the clu0msn.
He received nod IN reply.
Then aim !"
The pistols we're levelled, the Yir-
qinian's with jerk and the other S gradu-
ally and deliberately.
"Fire !"
Two bullets whizzad off into space,
and two students seeking bloody re-
yenge turned a shade more ashy, II pos
sible. They looked as if every drop OF
blood had been shot out OF their bodies
But the leaden bullets did 10 harm
other than to scatter some dead foliage
on Mrs CARROTS trees and brighten the
negro nearly out of his wits, who ex-
claimed couch es he drew his head
behind the protecting trunk.
But neither was satisfied, and again
the man of clubs told them to get ready
and fire, which they did This time the
southeruer's bullet passed within few
inches OF the others head and buried
| itself in an oak tree in the rear. from
which it was dug by the Herdld reporter
with his knife after the affair was over.
At this juncture the Baltimoreans Sc
cond began to show signs Of uneasines3
he did not want his friend killed nor
32-calibre bullets 10 come so dangerous
" near him. But he said nothing, and
again the voice of the clubman rang out
on the still morning air:
care you ready, gentlemen ?
"Then aim Fire " And the Nlr-
pinian WINGED, for the tables were turn
ed. and bullet rang unpleasantly neal
him.
Things looked serious, and the two
seconds by mutual consent drew few
feet aside and discussed The situation
earnestly and in whispers. They talked
with much emphasis, for they evidently
realized the gravity of the situation. II
was an awkward pause for the principal
actors. The Virgininn turned his back
ON his mortal foe and gazed into the
forest, while the Baltimorean looked
steadily at the ground, with his LETT hanC
thrust deep in his trousers pocket the
right hand holding his weapon.
This diverted the attention OF tn
party and caused On agreeable disturb
snce. The seconds, with the assistance
of the clubman, seized the favorable
opportunity to get their coats and lnsls
upon their donning them.
The thirst for blood and vengeance o
tho principals seemed 10 be appeased
and they embraced the chance TO get on
Of the affair 20 gracefully and ohefeC
very little resistance 10 being bundled II
their overcoats and hurried toward tn
waiting carriages.
The party got in the carriages nn'
drove home by way Of Woodberry an'
through the park, arriving IN tow
shortly before 7 o'clock. ..,
| A Morning h'crald reporter was witt
the party from tire time they met at th'
edge of Mr.. Alexander Browns placl
until the city was reached at the termi
nation OF the affair, and observed hi
nntely every feature and particular o
the engagement. the sole condition be
ing that he would mention no names un
less one of the two was hurt f: one name
however. hehad permission to mention
that Of the second, Mr.. Ii. Il. Nantyn