Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-17

ano make him marry mo. You need not
appeal 70. his honor, for be has none. but
you can threaten him with arrest. The let
,ef nc wrote me last would Of itself send
nim 10 prison for SANDER. He must marry
hands, at any moment TO be blasted by
A. NJ. - N''N A'A'''" ~ ''''
COME ON THAT.
u know that Your Grst thought will be 10
Shoot him, but that would be utter ruin 10
me. and you could punish hin-(words
rubbed out)-thcn TO make him marry me.
Besides you have three little children de-
pendent. on You for their daily bread.
Think of them. God himself has said:
Thou shalt not kill. !" and that command
holds good to-day. He never intended
that any mortal beng should avenge their
own wrongs. Leave that with Him. BE
sure lie viii repay about all. Avoid
any scene or fuss OF West Point.
Control yourself No matter what he NAV
say to You don't touch him. That would
please him too well. You would be arrested
Tor assault and then he would give you the
slip. Go TO Mrs. Richardson's. his board
lng-place; wait there first: find out what
time the train leaves: make him give you
nv letters, and then make him come with
yon. Never let him get out of your sight,
ana don't land at the wharf. If he once
sees you he will leave. Papa, all my life
You have loved and cared for me-"
The letter was not signed. The rest of il
begged her father not to commit violence.
&c. and gave further instructions about
what he should do.
BENNETT BARHAMs RETURN.
Soon after the marriage Bennett Barham,
finding life irksome in New Kent county.
went to Kentucky. where he had rela-
hyes.. After an absence of nearly seven
months he suddenly returned to New
Kent Courthouse about q week or ten days
ago on visit TO his parents. IT is said
that he met his father-in-law, Ball, who
warned him never 10 cross his path. Mr..
Ball. who lives about three miles below New
Kent Courthouse on the Williamsburg
road, is reported to have threatened the
life OF young Barban on several occasions
since the latter's return. When these
threats reached the ears of Mr.. Thomas
Barham. the father Of the young man, he
resolved 20 keep his son close OF home in
order to avoid what might be serious en-
counter. Notwithstanding these peaceful
and safe precautions the inevitable meet
ing took place with the disastrous and
bloody results above stated.
THE FATAL DUEL.
On Monday the 18th instant Bennett
Barham, accompanied by his brother Tom,
were out driving in Jumper" They
were coming towards New Kent Court
house at y leisurely pace. and when at
point between the latter place and Skaters
vile, at a curve in the road, the brothers saw
Mr.. Walter Ball approaching. He was on
horseback, and much to their surprise rode
past them Without saying word. They
believed oil danger was over and were con-
tinuing peacefully on their way, when Ball
wheeled his horse about. rode up behind
them. and drawing his pistol. began firing.
Tom Barbam sprang from the " Jumper"
leaving his brother alone in the vehicle.
Bennett Barham instantly drew has re-
yOlver returning the fire. and then began
the fatal duel between the father of Lula
Ball on the one side and the husband on
the other. Balls first shot entered Bar
hams right thigh near the groin. Bar
ham had cOoly drawn of his gloves
and he bravely handled his weapon.
lie fired, his first shot taking eff
feet in Balls face near the mouth
and going through. Balls second fire
lodged in Barhams left groin. Bar
hams next lodged in Balls neck.
This was two for each and the firing was
rapid. Balls third and fourth bullets
lodged respectively in the bowels and
shoulder of Barham, who continued to
stand manfully IN the Jumper" Bar
hams last two shots sank into Balls chest,
when he fell from his horse mortally
wounded. He expired in few minutes.
Young Barham was driven home by his
brother and his wounds were attended to
by DR.. Slater His condition is considered
prccarious. They reported the tragic oc-
curence to the authorities upon their ar
rival at the Courthouse. Mr.. Balls body
was taken home. He leaves a wife and
four or five children, including Lula, who
was the unfortunate cause of the tragedy
which has destroyed the happiness of both
families. The Balls and Barhams occupy
the highest social position in New Kent.