Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1891-10-08

"iio IcllS STORY that SavOrS more of
the days OF George III. than of the
practical nineteenth century. His name
cannot be given, says the Chicago
Times, but were it known his tale, ro-
mantle as it is, would DC accepted with
out question, us he is well known and
respected. Early in August, he said.
TWO residents of Chicago met at 4 club
They were DR.. Lee, formerly of the
United States service, and Lieut. Fair
child, who still wears army blue. Dur
ing the evening they quarrclcd. What
brought on the quarrel is not known.
II might have been n dispute over 4
thrilling matter that developed into
something worse, or it might have been
- difference over Il social game of cards.
The quarrel was apparent cnough-too
much so-and friends parted them.
The next day Lieut.. Fairchild, not
very much to his surprise, received a
challenge. He was Il soldier and brave.
Ills reply was prompt. He accepted
and named his friend. AS to a place.
that was more difficult. DR.. Lee offered
his own home. Lieut.. Pairchild, with
chlvalric confidence, accepted the propo-
sitlon. 1T was agreed that the weapons
should be German swords, such rs are
used In the famous university duclS
long straight steel blades sharpcncd to
the kccnneSS of Il razor for three inches
ffom the point and dull the remainder.
The two principals, with one second
and gentleman who had been selected
as referee, met in the parlor of the
physicians home. There had been
another second selected, but ut the last
nr,f1 !, s.l, 4,
However it was decided the fight should
80 on without him.
DR., Lee had sent his family away on
visit, which grvc the duclists a clear
+ icld. The furniture WAS removed from
the parlor, leaving the Good-sizcd room
clear OF everything but the carpet. Lit
tic time was spent in prcliminaries, and
rs the stecplc clocks were hurrviHr on
toward the midnight hour the two an
tagoniSts faced each other in shirt and
trousers, while on either side stood the
Two witnesses, each with sword in
hand. For moment after they had
bowed to each other courtAouSly the
two ducli&t% stood facing each other
waiting. Then low but sharp and clear
camc the words: Ready, 60" The
bright steel blades flashed and met
with wicked clang that sent the
sparks lying. In the eyes of both
flashed the fires of hate and battle.
One minute. two. ~ touch, the swords
were lowered reluctantly. Again tho
blades Kissed as they cOilcd about each
other trying to'rcnch the flesh beyond.
The luclists were well matched. Out.
sit'c OF It's possible tragical outcome il
f..ht
, rs The men GtrnnFlch and FOUGHT like
vikings of OLD. with no advantage to
either. A half hour passed. Hot and
weary. the ducliatS tried every skill of
fencing, every known device, 10 get in
side the others guard. to no eject. But
this conld not last forever. DR.. Lee
made sharp attack. His LONG sword
laapcd over the guard of his Antagonist
and the next second big crimson spot
dyed the sleeve Of Lieut.. FHiruEild. The
swords were beaten MP and an cXalnin-
alton made. "a mcrc scratch" said the
wounded man, and he insisted on gong
Oh with the fight.
Ills insiStencc left nothing but to 90
ahead. The sword Of the physician had
passed through the lcshy part of the
upper portion Of the arm. The wound
was bound up and the ducli5ts again
took their places. Now the lieutenant
fought more cautiously and stood more
on his defense. Ills opponent. rendered
confident by GucccSS. attacked savaycly.
Another hnlt, but the wounded man,
a. his opponent had done before him,
assisted on proceeding. The end was
approaching.
NatiGrcd with less Of blood the ply
stefan failed i'll his Huard aud again the
Zinc Oh steel aprang forth, and this time
when it came back after it poured y
crimson torrent. That ended the flrht
Tha Witnesses declared bruised honor
amply bathcd i'll blood. The duclists
agreed and shook hands as gentlemen
',.i'uld. The physician bound up both
hi. own and his antagonists wounds,
',3:it ont for II ease Of champagne, and
ia its sparkling flow the two forrncr an
iE;Oni@ts SwOre renewed friendship.
Both were l;rid up for Il few days, but
convenient EXCUSES were found for the