The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1891-06-05
THE LASH BUT No PISTOLS.
Affair in Louisville Among
Society Floods that Did Not Result in
"a Duel,

louisville Special to Cincinnati Enquircrl
A sensational story has been quietly
suppressed which involves the Ward Nc
Alister, of Louisville, and prominent
society gentleman of Chicago in horse
whipping ARRAY, and may result in duel
between the blue blooded antagonists.
The principals in the affair are Mr.. James
Hcth, son of prominent Chicago grain
operator, and Mr.. Douglass Sllerlcy,
author and society leader of this city.
For several years past Mr.. Heth has
been devoted in his attentions to 4 prom
inent society young lady, whose beauty
and wealth have made her a belle in. all
the Western and Southern cities, and iii is
reported that he has pressed his suit SO
successfully that the wedding day has
been set About week ago Mr.. Hcth
came to Louisville and went direct to
Pewee Valley, where the young lady is
visiting relatives. While there malic-
ious gossip attributed to MIR. Sherleya re-
mark that ascribed to q temporary illness
of the Young lady most insulting cause.
Mr.. Hcth at once announced his inten
ton Of avenging the insult, and although
the family used every effort to dlssuade
him he declared that he intended to carry
his threat into execution the following
dav. Accordingly on Monday evening
last he came to the city. Accompanied
bv Mcssrs. W. p. Johnson and Sidney
Muir, said to be relatives by marriage Of
the Young lady, and with them repaired
TO Mr.. Sherley's residence. Mr.. Heth's
card was handed to Mr.. Sherley, and that
gentleman in response walked boldly into
the paror. AS he faced Mr.. Heth the
latter raised cowhde, which he carried
in his hand and struck Sherlcy sting
ing blow across the face, leaving livid
brand from temple to chin. Before the
blow could he repeated Mr.. Sherley blind
ly grappled with the assaiant, and the
two fell together, with Heth's hand
clutching the Kcntuckian' S throat and the
cowhide plying like fail upon the latter's
back. AT this point the two friends IN
tcrfered and stopped hostiities, assuring
Mr. Heth that his object had been ac-
complished and HAT Mr.. Sherlcr should
be left to take any further steps, either
for retraction or action for satisfaction.
Mr.. Sherley has placed the matter i'll
thc hands Of Hon. Henry Watersor and
DR.. David W. Yandell, with the ret st
that q public apo!og or hostile meeting
be demanded, while Mr.. Heth has refused
to make an apology. and designated Will
liam p. Johnston. prominent tobacco
dealer. and Consul General Warren
Creen. son Of President Noryin Green, to
act for him.
KISSED ASD MADE UP.
At O'Clock this morning the following
correspondence, watch had been prepared
for the belligerents, was formally signed:
LOUISVILLE, May 90, 1891.
My DEAR SIR: On Monday, acting under
excitement and misconception OF some
of the facts of the case, made an as
soult upon YOU. am now satisfied that
I acted hastily. Meanwhile, you have
done all that one gentleman could ask or
exncct of another. therefore Wish to
say that regret my prccipitancy aud hope
YOU will blot the circumstance out OF your
memory. Very respectfully your obedient
servant. q. ID. ihih
To Mr.. George Douglass Shcrley
LOUISVILLE, May 20, 1881.
My DEAR SIR: Your favor of the 18th is
before me. 1t affords me pleasure TO
answer it in the spirit in which You write:
Having proffered my readiness to make all
amends. felt YOUR letter was due me.
Your explanations are satisfactory, ana
constrain me to say that |, too, acted
hastily and under excitement, but TOR
which, on both sides, the unfortunate oc-
currence might have been avoided l
will sir, forget the circumstance.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant.
GEORGE DOUGLASS SHERLEY
To Mr.. J. B. Heth.