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Col Watterson and Another Prevent
q Duel Between Hotheads.
From the CAicaso Tribune.


From the Chicdgo Tribune.
LoursvILLE. KY, May "A sensational
story, which involves the Ward McAllister
Of Louisville and a prominent gentleman Of
Chicago and may result in duel between
the blue-blooded antagonists, has just been
revealed. The PRINCIPALS Of the affair are
James Heth, son OF Chicago grain oper-
ator, and Douglas Sherley, author and
society leader Of this CITY. For several
years past Mr.. Heth has been devoted in his
attentions to prominent society lady,
whose beauty and wealth have made her a
belle in all the western and southern cities,
and it is reported that he has pressed bis
suit so successfully that the wedding day
has been SET
About a week ago Mr.. Heth came to
Louisville aud went direct to Pewee valley,
where the young lady is visiting relatives.
While there a malicious gossip attributed
to Mr.. Sherley remark that asoribsd to a
temporary illness OF the young lady most
disgraceful cause. Mr.. Heth at once an
nounced his intention of avenging the in
suit, and, although the family used every
effort to dissuade him, he was obdurate, and
declared that he intended TO carry his threat
into execution the following day Accord
lngly Monday evening last he came into
the city accompanied by w. P. johnson
and Sidney Muir, aud with them repaired
to Mr.. Sherley's residence.
Mr.. Heth's card was handed to Mr.. Shsr-
ley, and that gentleman in response walked
boldly into the parlor. As he faced Mr..
Heth the latter raised cowhide which he
carried in his hand and struck the alleged
slanderer singing blow across the face,
leaving hvid brand from temple to chin.
Before the blow could be repeated Mr..
Sherley blindly grappled with the assailant.
and the two fell together, with Heth's hand
clutching the Kentuckian's throat and the
cowhide plying like fail upon the latter's
broad bacE. At this point the two friends
interfered and stopped the hostilities, assur-
ing MIR. Heth that his object had been accom-
plished. Mr.. Sherley promptly disclaimed
any responsibility for the brutal SANDER,
but demands at once the fullest reparation
for the cruel blow, which in Kentucky
marks q stain indelibly upon his brow.
Mr.. Sherley has placed the matter in the
hands of Henry Watterson and DR.. David
w. Yandell, with the request that a public
apology or hostile meeting be demanded,
while Mr.. Heth refused to make an apology
and designated William P. johnson, a
prominent tobacco dealer, and ex-Consul
General Warren Green, son of Dr. Norvin
Green, to act for him. DR.. Yandell is a
southern fire-eater OF the old school, and, II
is understood, insists on an immediate ap-
peal TO the code, but through the influence
of Mr.. Watterson, who hopes to avert blood
shed, no challenge has yet been sent, and
positive action will be postponed till to-
morrow.
The young lady who is the unfortunate
victim Of the publicity Of the affair is one Of
the most popular members Of Louisville So
ciety, and has the heartiest sympathy Of all
who have penetrated her identity. Her en-
gagement to Mr.. Heth was to have been
announced to-day, but owing to the publ
city Of the present affair the announcement
will be postponed. She is naturally
alarmed at the danger to her lover, but like
true kentucky maiden she would not have
him act the craven, and unfiinohingly sup
ports him in his course.
From the Courier-Journal. Nay 81.
A personal difference between James B.
Heth Of Chicago and Douglas Sher-
ley OF this city has been adjusted
to both gentlemen. The following
correspondence which passed yesterday
was the result of an agreement reached
after consultation by William P. johnson
and John W. Greene, acting on the part Of
Mr.. He;h, aud DR.. D. w. Yandell and
Henry Watterson, acting on the part of
Mr.. Sherlsy. 1t is enough to say that the
whole affair was the result Of hot blood and
misconception, the principals to 1t having
young gentlemen, from whom elaboration
cannot In ali cases aud at all times be relied
on. 1t gives us pleasure to print the sub
joined:
MR.. HETH TO Mr.. sHERLEY
MAY 20, 1891.
MY DEAR SIR-On Monday, acting under ex-
element and misconception Of some of the
facts of the case, made an assault upon you.
am now satisfied that acted hastily.
Meanwhile you have done all that one gentle
man could ask or expect of another. there.
fore wish to say that regret my precipitancy
and hope you will blot the circumstance out OF
your memory. Very respectfully, your obedi-
emit servant, J. B. HETH.
To Mr.. Douglas Sherley.
Mr.. sHERLEY TO MR. HETH.
LOUISVILLE, May 20, 1891.
My DEAR SIR-Your favor OF the 10Th inst. is
before me. IL 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 ex-
plantations are satisfactory. and constrain me to
saythat /, too, acted hastily and under excite
ment. but for which, on both Sides the unfor-
tunate incident might have been avoided.
will, sir, forget the circumstance. Very re
spectfully, your obedent servant.
DOUGLAS SHERLEY.
To Mr. John B. Heth.
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