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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

Tomorrow, the Peoples Congrega-
tional church Of which Rev. ]. ]. Jones
is pastor, will give an open air series OF
Gospel and jubilee meetings on the
StIIe Fair grounds. There will be
meetings conducted by Rev. John
Christian ut II a. M, Rev. VIM. Toney
at SD. m, and Prof. j. Neil. Jones at
7:SOp ma praise services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. j. ]. Jones, assisted by
the choir. For the Sunday School at
2 p. m. all children will be passed over
both bridges free, accompanied by pa
rents or other adults. and will not be
charged for admission to tho grounds.
Tor the other services ten cents admls.
sion will be charged.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

The postponed county convention Of
the Democratic party will meet to-day.
All tho work it has to do is to nominate
four members OF tho house OF delegates
and select a new county committee.
The rest OF the county ticket was chosen
at tho primaries q week ago. There is
plenty OF material to choose their legis-
lative ticket from, but there are signs
OF disposition to adopt tho plan OF
two years ago, appoint committee to
select names, and then adjourn to give
it time to act. II this is proposed, how
ever, it will meet with bitter opposition
from some Of the aspirants and their
friends.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

At meeting of Cyrene Commandery,
No. I, K. T., last night, the following
officers were elected: +. II. Warden,
eminent commander; Robert NJ. Browne,
generalissimo; John NJ. Birch, captain
general; William A. Wilson, treasurer;
William II. Grade, recorder; j. A. Mil
Ter, trustee; William I. Shalfer, prelate;
F. L. Mccoy, senior warden; L. w.
Blayney. junior warden; John K. List,
standard bearer; Henry Morris, sword
bearer; L. B. Franzhelm, warder; L. Q.
Schoen, third guard Harry 7. stallman,
second guard; Thomas Canadian, it,,
first guard.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

Important Notlce-Clty Board Of Health.
The Cieyeland-Edw. J.. Rose & Go.
ReffigerntOn-Nesbltt 4 Bro.
Dinner WaTe-Ewlng Bros.
Lawn Tennis-Carle Bros
Executors Sale Of Fiht'Cln@ Brooke County
Farn-J. ". Cooper. Executor
Agents wan,ed-world'a Columbian EXPOSE
ton
St Matthews P. Y. Church.
Fourth Street 81 + Church.
To Hook Buyers-StAnton & Davenport.
Garden Seed-K, Hoge.
Chase & sauborn's Famous Roasted Coffee
: commandment q Day Pressnta-I G. Dillon &
Co.
Administrators sale-E n Carney.
Summer SeSslon-wheclIpg Business College.
Wall Papcr and BOrders-JoSeph Graves
Commissioners sale-J. B sommeFville-
cial Commissioner.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
GEO. M. sNooK& co.
some OF The VERY
Desirable Goods
JUST RECEIVED BY
Geo. NJ. SnOOk&CO.

Plain and Novelty Striped Gren-
adines.
Figured Silk Dress Nets. y
Figured and Plain India Silks.
Fast Black Organdie Lawns in
Plain and Fancies.
Toille du NOrd Ginghams.
Bedford Cord Ginghams.
Figured Shantong Pongees.
Drapery SilkaIines.
Pink, Light Blue, Navy and Car
dinal EmbrOiderieS in Match
Widths.l'
Match Widths in Fine Embroid-
cries and TOrCh0n LaceS.
Ladies' and Children's Shirt
Waists.
Children'S Jersey Ribbed Waists
and Shirts Combined.
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests and
Drawers,
Yentilating COrsets.
Fast Black and COlored Hosiery
for Ladies, Gents and Children.
Button and Lacing Kid Gloves for
Ladies and Children.
Chiffon and Windsor Ties.
Cream and Black Point de Gene
Laces. \
Satin, Gauze and Feather Fans.
r6-Crcam material of all kinds
for Graduating Outfits.
@1,OOO Umbrellas, for rain or
shine. Sec our Turkish Satin UNI
brellas ut the prices Of Gloria.
ss-A Special Purchase of Lace
Curtainsat lowest prices quoted
this season.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

COMMENCING Sunday, June 5, and
every Sunday during the months OF
June, July, August and September, the
Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling railroad
will run an excursion train TO Chippe-
wa Lake. Train leaves Bridgeport,
Ohio, at S:42 q. H., returning leaves
Chippewa Lake ut 4:55 p IN, Wheeling
time. For tickets or other information,
call at 1909 Main street, or ticket agent
at Bridgeport. Fare 81 70 for round trip.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
A SACRIFICE SALE.
4 Sacrifice
SAL Ii
That Has Had No Equal.
We're crowded from cellar
to attic. Goods must be sold.
Our loss is your gain.

Regular 81 so Chenille Table Covers at
% cents.
Regular 81 IS Red Table Covers at 70
cents.
Regular 81 90 Red Table Covers at so
cents.
Regular 81 so Figured India Silk at
624 cents.
!, Regular 81 IS Figured India Silk at
624 cents.
Regular 81 90 Figured India Silk at
624 cents.
Regular CSC and 75c Figured India Silk
at 30 cents.
Regular SOC Figured silk at % cents.
Regular 81 % White Quilts at SO cents.
Regular 81 rs White Quilts at sligo.
Regular Sc ohallio Beige at % cents.
Regular Sc aud loc Challie Beige as43
cents.
Regular slOoFigured Henrietta Cloth
at so cents.
Regular zoe Fast Black Hose at l2s
cents,
Regular 12lc and loo Chambray Cling
ham at 10 cents.
Regular CSC Anderson Bingham at 10
cents.
Regular SOC Anderson Bingham at %
cents. s'' VI"
Regular 12.c pOngoos and challios at
z cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

HERE is the Bargain of Bargains-a
Shoe that is pronounced by all practical
shoe men to be the wonder OF the
nineteenth century-a genuine Dongola
Flexible Sole. Solid Leather, Q. D & i
Last, Opera, Common Sense and Tip for
S. 80 and $l.4s. This Shoe is actually
worth $500. We will guarantee every
pair. HoFF's, l143 Main street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
MILO, Nerye and I,rer PINS.

Act on new principle-rcgulating
tho liver, stomach and bowels through
the nerves. A new discovery. DR.. Miles
Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad
taste, torpid livor, piles. constipation.
Uneaualed for men, women and chill
dren. Smallest, mildest, surest! Fifty
doses, 25c. Samples free, at Tho Logan
Drug Co.'S
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
To-Day Vyo OTsr

Our regular 81 70 Mons fine Shoes for
Our S regular 50 so Mons fine Shoes for
Our SS regular 50 90 Ladies' fine Shoes
for 50 %.
Z Our VI REL regular 81 so Ladies' fno Oxford
Tics for 81 90.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
FOR MES ONLY.

wonre now in receipt of the HnndsomeSt
and most complete line Of Foreign and Do
mcstio THoolsns, consisting OF Suitings, Pan
tnloonings, Spring OvercoRtinEs and Fancy
ever introduced to tho trade.
get up and quality of cloth
A full limo OF Gents Fur
niShInEs, The big run on our 26o Half
Hose continues. @. HESS 8 SONS,
Fashionable Merchant Tail0ra aud GoatS
Furnishers, 1891 and 1888 Market Street,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
SEE that you are assessed.

Ip you need spectacles, eyes tire or
head aches when reading or sewing,
consult and have your eyes tested for
glasses without charge by Prof. Shelf,
the Optician, corner Main and Eleventh
streets. The only exclusive optician in
the state. TrIIsGw
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
To oIennsc tho srstcm

Efectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, TO awaken tho kidneys
and liver to a healthy activity without
Irritating or weakening them, to dispel
headaches. colds or feYCrs, use Syrup OF
Figs. D&w
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

Clerk Hook yesterday admitted to
record four deeds OF trust and q deed
made April II by Catherine 'Balzer to
the Wheeling Bridge and Terminal
Railway company. in consideration OF
$500, for a right OF way over piece OF
property on tho west side of Chapline
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
ATLANTIC TEA co.
Atlantic Tea Co.
NEW CROP TEAS.
We have just received our first in
voice of new season Teas. They are
rich in flavor and possess great strength.
Our SOC Teas other dealers sell for Soc.

CsliiorniaPrunes, 8 pounds tor-,. 25o
Ey. California Peaches, s cans for. Csc
Standard tomatoes, 8 cans tOr."... 25c
Standard Rcas, 4 cans for. 25c
Standard Sugar Corn, s cans for... 95c
Broken Coffee, per lb............. loc
Fresh Roasted Coffee, per Id ,,....". 15c
Mustard ssrllacs, per can,....." Sc
Eapolio, per package. ....".,.".".". Sc
Gold Dust, per packagc....".!.,". 29c
Globe Washboards .....".....,m..." 15c
Carpet Taeks, s o., per box. ,......" lie
Clothes Pins, per dOz.."...".. "."." lie
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
10 REpIfRIInANs

It Is part of tho Democratic plan to
challenge tho vote of every IRepu6li-
can who has not boon assessed under
tho new West Virginia election law.
Don't let them find you unpreparcd.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

Excursion tickets will be sold from
principal ticket stations via Pennsyl-
vania Lines to Helena, Mont, juno Z to
II, account meeting OF Supreme Lodge,
A. o. U. W., ut ono fare for round trip,
good returning until JULY. 4
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
SroXE's CASH SHOE STORE.

GRAYD Concert and Lunch Monday
evening, June g. 1892, att G. W. Grubb's
Saloon, No. 2206 Market street, South
Market square. All are respectfully
invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

THE committee from Trades Assembly
and K. OF L. acknowledge 1909 stogtes
which Mckee sells A for &C., to be as
good as 9 for . cigars made in our city.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

THE committee from Trades Assem-
bly, and Knights Of Labor acknowledge
ATcKce's 1909 stogies to be as good as
any Q for Sc made in our city. You
cam Get for 5 cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

GRAND Concert and Lunch Monday
evening, June 6, 1892, Mt G. w. Grubb's
Saloon, No. 22O5 Market street, South
Market square, All are respectfully
invited.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

ANY employe OF Railroads owning n
watch that will not pass inspection can
purchase nny witch, OF any mako, ut Com.
pnny list cost. Wo have TOW finest nickel
JACOB W. GRUBD,
JOMeler, Cor. TweIfth and Market str0ots.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

RoAcnEs, bed bugs, etc., grow fat on
insect powders, pastes, etc., but they
never get away from Bugine. % cents.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

Edw. L. Rose 4 Co. call attention to q
cut and notice OF the Cfoveland-P Palmer
Pneumatic Tire Safety in anothercol-
umn; also to the wheel itself in their
window. 1t certainly is beauty.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

s BuarxE kills reaches, bod bugs, ETC.,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF doubt. 25 cts.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

The latest Novelties in Footwear In
oil the leading styles just received.
L. v. BLOND.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
CLOTHING.

Our juvenile clothing department was never
so full as this season with all that's new. fine
and pretty for the little fellows. Everything
from the wear-resisting and rough-and-ready
sort to the most advanced and richest novel;
ties arehere. Wehave good low-priced Cloth
ing and we have Clothing elegant enough for
the little son of a millionaire.
ourstock is immense, sois our trade. These
and other things easily enable US to name the
lowest prices in the city We have hundreds
ofrich, select and novel styles and patterns
that you will not see in any other house. and
no matter how exacting your wants, rest as
sured that the style you're anz93qFS to procure
is here if anywhere.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04

Reduced Rates to Helena, Mont, Via
PennsYlrnnin Lines
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
Ole GttelL1qeaten.


OHlool Nos. 20 aud "a Fourteenth Street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-06-04
Black and COIOrsd Surah Silks.

We cali speclnl attention to our limo OF Black
and Colorud SurahS for excellent wear and for
pleasant weight These, arc very desirable for
summer Waists and Gowns
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-07-01
CHAPTER XIX.
CONCLUSION.

After many days, when time sutfiCed
for the people to arrange their thoughts
in reference to the foregoing scene,
there was more than one account of
what had been witnessed on the scaffold
Most of the spectators testified to hav-
ing seen on the breast of the unhappy
minister a scarlet letter-the very sem
blance of that worn by Hester Prynne-
imprinted in the flesh. As regarded its
origin, there were various explanations,
all of which must necessarily have been
conjectural. Some affirmed that the
Reverend Mr.. Dimmesdale, on the very
day when Hester Prynne first wore her
lgnominious badge, had begun course
of penace, which he afterward in SC
many futile methods followed out, by
int1icting hideous torture on himself.
Others contended that the stigma had
not been produced until a long time
subsequent, when old Roger Chilling
worth, being potent necromancer, haG
caused it to appear through the agency
OF magic and poisonous drugs. Others,
agaln-and those best able to appreciate
the minister's peculiar sensibility and
the wonderful operation of his spirit
upon the body-whispered their belief
that the awful symbol was the effect OF
the ever active tooth of remorse, gnaw
ing from the Utmost heart outwardly,
and at last manifesting heavens dread.
full judgment by the visible presence OF
the letter. The reader may choose
among these theories. We have thrown
all the light We could acquire upon the
portent- and would gladly. now that il
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-07-01

PROPOSALS FOR ORDNANCE SUP
PLIES.-San Antonio Arsenal, San An
tonic, Texas, June IS, 1S92.-Sealed pro-
pOsals, in tripicate, will be received at
MONDAY, JULY IS, 1892, for furnishing
Rope, Forage, Iron, Leather, Lum Der,
Fuel, Tools, Paints, Oils, &c, during the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1898. Printed
lists of supplies needed, with full instruc
tions, stipuIations, &C, can be had on APP
plication to Major c. E. BUTTON, Ord
nance Department, U. s. A, Command
ing. 620-4t 7-15 ct
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-07-01
No. 474S.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT., OFFICE OF
CONTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY.


WASHINGTON, JUNE 2, 1892.
Whereas, evidence presented to the
undersigned, it has been made to appear
that the Fifth National Rank of San An
tonic. in the City of San Antonio, in the
County of BeXar and State of Texas, has
complied with all the provisions of the
statutes OF the United States, required to
be complied with before an association
shall be authorized to commence the bust
ness OF banking. Now therefore, |, Ro-
bert M. Nixon, Deputy and Acting Comp
troller OF the Currency, do hereby certify
that The Fifth National Bank of San
Antonio, in the city of San Antonio, in
the County of Bexar and State of Texas,
is authorized to commence the business
OF banking as provided in Section Fifty
one hundred and sixty nine of the re-
Vised Statutes of the United States.
In testimony whereof witness
L. s.. my hand and seal of office this
I'd day of June, 1892
(Slgned) R. NJ. Nixon,
Deputy and Acting ComptrnIIer Of. the
Currency.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-07-01
SPECIAL BARGAIN FOR SALE.

Five room frame house, 2 galleries,
good sidewalk to street cars, large lot
and stable. Property rents for $1,000
per month. Terms, $3.50 cash; balance
payable at $4,000 per month, 9per
cent. JOHN II. HANIBLETON & Co.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-04-12

desperate scheme, hut then Walker was
Ia a de.perute situation. told my friends
what WIZ wanted and TO my great joy |
found every mnu ready 10 risk his own to
give the condemned man "a show for his
iifc.p
was very nervous but the darkness
prevented It's being seen. Atgo'clock the
guards began shouting the half hours from
their posts. Som after half past II was
announced ! crcpt over tn the chimney
and found that Walker had freed himself
from the bali and chain and was fastening
waist bels 10 the upper end OF the
strotcher.
AT Y o'clock,"f whispered. M gave
him my hand. lie caught me 10 his breast,
kissed me and rypliedi
AT u O'Clock. within n half hour I
will be FIR man or a dead one"
could h, ir the throbbing Of my heart,
n with 1T u bricks undor my arm
crypt back IN where the brave fellows were
lying In the mud waiting for the signal
The minutes were like hours Then,
from the southwestern corner OF the stock.
alc, rang out the Gryi
Twelve o'clock, Post No. I. aud all's
wellp
On the instant forty men rose. n yolleY
Of bricks rntJled against the stockade, aud
% we'll directed was the aim that tho
guards were either thrown of OF they
jumped OF.
Firing into tho inciosuro rs they run.
the other guards hurried 10 the point Of
attack and the south end was clear
| saw Walker running with the stretch.
er In his hands lie placed Il against the
stockndc. sprtng up to the bolt, seized
the top n tho wall. aud then with tho
swing Of a gymnant on trapczo and yell
that told Of victory, he was overl
within few minutes we heard n cheer
In the far distance. the signal that told he
had cleared the camp and WIS free.
Soon after n company was marched into
the ntockade. They found ranks Of sleep.
Ing men aud bail and. chain, but no one
who had "hcayed hricF' OF who knew OF
Walkers escape. And Il was nm escape.
for within four days he was back In our
lines
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-04-12

uEsEHEr sEII-wEEKLY GEws
Published every Tuesday and Friday Sue''rp'
tor price, In advance, rer year, 500 .iS months
SIS; three months. o. postpaid os delivered b
fafrtrf
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-04-12
SOME ODD STORIES.
INTERESTING INCIDENTS RELATED
eY ALFRED n. CALHOUN.

The Daring Escape Of u Union onioer
Captured In III. Chattanooga Campaign
In November. is0J-A story Of tho
Civil War.
copyright. isoa, By American Press Aksocla-
toni
4 Union officer captured In the Chatta-
nooga campaign In November, 1859, recalls
the following rs among His most thrilling
prison experiences
II was dark, GOLD aud raining when we
reached the stockade or prison pen at At.
lAnta. Tho inclosuro comprised about half
M acre, but there was neither tent nor
other shelter, the prisoner being kept hers
but a few days before being sent on 20
Richmond. The surrounding wall, about
fourteen feet high, was composed Of logs
act aolidly In the EARTH and waist high
from the top on the outer side was plat.
form ON which the home guards walked.
Inside and hftccn feet from the stockSde
was tho dead line. indicated By a chain of
vale lard Tampa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-04-12

An old gentleman, resident OF New
York city, and who In his early manhood
visited Sir Walter Scott. at Abbot.fortl,
tells the following good story apropos Of
the Wizard OF the Forth.
We took a walk ono evening Just MS the
SUI wsus setting, and although was young
and active, aud Sir Walter middle aged
and notlccably lame, II taxed me 10 keep
pace with hiui,
lln came to d halt on hill back Of the
house and was about TO call my attention
10 different points In the seems before us,
when the painting Of man near by at
tracttd our attention.
turned In the direction Of the sound
and saw rugged young man, with a face
unmistakably idiotic and the shred Of a
wOm'n's bonnet on Ids head In lieu OF a
hat
"Ahl" said Sir Walter glcefully, nnG he
winkcl to me to note what followed; ''hcro
Is my ain guide friend Sandy Mcintyre, the
wise man. And whittier ore ye gangin
Sandyp
I'm DOT huntin for poold and slller. Sir
Walter" said the idiot. with horrible
grimnce.
"weel, weel, monp exclaimed Sir Wal.
ter. What do yos want WI goold and
sillerS"
81 wnnt to be rich, unco rlchp' replied
the fellow.
We'll, III tell You what IN do. Sandy"
Tell on, Sir Wnltor.r
"lll a. yo thousand gooll pound. II
youll let me kill you"
ma, M, Sir Waiter" said the fool liks
a dash. "Ill compromise wi ye."
"Comurauiigay
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-04-12
IN NO MANS LAND.

Two shapes were walking on the strand
One starlit night In no mans land;
Two shapes that during earthly llfo
Gave hato for hate In deadly strife.
They met. Swift forth their falehlons iewi
Each pinned tho other through and through!
Yet neither fell. Again they stroyo
For mastery, and nadly drove
To right and ien their falohlons bright.
Nor sound nor cry profancd the night.
Through cors,le', oasquo and visor, too.
A. through the air their swift blades hoNi
untn amazed. they stood aEhast,
And on the sands their WEAPONS cast.
Then laughed they both at mortal strife,
Thu passing dream Of earthly life.
And clasping each the others hand.
They walk the shades of no mans land.
james Clarence Harvey la Academy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-04-12

While duciing Is dying out In the south.
there are still many ecellcnt men there
who believe the code affords the only prop.
cr means ot redress for a gentleman who
has been. or who lmagIncs he has been, Of.
fendOd Captain Wells, who some years
since lived on the Sabine near Orange,
Tex, was n man 81 this character. whoa
angcrc1 b, would rather light than cat,
though ordinarily he was most peaceful
and generous
Tho captain one day was subjected TO a
severe and perhaps ncOdlessly harsh eros
examination BY lnwycr whose home was
on tho Louisiana side oi the river.
The next day. Saturday, Captain Wells
secured sccuhd and dispatched him over
the Sabine with u pcrcmptory challenge
for Lawyer Phillips Mr. Phillips, al
though church deacon, had not the
moral courage TO refuse u meeting. 40 lie
accepted; aud the eight, with repeating
rifles, was yet down FOR Monday morning.
Mr.. Phillips, his mind troubled by other
matters went TO church the next day with
his wife and six children. from whom he
hhd kept all knowledge Of the duel
As he wis leaving the church with his
slfc and family, the lawyer was not little
surprised NJ seeing the captain outside.
and still more surprised at seeing that hot
spur dofling his hat to Mfa. Phillips aud
the children.
That night the captaln'a second appeared
ut the Phillips mansion with note
marked private" aud which read as fol.
lows;
AT the risk Of being set down IN this
community ~, fool or poltro0n. beg
that you will permit me 70 withdraw my
challenge and 20 confess. that | have been
greatly to blame In sending IT,"
Glad at tho prospect Of peace. yet weak
enough 10 desire To pose a. brave man,
Mr.. phillipl went over to Orange early the
next morning, and seeking cut Captain
Wells, he said.
II am at a l0H. Eir, TO understand your
conduct. Why dli you Withdraw the chal.
longoW
because, Mr.. Phillips" was the reply,
''you and | eaGnot meet ON the ilcld as
equalA"
"Am l not your oquAli" asked the law.
yer hotly.
Twin eonocde that you arc. Hut you
know that ! am single man. with no do
pcndcnts"
Yes, understand that, captain"
you have vito and six children, Mr
Phillips, | raw them ut church yesterday
and saw then that had taken ah undue
advantage OF you. When get wife and
six children We will bc on an equality aud
then ws can fight II out II we choose"
Struck with the impctuous captains
manllness tho lawyer gave him both hands,
aud from chat hour on they became do
voted friends