Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-23
THE FIELD OF HONOR.
cleMENcsAu AND DE RouLEoE MEET
AS PER ARRANGEMENT.
They Prove Themselves Poor Marksmcn'
However, and Nobody Gets Hurt
ssrio-Comic Pnrtings-

fBv Anslo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
PARrs. December 22.-The duel between
Clemenoeau and De Roulede took place as ar
ranged.
Genersi Felix C. saussisr, Military Governor
Of Paris and a veteran OF service In crimea'
Italy, Mexico, and Africa, had refused to act as
an arbitrator. The idee of arbitration, indeed
wns ridiculed as an evidence Of cowardlce on
the part OF De Roulede, who suggested H.
Deslaudes was appealed 10 and he at once
proceeded TO bring things TO a climax. he de-
cided that De Roulede and Clemenceau should
have an opportunity 10 take six shots al eacn
other, and that the com batants should be placed
twenty-five PAGES apart, with the privilege OF en-
yancing three steps during the nring'
TIE COMBAT.
The nght took place in the paddock oi me -. -.
Ouen race-course. AT the word "tire! p0sh
pistols were discharged almost simultaneously.
Tho bullets few wide Of the marx Again the
combatants elevated their weapons ana nie":
Thus time 1t Was evident that tne SnS1s TIe.nI La
gone high. Neither was hurt NJ. CIeHeh.
ccau cooly raised his weapon again. irinno
rushed forward aud expressed nope
that the com botauts would &C q nder tneir nonoi
safisaod and cease the murderous encounter.
Both declared that they must have another snot
aud the solcitous friends retired. Again the
pistols were raised, and again no harm was done.
Tho two seconds then ran up and insisted that
the do el must terminate; that both had behaved
IN q most heroic manner, and that any outrage
upol honor had been fully yindicated. NM
Clemenceau and De Roule1e consented 10 ac-
cept the decision and the combat came 20 close'
AFFECTING scESEs-
The parting between De Roulede aud his
friends on his starting for the duelling-ground
was very affecting. He embraced and kissed
them repeatedly and assured them that No
would die IN a manner worthy OF the Legion Oh
Honor When one Of bis friends expressed
hope that tho encounter would not have tatal
ending Do Rouede shook his mead mournluhy'
lie fully expected, he declared, 20 lose his liie.
Meanwhile NJ. Clemenceau, who ts said 70
have spent the morning with Nine. helcheh-
berg, likewise prepare 10 90 % the scene OF
mortal combat. He gave directions about the
issue Of La Justice aud left orders ms TO the
msnagement of the paper in the event OF any
fatality occurring 20 him. lhe stan croNded
arolnd their chief and he kissed and embraced
them each in turn. Some OF them shed tears
aud begged him not 70 expose himself 70 more
danger than was necessary. G. Clemenceau
gently rebukcd them. He said: 81 have TOO
often stood upon the field OF honor TO haVe any
apprehension now" He said that he preferred
death 10 dishouor, and spoke In tone OF resoiu-
tton that evoked the admiration oi MS Sss'S'
ants.
FUN FOR rHB VILLAGERS.
The combatants, accompanied by their se-
colds, drove to the race-courseln In carriages. lne
ARRIVAL OF the vehicles caused an unusual stlt
among the villagers and attracted large crowd
C the scene OF the light The entrance 10 tne
grounds was besieged with wouli-be spectators'
and all the windows overlooking the scene we're
black with people.
THR ARRANGEMENTS.
The preliminary arrangements for the duel
consumed an hour. The Intention OF having the
principals advance three PAGES before nrlhg
was abandoned, aud the two stood stationary
twenty-five PAGES apart. Each mans second
rapidly counted one, two. three and tho
principals then fred. The ground was re-
measured after each discharge. Clemeh1eau
wore his hat but De Roulcde was bareheaded.
Three doctors were present.
AFIvE-MINUTE FIGHT.
The duel opened at 3:05 and closed at 3:lO Z.
NJ. The honor OF the principals having been de-
clared yindicated, they cordially shook hands
with each other and at once separated ana de-
parted from the scene