The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1892-12-31
A BLOODLEss ENCOUNTER.

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which showed his view of the case.
M. Deslandes was then appealed to,
and he at once proceeded to bring mat
tiers to a climax. He decided that NJ.
Deroulede and M. Clemenceau should
have an opportunity to take six shots at
each other. The proposition to come as
near as FIVE PAGES he considered too
murderous and altogether contrary to
the tradition of French duelling; so he
ordered that the combatants be placed
twenty-five PAGES apart, with the privi-
lege of advancing three steps during
the fighting. The n that happened to
be hit first was to have an opportunity
Of stating, if he was able, whether his
honor was sufficiently satisfied. If not,
then the firing was to continue until the
six shots were fired or the combatants
exhausted. These conditions were fol-
lowed exactly.
Although not made an open stipula-
ton in the programme it was under
stood that NJ. Clemenceau was not to
get out an extra of La Justice, announc-
ing the result, until the other news
papers were notified, and NJ. DerOulede
was to have the privilege of having a
camera and a reporter on the spot to
take snap shots, provided M. Clemen-
ceau chose to do so.
AS soon as the decision had been de-
livered, providing the terms on which
the duel should be fought, Clemenceau
and Derou.ede made preparations for
the encounter. The parting between
Deroulede and his friends, on his start
for the duelling ground, was very
affecting. He embraced and kissed
them repeatedly, and assured them that
he would die in a manner worthy Of the
Legion of Honor. When one Of his
friends expressed a hope that the en-
counter would not have a fatal result
IDeroulede shook his head mournfully.
paroulede fully expected, he de-
hia]ife. but he had no
then stepped into j bis seconds
and was driven rapidly toward the new
race-course at st. Ouen.
Meantime Clemenceau likewise pre-
pared to go to the scene of the mortal
combat. He gave directions as usual
about the issue of La Justice, and left
orders as to the management Of the
paper in the event of any fatality occur-
ring to him. The staff crowded around.
their chief, and he kissed and embraced
them each in turn, while some of them
shed tears and begged him not to ex-
pose himself to o danger than neces-
sary. M. Clemenceau gently rebuked
these advisers. II have stood on the
field of honor too often," he remarked,
have any apprehension now
NJ. Clemenceau was also driven to st.
Ouen. his cab being followed by other
containing newspaper reporters.
The two parties went to the paddock of
the st. Ouen race-course, and prepare
tons were at once made for the encoun-
ter. The seconds measured off twenty
five PAGES, and the surgeon who accom-
panied the party produced a case of in
ready for immediate use.
The two antagonists were pale. Derou-
lede kept his eye on the loading of the
While CIemenceau walked about
in the paddock waiting for the word.
The pistols having been loaded, the
principals raced each other without ap-
parent emotion and received the weap-
At the word fire." both pistols
were discharged almost simultaneously.
The bullets flew wide OF the mark, and
a spectator climbed hastily from the
paddock fence on which he had been
perched. The spectator proved to be
unhurt, andeso were the duellists.
Bht & and witnesses moved a
off before the second
BIS and blazed away This
i was evident that the shots had
gone high. Neither was hurt. M.
Clemenceau coolly raised his weapon
again: a friend rushed forward and ex-
pressed a hope that the combatants
would consider their honor satisfied and
cease the murderous encounter. Both
declared that they must have another
shot, and the ~solicitous friend hastily
retired to a distance.
Again the pistols were fired and two
puffs of smoke were seen, but no harm
was done, although M. Deroulede exam
ined a corner 81 his coat with an appear
ance OF apprehension. He was relieved
on finding it unchanged. The two sec
onds then ran up and insisted that the
duel must terminate; that both had be-
haved in a most heroic manner, and
that any outrage upon honor had been
fully indicated.
Clemanceau and Deroulede consented
to accept the decision and the combat
came to q close. The two duelIists were
overwhelmed with congratulations on
the courage and GOODNESS they both had
exhibited on the trying occasion, and
were escorted back by crowds OF ad-
mirers The incident is believed to have
terminated for the present.
The duel arranged between Deputy
Milleyoye and Deputy Clemenceau, in
consequence of the insults exchanged
during the debate of Tuesday, is not
likely to be fought. By mutual consent
fhe affair has been referred TO a court of
Arbitration.
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