Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-06-14
THEY MUSTN'T FIGHT.
THE POLICE TAKE STEPS TO PRE-
VENT A POSSIBLE DUEL.
Arrested Last Nightr-A. Fisticun and
n scathipx Editorial Criticism.

The Gamble's-Hill fsticuf which took
place at day break last Wednesday between
Messrs. Graham Hobson and Edmond
Woodbridge, two well-known young socie-
ty men of this city, has caused considera-
BILE gossip among Richmond's eitte, and re-
Gently new phase has been added to the
occurrence by publicationin Beau Aonde,
the Jon-ton journal of the town. which de-
nouuces the victor of the duel in the most
caustic and bitter language.
The article, which caused q greal OF COM
ment, attracted the attention OF Captain
Pleasants. the acting chief Of police yes
terday. and as be feared that the editorial
might possibly lead to further trouble be
ordered the arrest of all the parties con ,,
cerned. Last night warrants were served
upon Mes.rs. Woodbridge. and Hobson.,
and also upon Mr. DAVID NJ. Lea, one OF
the editors and proprietors OF tho paper.
Similar action was 10 have been taken
against Mr.. Dorsey Cullen, who Is asso-
ciated with Mr. Lea. but the latter is aD-
sent from the city.
FIGHT WAS FEARED.
All OF the gentlemen we're charged with
being about TO commit breach of the
peace. Mr.. Lea was arrested AZ the Rich
monR Cycle Club by Sergeant 1omlnson,
but as he was quite sick when the officer
called for him, he was paroled tor his ap-
pearance at court to-day.
Messrs. Hobson and Woodbridge. on
learning that they were wanted by the po-
lice. both surrendered themselves at the
Second station house. They were balled
shortly afterwards IN the sum OF SzVV
each.
The fight between Messrs. Hobson and
WOODBRIDGE wns the outcome of mlsun.
derstanding which occurred between these
gentlemen at a fashionable tug party
given by two Of the leading german clubs
Of this city, and after the entertainment
the wrathful young men adjourned 10
CANDLES Hill with their seconds and set
tied the difficulty.
Mr.. Woodbridge, who is SAID 10 have
given the offence, seems TO have got
zen the best Of the contest, but. although
ne succeeded IN bruIsing his opponent
considerably, he did not escape without
severe punishment himself. 1t ls against
the declared winner Of the fight that the
editor of Bdu Monde hurls the thunder oi
disapproyal.
TIE BEAU MoSDEs CRITICISM.
The article is as follows:
"society is To be congratulated on the resnl'
Of the meeting Of two Of our young men on the
field OF honor early Wednesday morning ~
which tho insulting young IAN was severely
punished for offering another an insult, and III
the presence OF young lady.
"Such occurrences arc generally 70 Ds de
plored but IN this case society i 70 be congrat
ulated since ihe height Of the defeated youhi
man 8 ambition has long Deen TO be considered
very tough, much to the disgust OF those upoi
whom he would insist on infiir'ing his unWch
como presence, and we DO him ths Justice 70 say
that as TIE result Of his ardusus labors 10 he
come tough he hss succeeded 10 Admirably
that he hcs now bctouIe unbeRrable. ana II
anything but an ornament to the fmar
young set 10 which he belongs. nhei
n yolng man. accustomed TO refined so
ciefy, deliberately uses language suitable
TO tho BOvery 10 another man IN th'
presence Of n lady, his gentlemanly instincts ar
only skin-dcep ami his mind too low 10 be bene
fitted by hi. past refined ASSOCIATIONS. III
friends offer The excuse that the occurrence
was the result Of his being drinky, when fac
alone would call for an humble apology at th'
least. aince the time has long passed when an
ono but a biackguard would deliberately ueconl
intoxicated when about TO appear IN WI
presence Of ladies'. ThOugh The light va
awarded the tough young man on tcchnl
caliiy, he received the thrashing lhat no
richly deserved
Tura or EJguTJN1.