The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-05
Ye is Charged With Being About 10 bn-
GAGE in Duel.
his BAIL One THOUSAND DOLLARS
The Letter of Col. John 'ussous' '"'
lishcd In Sundays Times, the cause
widespread Interest in tho case
Colonel Cussons' Experiences.

AHAIA Ft lNrNi tfA ~ t'" f-
iiing the differences which have arisen
between Colonel John Cussons and Gem
cral GEORGE j. Huudley.
At his home IN Amelia county General
Hundlcy read the ringing letter OF Colo
mel Cussons. published exclusively in
The Times of Sunday, reviewing the his
tory Of the Stubbs investigation and re-
plying to the letter Of General Hundley
with cutting. incislve earnestnoss, and
delicate sarcasm while prominently from
the rest stood ont one sentence: Tho
respect ana reverence which are the just
due OF q Confederate General, have yield
cd at last Go ihc truculent !nsolence OF
brow-bCatng attorney
CAME TO RICHMOND.
one Of the first available trains on Mon
DAY brought General Hundlcy 90 Rich
mond and although Doe stated his business
to no one. except, perhaps. his most inti-
mate friends, the rumor soon spread that
nc had come for the purpose Of arranging
n hostile meeting with the author OF the
lettcr which had eXcoudtcd him So Sc
vorciy.
General Iuudlcy spent the night at
Murphys Hotel, and during portion OF
the time was engaged in consultation
with his friends. Though FOR what purpose
Ac refused 10 dlvulge.
Yesterday morning Colonel Cussons
came 10 the city from his beautiful home
Forest Lodge near Glen Allen. lie.
likewise. went 10 Murphy's, and thc two
mon. between whom there was every rea,
ron fo believe no pleasant feeling existed,
were beneath tho same roof
Another rumor quickly spread that ar
g.. ff1 Of
honor were 200 progress and it SIS even said
that seconds had been selected and tho
spot chosen whore The affair would take
place
AZ this iuncturc % prominent citizen,
member of the veteran organization,
sought Chief of Police Howard and i'm
formed him that nc had every reason 10
hellev, that there would be bloodshci un-
less the law interposed.
Acting upon this information warrants
were sworn ont against both Colonel
Cussons and General Hundicy, charging
them with being about 20 commit breach
~ the peace 10y engaging in duel. These
warrants were placed in the hands Of
Detective A. M Tomlinson for service.
When Nrr. Tomllnson reached Murphy's
shortly after 10 o'clock he found that
Colonel Cussons had taken the noon train
Tor his home. but General Hundley was
stu at The hotel and was placed under
arrest.
SECURED BAIL
lie took the matter quietly and went
with the detective 20 the City Hall. whore
Justice Cuthchde.d was found I'm the
Hastings Court. O. spectator OF a. trial
which was going ON there The case was
stated TO- tho Justice. and he at once con-
sentcd 20 BAN General Hundley, fixing the
amount at $1,000
Mr. Tonilson AT once offered himself
as surety and was accepted. a few form
alties were gone through with. ana Gene
rdl Hundlcy returned 20 his hotel free
man ua 10 this mcrnng. wncn he Will ap-
palr lefOrt the Police Court.
After Dis release from the custody of
the law General HunGloy spent some time
boo his room. but last night went out with
some friends and Gid not return until
late hour. Tie psrslsteutly refused 10
make any settlement fov publication, i'm
dew Of the fact that Doe was out on bail,
md any structures that be might make
81 Colonel Cussous might possibly be Ic-
garded as contempt OF court
Ii was stated yesterday afternoon thai
General IIundlcys bail bond only required
him % hc present at the Police Court
this morning 90 answer Co the charge of
being about TO engage in duel and did
not specifically state that he must Keep
thc peace meanwhile.
Justice Crutchheld. however. when seen
REGARDING the matter said that there was
% peace provision in the bond. and that
n il were broken the $1,000 would be for
feited.
close friend and relative Of General
Uundley s. with whom be had discussed
the matter. said last night that he greatly
regretted the occurrences Of the day, bat
that there was no prospect ~ any FUR
fhor developments since General Humid
ives arrest. lie said further that Cen
oral Hundley would make no publication
rejecting on Colonel Cussons while the
rAesent status prevailed as 1t might he
construed TO be contempt Of court lie
was OF the opinion that there was no
danger whatever OF a hostile meeting IN
the future.
TOOK IT CALMLY.
Colonel CussOns took matters In his
usual calm and philosophical manner
After transacting the business which
brought him TO Richmond yesterday ne
returned 20 his home by tho noon train
and last night was engaged i'm the quiet
enjoyment Of a game Of whist.
The possibility OF "a duel between Col
onel Cussons and General Nupdley recalls
the stirring life of the former both on the
rlains of .he far West and as q valiant
defender OF the South For years the life
of Colonel Cuss0ns was one of stirring
adventure and almost constant danger
and ne Was several times on the hcld or
honor AS principal and second. although
IL must be said that his nature was l"r
from a bloodthrsty one ana ne useu
every honorable means 10 avoid inc dan
.... ,f taking human lie.
Al one time i'm his eventiul career ne
.nc,. "a long while in Texas. and 1t was
6nring his residence in the Lone star
s,sto rhat he was one of the partici-
nants in a duel which 70 this day is OFTEN
rocoIlod ln that section where u occurred.
Ifi. opponcnt was q man wen knoWn
for bravery Colonel 'usSons h.i"9'll
ave that he woe one of the gamest men
be over met A. H. Belo was h's name.
ana he g. now editor and cwner OF th'
Galveston and Dallas News
The two men n.st On the Held early one
morning. and as the reports or two pis-
tols rang out ae one az the word, Belo
reu 10 the ground. the blood wellin from
"a wound in his shoulder. Colonel Gus
yons stood tnhormcd.
Ouick as "a Sash the wounded man
enr.ne e. hts feet and cried.
II am not badly hurt; l demand another
shot"
fused 10 allow IL. and the anair Was
ended. .,
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