Arizona republican., 1899-01-08

Make him fight, yelled Leonard "He's trying to get l out of it.
 "He fight if he wants to- said the big man.
 We want to see fair play said Carter Leonard says l you've got 10 fight wade the river"
 ''Very we'll, 1 replied ''In that case I will fight. expect you to act my second and that have fair play Draw ring outside and will join you in moment" knew that would have to coat and vest and wished get rid of my revolver without letting them it.
 As they went out turned to Barton and, my conser- naon found him the picture of abiect fear Putting my revolver into the holster handed it to him and told him stand by the door with it when went to closely watch the men during the fight and if either of them raised his gun if more than at time attacked me, to fire the crowd and the confusion following the unexpected shot would have opportunity to break for the en snatch the revolver from his hands, and from be- hind the shelter of the big tree hold my against hem
 Barton said he understood and promised to follow my st1ucons. Afterward learned that turned my back he dropped the pistol and ran out into the bushes where he hid himself But not knowing this at the time went out with confidence and stood up before Leonard in the ring
 Leonard almost exactly my height and weight and as he stood before stripped ghtfttng underslrt, trousers and moccasns, could the movement of his muscles as he put up his guard and made play with his hands lie seemed no mean antagonist and thought as examined him critically that would have to do my best, disabled as was if held my in the coming struggle But noticed that his face flushed with drink and citement, and in that felt that had advantage.
 The ring had been drawn nearly the center of the open space Carter and his companion stood little to one side with their pistols in their hands, o fair play and they notified me that if made the slightest which they considered unfair they would take hand in the fight
 
 no weapon. Then, turning to Leonard he said:
 'We'll see that you do him up' and a moment later asked him, Are you ready?'
 By this time number of Indians and Mexicans had ap peare attracted by the sound of the firing and they stood in little distance off, ready to break away into the bushes If pistol play recommended.
 Play ball! shouted Carter and advanced and put up my guard: Leonard made pass but failed to land had been good boxer in my bovhood days and tbe knowledge stood in good stead My opponent made pass after pass which warded off and remained on the defensive, waiting for good opening Once tapped him lightly the cheek, and seeing much this nfuri- ated him, when the opportunity came repeated the nocuvre twice.
 could by his flushed face and labored breathing that he was osng his temper rapidly. By working him around
 finally succeeded in getting him to face the with the bright western light in his eyes. Then knew that had him beaten, and had only decide where to land my blow and to wait for an opening
 While the sparring going kept one eve on Carter and the big man. was afraid that straight knockout blow delivered by would be the signal for two pistol shots and that Barton might not be quick enough fire first temporzed, saTng lightly, until Carter called out:
 "Kick him. Leonard kick the stu1ing out of him.
 Ifod on, l cried, "kicking Is not alowed; for had been notified that this to be fair fight rough and tumble
 Kicking is all right reoined Carter in d surly tone. This angered me- and Leonard made another rush met him half way and striking through his guard land ed my right full in his face Leonard spun around around, and finally measured his length the ground fully twelve feet from where stood As he fell wlrled upon hls two companions and cried out EOne for me- turn next"
 Nat moment, replied I'm not through with Leonard yet will be until he has said he has had enough.'
 ye had endugh reioined Leonard rising to his feet Its Carters turn Give that gln and if he hits yO uthe way he hit me I'll blow his head off,
 If Leonard has enough so have l., my reply. 'I shall certainly not fight with l before"
 That's good enough talk, said Carter Leonard's had his fight but where do tl? I'm little, but I'm pretty good rough and tumble. Let's have round two, you and me-
 No, thank you, I replied, laughing q have no quar- rel with you, you with and will not fight you" 'Well, if you wont you won't, he reoined Lets 90 to the tent and take a drink and call it square,
 Joining the two men moved with them toward the into which Leonard just disappearing. I noticed of our Indians standing by the door, magnificent specimen of six feet tall and noted Apparent ly he had just arrived and nodded him we came up for great friends. It did occur to me that there anything peculiar about his standing there door, but his experience greater than mineas the quel will show.
 Just before reached the tent and when perhaps twelve feet away from 1t, one of the stopped to emphasize remark, and turned again the can flap of the tent thrust aside and found myself looking straight into the muzzle of a Winchester. pand all the interest of my life seemed in that spot The preparation started out and may be that hair thought of great many things, but above aI remember longed fer something to happen-that black hole maddening. The time seemed very long, but it