The sun. (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1906-08-25

her husband. In New Orleans he was
alt powerful, and would do Cheney
harm. But the colonel only smiled
and assured Mrs. Leigh he would
take care of himself.
At II o'clock the train pulled into
the old station, and Leigh was turned
over to the police. Cheney said ne
would make the complaint and ap.
pear in the morning. Leigh said
nothing, and 1t was noticed ne seemed
particularly confident of the outcome
Cheney spent the night at the Gulf
City hotel, registering as Albert Gal.
latin OF Baton Rouge. The next day
when Leighs case was called, Cheney
told his story, but was surprised to
note that not one of the other wit
nesses was present. Neither was
Mrs. Leigh. It was soon apparent 70
Cheney that Leigh was In the hands
OF his friends. Some all-powerful in
fluence was at work in his favor, ana
the judge dismissed the case. Cheney
returned 10 the hotel and rested for
awhile. About noon he came down RI
the lobby, and Ed. Sweet, the pro.
prietor of the hotel, came to him.
Mr.. Gallatin, are you armed, sir?"
why no, not now. Why?" asked
Cheney.
Fred Leigh has been in here and
made some ugly threats against you.
l don't want any man murdered in
my house. Here's my gun"
Thank you," said Cheney, with his
inevitable smile. 'I'll get my own
gun, though I CONFESS think Mr..
Leigh's threat Is, mostly talk"
We'll, you gave 1t to him good on
the train, and he deserved 1t all. But
here he's king Of the gambling ele-
ment Any number OF thugs and bull
lies are ready to do his bidding. You'll
better be prepared"
Again l thank YOU" said Cheney.
I'll be here for day or two, and
Will keep my eyes open for Mr..
Leigh"
That afternoon while Cheney was
In his room a card was brought to
him bearing the name of Judge w. H.
kmery.
Show him up" was the terse Or.
der to the negro bell boy.
Cheney was standing in the middle
OF the room, his right hand resting
carelessly in his coat pocket But
at the same time he was grasping his
revolver, and when Judge Emery
came In he was covered. Cheney
was ready for any emergency.
me judge was typical Southerner,
ana occupied place on the city
bench. He was not long in maxi ~
his mission known.
You are Mr.. Gallatin, presume,
subj"
AT your service, Judge Emery"
Wen, sub, All come as the repre-
sentative Of Mr.. Frederick Leigh,
with whom yo' had an alteration last
night We realize, OF co'se, that you
are a perfect stranger in these parts,
and we are willing to provide you
with seconds. Mr.. Leigh demands the
satisfaction of gentleman, subj"
You mean a duel" said Cheney,
smiling.
Exactly, suh," replied the Judge,
stroking his goatee. "Yo' are the
challenged party, sub; what weapons
do you choose?" $50
We'll, Judge Emery" drawled Che
ney' I've never fought duel in my
NE | don't know much about such
aHairs, but believe am right in a.
Stunning that only gentlemen indulge
IN such-er-sport?"
Yes, sun. both parties must be
gentlemen, to be shuah."
Wei. then" said Cheney, and this
TINE MS words came forth like the
crack OF rife, "there can be no duel
between Leigh and me. A gentleman
never strikes woman, and nov
regret | did not injure him more Sc
! I've been told, sir, that Mr..
leg neisn mas made threats against me.